annual events on the classic coast
Through the decades, Newport and our surrounding coastal communities have developed such a fantastic social calendar that today, our destination is known as a world-class event venue. Here’s just a snapshot of some of our most anticipated celebrations. Below you will find our 2023 annual events.
January
1 |
Polar Bear Plunge |
February
17-26 | Newport Burger Bender |
17-26 | Newport Winter Festival |
26 | Newport Wedding Show |
March
April
1-30 | Newport Daffodil Days |
1 | Newport Night Run |
14-23 | Newport Restaurant Week |
15 | Newport Rhode Races |
16-24 | Daffodil Days Blithewold |
TBA | Newport Beer Festival |
May
13-21 | The Ocean Race |
20-21 | Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival |
25 - 29 | Rogue Island Comedy Festival |
June
July
4 | Bristol 4th of July Parade |
4-23 | Newport Classical Music Festival |
8 | IYRS Summer Gala |
16-23 | Hall of Fame Open |
22 | Craft Brew Races Newport |
28-30 | Newport Folk Festival |
August
4-6 | Newport Jazz Festival |
11-13 | Black Ships Festival |
September
14-17 | Newport International Boat Show |
22-24 | Newport Mansions Wine + Food |
28-Oct 1 | Concours + Motor Week |
30-Oct 1 | Norman Bird Harvest Fair |
November
3-12 | Newport Restaurant Week |
18-Jan 1 | |
24 | Illuminated Boat Parade |
22-Jan 1 | Christmas at Blithewold |
December
1-31 | Christmas in Newport |
upcoming events
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Jun 23-Jun 25
Newport Pride
LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI in June 2023! We're creating events and experiences to…

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.

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

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

Jul 16-Jul 23
Infosys Hall of Fame Open
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Jul 28-Jul 30
Newport Folk Festival
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Aug 4-Aug 6
Newport Jazz Festival
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Aug 11-Aug 13
Black Ships Festival
Join the Japan America Society of Rhode Island for the 39th Annual Black Ships Festival. A…

Sep 14-Sep 17
Newport International Boat Show
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