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events: explore what's happening

You already know about the legendary Jazz and Folk Festivals but we’ve also got international boat races, tennis and polo tournaments, film festivals, culinary festivals, Christmas in Newport, lecture series, harvest fairs, boat shows, street fairs, antiques fairs...you get the picture. No matter the season...it’s on.

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What To Do This Week

When you're not sure where to start, this round-up of what's going down this week has you covered.

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Ongoing Gallery Exhibits

These on-going gallery exhibits are a testament to the vibrant arts scene thriving since 1639.

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Ongoing Tours

There’s no shortage of immersive ways to experience The Coast. Find our on-going tours for your next Newport adventure.

Weekend Must-do's

Think: Saturday morning farmers markets, Sunday afternoon hikes along the shoreline, and some of the best meals of your life in between (we guarantee it).

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Newport Daffodil Days

Apr 3-Apr 30

Newport Daffodil Days

Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,465,000 bright yellow daffodils throughout…

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

May 16-May 17

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

Taste your way around the Ocean State. Sip champagne and enjoy oysters from local growers on the…

Rogue Island Comedy Festival - Spring

May 21-May 24

Rogue Island Comedy Festival - Spring

The Ocean State’s premier comedy festival return this May, with shows in and around Newport, Rhode…

Newport International Polo Series: 150th Anniversary

Jun 6-Sep 26

Newport International Polo Series: 150th Anniversary

150th Anniversary of Newport International Polo: June 6 - September 26, 2026 Watch the home team…

The Newport Flower Show

Jun 19-Jun 21

The Newport Flower Show

"Pearls of Newport" is the perfect theme for the 30th anniversary Newport Flower Show, taking place…

Newport Classical Music Festival 🎵

Jul 2-Jul 19

Newport Classical Music Festival 🎵

2026 Music Festival: July 2 – 19, 2026 Tickets on sale April 8th at 10:00 AM Ticket prices…

Bristol Fourth of July Parade

Jul 4

Bristol Fourth of July Parade

The Bristol Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th 2026 - also the 250th…

Hall of Fame Open

Jul 5-Jul 12

Hall of Fame Open

Save the Date! July 5-12, 2026 Professional tennis will return to the Newport in 2026! The newly…

Newport Dance Festival

Jul 15-Jul 19

Newport Dance Festival

Newport Dance Festival When: July 15-19, 2026 at 7:30 PM Where: Great Friends Meeting House, Outdoor…

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 24-Jul 26

Newport Folk Festival

2026 Newport Folk Festival is back at Fort Adams from July 24 - July 26, 2026. The Newport Folk…

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