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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.

Newport Art Museum

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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Yagi Noodles Newport Burger Bender 2025

Newport Burger Bender

Feb 13-Feb 22

Newport Burger Bender

Newport Burger Bender, the “best burger” contest is back from February 13 - February 22, 2026. Local…

Newport Winter Festival ❄️

Feb 13-Feb 22

Newport Winter Festival ❄️

The 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns this February with 10 days of live music, foodie…

Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade ☘️

Mar 14

Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade ☘️

The 70th Annual Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade is schedule for Saturday, March 14th 2026 at…

Newport Daffodil Days

Apr 1-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 22-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 🎵

Save the Date! 2026 Newport Classical Music Festival July 2 – 19, 2026 *Schedule and line-up…

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…

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