Bette Midler – 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Oct 16, 2026 7pm - 9pm
Location
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main Street
Details
Legendary entertainer, humanitarian and activist Bette Midler has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize.
For more than 50 years, Midler has inspired audiences around the world as a singer, actress, author and producer. Beyond her celebrated career, she is also one of America’s most recognized advocates for environmental conservation, public spaces, LGBTQ+ rights, public health initiatives and a wide range of humanitarian causes.
The 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize event will take place on Oct. 16 at the historic Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, Okla. The fundraising event will feature remarks from Cady Shaw and members of the Guthrie family, the award ceremony and an intimate conversation between Ms. Midler and music journalist Rona Elliot. The evening will conclude with a special solo acoustic performance by rising country star Bryan Andrews, whose honest storytelling, blue-collar perspective and fearless songwriting have captured significant attention on social media.
