Celebrating diverse music traditions through vibrant performances.
Upcoming Concerts
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McCoy Mrubata
April 25 @ The Casino Theatre in Newport
730PM
Legendary South African saxophone master McCoy Mrubata makes his long-anticipated return to the United States, debuting his new sextet Siyabulela, and offering incredible originals of his modern South African Jazz masterpieces.
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Mark Erelli + His String Quintet
May 2 @ Great Friends Meeting House
730PM
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark Erelli, known for his distinctive blend of folk, rock, and Americana, joins forces with a world-class string quintet to reimagine his celebrated songsi n a cinematic and breathtakingly intimate performance that leave audiences spellbound.
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2025 Summer Series
John Gorka 7/11 @ Greenvale Vineyards
Newport Live Returns to Norman Bird Sanctuary - Artists TBA:
June 20
July 18
August 29
About Newport Live
Newport Live was previously known as Common Fence Music, originally established by Ed Nary in 1993 to make folk music accessible in Portsmouth, RI. Decades later, our concert series has evolved to providing diverse music across Newport County, continuing to attract audiences from all over New England to performances featuring GRAMMY award-winning songwriters and musicians, and other highly acclaimed music artists from across the globe.
