Singer-songwriter and guitarist Bonnie Raitt will headline the Levitt Pavilion gala concert in Westport on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The annual fundraising event is supported by lead sponsor the Arthur and Claudia Cohen Family Foundation. For gala and concert patrons, a pre-show cocktail party will be hosted at local establishments Massi Co and Walrus Alley with sponsorship from Roz and Bud Siegel.

The thirteen-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is known for a musical style that blends blues, rock, R&B, and pop. Her career includes the breakthrough 1990s albums Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, which produced the hit songs “Something to Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Raitt has spent much of the last four years on an international tour following the 2022 release of her studio album, Just Like That.

Ticket availability begins with a member pre-sale on Tuesday, June 16, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time for individuals holding a 2026 season membership. General public ticket sales open on Friday, June 19, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The venue will offer options for concert-only admission alongside full gala packages and sponsorship opportunities through its online ticketing platform.

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