Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport this Fourth of July weekend!
Friday, June 30
Jamestown Arts Center’s 11th Annual Summer Soirée set for June 30
The Soirée will include DJ and dancing, raw bar, cocktails, and summer savories and treats. Unique live auction items include cocktails at Clingstone, a private polo lesson, a sail aboard 46’ Sloop Flood Tide, a Luke Randall print, and a bevy of experiential offerings.
Ed Sheeran returns to Gillette Stadium on June 30 and July 1
Important ticketholder information for Ed Sheeran’s + – = ÷ x Tour at Gillette Stadium
Things To Do
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5:30 pm: Dance with Liz Mallon at MIST
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves at Cardines Field
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at 6:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Ruby Mac from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
- Dockside: Spiffy Fridays/DJ Diddy at 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Asteroid City at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: John Erikson at 1 pm, Jake Kulak at 4:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Teledynes from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson on the patio from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy (video DJ) inside at 10 pm
- Officers’ Club Deck: Hyper Drive from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Never In Vegas from 9:30 pm to 1 am
- Ragged Island Brewing: Jared Moor from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- The Deck: Brian Scott from 8 pm to close
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Brian Scott from 1 pm to 3 pm, John & Joanne from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Newport at Hotel Viking: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
- Vieste Simply Italian Wine Bar: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
Local Government
- No meetings are scheduled in Newport County.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Saturday, July 1
Undocumented immigrants eligible for driver privilege cards, July 1
Undocumented immigrants will be able to apply for the equivalent of a driver’s license in Rhode Island, beginning July 1.
Private fireworks display scheduled for July 1 near Bailey’s Beach
The display, which is expected to last roughly 10 minutes, is set to begin at 9:15 p.m.
Newport Polo to host A1 Roofing Independence Cup on July 1
Newport International Polo Series will showcase the elite talent of the United States Polo Association in the Northeast region by hosting the A-1 Roofing Independence Cup on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 5 pm.
Things To Do
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at 25 Enterprise Drive, Middletown
- 9 am to 1 pm: Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee Volunteer Summer Cleanup Saturday July 1st at Butts Hill Fort
- 12 pm to 3 pm: Ketel One Botanicals on One Bellevue Patio at Hotel Viking
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm: Charter Books presents Shawniece Hall – FLAMES at Charter Books
- 5 pm: Newport International Polo Series – Independence Cup at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 7 pm & 9 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: Double A from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Brick Market Place: Ryan Lee Crosby from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: James Montgomery at 10 pm
- Dockside & Riptide: The Complaints at Riptide from 9 pm to close, DJ JUST 1 at Dockside from 9 pm to close
- Greenvale Vineyards: Live Jazz Music from 3 pm to 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Asteroid City at 4 pm & 7 pm
- Landing: Dexi Garcia at 1 pm, Catching Blue at 4:30 pm, Dave Alves Band at 8 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: The Travelin’ Wanna B’s at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Smokin’ Toads from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: CGray the DJ at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith from 4 pm to 7:30 pm, Birdstick from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
- Parlor Newport: Newport Pride Afterdark at 9 pm
- Shops At Long Wharf Mall: Stu Krous from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
- The Deck: Matt & Jimmy from 1 pm to 4 pm, Spiffy Saturdays from 9 pm to close
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Lucas Neil from 12 pm to 3 pm, John Erickson from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Mel & friends from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Newport at Hotel Viking: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Local Government
- No meetings are scheduled in Newport County.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Sunday, July 2
Things To Do
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars & Coffee — Fort Adams
- 8:30 am: Yoga on Sandy Point Beach
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Free Wildflower Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market at Town Farm Recreation Area
- 1 pm to 4 pm: Sunday Music Series at Newport Vineyards
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 7:30 pm: Jamestown Fireworks & Concert Independence Day Celebration at East Ferry
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Brick Market Place: Tony Silva Spanish Guitar from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: John Erikson from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant and Patio at the Wyndham Newport Hotel: Newport Island Quartet from 3 pm to 7 pm
- Landing: Live music at 1 pm, Jim Devlin at 4:30 pm, Dave Alves Band at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Cee Cee & The Riders from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Alexus Lee from 1 pm to 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: George Zecher on the steel drums on the patio from 3 pm to 6 pm, Bingo at 7 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Deck: Gerrick Van Deusen from 12 pm to 3 pm, Stu Sinclair bfrom 3 pm to 6 pm, Brian Scott from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theater: Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 5 pm
- The Reef: Reggae Brunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Sean Rivers from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, J and Cairo from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Local Government
- No public meetings are scheduled in Newport County.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Monday, July 3
Things To Do
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Martha’s Vineyard Sharks at Cardines Field
- 7:30 pm: Newport Yogis Full Moon Summer Series at Surfers End
- 8 pm to 10 pm: Bike Newport’s Full Moon Ride
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Landing: Justin Pomfret at 1 pm, Steve Demers at 4:30 pm, Angus Hall at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Fourth of July Dance Party from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques at 9 pm
- Perro Salado: John Monllos from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
Local Government
- No meetings are scheduled in Newport County.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Tuesday, July 4
What to know about the City Of Newport’s 4th of July Fireworks Display
Weather permitting, this year’s display is scheduled to light up the harbor at approximately 9:15 pm on Tuesday, July 4th, with a rain date slated for Wednesday, July 5th.
Celebrate the 247th Anniversary of the founding of our country in historic Newport
Declaration of Independence was first read to the citizens of Rhode Island from the steps of the Colony House in Newport. Each 4th of July the event is recreated in celebration with music, cannons, and a tribute to Newport’s signer of the Declaration.
USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul plans to visit Rhode Island for the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration
The U.S. Navy has committed to sending the 387-foot USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, a Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), to support the festivities in Bristol and will anchor in Narragansett Bay.
‘Quiet Fireworks’ viewing at Beavertail will allow people with sensitivities to enjoy Newport’s display from across the Bay
RI State Parks has organized this event for patrons with hearing and sensory sensitivities.
City of Newport’s fireworks postponed to July 5
With rain and thunderstorms possible, City officials made the decision to postpone the beloved tradition to its scheduled rain date of July 5th at 9:15 p.m.
Things To Do
- 9 am to 11 am: Newport Historical Society Independence Day Open House
- 6:30 pm to 8 pm: Disco Night on the Coastal Queen
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Bethesda Big Train (Exhibition) at Cardines Field
- 7 pm to 10 pm: 4th of July Lobster Boil at Top of Newport at Hotel Viking
- 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Fenway Quintet: Patriotic Pops at King Park (moved to Emmanuel Church)
- 8 pm to 10 pm: The Vanderbilt Fourth of July Celebration
- 8:45 pm to 10 pm: Newport 4th of July Fireworks Funk and Soul Cruise
- 9:15 pm: Newport 4th of July Fireworks Display (moved to Wednesday)
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- The JPT Film & Event Center: Asteroid City at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: Jimmy & Matt at 1 pm, Dave Alves Band at 4:30 pm, John Erikson at 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair at 9 pm
Local Government
- No meetings are scheduled in Newport County.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
