Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport during these last couple of weeks of December.
This story will be updated as we learn about additional events and entertainment. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar.
Note: An event or performance may change at any time due to weather or COVID-19. We encourage you to check with event hosts regarding updates/status of events.
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Friday, December 17
‘Through Her Eyes- A Newport Nutcracker Reimagined’ airs tonight on Rhode Island PBS
Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend – Guitar heroes, REO Speedwagon and Nellie McKay
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- Singing For Shelter
- 10 am to 5 pm – AAA Discount Weekend at Newport Car Museum
- 1 pm – Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises, from Jamestown
- 12 pm to 6 pm – Holiday Sweet Tooth Pop-Up at Newport Vineyards
- 12:15 pm & 2:05 pm – Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises, from Newport
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 4 pm – Igloo Village at The Reef Newport
- 4 pm – Holiday Lantern Tours with the Newport Historical Society
- 4 pm to 7 pm – Enchanted Hour in the Mansion at The Vanderbilt
- 4 pm to 8 pm – Holiday Pop-up Market at Innovate Newport
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – S’more Holiday Cheer at Castle Hill Inn
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 6 pm – RMR Cappys Fundraiser
- 6 pm – The Art of Wine: Italian Reds Edition at The Huddle
- 7:30 pm – Festival Ballet Providence Presents The Nutcracker at The Veterans Memorial Auditorium
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm – Newport Out Holiday Toast to Support Born This Way Prom at Vieste
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bar & Board – Lois Vaughan solo jazz piano from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill – Live music from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Gurney’s Newport – DJ Nook from 5 pm to 10 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Phenix Avenue from 6 pm to 9 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Farm Dog from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Chopville at 9 pm
- One Pelham East – Ryan McHugh at 8 pm, Live DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy – Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef – Randy Robbins and friends from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top Of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm
City & Government
Saturday, December 18
7 Open Houses to check out in Newport County this weekend (Dec. 18 -19)
Common Fence Music to present Nellie McKay Saturday, December 18th at Casino Theater
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- Singing For Shelter
- 8 am to 5 pm – Nutcracker Tea at Hotel Viking
- 9 am to 12 pm – Aquidneck Growers Winter Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 9 am – Christmas Pilates at the Viking Hotel
- 10 am – Holiday Maker’s Market at St. John’s Lodge No 1
- 10 am to 3 pm – Chinese Tea House Brunch with Stoneacre Brasserie at Marble House
- 10 am to 4 pm – A Rough Point Holiday at Doris Duke’s Rough Point
- 10 am to 5 pm – AAA Discount Weekend at Newport Car Museum
- 10 am to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 10:30 am – Coastal Queen Fall Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise, from Newport
- 12 pm – Igloo Village at The Reef Newport
- 12 pm to 2 pm – Make Your Own Holiday Tea Towels at The Huddle
- 12 pm to 4 pm – Christmas Pop-Up Market at Sandywood Farmer’s Market
- 12 pm – Santa’s Holiday Party & Elves Workshop
- 12 pm – 2021 Portsmouth Police Toy Drive
- 12 pm to 5 pm – Hot Chocolate Bar at the Chanler
- 12:15 pm & 2:05 pm – Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises, from Newport
- 1 pm – Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises, from Jamestown
- 4 pm – Holiday Lantern Tours with the Newport Historical Society
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – S’more Holiday Cheer at Castle Hill Inn
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 5 pm – Holiday History Walk
- 7 pm – Holiday Dinner Dance at The Breakers
- 7 pm & 9 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm to 10 pm – Common Fence Music Presents Nellie McKay at The Casino Theatre
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill – The Girls from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Buskers – Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Casino Theatre – Common Fence Music Presents Nellie McKay at 8 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Green Valley Country Club – YNot2 from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 10 pm
- Narragansett Cafe –Steve Smith & The Naked from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Juice Box at 9 pm
- Newport Sportsman’s Club – Bar Fly at 8:30 pm
- One Pelham East – Live music at 8 pm, Live DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy – Justin Pomfret at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 7 pm & 9 pm
- The Reef – Dee and Jake Heady Duo from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham – Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
