Newport Jazz Festival
About this event
The Newport Jazz Festival is a music festival in Newport, Rhode Island, at Fort Adams State Park. The 2026 event takes place Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026. The granddaddy of jazz festivals, founded in 1954 and still one of the world's premier jazz gatherings. Three days at Fort Adams State Park feature major headliners, rising stars, and genre-spanning sets overlooking Narragansett Bay in the city that helped define modern jazz.
Annual, Friday through Sunday spanning late July and early August
Location & directions
Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840
Frequently asked questions
When is Newport Jazz Festival 2026?
Newport Jazz Festival takes place Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island. Annual, Friday through Sunday spanning late July and early August
Where is Newport Jazz Festival held?
Newport Jazz Festival is held in Newport, Rhode Island, at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840.
What is Newport Jazz Festival?
The granddaddy of jazz festivals, founded in 1954 and still one of the world's premier jazz gatherings.
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