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Events Calendar - 2025

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit out MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

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Waterfire Providence 2025

Apr 8, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025 Memorial Boulevard at Waterfire Basin Providence, RI 02903

Providence Waterfire 2025

2025 Schedule
  • May 15: Sunset lighting at 7:59PM
  • May 31: Full lighting; Sunset 8:14PM. Vendors open at 7PM.
  • June 19: Partial lighting; Sunset 8:22PM. Vendors open at 7:30PM.
  • July 4: Full lighting; Sunset 8:24PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • July 17: Sunset lighting at 8:17PM.
  • August 9: Full lighting; Sunset 7:54PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • August 18: Basin lighting only; Sunset 7:41PM.
  • September 27: Full lighting; Sunset 6:34PM. Vendors open at 5:30PM.
  • October 4: Full lighting; Sunset 6:22PM. Vendors open at 5:30PM.
  • October 30: Sunset lighting at 5:42PM.
  • November 1: Full lighting; Sunset 5:40PM. Vendors open at 4:30PM.
  • December 31: New Years Eve sunset lighting at 4:25PM.
Sunset

Newport Mansions 20th Annual Wine & Food Festival

Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025 548 Bellevue Ave Newport, RI 02840

The annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival welcomes all to a culinary weekend of education, tastings, and industry conversation. Meet with regional vendors, and taste the flavors of Newport and The Classic Coast. The 2024 Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival in Newport welcomed 21 expert-led seminars, a celebration of local chefs, a Sunday Jazz brunch at Rosecliff and a conversation with world-renowned French Chef Jacques Pépin and Claudine Pépin. Stayed tuned for more information, tickets will go on sale in July 2025!
Varies by day.
To be announced.
401-847-1000

Boat Shows

Newport International Boat Show

Sep 11, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025 4 Commercial Wharf Newport, RI 02840

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. Set amongst grand coastal scenery, national historic sites, trendy boutiques and world-class restaurants, it’s easy to pair your passion for boating with the experience of Newport and the beauty of fall in New England.
Varies by day.
See website for more details.
1-954-676-1819

Car Shows

British Motorcars in Bristol, RI

Jun 6, 2025 - Jun 7, 2025 Colt State Park (Route 114) to Independence Park (419-459 Thames Street) Bristol, RI 02809

On June 6th & 7th the BMCNE will kick off its Annual British Motorcars in Bristol car show that includes a scenic tour around Southern New England, hosting a block party in downtown Bristol, and a public Car Show in an effort to raise money for local charities through car show registrations, vendor booths, area sales, and sponsorships. The events are FREE for visitors. Bring your family and friends for an entertaining day of historic British cars, vendors and the beautiful sites of Narragansett Bay. There will be a British Car Corral, British Marketplace & Auto Jumble, and Food & Beverage Concessions are all open.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Free

Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week

Oct 2, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025 44 Ochre Point Avenue Newport, RI 02840

Given it’s rich motoring history, Newport is the premiere destination for a Concours & Motor Week. Beautiful, historic mansions and the seemingly endless Atlantic Ocean provide the most elegant of backdrops. Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week will be a celebration of the automobile, uniting enthusiasts from around the world. Newport’s extensive automotive history dates back as early as the Gilded Age. The first American car race, the Vanderbilt Cup, took place in this historic area. Witness over 150 cars from various decades across various classes all competing for the coveted Best of Show trophy. Concession stands will be available for food and drink. VIP admission gives access starting at 6:30 am with Coffee at the Concours and continues throughout the day with access to the VIP tent with food and drink served all day.
8:30 Am - 3:30 PM
Starting at $250++ per person
401-856-4420

Charity Events

Newport Polo Rotary Charity Match

May 31, 2025 - May 31, 2025 Newport Polo - 250 Linden Lane Portsmouth, RI 02871

It’s that time of year again. Join the Rotary Club of Newport on Saturday, May 31 at 5 pm, for the start of the summer polo season with the annual charity polo match to support the club’s scholarship fund and charitable initiatives, hosted by the Newport Polo Club. This is an annual fixture at the start of the season for the past 34 years, and the handiwork of two unlikely collaborators. The gates open at 3 pm. Food trucks and a cash bar will be available on the polo grounds. The match will also feature an Art Fair. Ready your picnic spread to join the action as top players compete in a classic 6-chukker showdown. Rain date is Sunday, July 13 at 5 pm.
3:00 pm
$15 per person, Children under 15 Free w/ adult
401-846-0200