City & Government
- 10 am – Tiverton Wastewater District
- 11 am – Portsmouth Prudence Island Planning Commission
- 1 pm – Prudence Island Water District
Sunday, December 19
Jay Leno to perform at Firehouse Theatre for 5 consecutive nights
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- Singing For Shelter
- 8 am to 5 pm – Nutcracker Tea at Hotel Viking
- 9 am to 12 pm – Breakfast with Santa at Hotel Viking
- 10 am to 1 pm – Brunch With Santa @ The Reef
- 10 am to 4 pm – A Rough Point Holiday at Doris Duke’s Rough Point
- 10 am to 5 pm – AAA Discount Weekend at Newport Car Museum
- 10 am to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 10:30 am – Coastal Queen’s Candy Cane Express, from Bowen’s Wharf
- 10:30 am – Coastal Queen Fall Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise, from Newport
- 12 pm – Igloo Village at The Reef Newport
- 12 pm to 2 pm – Reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas at Eisenhower Park
- 12 pm to 5 pm – Hot Chocolate Bar at the Chanler
- 12:15 pm & 2:05 pm – Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises, from Newport
- 1 pm – Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises, from Jamestown
- 1:45 pm – Coastal Queen’s Meet and Greet with Santa Cruise, from Bowen’s Wharf
- 3:15 pm – Coastal Queen’s Holiday Cruise, from Bowen’s Wharf
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – S’more Holiday Cheer at Castle Hill Inn
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 8 pm – 5 Nights of Leno at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill – Steve Rodrigues from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira from at 12:30 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Live music from 3 pm to 7 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 11 am to 2 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Neal & The Vipers from 4 pm to 7 pm
- One Pelham – Live music at 4:30 pm
- Pour Judgement – Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater – Chase Ceglie Quartet hosts jazz night at 5:30 pm, Jay Leno at 8 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled.
Monday, December 20
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- Singing For Shelter
- 11 am to 6 pm – Tasting Mondays & Tuesdays at Newport Vineyards
- 8 pm – 5 Nights of Leno at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Fastnet: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center – Home Alone 2 at 7:30 pm
City & Government
- 5:30 pm – Jamestown Town Council
- 6 pm – Middletown Town Council
- 6:30 pm – Jamestown Town Council
- Full schedule of meetings can be found here.
Tuesday, December 21
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- Singing For Shelter
- 10 am – Winter Solstice Storytime & Craft at Newport Public Library
- 11 am to 6 pm – Tasting Mondays & Tuesdays at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 3 pm – Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry at Potter League for Animals
- 3:30 pm – Winter Solstice Tree Lighting at Pardon Gray Preserve
- 5 pm to 8 pm – Volunteer Tuesdays at Bike Newport
- 5 pm to 9 pm – Tapas and Tequila Tasting Experience at Hotel Viking
- 8 pm – 5 Nights of Leno at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Celtica – Music Bingo at 7:30 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center – Die Hard at 7:30 pm
- Newport Craft – Trivia at 6 pm
City & Government
- 6 pm – Middletown Library Board of Trustees
- 6:15 pm – Newport Historic District Commission
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Water and Fire District
- Full schedule of meetings can be found here.
Wednesday, December 22
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- Singing For Shelter
- 10 am – Kids Reindeer Games at Newport Public Library
- 2 pm to 5 pm – Aquidneck Growers Winter Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 3:30 pm – FREE Wednesday Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 4 pm – Igloo Village at The Reef Newport
- 7:30 pm – What’s Up Newp & The JPT present National Lampoon Christmas Vacation
- 7:45 pm – Adult Ballroom Dance Class with Island Moving Co.
- 8 pm – 5 Nights of Leno at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Celtica – Team Trivia at 7:30 pm
- Fastnet Pub – Trivia at 9 pm
- Irish American – Mel at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center – National Lampoon Christmas Vacation at 7:30 pm
- O’brien’s Pub – Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East – Adam Go at 8 pm
City & Government
Thursday, December 23
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 4 pm – Igloo Village at The Reef Newport
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – S’more Holiday Cheer at Castle Hill Inn
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 5 pm – Holiday History Walk
- 6 pm to 7:30 pm – The Cocktail Club Mixology Class at Hotel Viking
- 7 pm to 10 pm – Family Band Jam @ Anchor Bar at The Reef
- 8 pm – 5 Nights of Leno at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Newport Blues Cafe – Erika Van Pelt at 9 pm
- One Pelham East – Timmy Smith at 9 pm
- The Reef – Family Jam Band from 7 pm to 10 pm
City & Government
This story will be updated as we learn about additional events and entertainment. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar.
