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 2025 annual events.
January
1 |
Polar Bear Plunge |
February
14-23 | Newport Burger Bender |
14-23 | Newport Winter Festival |
23 | Newport Wedding Show |
March
April
All April | Newport Daffodil Days |
5 | Newport Night Run |
19 |
Newport Rhode Races |
All April | Daffodil Days Blithewold |
19 | Newport Beer Festival |
May
17-18 | Newport Oyster Festival |
22-25 | Rogue Island Comedy Festival |
July
4 | Bristol 4th of July Parade |
4-22 | Newport Classical Music Festival |
6-13 | Hall of Fame Open |
19 | Newport Beer Run |
25-27 | Newport Folk Festival |
August
1-3 | Newport Jazz Festival |
15-17 | Coaching Weekend |
TBA | Black Ships Festival |
21-23 | ITHF Induction Celebration |
September
11-14 | Newport International Boat Show |
14 | Bristol Porchfest |
19-21 | Newport Mansions Wine + Food |
TBA | Newport Oktoberfest |
24-25 | Sailing Hall of Fame Induction |
October
2-5 | Audrain Newport Concours + Motor Week |
4-5 | Norman Bird Harvest Fair |
9-12 | Rogue Island Comedy Festival |
11 | Broadway Street Fair |
12 | Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon |
18-19 | Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival |
19 | Pell Bridge Run |
November
7-16 | Newport Restaurant Week |
TBA | Autumn Weekend with Newport Pride |
22-Jan | Holidays at the Mansions |
25-Jan | Christmas at Blithewold |
28* | Illuminated Boat Parade |
TBA | Newport Nutcracker Ballet |
December
1-31 | Christmas in Newport |
upcoming events
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Jun 21-Sep 27
Newport International Polo Series
Newport International Polo 2025: June 7 - September 27, 2025 Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take…

Jun 27-Jun 29
Newport Pride 🏳️🌈
Celebrate Pride In and Around Newport! June 27-29, 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI in…

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…

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…

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…

Jul 16-Jul 20
Newport Dance Festival
Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival on its festival stage at 7:30 PM on…

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…

Aug 1-Aug 3
Newport Jazz Festival
Mark your 2025 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer August 1 - August 3, 2025…

Aug 15-Aug 17
A Weekend of Coaching
A Weekend of Coaching returns to Newport in August. Please direct questions to…


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