Jane Pickens, A Life of Music and Art
Join us for an evening celebrating the life and artistry of Jane Pickens.
A Newport Songbook
A Newport Songbook celebrates both the city’s cultural heritage and the artists who shaped it. The program brings Newport’s musical past to life through the works once heard in its opera houses, theatres, churches, and salons.
The Musical Life of Newport's Theatres
A lecture presented by the Newport Historical Society highlighting some of Newport’s theatres that operated during the Gilded Age.
The Music of the Fall River Line
A program centered on the music written for the steamships as well as the music performed aboard them. This talk highlights how the Fall River Line used music to shape its identity and passenger experience.
Irish Voices in Newport: A Historical Exhibit
Join us at the Newport Protective Club for an exhibit celebrating the Irish musicians who came to Newport and the music they made while living in the city. Explore the stories, traditions, and songs that crossed the Atlantic and helped shape the city’s musical heritage.
Musical Life at Fort Adams
Step back in time and experience Fort Adams as its soldiers did, through the music that filled their days.
Owl in Five Stories at Green Animals Topiary Garden
Join us at Green Animals as we perform “Owl in Five Stories” by John Liberatore. A narrator and chamber ensemble will bring Arnold Lobels Owl books to life. This children’s program will include an instrumental petting zoo and crafts.
The American Band at Touro Park
Join us for the final concert of our Touro Park Summer Concert series as we welcome The American Band, under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chairs.
The Newport Community Band at Salve Regina University
Join us on the campus of Salve Regina University, just steps from the Cliff Walk, to hear the Newport Community Band perform.
The Lafayette Band at Touro Park
Join as for a wonderful evening of music with the Lafayette Band, under the direction of Charles Johnson. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chairs.
Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble
We welcome the Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble to the Touro Park Summer Concert Series. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chairs.
The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble at Touro Park
Join us for the opening concert of the 2026 Touro Park Summer Concert Series as we welcome the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Robert Franzblau. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chairs.
Musicians of Fort Adams Cemetery Tour
Join us as we explore the lives of the musicians who served at Fort Adams and are buried in the Fort Cemetery.
The Musicians in the Island Cemetery
Join us as we introduce you to the musicians buried in the Island Cemetery.
Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport: Celebrate America 250
Join our Gilded Age Orchestra as we celebrate the diverse musical history of Newport and the Gilded Age.
Celebrating the Musical History of the Navy in Newport
Join us as we celebrate the musical history of the Navy in Newport.
Made in America
The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble kicks off America’s 250th anniversary year with Made in America, performed in the atrium of the Newport Marriott, Donations from this event will benefit Historic Music of Newport.
Songs From Newport
A musical evening at Rosecliff will feature historic songs associated with Newport, from the Civil War through the Gilded Age.
The Musicians in the Common Burying Ground-Life After Life
Join us for a talk about musicians buried in the Common Burying Ground before the Life After Life Performance
Protecting Newport's Musical History
Join us at the Protective Club for an evening dedicated to preserving Newport’s musical history.
The Preservation Society of Newport County’s Thursdays in the Garden: Historic Music of Newport Presents "Peter and the Wolf"
We are teaming up with the Preservation Society of Newport County for a great family program.
Come experience music for the whole family! Musicians from the Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport will be introduced to the children and the sounds of ducks, cats, wolves, and more will reverberate through the gardens as a narrator tells the story of “Peter and the Wolf.”
The American Band at Touro Park
Join us for the final concert of our Touro Park Summer Concert series as we welcome The American Band, under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chairs.
The Newport Community Band at Salve Regina University
Join us on the campus of Salve Regina University, just steps from the Cliff Walk, to hear the Newport Community Band perform.
Touro Park Summer Concert Series - The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble
Join us for the opening concert of our Touro Park Summer Concert Series as we welcome the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Robert Franzblau. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chairs.
The Musicians of Fort Adams - A Mobile Museum Exhibit
Join us at the Fort Adams Cemetery as we explore the lives of the musicians who served at Fort Adams and are buried in the fort’s cemetery.
Newport's Irish Musicians - A Mobile Museum Exhibit
Join us at the Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center as we present a Mobile Museum exhibit celebrating the lives of Newport’s Irish Musicians.
Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport Musical Program
Join our Gilded Age Orchestra as we celebrate the diverse musical history of Newport and the Gilded Age.
Newport's Greatest Hits! - A Musical History Tour
Join the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble at the Marriott Hotel in Newport for an evening of music celebrating Newport!
To Rhode Island, with Love
Join the Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport as we celebrate the music of J. William Middendorf II
"Rhapsody in Blue" with the Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport
Celebrate with us the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” at Newport’s historic Rosecliff mansion.
The Military Musicians of the Island Cemetery - Postponed to Future Date
Join us as we introduce you to the musicians buried in the Island Cemetery.
An Introduction to the Musicians in the Island Cemetery - Postponed to Future Date
Join us as we introduce you to the musicians buried in the Island Cemetery.
Musicians of Fort Adams Cemetery Tour
Join us as we explore the lives of the musicians who served at Fort Adams and are buried in the Fort Cemetery.