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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.

Helicopter Tours

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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Eastons Beach Daffodil Days

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

May 17-May 18

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 25

Rogue Island Comedy Festival - Spring

The Ocean State’s premier comedy festival rolls into it’s eleventh year this May, with ten shows…

Newport International Polo Series

Jun 7-Sep 27

Newport International Polo Series

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

The Newport Flower Show

Jun 20-Jun 22

The Newport Flower Show

Newport Flower Show, June 20-22, 2025. More info to be added soon. The theme this year "A Floral…

Newport Pride

Jun 27-Jun 29

Newport Pride

Save the Date! June 27-29, 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI in June 2025! We're…

Bristol Fourth of July Parade

Jul 4

Bristol Fourth of July Parade

The Bristol Fourth of July Parade is currently scheduled for July 4, 2025. The Fourth of July Parade…

Newport Classical Music Festival 🎵

Jul 4-Jul 22

Newport Classical Music Festival 🎵

Save the Date! July 4 - 22, 2025 For 55 years, Newport Classical has been a beacon for artistry…

Hall of Fame Open

Jul 6-Jul 13

Hall of Fame Open

Save the Date! July 6-13, 2025 Professional tennis will return to the Newport in 2025 as the…

Newport Dance Festival

Jul 16-Jul 20

Newport Dance Festival

Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival on its festival stage at 7:30 PM on…

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 25-Jul 27

Newport Folk Festival

Mark your 2025 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer July 25 - July 27, 2025. The…

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