Newport’s weekend lineup showcases the city’s signature blend of maritime tradition and cultural sophistication. The four-day Newport International Boat Show anchors the weekend’s activities, drawing sailing enthusiasts to explore the latest vessels and marine technology. Music lovers can catch everything from intimate jazz performances at Johnny’s Restaurant to the high-energy dueling pianos at Top of Pelham, while the Poiosis Quartet opens their season Friday night at Newport Classical Recital Hall.
Saturday brings particular variety with the return of the Newport International Polo Series, offering spectators a chance to experience the sport of kings at the International Polo Grounds. Meanwhile, car enthusiasts can enjoy Mustang Day at the Newport Car Museum, and those seeking local flavor can browse the Aquidneck Growers Market.
Sunday rounds out the weekend with Cars & Coffee at Audrain Park Place, the Newport Hospital Family Festival at Peabody Beach, and live music paired with oysters and rosé at Newport Vineyards—capturing the relaxed elegance that makes Newport weekends special.
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Cruise Ship Schedule
- Saturday, Sept. 13: Sojourn
- Sunday, Sept. 14: Enchanted Princess + Insignia
- Monday, Sept. 15: Sojourn
- See the full schedule here
Friday, Sept. 12
Things To Do
- 10 am: Newport International Boat Show
- 12 pm: Savannah Friedkin Fine Jewelry Pop-Up at The Vanderbilt
- 2 pm & 6 pm: Return To Camelot: The Kennedy Wedding Remembered at St. Mary’s Church
- 5:30 pm: Opening Receiption & Artist Talk: Bloodstone + Home at Jamestown Arts Center
- 6 pm: Glyn Vincent – Crossing: A True Story at Charter Books
- 7:30 pm: Opening Night with Poiesis Quartet at Newport Classical Recital Hall
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Stu Krous at 7 pm
- Landing: Jay Parker at 12:30 pm, Chelley Knight & The Dope Things at 4 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The F-Flats at 8:15 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Timeless at 8 pm, Late night DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Kate Virginia at 5:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9:15 pm
- The Firehouse Theater: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The JPT Film & Event Center: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Middletown: School Policy Subcommittee at 11 am
Saturday, Sept. 13
Things To Do
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport County YMCA
- 10 am: Newport International Boat Show
- 10 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 10 am: Mustang Day & Hoods Up! Weekend at Newport Car Museum
- 10 am: Chime In! Interactive Music Course at Innovate Newport
- 10 am: Maher Garden Center Soil Testing at Maher Garden Center
- 10 am: Island Cemetery Guided Tour at Island Cemetery
- 3:30 pm: Pet Loss Support Group at Potter League for Animals
- 4 pm: Newport International Polo Series at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 4:30 pm: Enchanted Hour Tarot at The Vanderbilt
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Dockside: Back 2 School Bash with Frizzle at 9 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Angela Bacari at 1 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Group Therapy at 7 pm
- Landing: The Naticks at 12:30 pm, Chelley Knight and The Dope Things at 4 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Down City Band at 8:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: The Grafters at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: DJ at 11:30 pm
- Rusty’s: The Hitmen at 8 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Sunset Cofe: Barfly at 11 am
- The Firehouse Theater: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
- The JPT Film & Event Center: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Things To Do
- 8 am: Cars & Coffee — Audrain Park Place
- 10 am: Tiverton Farmers Market – Summer at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area
- 10 am: Newport International Boat Show
- 10 am: Cars & Breakfast at Longplex
- 10 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 10 am: Hoods Up! Weekend at Newport Car Museum
- 10:30 am: A Birding Adventure at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 11 am: Colonial Jewish Walking Tours at Loeb Visitors Center
- 11 am: Newport Train Excursion
- 1 pm: Sunday Live Music, Oysters & Rose at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm: Newport Hospital Family Festival at Peabody Beach
- 2:30 pm: Free Wing Eating Competition at Stoneacre Brasserie
- 5 pm: Marshall Highet & Bird Jones – The Washashore at Charter Books
- 5 pm: Harvest Dinner at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Michael Walsh at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
- Landing: Jay Nick Sproviero at 12:30 pm, Blockhead at 4 pm, Timeless at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Earl Knightwood Band at 4 pm
- Newport Craft: Jimmy Weinstock & Matt Reynolds Duo at 1 pm
- Newport Harbor Hotel: Alger Mitchell at 3 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Dim Lights at 1 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Greg Zercher at 3 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Sunset Cove: Connor Antico at 11 am
- The JPT Film & Event Center: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
