🎤Lineup
Previous edition
2026 edition (finished)
The 2026 edition of Newport Folk Festival ran from July 24, 2026 to July 26, 2026, with 22 artists on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced yet.
2026 line-up (finished edition)
- Gillian Welch
- HAYLEY WILLIAMS
- Lizzy McAlpine
- Amble
- Brandi Carlile
- Brittany Davis
- Brittany Davis & Black Thunder
- Brother Wallace
- CMAT
- David Rawlings
- David Rawlings and Gillian Welch
- Dawes
- Devon Gilfillian
- Father John Misty
- Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
- Hayley Williams & Friends
- Hot Tuna
- Hudson Freeman
- Ms. Lauryn Hill
- Nathaniel Rateliff
- Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band
- This is Lorelei
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🛏️Newport Folk Festival 2027 accommodation: hotels near Newport
Newport Folk Festival 2027 takes place in Newport from July 23 to July 25. Arrival night: July 23. The map below is prefilled for the nights of July 23 to 25 (check-out July 26) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Newport.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
✈️How to get to Newport Folk Festival 2027
Planning your trip to Newport Folk Festival 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Newport State Airport (NPT), about 7 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), about 28 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 10 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Newport or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🌤️Newport Folk Festival 2027 weather
Weather in Newport in July 2027?
Actual weather at the 2026 edition
From July 24 to July 26, 2026: up to 24°, low of 18°, not a drop of rain.
- Fri, Jul 24Overcast23° / 19° 0 mm
- Sat, Jul 25Overcast24° / 20° 0 mm
- Sun, Jul 26Overcast24° / 18° 0 mm
Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 11% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 25° / 22° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 26° / 20° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 25° / 21° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
Hour by hour
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Same week in 2025: Fri July 25 → Sun July 27 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).
🗺️Things to do near Newport Folk Festival 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Newport Folk Festival 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Newport and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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