Comedy

Rogue Island Comedy Festival - Fall

Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Various Venues Newport, RI 02840

The first Ocean State Comedy Festival rolls into it’s eleventh year this October 9-12, 2025 with dozens of shows across Rhode Island! Come see showcases of some of the best nationally touring comedians and hot new talent on the comedy scene!
To be determined.
To be announced.
401-249-1595

Dinner Theater

The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Dinner Show - Providence, RI

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025 21 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02903

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Providence, RI! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
6:00pm
$79.95
866-496-0535

Fairs & Festivals

Newport Pride 2025

Jun 27, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025 21 Farewell Street Newport, RI 02840

LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI from June 27-29! We're creating events and experiences to celebrate community, and promote love, acceptance, inclusivity, and diversity of LGBTQ+ identities. We shall do so safely and thoughtfully and we invite you to join!
Varies by day.
Varies by event.
401-248-1190

Newport Classical Music Festival

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025 P.O. Box 3303 Newport, RI 02840

For 55 years, Newport Classical has been a beacon for artistry, drawing in countless concertgoers to revel in exceptional performances within unique and intimate settings. Each July, against the picturesque backdrop of the City by the Sea, our festival stands out as an unparalleled experience. Featuring 27 concerts held in 11 historic venues, patrons can craft a Festival itinerary tailored to their preferences. Be it the discovery of a new composer, the rhythm of percussion, or revisiting a beloved work with a fresh perspective, we invite you to broaden your musical horizons. Whether this marks your inaugural summer with us or your 55th, we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the Newport Classical Music Festival.
Varies by event.
Varies by event.
401-846-1133

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 80 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI 02840

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. 2025 Public Onsale begins Wednesday, February 5th at 1:00 PM EST.
Varies by day.
$117 - $287 per person
401-848-5055

34th Annual Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival

Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 Bowen's Wharf Newport, RI 02840

Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 18th and 19th, 2025. 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!
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free to attend!
401-849-2243

Fashion

Rhode Island Fashion Week XVI

May 29, 2025 - May 31, 2025 10 Sims Avenue Providence, RI 02909

Join us for our clothing swap and social/networking event! This is the ideal occasion for you to leisurely browse through racks of clothing while enjoying your favorite beverage and find those perfect pieces that complement your style and size – all while tidying up your closet! Whether you bring a multitude of items or just a few, you can be confident that you'll leave with something new from the varied selection of clothes, shoes, and accessories brought by fellow attendees. Produced by RAW Providence, our talented designers display their newest collections and trends on the runway. Come experience the finest in fashion with us! Click on your preferred date below and select one of our features to support with your ticket purchase.
5:30PM
$45.00
401-216-7333

Films

Providence 48 Hour Film Project Premieres

Jul 8, 2025 - Jul 9, 2025 260 Thayer Street Providence, RI 02906

Come see the best short films in Providence! This year's Providence 48 Hour Film Project includes dozens of films in amazing genres such as comedy, drama, and even martial arts! All the films were made on the same weekend by local filmmakers. Audiences should stick around to vote for their best film, and talk with the filmmakers at the Q+A. Single and multi passes are availble on our website. Each night will have two screening blocks with up to twelve films each.
6:00PM, 11:30PM
$15
401-497-5051

Food, Wine, Beer

Newport Restaurant Week

Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 Multiple locations through Newport and Bristol County Newport and Bristol Country, RI 02840

The flavors of nine coastal communities, all rolled up into 10 savory days. Newport Restaurant Week takes place annually each fall, the perfect setting for this well-seasoned event. Choose from an array of prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner. *Please note: Participating restaurants and prix fixe format price points subject to change.
Varies by location.
Free to attend, food and drinks for purchase
401-849-8048

Historic

Why We Remember the American Revolution with Dr. Michael Hattem

Jun 12, 2025 - Jun 12, 2025 82 Touro Street Newport, RI 02840

Thursday, June 12th, 2025 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15-$20 per person 6:30pm to 7:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm for a complimentary reception As the 250th anniversary of independence approaches, historian Michael D. Hattem will draw on his latest book, The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History, to discuss Americans’ uniquely emotional connection to the memory of the Revolution and its central role in American life as a national “origin myth.” He will also explore how Americans have constantly revised the meaning of the Revolution in ways that have always been shaped by the times.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$15 - $20 per person

