Upcoming Westport Concert To Feature 'A Evening At The Movies'

WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Pops Concert is set to return to the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 6, featuring performances by the Staples High School music department.

The event will showcase the Staples High School Symphonic Orchestra and Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orphenians, Choralaires and additional small ensembles. Hosted by actor and Westport resident James Naughton, the annual concert has been a staple of the Levitt Pavilion's spring programming since it was first held in 2016.

Gates open at 6 p.m., with the concert scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Food trucks from local vendors will be on site. Admission is free, though a suggested donation of $15 per ticket is requested to help cover production expenses.

Tickets will be available starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at staplesmusic.org, and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Staples High School auditorium at 70 North Avenue, where tickets will still be honored.

Modeled after Boston’s renowned Pops on the Esplanade concert series, the Westport Pops aims to deliver a festive outdoor musical experience.

Additional information is available at staplesmusic.org and levittpavilion.com.

— Flyer designed by Staples High School student Connor Yuan; credit: Westport Public Schools