Originally founded in 1969, and previously known as Newport Music Festival (NMF), Newport Classical has a rich legacy utterly devoted to classical music here in Newport. Newport Classical embodies timeless music for today with a year-round chamber series, free community concerts, family friendly events, and the summer Music Festival we all know and love. 

This year's iconic summer Newport Classical Music Festival returns from July 2 - 19 with thirty summer concerts in the renowned Newport Mansions, including The Breakers, The Elms, and Chinese Tea House, as well as other impressive venues, such as Castle Hill Inn, Blithewold Mansion, Newport Art Museum, Redwood Library & Athenæum, and the Norman Bird Sanctuary. 

Tickets are on sale now. Find more information and the full schedule below. 

FAST FACTS

What: Newport Classical Music Festival
When: July 2 - 19, 2026
Where: Historic Venues In + Around Newport
Tickets: On sale now, click here

For more info, click here for 2026 festival brochure.

THE SCHEDULE

Performances take place from July 2 - 19, 2026 at stunning historic venues in and around Newport. 

All information provided by Newport Classical, for more information or to purchase tickets, click here. 

  1. Opening Night with Delirium Musicum
  2. An Evening with Pianist Dmitry Shishkin
  3. Patriotic Pops
  4. Parker Quartet
  5. American Impressionism
  6. Cerus Saxophone Quartet
  7. An Evening with GRAMMY® Award winning Michelle Cann
  8. The Sonata
  9. Chen-Lipman-Cho
  10. James Baik performs Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, and more
  11. Sandbox Percussion & Kristin Lee
  12. Apollo’s Fire
  13. Sunrise Meditations
  14. Pianist Janice Carissa
  15. VOCES8
  16. Strings in Nature
  17. Beijing Guitar Duo
  18. Trio Karénine
  19. Whispers of Virtuosity: Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven
  20. Musical Transcriptions: Part I
  21. Musical Transcriptions: Part II
  22. Two Evenings with Broadway Star Jeremy Jordan
  23. French Romanticism
  24. Windsync
  25. Colors of Bach
  26. Two Pianos with Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy
  27. Awakening Light
  28. Opera Night: Golden Age with Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley
  29. Festival Finale: Harlem Quartet and Friends

Opening Night with Delirium Musicum

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 2 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $150, Orchestra: $120, Main: $90, Side/Rear: $65

Set against the opulent backdrop of The Breakers, ring in the 57th Newport Classical Music Festival with a performance by self-conducted chamber orchestra, Delirium Musicum.

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An Evening with Pianist Dmitry Shishkin

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 3 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $110, Orchestra: $95, Main: $75, Side/Rear: $50

Regarded as one of the most compelling pianists of his generation, Dmitry Shishkin offers a captivating solo recital at The Breakers mansion. 

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Patriotic Pops

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Where:
King Park
When:
July 4 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
FREE

Join in for this relaxed open-air concert at King Park to kick off your Fourth of July festivities.

Fenway Brass & Percussion, one of the Boston Area’s most esteemed professional brass quintets, return for a joyous patriotic program complete with percussion, celebrating America's birthday with iconic sounds that shaped the nation.

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Parker Quartet

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 5 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $110, Orchestra: $95, Main: $75, Side/Rear: $50

Internationally acclaimed for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” performances (The Strad), the GRAMMY® Award-winning Parker Quartet returns to Newport with a vibrant program featuring Beethoven, Paul Wiancko, and Schubert. 

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American Impressionism

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Where:
Newport Art Museum
When:
July 6 at 4:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $60, Main: $50

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the 2026 Resident Festival Artists invite you to immerse yourself in the lush, evocative sound world of American Impressionism. 

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Cerus Saxophone Quartet

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Where:
Blithewold Manor
When:
July 7 at 11:00 AM
Cost:
Premier: $60, Main: $50

Get ready to hear the saxophone like you’ve never heard before! Spend a beautiful morning on the outdoor grounds of Blithewold Manor with the Cerus Saxophone Quartet.

