Newport, Rhode Island Tourism
SUMMER EVENTS 2022
NEWPORT SECRET GARDEN TOUR
June 24, 2022, June 25, 2022, June 26, 2022
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$20 in advance; $25 day of tour
Location: Kingscote
253 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 439-7253
The annual Newport Secret Garden Tours opens its gates to many stunning gardens in historic Newport, Rhode Island. Join the Benefactors of the Arts on June 24-26, 2022 for this self-guided tour featuring at least 10 incredible gardens that are dotted On & Off Bellevue Avenue.
ATP Hall of Fame Open For the Van Alen Cup
JULY 10-17, 2022
International Tennis Hall of Fame
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
This tournament is the only professional men’s tennis event in the Northeast prior to the US Open, as well as the only professional tournament played on grass in North America.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL
July 22, 2022 – July 24, 2022
Recurring daily
Location: Fort Adams
90 Fort Adams Drive
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-5055
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 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.
NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL
July 27, 2022 – July 31, 2022
Location: Fort Adams
90 Fort Adams Drive
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-5055
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.
FALL EVENTS 2022
AUDRAIN’S NEWPORT CONCOURS & MOTOR WEEK
September 29, 2022 – October 2, 2022
Recurring daily
Presented by: Audrain Automobile Museum
Location: Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI 02840
NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
September 15th-September 18th 2022.
Times 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Newport Yachting Center marina.
20 Commercial Wharf
Newport Rhode Island
The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the country, spans over thirteen acres of 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.
WINTER EVENTS 2022
A ROUGH POINT HOLIDAY
$12 adults; $8 students; 12 and under FREE
Location: Rough Point Museum
680 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI 02840
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, last admission at 3:30pm.
SPARKLING LIGHTS AT THE BREAKERS: AN OUTDOOR MAGICAL WONDERLAND
November 20, 2022 – January 9, 2023 closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Location: The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
For the first time, the exterior of this great house and its landscape will be awash in light, including 28 spruce trees covered in holiday lights with shifting colors along the two driveways; three large evergreen trees at the house entrance decorated with lights and ornaments; and illumination of the historic paths, hedges and shrubbery as visitors stroll the grounds.
The Children’s Cottage will be outlined in lights and visitors will be able to peek through the windows at Santa’s Workshop inside. Holiday music will fill the air there and at the Welcome Center, and refreshments such as hot chocolate and sweets will be available to purchase.
NEWPORT WINTER FESTIVAL
https://www.newportwinterfestival.com/
SPRING 2023 EVENTS
NEWPORT, RI – ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
The 66th Annual Newport, Rhode Island Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is currently scheduled for March 11th 2023 pending state and local health guidelines.
THE NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW – VOICES IN THE GARDEN
New England’s Premier Flower Show
A garden is the reflection of the gardener’s voice.
Whether that voice echoes the strength in mighty trees, the romance of fragrant flowers, or the laughter of bubbling water, all are still heard in great gardens. Celebrate the voices of great American gardeners with us!
Newport Daffodil Days Festival
Our Festival Dates for 2023 have not yet been announced. Days of “daffiness” featuring parades, a doggie costume contest, outdoor movie, music, bike tour of the daffodils, a car rally and exhibit — and so much more.
Come join in the Daffiness! – No metered parking during the Festival!
Nearly 1,000,000 Daffodils will be putting on a Great Show!
22 Daffy events throughout town – MOST ACTIVITIES FREE