Newport Jazz Festival 2026
Sarah Pagel · 21 February 2026
Established in 1954 in Newport, Rhode Island, the Newport Jazz Festival is widely recognized as the first annual outdoor jazz festival in the United States. It annually hosts a diverse lineup of legendary and emerging musicians across multiple stages at the historic Fort Adams State Park.
What Newport Jazz Festival offers
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Where you'll be
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Fort Adams State Park
80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840, United States
Local Currency: USD
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21 February 2026
