The Newport Jazz Festival returns to Newport, Rhode Island from July 31 to August 2, 2026, showcasing an impressive lineup of jazz legends and contemporary innovators across 65 artists. Headliners include piano virtuoso Herbie Hancock, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, bassist Thundercat, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Batiste, representing the festival's blend of traditional jazz with modern soul, funk, and R&B influences. The three-day event features notable performers like Gary Clark Jr., Robert Glasper, Snarky Puppy, and Vulfpeck, alongside emerging talents and international artists including British rapper Little Simz and Canadian acts. With its diverse programming spanning jazz, rock, soul, funk, and R&B, the festival continues its legacy as one of America's premier jazz celebrations while embracing contemporary musical evolution.

Newport Jazz Festival is a three-day standalone music festival.