Head to Trinity Church at Queen Anne Square fore strawberries by the carton (while they last), strawberry shortcake with local berries and Chantilly whipped cream, fresh squeezed lemonade and cool water. There will be craft vendors all day, live music, and fun for the whole family. 

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Newport Flower Show offers a variety of special events, expert guest speakers, beautiful floral designs, impressive horticulture exhibits and more.

Meander stunning garden displays alongside unique shopping opportunities and opulent floral designs throughout the grounds of Rosecliff. The 2026 theme: Pearls of Newport. 

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Following a sold-out inaugural year, Puddingstone Music returns for its second annual festival – five concerts of solo, chamber, and vocal music, all at Newport’s stunning Casino Theatre.

This year’s lineup brings together Grammy winners, internationally acclaimed chamber musicians, and rising young talent for a week-long celebration of live music from the 1700 to Cuban Jazz!

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Experience award-winning documentaries, live music, interviews with film makers and subjects, fabulous food, and loads of community spirit amongst Aquidneck Island's beautiful outdoor spaces.

Screenings begin at sunset every Thursday this summer, schedule and locations to be announced. $5 donations encouraged.

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Every year, Newport Pride takes place in June, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community while promoting love, acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. The highly anticipated Newport Pride returns June 27th with a full line-up of exciting events and experiences. 

June 27th in Newport, RI. Festivities will include:

• Flag Raising Ceremony
• Pride Bike Ride
• Newport Pride Festival

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The Celebration officially starts with Flag Day on June 14.

Over the next weeks, there are free outdoor concerts, a Fourth of July Ball, and many other activities and events.

The Celebration concludes on July 4 with America's Oldest Continuous Fourth of July Celebration, which is viewed by over 200,000 people from Rhode Island and around the world. 

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This year's iconic summer Newport Classical Music Festival returns from July 2 - 18 with nearly thirty summer concerts in the renowned Newport Mansions, including The Breakers, The Elms, 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.

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Game, set, match! Men's and Women's professional tennis is coming to the Hall of Fame July 2026.

Contested on the historic grass tennis courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which have hosted all the legends of the sport since 1880, the tournament is the only event played on grass courts outside of Europe.

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Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House.

Enjoy evening performances featuring a unique lineup of dances drawn on the talent, artistry, and unique styles of the festival’s five visiting dance companies, and Newport’s resident Newport Contemporary Ballet.

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Run, walk, or be the DD—with more than 40 local craft breweries, featuring Rhode Island's best, join in this July for this fun 5K inside historic Fort Adams. Plus enjoy a sampling from food vendors, live music, and more. 

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If you've got a thing for history-altering performances and a pantheon of artists whose scope of musical talents range from folk and blues to indie folk, country and bluegrass, then you probably want to make your way down to Newport Folk Festival. 

Since its inception in 1959, the Folk Fest has brought together artists and fans for some of the most accomplished live performances in music history, from Bob Gibson in '59 to Dylan in '63.

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Newport Jazz Festival began back in 1954 as the first outdoor music festival of its kind completely and utterly devoted to Jazz. That year brought big names in the genre like the famed Billy Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.

Ever since, the festival has produced some of the most influential performances in jazz history, from Miles Davis's 1955 solo on "'Round Midnight" and the Duke Ellington Orchestra's lengthy 1956 performance of "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue."

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Each year, the Collaborative holds a day of music, art, food and fun at 30 Cutler St. Join the party!

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Be part of the celebration and witness history at the presentation of tennis’ ultimate honor – induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

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Meander an expansive collection of boats and accessories alongside a wealth of events

One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and the premier show in New England, the Newport International Boat Show encompasses hundreds of exhibitors from around the world with new powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15 to 90 feet, plus accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services for boaters.

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The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival returns to the spectacular Newport Mansions with special events, celebrity appearances, and wine and food from around the world.

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Picture this: 20+ bands, 10+ porches, and 3 hours of live music stretching across historic High Street in Bristol, Rhode Island. From Jazz and Swing to modern bluegrass and folk, there is something for everyone at PorchFest. 

Rain date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026

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