Community Concerts

FREE
July 4, 2026
Kick off your Fourth of July festivities with a relaxed open-air concert at King Park! Fenway Quintet, one of the Boston area’s most esteemed professional brass quintets, returns with a joyous patriotic program celebrating America's birthday through the iconic sounds that shaped the nation. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the fireworks with a stunning view of the Pell Bridge.
August 15, 2026
Inspire your little one’s love for classical music as Frisson returns to Newport in a free, outdoor, family-friendly concert perfect for kids and adults alike. This fun and interactive hour features a playful retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, alongside popular favorites including Gershwin’s Summertime, The Pink Panther, selections from Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha and Maple Leaf Rag, as well as excerpts from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Pirates of the Caribbean. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy this program in a casual, laid-back setting. Come early to explore the instrument petting zoo and experience an afternoon of joyful music-making at the YMCA.

Coming soon! The 2026 Spring Community Concerts will be announced on March 3 at 10 AM

 

These concerts are generously presented as part of the BankNewport Community Concerts Series with additional support from the Newport County Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation and a Legislative Grant of the RI House of Representatives sponsored by Rep Cortvriend & Speaker Shekarchi.