Multi-Genre

Newport Folk Festival

Newport, Rhode IslandJul · 3 days

Book it this weekendLaid BackBeachBoutique IntimateHotel BasedBeginner Friendly

Official website

NPFOLK

Beginner score

5/5 · Book it this weekend

Lodging

No camping

Price range

Crowd size

Small

Season

Summer

Region

Northeast

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The vibe

A legendary, community-focused festival on the Rhode Island coast.

Expect a multi-genre lineup with a laid back, beach, and boutique intimate feel. No camping.

Good fit for

Folk purists. Great first festival.

Maybe not for

Heads up before you go: sells out instantly.

Music and genre notes

Primary genre is Multi-Genre. Lineups change every year, so treat Multi-Genreas the festival's enduring sound rather than a promise about any single artist.

Travel and lodging notes

Held in Newport, Rhode Island (Northeast region). No camping and hotel-based stays work well. Book lodging early for popular weekends and confirm details on the official site.