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 2026 annual events.
January
February
| 13-22 | Newport Burger Bender |
| 13-22 | Newport Winter Festival |
April
| All April | Newport Daffodil Days |
| 4 | Newport Night Run |
| 12-May 11 | Daffodil Days Blithewold |
| 18 | Newport Rhode Races |
May
| 2 | Newport Beer Festival |
| 16-17 | Newport Oyster Festival |
| 21-24 | Rogue Island Comedy Festival |
| 31 | Newport 10 Miler |
June
| 6-Sept 26 | Newport International Polo Begins |
| 12-13 | British Motorcars in Bristol |
| 19 | Newport Bermuda Race Start |
| 19-21 | Newport Flower Show |
| 27 | Newport Pride |
July
| 4 | Bristol 4th of July Parade |
| 2-19 | Newport Classical Music Festival |
| 5-12 | Hall of Fame Open |
| 18 | Newport Beer Run |
| 24-26 | Newport Folk Festival |
August
September
| 16-17 | Sailing Hall of Fame Induction |
| 17-20 | Newport International Boat Show |
| 20 | Bristol Porchfest |
| 18-20 | Newport Mansions Wine + Food |
October
| 1-4 | Audrain Newport Concours + Motor Week |
| 3-4 | Norman Bird Harvest Fair |
| 9-11 | Rogue Island Comedy Festival |
| 10 | Broadway Street Fair |
| 11 | Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon |
| 17-18 | Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival |
| 18 | Pell Bridge Run |
November
| 6-15 | Newport Restaurant Week |
| 22-Jan 1 | Holidays at the Mansions |
| 24-Jan 3 | Christmas at Blithewold |
| 27 | Illuminated Boat Parade |
December
| 1-31 | Christmas in Newport |
upcoming events
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Nov 22 2026-Jan 3 2027
Holidays at the Newport Mansions
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Nov 22-Dec 27
Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
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Nov 24 2026-Jan 3 2027
Christmas at Blithewold
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Nov 27
Newport Illuminated Boat Parade
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Nov 28
Santa Magic in Long Wharf
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Dec 1-Dec 31
Christmas in Newport
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Feb 12-Feb 21
Newport Burger Bender
Newport Burger Bender, the “best burger” contest is back from February 12 - February 21, 2026. Local…
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Feb 12-Feb 21
Newport Winter Festival ❄️
The 39th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns this February with 10 days of live music, foodie…
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