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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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Guide to Memorial Day Weekend in Newport

From harbor cruises and wine tastings to special events and the perfect places to soak up the sun, MDW is on. Are you in?

Newport Flower Show

Newport Flower Show Blooms This June

From impressive horticulture exhibits and stunning garden displays to unique shopping opportunities and special events, welcome to the Newport Flower Show.

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Newport Folk Festival

Rogue Island Comedy Festival

May 26-May 30

Rogue Island Comedy Festival

The Spring Rogue Island Comedy Festival features thirteen stand-up comedy shows over five nights…

Newport International Polo Series

Jun 4-Sep 24

Newport International Polo Series

Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in…

Newport Gulls Home Game at Cardines Field

Jun 8-Jul 29

Newport Gulls Home Game at Cardines Field

Come on down to the historic Cardines Field for a Newport Gulls home game, voted Newport's best…

Black Ships Festival

Jun 10-Jun 12

Black Ships Festival

Join the Japan America Society of Rhode Island for the 38th Annual Black Ships Festival. A…

The Newport Flower Show: Eden...A Personal Paradise

Jun 17-Jun 19

The Newport Flower Show: Eden...A Personal Paradise

The Newport Flower Show is currently scheduled for June 17th - 19th, 2022, pending state and local…

Newport Pride

Jun 24-Jun 26

Newport Pride

LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI in June 2022! We're creating events and experiences to…

Newport Classical Music Festival

Jul 1-Jul 17

Newport Classical Music Festival

Save the dates! July 1st - 17th, 2022. Learn more about special benefits including program previews…

Bristol Fourth of July Parade

Jul 4

Bristol Fourth of July Parade

The Bristol Fourth of July Parade is currently scheduled for July 4. Pending state and local health…

Infosys Hall of Fame Open

Jul 10-Jul 17

Infosys Hall of Fame Open

Exciting professional men's tennis returns to the International Tennis Hall of Fame! Our…

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 22-Jul 24

Newport Folk Festival

Mark your 2022 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer July 22 - July 24, 2022. More…

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