Call us biased but we think summer in Newport is synonymous with paradise. Where do we even begin?

Free outdoor concerts, harbor side rooftop bars and patios, outdoor films in some of our most breathtaking parks and venues, plus an entire bucket list of family fun. Not to mention, with warmer weather comes a lengthy list of summer fairs and festivals. From the renowned Newport Folk, Jazz, and Classical festivals, to sporting opens, annual celebrations and all things in between.

Summer on The Coast: name something better. We'll wait.

 

Fairs & Festivals This Summer

Some tried and true and some brand new.

Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church

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Where:
Trinity Church, Newport
When:
June 21st

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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Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church

Newport Flower Show

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Where:
Rosecliff Mansion, Newport
When:
June 20th - 22nd
Cost:
Varies

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 2024 theme: At Home. 

 

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Newport Flower Show

 

Newport Pride

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Where:
Across Newport
When:
June 27th - 29th

Every year, Newport Pride takes place in June, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community while promoting love, acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. The highly anticipated Newport Pride Weekend returns June 27 - 29 with a full line-up of exciting events and experiences. 

June 27th - 29th in Newport, RI. Festivities will include:

 

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Bristol Fourth of July Celebration

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Where:
Bristol, Rhode Island
When:
June 14th - July 4th

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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Bristol Fourth of July Parade

Newport Classical Music Festival

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Where:
Historic Venues In + Around Newport
When:
July 4 - 22, 2025
Cost:
Varies

This year's iconic summer Newport Classical Music Festival returns from July 4 - 22 with an impressive twenty-seven summer concerts in the renowned Newport Mansions, including The BreakersThe Elms, as well as other impressive venues, such as Castle Hill InnBlithewold MansionNewport Art MuseumRedwood Library & Athenæum, and the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Tickets are on sale now.

 

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Newport Classical Music Festival The Breakers

Hall of Fame Open

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Where:
Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport
When:
July 6 - 13, 2025
Cost:
Varies

Game, set, match! Men's and Women's professional tennis is coming to the Hall of Fame July 2025.

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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Infosys Hall of Fame Open

Newport Dance Festival

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Where:
Outdoor Stage on Lawn of The Great Friends Meeting House 21 Farewell St, Newport
When:
July 16 - 20, 2025
Cost:
TBD

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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Hellenic Fest

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Where:
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Newport
When:
TBA

Hellenic Fest is St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church's annual festival which dates back to 1983 and transports us for one weekend from our island to the beautiful islands and mainland of Greece.

Enjoy authentic Greek Cuisine and pastries, live music and dancing, Ouzo, Greek beer and wines and shop at the marketplace. 

 

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Newport Beer Run

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park, Newport
When:
July 19
Cost:
Varies

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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Newport Folk Festival

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park, Newport
When:
July 25 - 27
Cost:
SOLD OUT

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 Folk Festival

 

Newport Jazz Festival

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park, Newport
When:
August 1 -3

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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Newport Jazz

Coaching Weekend

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Where:
Newport Mansions
When:
August 15 - 17

A Weekend of Coaching returns to the streets of Newport and the grounds of the Newport Mansions, celebrating and preserving a century-old sporting tradition.

Authentic 19th-century coaches drawn by matched and highly-trained teams of horses visit Newport every three years for a Weekend of Coaching, hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County.

 

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Coaching Weekend Newport RI

 

Warren Folks Festival

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Where:
Warren, Rhode Island
When:
August 16th from 1:00 - 7:00 PM

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

 

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ITHF Induction Celebration

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Where:
International Tennis Hall of Fame
When:
August 21 - 23

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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Black Ships Festival

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Where:
Bristol & Newport
When:
August 22 - 24

The Black Ships Festival celebrates the thriving relationship between Newport and its sister city, Shimoda, Japan, while commemorating the historic achievements of Commodore Matthew C. Perry, USN, of Rhode Island.

The event offers a variety of events that emphasize both Japanese art and culture including a formal Gala, Japanese Arts & Crafts such as Origami and Ikebana; Martial Arts, and a Japanese Tea Ceremony.

 

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Japanese Drummers at Festival

 

Newport International Boat Show

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Where:
Downtown Newport
When:
September 11 - 14

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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Newport Boat Show

Bristol Porchfest

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Where:
HIGH STREET, BRISTOL
When:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 FROM 3:00 - 6:00 PM

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 22nd, 2025.

 

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Bristol Porchfest

 

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

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Where:
Rosecliff, Newport
When:
September 19th - 21st, 2025
Cost:
Varies

Celebrating 20 years!

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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Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

 

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