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Lobster Roll at the Newport Lobster Shack

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A lobster roll from La Costa food truck in Newport, RI

A lobster roll from La Costa food truck in Newport, RI

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Copy of Ocean Drive Summer

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Newport Folk Festival

Newport Folk Festival

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Sunset Boat Rose Island

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Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

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Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

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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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Best Fairs + Festivals This Summer

Summer on The Coast: name something better. We'll wait.

Newport Art Museum

Ongoing Gallery Exhibits

These on-going gallery exhibits are a testament to the vibrant arts scene thriving since 1639.

Gilded Age in Newport

These upcoming events allow visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the grandeur of The Gilded Age.

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Newport Polo

Newport International Polo Series

Jun 10-Sep 30

Newport International Polo Series

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

Newport Pride

Jun 23-Jun 25

Newport Pride

LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI in June 2023! We're creating events and experiences to…

The Newport Flower Show: The Grand Tour

Jun 23-Jun 25

The Newport Flower Show: The Grand Tour

Newport Flower Show – The Grand Tour, June 23-25, 2023. More info to be added soon.

Bristol Fourth of July Parade

Jul 4

Bristol Fourth of July Parade

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

Newport Classical Music Festival

Jul 4-Jul 23

Newport Classical Music Festival

Save the dates! July 4th - 23rd, 2023. Learn more about special benefits including program previews…

Infosys Hall of Fame Open

Jul 16-Jul 23

Infosys Hall of Fame Open

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

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 28-Jul 30

Newport Folk Festival

Mark your 2023 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer July 28 - July 30, 2023. The…

Newport Jazz Festival

Aug 4-Aug 6

Newport Jazz Festival

Mark your 2023 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer August 4 - August 6, 2023…

Black Ships Festival

Aug 11-Aug 13

Black Ships Festival

Join the Japan America Society of Rhode Island for the 39th Annual Black Ships Festival. A…

Newport International Boat Show

Sep 14-Sep 17

Newport International Boat Show

The Newport International Boat Show encompasses 13 acres of historic Newport Harbor allowing you to…

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