About the festival
Legendary jazz festival at Fort Adams State Park, one of the most prestigious jazz events in the world since 1954.
70artists
5stages
2days
10,000attendees
Lineup
70 artists · 7 headliners
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Kweku SumbryJazz
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MARQUIS HILL BLACKTETJazzMarquis Hill Blacktet is the ensemble led by Chicago trumpeter Marquis Hill, winner of the 2014 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. The group blends post-bop jazz improvisation with elements of hip-hop and soul, reflecting Hill's Chicago roots.
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Michael MayojazzMichael Mayo is an American vocalist known for his genre-blending style that fuses jazz with soul, R&B, and pop influences. He gained attention through collaborations with artists like Jacob Collier and released his debut album "Bones" in 2021 on Mack Avenue Records.
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NATE SMITH with CHARLES LLOYDjazzNate Smith is a drummer and producer known for his intricate, genre-blurring rhythmic work, and here collaborates with legendary saxophonist Charles Lloyd. The pairing combines Smith's modern jazz-fusion sensibility with Lloyd's storied improvisational, spiritually-inflected saxophone artistry.
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ROBERT GLASPER with BILAL & ARI LENNOXjazzRobert Glasper is a Grammy-winning pianist and producer known for blending jazz with hip-hop, R&B, and soul. This collaboration pairs him with vocalists Bilal, a soulful neo-soul singer known for his experimental range, and Ari Lennox, an R&B artist recognized for her sultry, retro-tinged sound, often appearing on Glasper's genre-blurring projects.
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SULLIVAN FORTNER TRIOJazzSullivan Fortner is an acclaimed jazz pianist from New Orleans, known for his inventive harmonic approach and dynamic trio performances. His trio blends postbop improvisation with blues and gospel influences, showcasing his technical virtuosity and playful musicality.
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TIA FULLER feat. SHANIE FULLER ROYSTONjazzTia Fuller is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator known for her work as a sideperson with Beyoncé and Esperanza Spalding, as well as her own acclaimed jazz albums. Shanie Fuller Royston is a drummer who has performed alongside her in family-connected jazz projects.
Set times
Set Times
Full running order in the festival's local time.
Friday, 31 July
HARBOR STAGE
- 11:00-11:40 Concurrence
- 12:05-12:50 Gena
- 13:20-14:10 TIA FULLER feat. SHANIE FULLER ROYSTON
- 14:40-15:30 Mohini Dey
- 16:00-16:55 Lalah Hathaway
- 17:25-18:20 Chief Adjuah
QUAD STAGE
- 11:05-11:50 Braxton Cook
- 12:20-13:10 BERNARD PURDIE & FRIENDS
- 13:40-14:30 Anoushka Shankar
- 15:00-15:50 Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet
- 16:20-17:15 Leon Thomas
- 17:50-18:50 Little Simz
FOUNDATION STAGE
- 12:00-12:20 NEWPORT JAZZ CAMP
- 13:15-13:35 NATE SMITH with CHARLES LLOYD
- 14:30-15:00 JAZZ LAB
FORT STAGE
- 12:25-13:15 Chicago Underground Duo
- 13:40-14:30 Angine de poitrine
- 15:05-16:05 YEBBA
- 16:40-17:55 ROBERT GLASPER with BILAL & ARI LENNOX
- 18:35-19:45 Vulfpeck
Sunday, 2 August
HARBOR STAGE
- 11:00-11:40 Nduduzo Makhathini
- 12:05-12:50 MARQUIS HILL BLACKTET
- 13:20-14:10 SULLIVAN FORTNER TRIO
- 14:40-15:30 DANA AND ALDEN
- 16:00-16:55 Charlie Hunter
- 17:25-18:20 The Bad Plus Farewell Tour
QUAD STAGE
- 11:05-11:50 Fonville
- 12:20-13:10 Michael Mayo
- 13:40-14:30 SML
- 15:00-15:50 Arlo Parks
- 16:20-17:15 SIENNA SPIRO
- 17:50-18:50 Lake Street Dive
FORT STAGE
- 11:30-12:00 LOCAL JAM
- 12:30-13:20 THE DIP
- 13:50-14:45 Celeste
- 15:20-16:20 Flea and The Honora Band
- 16:55-17:55 Thundercat
- 18:35-19:45 Herbie Hancock
FOUNDATION STAGE
- 12:00-12:25 RIMEA JAZZ ALL STARS
- 13:20-13:45 URI JAZZ COLLECTIVE
- 14:45-15:15 A Conversation with Sullivan Fortner
Getting there
Where it happens
LocationNewport, Rhode Island, United States
DatesJul 31, 2026 - Aug 2, 2026Doors and set times in the schedule above
