Mavis Staples live in Bethel

Experience Mavis Staples live on September 4th

Mavis Staples performs at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on September 4, 2026. Staples is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist whose music blends gospel, soul, rhythm and blues, and pop influences. Her career spans over seven decades, beginning with The Staple Singers—a family group that achieved prominence during the Civil Rights Movement—and continuing as a celebrated solo artist. Staples’ vocals are characterized by their powerful delivery and emotive quality, often conveying messages of hope, resilience, and social justice.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is located in Bethel, New York, on the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair. Established in 2008, the center comprises a performing arts pavilion, a museum dedicated to the Woodstock festival and the era it represents, and memorial grounds. The venue hosts a diverse range of performances including concerts, theatrical productions and educational programs. Its mission focuses on celebrating the transformative power of music and art while honoring the legacy of 1969 through exhibits and community engagement initiatives. The Center aims to inspire social change through artistic expression and remembrance of history.