SOLD OUT! Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Rufus Wainwright

Fri. Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

SOLD OUT! Rufus Wainwright returns to Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA for his 2026 East Coast Solo Shows!

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Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. Wainwright’s work spans 11 studio albums, landmark live recordings, collaborations across pop and classical worlds, and recent orchestral projects that confront our political and environmental moment. His songs, often exploring unrequited love and self-reflection, have made him one of the most distinctive voices of his generation.

Wainwright has received Juno Awards for Best Alternative Album in 1999 and 2002 for Rufus Wainwright and Poses, and nominations for his albums Want Two (2005) and Release the Stars (2008). He was nominated for Songwriter of the Year in 2008 for his Release the Stars album. He also composed the original music for choreographer Stephen Petronio’s work BLOOM which has toured across the country.

Musically Rufus has collaborated with artists including Elton John, Burt Bacharach, Miley Cyrus, David Byrne, Boy George, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Joni Mitchell.

In 2024 Wainwright completed Dream Requiem which premiered with the Orchestre Philharmonique de la Radio France. Dream Requiem started as an idea in Wainwright’s mind, and came to fruition during the Covid pandemic. The project draws inspiration from Lord Byron’s poem “Darkness” and examines the critical moment we are in environmentally and politically.

Join us on April 17, 2026 for an intimate concert with Rufus Wainwright on the Performance Hall stage at Arts at the Armory. Doors open at 7:00 PM, the concert will start at 8:00 PM.

Tickets: $65 for General Admission seating
Tickets purchased for Rufus Wainwright are non-refundable. All sales are final.

We strive to be a welcoming, accessible community arts space. We are delighted to announce we will join Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.

Arts at the Armory will offer 10 free tickets (max of 2 free tickets per person) to EBT, WIC and ConnectCareholders for each Spotlight Series performance. Please contact administrator@artsatthearmory.org for more information.

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