Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis
From jazz legends to jam bands and genre-bending headliners, the Levitt Pavilion’s 2026 season delivers a dynamic mix of performances—making Westport’s waterfront stage the ultimate destination for live music this summer.
There are few places that define summer in Westport quite like the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. Set along the Saugatuck River, the open-air venue has long served as a cultural anchor and gathering place—where music, community and warm summer nights converge.
This season, the Levitt raises the bar yet again with a lineup that blends iconic names, rising talent and genre-spanning performances, reinforcing its reputation as one of the region’s most dynamic live music venues.
Charlie’s Hall’s Get Up With It
The 2026 season opens on a high note May 24 with a Miles Davis Centennial Celebration, honoring the enduring legacy of the jazz legend. The evening features Wilton native and acclaimed drummer Charlie Hall—best known for his work with The War on Drugs—alongside Get Up With It, setting the tone for a summer defined by artistry and innovation.
June brings a steady rhythm of standout performances. On June 11, Greensky Bluegrass takes the stage, known for blending traditional bluegrass instrumentation with rock-and-roll energy and improvisational depth. Just days later, the genre-defying The Disco Biscuits return for a two-night residency (on the 12–13), bringing their signature “trance fusion” sound—an electrifying mix of jam rock and electronic music—to the waterfront.
The Disco Biscuits
On June 23, a collaborative tour featuring G. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter and Moon Taxi promises a laid-back, genre-blending evening infused with blues, folk, indie rock and unmistakable summer ease.
One of the season’s most anticipated performances arrives June 28, when Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis brings its globally celebrated repertoire to Westport—an evening that underscores the Levitt’s ability to attract world-class talent.
Equally compelling is the venue’s free programming, a hallmark of its mission to make the arts accessible to all. Highlights include a June 24 performance by Son Little, the GRAMMY Award–winning artist whose work explores identity and American musical traditions, and a June 27 show by Circles Around the Sun, whose psychedelic, groove-driven sound transforms the riverfront into an open-air dance floor.
With its thoughtfully curated mix of ticketed and free performances, the Levitt Pavilion continues to offer something rare: a place where music lovers of all kinds can gather, discover and celebrate live performance in an unmatched setting.
As the season unfolds, one thing is certain, the soundtrack of summer in Westport will once again be written right here, by the water.