Live outdoor music and summer go hand-in-hand, especially on The Classic Coast where waterfront parks and historic venues set the stage for open-air performances. The 2024 lineup is vast and includes family-friendly concerts and children's nights with an array of genres like jazz, folk, blues, house music and so much more.
Read on for a list of summer concerts throughout the area, and come back as more are announced and added throughout the season.
Outdoor Concerts In + Around Newport
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Sundays at East Ferry Memorial Square
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- East Ferry Memorial Square, Jamestown
- When:
- Sunday from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Cost:
- Free and open to the public
Make your way to East Ferry Memorial Square in Jamestown for free evening music overlooking Narragansett Bay. Concerts are held on Sundays from July through August. Full lineup to be announced.
THE SCHEDULE
- July 7th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- July 14th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- July 21st, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- July 28th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- August 4th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- August 11th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- August 18th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- August 25th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Summer Outdoor Concert Series
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- Norman Bird Sanctuary
- When:
- See schedule below
- Cost:
- $35 (plus processing fee)
The Summer Outdoor Concert Series unites two Aquidneck Island nonprofit organizations for a diverse lineup of outdoor performances at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Celebrating Newport Live's (formerly known as Common Fence Music) commitment to preserving folk music traditions, these concerts provide an opportunity to enjoy time outside in nature while listening to live music.
THE SCHEDULE
- July 11: Alisa Amador
- August 9: Naledi Masilo
- August 23: Alexa Rose
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Shops at Long Wharf Free Summer Concert Series
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- Shops at Long Wharf Mall
- When:
- May through October
- Cost:
- Free
Shops at Long Wharf Free Summer Concert Series are back! Please join us again this season for a summer of free concerts in Downtown Newport.
THE SCHEDULE
May 25: In Tandem
June 1: Y Not 3
June 8: John and Joanne
June 15: Llana Katz Katz
June 22: Friends with Benefits
June 29: Stu Krous
July 6: Black Lights
July 13: Half Step Down
July 20: Lava Lamp
July 27: Stu Krous
August 3: Friends with Benefits
August 10: John and Joanne
August 17: Y Not 3
August 24: Half Step Down
August 31: Stu Krous
September 7: Black Lights
September 14: Cee Cee and The Riders
September 21: Judy N'Deez Guys
September 28: John and Joanne
October 5: Llana Katz Katz
Bristol Fourth Concert Series
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- Independence Park, Bristol
- When:
- See schedule below
Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series in Independence Park, Bristol from June 21 - July 2, 2024
Official Lineup
Friday, June 21st
- 6:30 PM - Kate & the Mongrels
- 8:00 PM - Crushed Velvet
Saturday, June 22nd
- 6:30 PM - Whiskey Saints
- 8:00 PM - Best of Foo
Sunday, June 23rd
- 7:00 PM - Changes in Latitude
Monday, June 24th
- 7:00 PM - 88th Army Band
Tuesday, June 25th
- 6:30 PM - East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble
- 8:00 PM - Chicago Total Access
Wednesday, June 26th
- 5:45 PM - Bristol County Chorus
- 6:30 PM - Andre Arsenault with Scott Grimo
- 8:00 PM - Eric "Benny" Bloom
Thursday, June 27th
- 6:30 PM - Barefoot Brian
- 8:00 PM - Bulletproof
Friday, June 28th
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7:00 PM - 7 Day Weekend
Saturday, June 29th
- 6:00 PM - Back in the Day
Sunday, June 30th
- 6:30 PM - Manel, the Island Man
- 8:00 PM - Steppin out Feat New Image
Monday, July 1st
- 5:45 PM - MHHS Pop-up
- 6:30 PM - To Be Continued Band
- 8:00 PM - Topaz
Tuesday, July 2nd
- 6:30 PM - Quick Hits
- 7:45 PM - David Clark's "All About Joel"
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Blithewold Mansion's Music at Sunset
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- Blithewold Mansion
- When:
- Every Wednesday from June through September. Parking and check-in opens at 5:00 PM.
- Cost:
- Adult Member: $14, Adult Non-Member: $18, Child (5 to 17): $6
Each summer in Bristol, the award-winning gardens and grounds at Blithewold Mansion serve as the stage for the Music at Sunset Concert Series where local artists gather each Wednesday for a variety of musical performances.
Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and chairs/blankets to set up among Blithewold's 33 acres of gardens and grounds overlooking Narragansett Bay.
THE SCHEDULE
Performances take place each Wednesday from June through August. Parking and check-in opens at 5:00 PM. Music at 6:00 PM.
JUNE: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- June 12: The Oh Nos!
- June 19: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
- June 26: The Joe Parillo Jazz Ensemble
JULY: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- July 10: DMB Project
- July 17: Magnolia Cajun Band
- July 24: The Turas – Irish and Celtic music
- July 31: Cold Chocolate
AUGUST: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- August 7: October Road
- August 14: Bay Swing
- August 21: Atwater-Donnelly Trio with Cathy Clasper-Torch
- August 28: The Oh Nos!
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Warren Summer Concerts
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- BURR’S HILL PARK BAND SHELL
- When:
- Every Sunday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Cost:
- Free and open to the public
Enjoy a night of entertainment at Warren’s iconic Band Shell. Pack a blanket and chairs and settle in on the lawn at Burr's Hill Park for live performances from some of the area’s most talented artists and bands. Concerts are July 7 through August 25 at 5:00 PM.
Presented by the Warren Parks and Recreation Department. Leashed dogs welcome.
THE SCHEDULE:
- July 7 - Street Survivors (Lynyrd Skynard Tribute)
- July 14 - Down City Band (Top Hits Party Band)
- July 21 - Patterson Smith Trio (Jazz, Swing, R&B) & East Bay Wind Ensemble (classical)
- July 28 - Steppin' Out (R&B)
- August 4 - Platinum Thrill (Modern/Hard Rock) American Idol
- August 11 - Back In The Day (80's Tribute)
- August 18 - Becky Chase Band (Blues, Roots, R&B, Folk)
- August 25 - Heart & Sole (Country)
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Newport Vineyards Music Series
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- Newport Vineyards
- When:
- Wednesdays (Starting June 19) from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Sundays (Starting June 23) from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Head to Newport Vineyards this summer for live music by the vines! Enjoy wine or beer tasting flights, a glass, bites, or dinner while you enjoy the tunes! The music will be outside, weather pending.
Sunday & Wednesdays. Full lineup TBA.
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