Events

The energetic Sinta Quartet functions as one machine powered by four individuals, this program highlights works for the ensemble influenced by funk, folk, soul, minimalism; all with a lyrical tone that fuses with earlier works from the classical canon that...

Join us for this relaxed open-air concert at King Park to kick off your Fourth of July festivities (and our festival!). Fenway Quintet is one of the Boston Area’s most esteemed professional brass quintets. Come celebrate America’s birthday by listening to instruments that helped define this country's sound.

Equal parts passion, grit, and musical ecstasy, Sybarite5 is an intoxicating cocktail of post-genre musical goodness expressed through the virtuosity of five accomplished string musicians. Pack a picnic and join us for this fun and engaging concert, a perfect Sunday afternoon for the whole family.

The Kinan Azmeh CityBand immediately gained recognition for their virtuosic and high energy performance, receiving praise from critics and audiences alike. With this New York ensemble, clarinetist Kinan Azmeh strives to reach a balance between classical music, jazz, and the music of his homeland, Syria. Join us at Craft Brewing for an afternoon of music, food trucks and beer – fun for all ages!

Listen to a genre-bending musical experience while enjoying beer and bites at Newport Craft and Brewing. Empire Wild, a crossover trio channels their love for musical exploration into their sound, fusing the sounds of pop, folk, jazz, and more. In this program Empire Wild puts their own spin on music of composers whose work has endured the test of time. Hear classics by Beethoven, Ravel, Bach and more brought to new life in the trio’s unique arrangements, at this free concert, fun for listeners of all ages!

Described as “...not anything but everything: Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana and a sound yet to be termed seamlessly merged into a perfect one”, Invoke strives to successfully dodge even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. Featuring, violin, viola and cello, plus banjo, mandolin, and vocals, this free, family-friendly concert promises a joyful afternoon of music and community.

Join us for this relaxed open-air concert at King Park to kick off your Fourth of July festivities (and the Music Festival!). Fenway Quintet, one of the Boston Area’s most esteemed professional brass quintets, have prepared a joyous patriotic program complete with percussion, celebrating America's birthday with iconic sounds that shaped the nation.

Cultivate your little one’s appreciation for classical music with WindSync in this free, educational, family-friendly show that brings classical music to life with an unforgettable cast of characters. Complete with costumes and choreography, this engaging performance introduces the five wind instruments of the orchestra and concludes with an exciting retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. Peter, the wolf, and their friends the duck, the cat, and the little bird will make a live appearance!

Kick off the 2024/25 Newport Classical Community Concerts Series with the Fulton Chamber Players! This well-traveled, world-class ensemble aims to give back to communities while inspiring the next generation of musicians. Returning to Newport Craft’s expansive lawn, overlooking the Pell Bridge, this casual, family-friendly concert invites you to enjoy classical music in untraditional settings.

Bridge & Wolak are a globe-trotting musical duo from Canada who create life-affirming concerts full of beauty, virtuosity, and humor. Michael Bridge, accordion, and Kornel Wolak, clarinet (both are also skilled pianists) share a love for classical, jazz, and world music, a fascination with fusing genres, and a passion for performance. They invite you to join them on their slightly unruly musical adventure in this free concert, fun for the whole family!