Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 32nd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 14th and 15th, 2023. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the rush of the summer season!

Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea,” the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival offers fresh, local seafood. Fish tacos, lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, fried calamari, clams, oysters, signature cocktails and cold beer accompany continuous live music, and family fun, all beneath the Wharf’s colorful tents.

The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is currently scheduled for September 20th - 22nd, 2024. Please check back for more information, event is subject to change.

The Annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival will look a little bit different this year with a focus on more intimate, educational tasting experiences. The weekend schedule of events includes the Rosecliff Seminar Series, offering a variety of 50-person wine and spirits seminars, a Friday night Vintner Dinner, and an elegant Sunday Brunch at Rosecliff.

The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the country, spans over fifteen acres with 6 connecting show sites within historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Walk the docks and view a spectacular display of shiny new sailboats and powerboats, some making their first-ever debut in the United States. On the land side, you’ll find hundreds of marine products, services and accessories to enhance the boating lifestyle. Also on deck are educational seminars, in-water boating courses and daily giveaways.

Mark your 2024 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer August 2 - August 4, 2024. More details to come later this year. Stay up-to-date by clicking the button below.

The festival features three full days of jazz on four unique stages on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage The festival features four stages of world class musicians, food, and crafts and a number of exhibits.

International Tennis Hall of Fame

As part of the global tennis community the International Tennis Hall of Fame is committed to preserving tennis history, celebrating its champions, and educating and inspiring a worldwide audience.

Join us for Newport Pride Weekend on June 28th, 29th, and 30th as we celebrate unity in the Newport LGBTQIA+ community, Rhode Island. See the events below.

Our main event, the Pride Festival, will be held on June 29th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will feature live music, nonprofit organizations and resources, drag shows, speakers, local vendors and artists, and a Bike Parade that will start at 11 a.m. and end at the festival's opening.

The 44th U.S. Senior Open, conducted by the United States Golf Association, will be held June 27-30, 2024, at Newport (R.I.) Country Club, and will feature a field of 156 of the world’s best professional and amateur senior golfers (over the age of 50). Players who are eligible to compete include Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Padraig Harrington, Bernhard Langer, Retief Goosen, Stewart Cink, Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker. This U.S. Senior Open will be the fifth USGA championship held at Newport Country Club. NBCUniversal will provide live broadcast coverage of all four rounds of the championship. 

Mark your 2024 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer July 26 - July 28, 2024.

The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park and features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and a number of exhibits. Fort Adams is located at 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI. One of the park system’s national treasures, Fort Adams is situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival runs rain or shine.

The 2024 Newport Flower Show will be back at Rosecliff, our original Show home, with the theme of “At Home” – a focus on celebrating the variety of florals and horticulture that we enjoy in our own homes.

As visitors step into the foyer of Rosecliff, the air will be filled with the fragrances of abundant summer blooms. The enchanting exhibits will include an array of displays that showcase the relationship between flowers and the homes they beautify.

8th Annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival happening May 18th & 19th, 2024, Taste your way around the Ocean State! Sip a refreshing cocktail and enjoy oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors on the waterfront all weekend long. Did you know that RI is home to upwards of 45 oyster farms? The flavors are distinctive to each farm, so this is your chance to savor a sampling of them in one festive atmosphere!

Please visit Sheldon Fine Art Gallery to view a solo exhibition titled “Anne Packard: A New England Legend” featuring a select group of works by 4th generation Cape Cod artist Anne Packard. A celebrated figure in the art world, Anne continues to captivate audiences with her evocative seascapes and landscapes, which embody both tranquility and profound emotion.