Newport Classical
| Newport Classical (Newport Music Festival) | |
|---|---|
Hermitage Piano Trio performs at Marble House | |
| Genre | Chamber Music and other genres |
| Venue | Historic Newport Mansions and Venues |
| Location(s) | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.A. |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Inaugurated | 1969 |
| Most recent | July 1, 2022 – July 17, 2022 |
| Next event | July 4, 2023 – July 23, 2023 |
| Organized by | Rhode Island Arts Foundation at Newport Inc. |
| Website | newportclassical |
Newport Classical, previously known as Newport Music Festival, is an annual chamber music-oriented music festival and year-round classical music arts organization in Newport, Rhode Island, which began in July 1969. The festival consists of dozens of concerts each year, held in a variety of historic sites around town. The festival has hosted over 2,500 concerts featuring nearly 150 artists making their American debuts. The year-round programming includes a Chamber Series, with performances held at the Newport Classical Recital Hall, and Community Concerts, held in green spaces around Aquidneck Island.