Music Fans Get Ready To See Bonnie Raitt In Western New York

One of the great things about living in Western New York and Southern Ontario is that we have no shortage of great venues to stop by to be entertained. From Toronto to Rochester and Niagara Falls to the Pennsylvania border, there are all sorts of locations that host live music, comedy shows, and more. As we get deeper into 2025, this year's concert calendar is starting to fill up more every single day.

To that end, there are all sorts of great country shows that are coming to town that will bring some of the greatest artists in music to the region. Not only do we have the 2025 Toyota Taste of Country that will bring Jason Aldean and Brantley Gilbert to Buffalo, we also have George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Shania Twain, Old Dominion, and countless more greats coming to the region.

If that isn't enough for you, then there is another great show coming to the region and it will feature a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer that is loved by generations.

Bonnie Raitt To Perform Live at The Chautauqua Institution

Multi-award-winning singer and performer Bonnie Raitt is coming to Western New York and is set to entertain folks on a historic stage that has seen all sorts of great people grace it.

The Chautauqua Institution’s Summer Concert Season is shaping up to be a big deal this year. Raitt, a 13-time GRAMMY Award winner, is heading to the Institution with Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band and is bringing her impressive music catalog with her.

This is just one of several great shows being held at the Chautauqua Institution this year, and it is a great addition to Western New York's entertainment lineup this summer.

The 2025 concert season in Buffalo is looking pretty good this year, as this is another great show on the way to the 716. Our 2025 Concert Calendar has a complete list of concerts, events, and shows.