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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.

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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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Newport Mansions 20th Annual Wine & Food Festival

Sep 19-Sep 21

Newport Mansions 20th Annual Wine & Food Festival

Save the Date! Newport Mansions' 20th Annual Wine and Food Festival: September 19 - 21, 2025 *2025…

Newport International Polo Series

Sep 20-Sep 27

Newport International Polo Series

Newport International Polo 2025: June 7 - September 27, 2025 Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take…

Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week

Oct 2-Oct 5

Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week

Annual Concours & Motor Week: Thursday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 5th 2025! The annual…

Norman Bird Sanctuary 51st Harvest Fair

Oct 4-Oct 5

Norman Bird Sanctuary 51st Harvest Fair

Annual Harvest Fair Saturday, October 4 th – Sunday, October 5 th 2025 583 Third Beach Road…

Rogue Island Comedy Festival - Fall

Oct 9-Oct 12

Rogue Island Comedy Festival - Fall

Rogue Island Comedy – Fall Festival: October 9 – 12, 2025! Created and produced by…

Kyle Dunnigan! Rogue Island Comedy Headliner

Oct 11

Kyle Dunnigan! Rogue Island Comedy Headliner

Kyle Dunnigan! Headlines Rogue Island Comedy Fall Festival Saturday, October 11 th 2025 4:30 PM…

Harvest Festival at Newport Vineyards

Oct 17-Oct 19

Harvest Festival at Newport Vineyards

Celebrate the 8 th Annual Harvest Festival with Newport Vineyards! When: Friday, October 17th…

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 24-Jul 26

Newport Folk Festival

2026 Newport Folk Festival is back at Fort Adams from July 24 - July 26, 2026. The Newport Folk…

Newport Jazz Festival

Jul 31-Aug 2

Newport Jazz Festival

Mark your 2026 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer July 31 - August 2, 2026…

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