Music

Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025

Jun 4, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family! Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay. Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted. The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive. Rain dates for some concerts. 2025 Concert Series: June 4: Little Lies June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music July 9: Dred Buffalo July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio July 30: Failte August 6: Sweet Wednesday August 13: Bay Swing August 20: Colby James & the Ramblers August 27: The DMB Project
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Member: $15 Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6
401-253-2707

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: The William Cepeda & Elio Villafranca Sextet: Merging Roots

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Roger Williams Boathouse Lawn - 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

This exciting concert tour unites two renowned musicians, William Cepeda and Elio Villafranca, in a dynamic exploration of the shared African roots connecting Cuba, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans. Both artists are celebrated for blending jazz with the musical traditions of their homelands, highlighting cultural resilience through rhythm, improvisation, and storytelling.
This concert coincides with Food Truck Friday, an outdoor food truck festival at the Carousel Village located across from the Boathouse Lawn starting at 5:00 p.m. We invite you to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, grab some delicious food – and enjoy an evening outdoors with incredible music and community!
6:00PM-7:30PM
FREE

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Khumariyaan

Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 Roger Williams Boathouse Lawn - 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

The third concert of this year’s Summer Beats global journey transports audiences to the ancient crossroads through the Khyber Pass with an electrifying performance by Pakistan’s Khumariyaan. With its propulsive, furious sound, Khumariyaan is celebrated for blending traditional folk music with modern styles. The band’s name translates in Pashto as “the state of musical intoxication,” which captures the essence of this hyper-folk jam band.
6:00PM-7:30PM
Free

Outdoor Activities

12th Annual BankNewport 10-Miler

Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 1, 2025 90 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI 02840

The 12th annual 10 Miler, benefiting the Fort Adams Trust and the Boys and Girls Club of Newport County returns at 7:30 a.m. on June 1, 2025. The course prominently features Newport’s scenic coastal views and ends with a truly unique finish as participants enter Fort Adams through the north gate and finish on the parade field.
7:30 AM
$68 per person + tax

Newport Pell Bridge Run

Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 16 East Shore Road Jamestown, RI 02835

Experience the thrill and breathtaking views of crossing the iconic Newport Pell Bridge on the only day of the year it’s open to pedestrians. This 4-mile, point-to-point race starts in Jamestown and finishes in downtown Newport, welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and pace. Registration opens May 1, 2025!
7:15 AM
To be announced.
401-849-8048

Shows & Exhibits

29th Annual Newport Flower Show

Jun 20, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025 548 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840

The 2025 Newport Flower Show, themed "A Floral Fair," will shine at Rosecliff from June 20-22, 2025, celebrating two enchanting and vibrant themes. Inside the elegant rooms of Rosecliff, guests will be transported back to the Gilded Age, honoring the legacy of Theresa Fair Oelrichs, the mansion’s original owner. Exhibitors in Floral Design and Botanical Arts will draw inspiration from her 1913 fairy tale-themed dinner, creating captivating displays of imagination and elegance. Adding a fun twist, the first floor will also bloom with playful arrangements reminiscent of a cheerful summer county fair. Tickets for daytime admission and events will be available to Preservation Society members starting Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Tickets will be available to the general public starting Friday, April 4, 2025.
Varies by day.
See website for more details on pricing.
401-847-1000

Sports

International Tennis Hall of Fame Open

Jul 6, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025 194 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840

Professional tennis will return to the Newport in 2025 as the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today announced a revamped Hall of Fame Open, including ATP Challenger 125 and WTA 125 level tournaments. The Hall of Fame Open will become just the second combined men’s and women’s 125 level event in the United States. It will be the only grass court stop on the Hologic WTA Tour outside of Europe, and the first women’s professional tournament at the ITHF since the Virginia Slims of Newport concluded in 1990. Equal prize money will be awarded to both the men’s and women’s draws. Get up close to the pros and enjoy great seats in the shade. Every tennis Hall of Fame Open ticket comes with one free admission to the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum.
Varies
See website for more details on pricing.
401-849-3990