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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 OYSTER + CHOWDER FESTIVAL

Growers will be shucking alongside a select group of local restaurants and live music under festival tents all weekend long.

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Newport Folk Festival

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

May 21-May 22

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

The Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival is currently scheduled for May 21st & 22nd, 2022…

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…

Hall of Fame Open

Jul 10-Jul 17

Hall of Fame Open

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

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