Live outdoor music and summer go hand-in-hand, especially on The Classic Coast where waterfront parks and historic venues set the stage for open-air performances. The 2023 lineup is vast and includes family-friendly concerts and children's nights with an array of genres like jazz, folk, blues, house music and so much more. 

Read on for a list of summer concerts throughout the area, and come back as more are announced and added throughout the season. 

Outdoor Concerts In + Around Newport

Sounds like live—outdoor—music to our ears. 

  1. Family Night Concert Series at Easton's Beach
  2. Sundays at East Ferry Memorial Square
  3. Norman Bird Sanctuary Summer Outdoor Concert Series
  4. Shops at Long Wharf Free Summer Concert Series
  5. Bristol Fourth Concert Series
  6. Blithewold Mansion's Music at Sunset
  7. Warren Summer Concerts
  8. Jazz Series at Herreshoff Marine Museum
  9. Music at the Fort
  10. NIMFest
  11. Newport Vineyards Music Series
  12. Waterfront Concerts at King Park
  13. Live Music at Umbrella Sky Newport
  14. Music In The Park

Family Night Concert Series at Easton's Beach

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Where:
Easton's Beach
When:
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 PM
Cost:
Free and open to the public

Interactive live bands, magicians and story tellers complete your child's experience at the Family Night Concert Series at Easton's Beach on select Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer. Festivities begin at 6:00 PM, parking is free after 4:00 PM on show nights!

THE SCHEDULE:

  • July 11: Nickel Jukebox
  • July 18: Country Wild Heart
  • July 25: Bar Fly (Sponsored by A Friend of Newport Recreation—in honor of Barry Botelho)
  • August 1: Dynamite Rhythm
  • August 8: Down City Band (Sponsored in memory of Ralph and Jim Gizzi)
     
Children's Nights
  • July 6: Johnny The K (Singer)
  • July 13: Toe Jam Puppet Band
  • July 20: Keith Munslow (Storyteller)
  • July 27: Tommy James (Magician)
 
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Easton's Beach

 

Sundays at East Ferry Memorial Square

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Where:
East Ferry Memorial Square, Jamestown
When:
Sunday from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost:
Free and open to the public

Make your way to East Ferry Memorial Square in Jamestown for free evening music overlooking Narragansett Bay. Concerts are held on Sundays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM from July 9th through August 20th, and 6:00 - 7:30 PM on August 27th. 

 

THE SCHEDULE

  • July 9: The Greg Sherrod Band
  • July 16: Steamy Windows
  • July 23: Howlin Rhodes
  • July 30: Cee Cee and the Riders
  • August 6: Catnip Junkies
  • August 13: Bowling Shoes
  • August 20: Greg Abate
  • August 27: The Jamestown Community Band

 

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Norman Bird Sanctuary Summer Outdoor Concert Series

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Where:
Norman Bird Sanctuary
When:
See schedule below
Cost:
$35 (plus processing fee)

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series unites two Aquidneck Island nonprofit organizations for a diverse lineup of outdoor performances at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Celebrating Newport Live's (formerly known as Common Fence Music) commitment to preserving folk music traditions, these concerts provide an opportunity to enjoy time outside in nature while listening to live music.

 

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Shops at Long Wharf Free Summer Concert Series

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Where:
Shops at Long Wharf Mall
When:
See schedule below
Cost:
Free

Shops at Long Wharf Free Summer Concert Series are back! Please join us again this season for a summer of free concerts in Downtown Newport.

 

THE SCHEDULE

  • May 27: In Tandem
  • June 3: Llana Katz Katz
  • June 10: Half Step Down
  • June 17: John and Joanne
  • June 24: Y not 3
  • July 1: Stu Krous
  • July 8: Black Lights
  • July 15: Lava Lamp
  • July 22: Half Step Down
  • July 29: Llana Katz Katz
  • August 5: In Tandem
  • August 12: Friends with Benefits
  • August 19: Cee Cee and the Riders
  • August 26: Y not 3
  • September 2: Half Step Down
  • September 9: Black Lights
  • September 16: John and Joanne
  • September 23: Stu Krous
  • September 30: Lava Lamp
  • October 7: Cee Cee and the Riders

 

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Bristol Fourth Concert Series

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Where:
Independence Park, Bristol
When:
See schedule below

Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series in Independence Park, Bristol from June 20 - July 2, 2023

Official Lineup

 

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Blithewold Mansion's Music at Sunset

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Where:
Blithewold Mansion
When:
Every Wednesday from June through September. Parking and check-in opens at 5:00 PM.
Cost:
4 Passenger car: Member $45, Non-Member $60 | 2 Passenger car: Member $25, Non-Member $30

Each summer in Bristol, the award-winning gardens and grounds at Blithewold Mansion serve as the stage for the Music at Sunset Concert Series where local artists gather each Wednesday for a variety of musical performances. 

Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and chairs/blankets to set up among Blithewold's 33 acres of gardens and grounds overlooking Narragansett Bay. 