Friday, December 24
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 6 pm – Feast of the Seven Fishes at Hotel Viking
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- One Pelham East – Live DJ at 11:30 pm
City & Government
Saturday, December 25
Restaurants serving up dinner on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Sunday, December 26
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am & 1 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 10 am to 4 pm – A Rough Point Holiday at Doris Duke’s Rough Point
- 12 pm – Igloo Village at The Reef Newport
- 1 pm & 3 pm – Festival Ballet Providence Presents The Nutcracker at Veterans Auditorium
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – S’more Holiday Cheer at Castle Hill Inn
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill – Steve Rodrigues from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira from at 12:30 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Live music from 3 pm to 7 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 11 am to 2 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – John Erikson from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Pour Judgement – Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater – Chase Ceglie Quartet hosts jazz night at 5:30 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled.
- Full schedule of meetings can be found here.
Monday, December 27
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- Singing For Shelter
- 10 am to 3 pm – Chinese Tea House Brunch with Stoneacre Brasserie
- 11 am & 1 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 11 am to 6 pm – Tasting Mondays & Tuesdays at Newport Vineyards
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – S’more Holiday Cheer at Castle Hill Inn
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Fastnet: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
City & Government
- Full schedule of meetings can be found here.
Tuesday, December 28
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am to 3 pm – Chinese Tea House Brunch with Stoneacre Brasserie
- 11 am to 1 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 11 am to 6 pm – Tasting Mondays & Tuesdays at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – S’more Holiday Cheer at Castle Hill Inn
- 5 pm to 9 pm – Tapas and Tequila Tasting Experience
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Celtica – Music Bingo at 7:30 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center – Frozen at 4 pm, Julia at 7:30 pm
- Newport Craft – Trivia at 6 pm
City & Government
Wednesday, December 29
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am to 3 pm – Chinese Tea House Brunch with Stoneacre Brasserie
- 11 am & 1 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 2 pm to 5 pm – Aquidneck Growers Winter Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 3:30 pm – FREE Wednesday Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – S’more Holiday Cheer at Castle Hill Inn
- 7 pm – Family Friendly Funnies with the Bit Players
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Celtica – Team Trivia at 7:30 pm
- Fastnet Pub – Trivia at 9 pm
- Firehouse Theater – Family Friendly Funnies with the Bit Players at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center – Spencer at 4:30 pm, No Time To Die at 7:30 pm
- O’brien’s Pub – Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East – Adam Go at 8 pm
City & Government
This story will be updated as we learn about additional events and entertainment. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar.
Thursday, December 30
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am to 3 pm – Chinese Tea House Brunch with Stoneacre Brasserie
- 11 am & 1 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 4 pm – Igloo Village at The Reef Newport
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – S’more Holiday Cheer at Castle Hill Inn
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 6 pm – The Cocktail Club Mixology Class at Hotel Viking
- 7 pm to 10 pm – Family Band Jam @ Anchor Bar at The Reef
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center – Spencer at 4:30 pm, When Harry Met Sally at 7:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Erika Van Pelt at 9 pm
- The Reef – Family Jam Band from 7 pm to 10 pm
City & Government
Friday, December 31
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- Holiday at the Newport Mansions
- New Years Eve Gala at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 10 am to 3 pm – Chinese Tea House Brunch with Stoneacre Brasserie
- 11 am & 1 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 12 pm to 6 pm – New Year’s Eve Pop-Up at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
- 4 pm – Igloo Village at The Reef Newport
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 5:30 pm – New Year’s Eve at The Reef Newport
- 6 pm – New Year’s Eve in the Mansion at The Vanderbilt
- 7 pm, 9 pm, & 11 pm – Laugh in the New Year with the Bit Players
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Firehouse Theater – Laugh in the New Year with the Bit Players at 7 pm, 9 pm, and 11 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – Blockhead at 10 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Fast Times at 9 pm
- One Pelham East – Live DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy – Live music at 10 pm
- Top Of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm
City & Government
- 1:15 pm – Newport Planning Board
- 6:30 pm – Jamestown Town Council
- Full schedule of meetings can be found here.
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