What's going on in Newport

10/31/2025

8+ Newport police officers pull a man out of a Prius with Connecticut plates at gunpoint on the corner of Narragansett Ave and Spring St. Let us know if anyone have more info.

04/17/2025

The Newport Jazz Festival has unveiled its lineup for the 71st edition of the event, set to take place August 1–3, 2025, at Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island.🎺🎷🎶🎤🎹

Headliners for this year’s festival include Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Jacob Collier, and Raye. They’ll be joined by a diverse group of artists across genres, including Jorja Smith, Esperanza Spalding, Willow, De La Soul, and Thee Sacred Souls.

Additional performers include Dianne Reeves, Yussef Dayes Experience, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Terence Blanchard, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Stanley Jordan, Ron Carter, LA LOM, Sofi Tukker, Rachael & Vilray, and Cymande.

Artistic director Christian McBride will also appear in a special all-star big-band set during the weekend.

Specially priced three-day tickets are on sale now. General ticket sales begin Thursday, April 17 at 1 p.m. ET.

11/30/2024

Stunning!!🤩

Salve Regina University in Newport, all decorated for the holiday season. 💙🎄✨💚