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Discover Newport is the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding coastal communities. We speak in seasides and sunsets.
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Live outdoor music and summer go hand-in-hand, especially on The Classic Coast where waterfront parks and historic venues set the stage for open-air performances. As live events started their great comeback last year, many of the area's most popular outdoor concert series return this season. The 2022 lineup is vast and includes family-friendly concerts and children's nights with an array of genres like jazz, folk, blues, house music and more.
Read on for a list of summer concerts throughout the area.
NIMFest at King Park, takes place in the park gazebo on Wellington Avenue overlooking Newport Harbor. Pack a lawn chair and a blanket for high-energy live music performances every Sunday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM through August 29.
Presented by the City of Newport, all concerts are free of charge. Leashed pets welcome.
Live music comes with oceanfront views at Easton's Beach Family Night Concert Series every Tuesday starting July 5th through August 9th. All shows begin at 6:00 PM, Parking is free after 4:00 PM on show nights!
Interactive live bands, magicians and story tellers complete your child's experience at Easton's Beach Children's Night Series every Thursday in July. Festivities begin at 6:00 PM, parking is free after 4:00 PM on show nights!
The Waterfront Concert Series returns to King Park this year for live performances under the gazebo. Pack a blanket or a picnic chair to enjoy a variety of genres including blues, folk, Irish folk and more. Presented by Friends of the Waterfront with a gift from the Isham Family Fund, concerts take place on Fridays from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, with the last concert of the series on Saturday, September 3rd from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
Leashed pets welcome.
Make your way to East Ferry Memorial Square in Jamestown for free evening music overlooking Narragansett Bay. Concerts are held on Sundays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM from July 10th through August 21st, and 6:00 - 7:30 PM on August 28th.
The Summer Outdoor Concert Series unites two Aquidneck Island nonprofit organizations for a diverse lineup of outdoor performances at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Celebrating Newport Live's (formerly known as Common Fence Music) commitment to preserving folk music traditions, these concerts provide an opportunity to enjoy time outside in nature while listening to live music
Shops at Long Wharf Free Summer Concert Series are back! Please join us again this season for a summer of free concerts in Downtown Newport.
Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series in Independence Park, Bristol from June 19 - July 2, 2022
Each summer in Bristol, the award-winning gardens and grounds at Blithewold Mansion serve as the stage for the Music at Sunset Concert Series where local artists gather each Wednesday for a variety of musical performances.
Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and chairs/blankets to set up among Blithewold's 33 acres of gardens and grounds overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Enjoy a night of entertainment at Warren’s iconic Band Shell. Pack a blanket and chairs and settle in on the lawn at Burr's Hill Park for live performances from some of the area’s most talented artists and bands. Concerts are Sundays through September 4 at 5:00 PM.
Presented by the Warren Parks and Recreation Department. Leashed dogs welcome.
Head to the Waterfront, under the Herreshoff Marine Museum Tent, for their Summer Sunset Jazz Series. Bring a lawn chair (some will be provided on site), your own drinks, and enjoy a night of Jazz in Bristol. Food Trucks will be on site during most concerts.
Head to Fort Adams, because Music at the Fort is Back! Enjoy an evening of free music at Fort Adams while watching the sunset. Food and drink vendors on site. Bring your beach chair and blanket and come enjoy an evening at Fort Adams!
The Town of Middletown is hosting a free music at Second Beach, Mondays during the month of August from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Food trucks and beach fires will be available, but alcohol and dogs are prohibited.
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Discover Newport is the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding coastal communities. We speak in seasides and sunsets.