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An Evening with GRAMMY® Award winning Michelle Cann

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Where:
Castle Hill Inn
When:
July 7 at 7:30 PM
Cost:
Premier: $150, Orchestra: $120, Main: $90

Enjoy an elevated concert experience at the picturesque Castle Hill Inn.

A recipient of both the Sphinx Medal of Excellence and the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award, Cann has established herself as one of the most sought-after artists of her generation.

Enjoy complimentary desserts and coffee during intermission, with drinks available for purchase, all set against the stunning backdrop of a Newport summer sunset over the water.

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The Sonata

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Where:
The Elms
When:
July 8 at 11:00 AM
Cost:
Premier: $60, Main: $50

The 2026 Resident Festival Artists invite you to a concert celebrating the beloved Sonata form.

Set within the elegance and charm of one of Newport’s most charming mansions, this morning concert offers an intimate musical conversation through time.

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Chen-Lipman-Cho

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 8 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $110, Orchestra: $95, Main: $75, Side/Rear: $50

Violinist Stella Chen, violist Matthew Lipman, and cellist Brannon Cho join forces for an evening of chamber music trios at the stunning Breakers mansion. 

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James Baik performs Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, and more

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Where:
The Elms
When:
July 9 at 11:00 AM
Cost:
Premier: $60, Main: $50

After a sold-out performance with the Galvin Cello Quartet in 2025, James Baik returns to Newport for a delightful morning recital at The Elms mansion.

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Sandbox Percussion & Kristin Lee

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 9 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $110, Orchestra: $95, Main: $75, Side/Rear: $50

Exploring the vibrant dialogue between violin and percussion, Lee and Sandbox Percussion bring this dynamic new work to The Breakers, along with music by two other women composers, Gabriella Smith and Joan Tower.

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Apollo’s Fire

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 10 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $150, Orchestra: $120, Main: $90, Side/Rear: $65

GRAMMY® Award-winning Apollo’s Fire brings its vivacious sound to The Breakers for an evening of baroque brilliance. 

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Sunrise Meditations

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
July 10 at 5:15 AM
Cost:
General Admission: $75

Start your day with the stunning, panoramic sunrise over Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk and the Atlantic Ocean as the Resident Festival Artists guide you on a meditative and uplifting journey.

Set on the terrace of Rosecliff, with its breathtaking views and serene atmosphere, this year’s Sunrise Meditations concert offers a rare opportunity to experience music  in harmony with the day’s first light.

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Pianist Janice Carissa

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Where:
Emmanuel Church
When:
July 11 at 3:00 PM
Cost:
General Admission Premier: $55, General Admission Main: $35

Having performed for the President of Indonesia at the Presidential Palace Indonesia and earning ovations in the United Nations, Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and Louis Vuitton Foundation, she brings her impeccable talent to Newport for an afternoon recital at the historic Emmanuel Church. 

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VOCES8

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 11 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $150, Orchestra: $120, Main: $90, Side/Rear: $65

Join the GRAMMY-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 , the world’s top-streaming classical vocal group, for an impeccably crafted vocal concert at The Breakers mansion. 

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Strings in Nature

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Where:
Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown
When:
July 11 at 9:00 AM
Cost:
General Admission: $50

Surrounded by the serene beauty of the Norman Bird Sanctuary, join the festival artists for this delightful outdoor morning program of captivating chamber music in harmony with nature. 

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Beijing Guitar Duo

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Where:
Redwood Library & Athenæum
When:
July 12 at 3:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $70, Main: $60

Blending the Beijing Guitar Duo's impeccable technique with the warmth and charm of the Redwood Library and Athenæum, this delightful afternoon concert invites listeners into an intimate musical conversation featuring works by Franck, Debussy, Piazzolla, and more.

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Trio Karénine

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 12 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $110, Orchestra: $95, Main: $75, Side/Rear: $50

After a sold-out Newport Classical debut in 2024, Trio Karénine returns to Newport for their first performance at The Breakers mansion. 

