Welcome to the Newport Folk Festival. This year our festival is filled with great delights - wonderful performances, free events, and lots of fun - as well as workshops, master classes and informative demonstrations.
It is a special year for us, one in which we have focused on the Newport Folk Festival mission not only to bring nationally and internationally renowned artists into our midst, but to give back to the community through free events and community partnerships designed to showcase local artists.
The Newport Folk Festival is set to enrapture festival lovers once again. Our venue will leave you fascinated, captivated and enthralled. With performances ranging from classic to contemporary, traditional to avant-garde, each act will inspire you to greater heights.
Newport Folk Festival One of the signature festivals of Festival productions, Inc., the Newport Folk Festival is an American institution and remains one of the longest running music gatherings in the country. Early on in the 60's it defined the folk boom and became the central event for the folk world. It was where Joan Baez became a star and Bob Dylan went electric in one of the most infamous gigs in music history. After a long hiatus, the festival returned in 1985 to answer the resurgent interest in folk music and has been garnering media attention every year. A combination indoor and outdoor event, the festival takes over the entire resort town of Newport, Rhode Island for three days in early August. The festival maintains its success, integrity and popularity by bringing contemporary, often chart-topping performers together with other extraordinary musicians carrying forward the tradition of folk music.…...more!
As one of the premier events, Hotels for the Newport Folk Festival tend to fill up fast. Fortunately, we have contracted with many hotels to provide last minute Newport Folk Festival Hotels for festival goers. But BOOK EARLY!! Hotels for the Newport Folk Festival will sell out fast! Don't be stuck driving an hour to get to the festival!
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Featured Hotel Mill Street Inn (Distance from Event: 0.3 Mi) The Mill Street Inn is historic Newport's landmark boutique hotel. The Inn is a 19th century mill renovated to reflect tradtional charm with a modern spirit. ......more
Featured Hotel Hotel Viking (Distance from Event: 0.3 Mi) Hotel Viking is located in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, on the avenue of the mansions. It is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and the ......more
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