The Westport Library Presents

VersoFest’26
March 26-29, 2026

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March 26 – 29, 2026

VerSOFEST’26 IS…

A Celebration of Music, Media & Creativity

VersoFest is The Westport Library’s annual music and media conference and festival where knowledge is shared and inspiration is discovered — a forum for media creators, artists, and fans to converge.

VersoFest includes panels where experts share their perspective and vision. Intimate workshops provide creators the opportunity to deconstruct, improve, and hone their craft. Performances entertain and inspire.

What To Expect At VersoFest

Live Concerts
Verso Visionary
Conversations
Verso Book Club
Power Panels
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Stay Tuned For The Full 2026 Lineup

February 27, 2026 @ 8 pm – 1o pm
Get Your Tickets for the Kickoff Concert with The Thing!

The Thing, the rising rock band out of New York City with roots in Connecticut, will be performing the 2026 VersoFest Kickoff Concert.

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March 6, 2026 @ 7 pm – 8:30 pm
VersoFest Storytellers: Susanna Hoffs, in Conversation and Song, with Alisyn Camerota

Susanna Hoffs, co-founder of the Bangles, will be one of the lead acts for VersoFest 2026, appearing alongside award-winning journalist and rock memoirist Alisyn Camerota.

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March 26, 2026 @ 7 pm – 9 pm
VersoFest 2026 Visionary: Ani DiFranco with Lauren Coyle Rosen

Grammy Award-winning musician, folk-rock legend, and cultural icon Ani DiFranco kicks off the four-day weekend in conversation with Lauren Coyle Rosen, co-author of their new book, The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom.

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March 27, 2026 @ 8 pm – 1o pm
The VersoFest’26 Headline Concert with Wyclef Jean!

Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, composer and Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean will be this year’s headline performer for the VersoFest 2026 Friday night concert. Wyclef will be performing with his full band.

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March 28, 2026 @ 5 pm – 6 pm
VersoFest’26 Author: Gina Gershon on her memoir, AlphaPussy

Celebrated actress Gina Gershon will be one of the highlight performers on VersoFest Saturday, discussing her recent memoir, AlphaPussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs, with award-winning journalist and rock memoirist Alisyn Camerota.

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March 29, 2026 @ 12 pm – 1 pm
Verso Visionary: Renowned Music Entrepreneur Peter Shapiro, in Conversation with Relix Editor Dean Budnick

Peter Shapiro, who has owned and operated venerated concert venues like Brooklyn Bowl and The Capitol Theatre and has produced a wide array of lauded music festivals, alongside rock author, writer, and documentarian Dean Budnick, will discuss the legacy of the Grateful Dead and the development of the jam band scene over the decades.

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Chris frantz, talking heads, Tom Tom Club

“The Hippest Damn Library In The Whole Country”

Our Library isn’t just about books — it’s a cultural powerhouse that brings world-class entertainment right to our community. This bold reimagining of what a Library can be has created an unforgettable fusion of media and live performance, making us a beacon for both artistic excellence and community engagement. While some libraries whisper “quiet please,” we’ve mastered the art of knowing when to turn up the volume and let the music speak.

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Stop By One Of Our Food Truck Options

Available during lunch hours on Saturday, March 28

Goni’s Gourmet
Khemi’s Vegan Cuisine

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Own a Piece of Rock History & Support Our Festival!

This year you have a opportunity to bid on a range of items like an autographed Keith Richards signature guitar, a signed Michael Friedman print, and more up for auction at VersoFest 2025!

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What people are saying about VersoFest

Hear it straight from our performers and patrons about how unique VersoFest is to our community!
Check out past VersoFests for a sneak peak at this year.

  •  I’m a big, big fan of libraries, and I’m so happy to be here. … We have to support our libraries. Our libraries are the seat of truth.
    Patti Smith
    Singer, Songwriter & Author
  • This is what every library in every major city should be like because it is such a resource for the community and for all the towns around and so on. They do just a magnificent job of integrating music and the arts, books as well.
    CINDY DUNAWAY
    Rock and Roll Fashion Designer
  • Aren’t you supposed to be quiet in a library?
    This is, like, the loudest thing that’s ever happened at a library!
    Chris BarRon
    Lead Singer, Spin Doctors
  • This the coolest damn library, ever!
    John densmore
    Drummer, The Doors
  • Did you know this isn’t the first time we’ve played in a library? But it wasn’t as cool as this library. This is the COOLEST library!
    Julia Cumming
     Lead singer, Sunflower Bean
  • You call this a library, but this is WAY more than a library!
    DENNIS DUNAWAY
     Bassist, Alice Cooper Group

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VersoFest cultivates an intelligent, engaged, and creative audience in a visionary program unlike any other in the tri-state area. Support a rising music and media conference and festival with unlimited potential —garnering nationwide attention with first-rate talent.

  • Turn shelves into stages and transform your local library into a cultural catalyst.
  • Amplify community connection where stories meet songs.
  • Bridge generations through the universal languages of music and literature.
  • Create unforgettable melodies in the same space that houses timeless stories.
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