 

THE SCHEDULE

Performances take place each Wednesday from June through September. Parking and check-in opens at 5:00 PM.

 

JUNE: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

JULY: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

 

AUGUST: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

SEPTEMBER: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

 

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Blithewold Music at Sunset Concert Series

 

Warren Summer Concerts

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Where:
BURR’S HILL PARK BAND SHELL
When:
Every Sunday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost:
Free and open to the public

Enjoy a night of entertainment at Warren’s iconic Band Shell. Pack a blanket and chairs and settle in on the lawn at Burr's Hill Park for live performances from some of the area’s most talented artists and bands. Concerts are Sundays through August 27 at 5:00 PM.

Presented by the Warren Parks and Recreation Department. Leashed dogs welcome.

 

THE SCHEDULE:
  • July 9: Merchants of Cool—Foreigner Tribute
  • July 16: The POGS—90's Tribute
  • July 23: Detroit Breakdown—Classic Rock
  • July 30: Eastbay Wind Ensemble—Classical
  • August 6: Back in the Day—80's Tribute
  • August 13: Run For Cover—High Energy Dance Band
  • August 20: Steppin' Out Feat. New Image—R&B
  • August 27: Country Wild Heart—Country

 

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Jazz Series at Herreshoff Marine Museum

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Where:
Herreshoff Marine Museum Waterfront
When:
Weekly on Thursdays from July 13 to August 31, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost:
Members: $25, Non Members: $35, Full Series Pass: $150 (Members Only)

Experience an unforgettable summer of music at the Jazz Summer Concert Series on the Herreshoff Marine Museum waterfront. Performances happen every Thursday from July 13 to August 31. 

Presented by BankNewport.

 

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Music at the Fort

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park
When:
Various Dates Throughout The Summer

Head to Fort Adams, because Music at the Fort is Back! Enjoy an evening of free music at Fort Adams while watching the sunset. Food and drink vendors on site. Bring your beach chair and blanket and come enjoy an evening at Fort Adams!

 
THE SCHEDULE:
  • June 28th - The Ravers 
  • August 23rd - Those Guys
  • August 30th - Mr. Chubb
  • September 6th – The Ravers
  • October 1st – BELLY

 

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NIMFest

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Where:
King Park, Newport
When:
Various Dates Throughout The Summer

NIMFest at King Park, takes place in the park gazebo on Wellington Avenue overlooking Newport Harbor. Pack a lawn chair and a blanket for high-energy live music performances every Sunday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM through August 27.

Presented by the City of Newport, all concerts are free of charge. Leashed pets welcome.

 

THE SCHEDULE:
  • July 9: Down City Band
  • July 16: Chelley Knight & The Dope Things, Judy N'Deez Guys
  • July 23: Eddy's Shoe, CC Louise & Friends
  • July 30: Ryan Lee Crosby, Mel & The Unruly Roots
  • August 6: Fave, Mechante Et Le Connard
  • August 13: Larry Brown, Swinglane Orchestra
  • August 20: Diane Blue & The All-Star Band & Ilana Katz Katz
  • August 27: The Firehouse Band
 
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Newport Vineyards Music Series

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Where:
Newport Vineyards
When:
Wednesdays from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Head to Newport Vineyards this summer for live music by the vines! Enjoy wine or beer tasting flights, a glass, bites, or dinner while you enjoy the tunes! The music will be outside, weather pending.

 

THE SCHEDULE:

Sunday music will continue until Labor Day. Following lineup TBA.

 
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Waterfront Concerts at King Park

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Where:
King Park, Newport
When:
July 21, August 11, and September 2

Waterfront Concerts at King Park presents outdoor concerts free and open to the public select days at the harbor gazebo, with lawn seating.  Weather permitting.

 

THE SCHEDULE:

 

  • Friday, July 21: Blues Masters - James Montgomery Blues Band
  • ​Friday, August 11: Great Gumbo - The Catnip Junkies and YNot3
  • Saturday, Sept 2: Irish Music - Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles and Rhode to Dublin    
 
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Live Music at Umbrella Sky Newport

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Where:
Umbrella Sky Newport, Brick Market Place
When:
Various Dates this Summer

Picture this: colorful umbrellas overhead, live music radiating the street, small shops and unique art. Enjoy a variety of pop-up live music performances this summer under the unique art exhibit, Umbrella Sky Newport.

THE SCHEDULE:
 
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Music In The Park

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Where:
Umbrella Sky Newport, Brick Market Place
When:
Various Dates this Summer

Make your way to Paradise Valley Park in Middletown on Mondays in July for an evening of free concerts. Expect: live free music, lawn games and food vendors available for purchase. Please carry out all you carry in. 

THE SCHEDULE:
  • Monday, July 17: Atwater/Donnelly Trio (American folk) and the Cluck Truck & Wiener Wagon
  • Monday, July 24: Evan Brum (Rock) and La Costa Lobster & Taco Truck and Wally's Hot Dog Cart
  • Monday, July 31: Alexus Lee (Soul) and A Mano Pizza & Wally's Hot Dog Cart

 

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