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Whispers of Virtuosity: Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven

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Where:
Glen Manor House, Portsmouth
When:
July 13 at 11:00 AM
Cost:
General Admission: $60

For the first time, Newport Classical takes the stage at the enchanting Glen Manor House.

The Resident Festival Artists invite you to step into this elegant, storybook setting as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven come alive. 

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Musical Transcriptions: Part I

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Where:
Newport Art Museum
When:
July 14 at 1:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $60, Main: $50

Set against the artwork of the Newport Art Museum, experience familiar works in a whole new light as returning artists Hanzhi Wang and Anthony Trionfo take you through a vibrant program reimagined for accordion and flute. 

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Musical Transcriptions: Part II

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Where:
Newport Art Museum
When:
July 14 at 4:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $60, Main: $50

Linger longer at Newport Art Museum for part 2 of Musical Transcriptions. Hear well-loved repertoire in a fresh, inventive way, paired with contemporary works that perfectly complement these reimagined classics. Arrive early to explore the museum for a truly enriching experience.

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Two Evenings with Broadway Star Jeremy Jordan

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 14th & July 15th at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $150, Orchestra: $120, Main: $90, Side and Rear: $65

Broadway star Jeremy Jordan takes the stage for two unforgettable solo evenings at The Breakers mansion.

With a career spanning over three decades, Jeremy is a two-time Tony Award®-nominee for Newsies and Floyd Collins and a Theatre World Award winner for his breakout role in Bonnie & Clyde. 

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French Romanticism

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Where:
The Elms
When:
July 15 at 11:00 AM
Cost:
Premier: $60, Main: $50

Step into the elegance of 19th‑century France right in downtown Newport!

Set within the French-inspired grandeur of The Elms mansion, modeled after an 18th‑century château, the Resident Festival Artists transport you to the Romantic era with a morning of music full of charm, emotion, and French flair. 

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Windsync

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Where:
The Elms
When:
July 16 at 11:00 AM
Cost:
Premier: $60, Main: $50

Set in the elegant surroundings of the historic Elms mansion, this delightful morning concert features a program ranging from the vibrant textures of Boulanger and Glass, the folky Botanist Suite, Mozart’s spirited Serenade in C minor, and more, inviting listeners to step into the colorful world of the wind quintet.

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Colors of Bach

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 16 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $110, Orchestra: $95, Main: $75, Side/Rear: $50

Step inside Bach’s world for an immersive evening at The Breakers!

Acclaimed violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing returns, joining harpsichordist Sebastian Bottone and Newport Classical’s Resident Festival Artists in Colors of Bach, a program that explores the breadth of one of classical music’s most influential voices. 

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Two Pianos with Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 17 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $110, Orchestra: $95, Main: $75, Side/Rear: $50

Described as “piano magicians” by The Arts Desk, duo Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy bring their synergy to The Breakers in Newport for a magical night of interplay between two of today’s most compelling pianists.

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Awakening Light

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
July 17 at 5:15 AM
Cost:
General Admission: $75

Framed by a quintessential Newport sunrise over the Atlantic and the iconic Cliff Walk, the Resident Festival Artists invite you to begin your day with a thoughtfully curated early morning concert.

Sitting on the terrace of the Rosecliff mansion, let the gentle sea breeze and the soft glow of dawn accompany a program as peaceful and reflective as the setting itself. 

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Opera Night: Golden Age with Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 18 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $150, Orchestra: $120, Main: $90, Side/Rear: $65

One of the most beloved evenings during the Newport Classical Music Festival, Opera Night returns with two of the world’s most celebrated voices.

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee and soprano Erin Morley bring their unparalleled virtuosity to The Breakers for an unforgettable evening of bel canto masterpieces.

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Festival Finale: Harlem Quartet and Friends

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Where:
The Breakers
When:
July 19 at 8:00 PM
Cost:
Premier: $150, Orchestra: $120, Main: $90, Side/Rear: $65

Don’t miss the finale of the 57th Newport Classical Music Festival at The Breakers, featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning Harlem Quartet alongside Newport Classical’s Resident Festival Artists in an exhilarating evening of string octets.

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