Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of July.
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🎭 Culture
The 2026 Newport Folk Festival offered a full day of music on Saturday at Fort Adams State Park, with local group Princess June opening and The Lumineers closing the Fort Stage.
Acts including Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Lizzy McAlpine and Punch Brothers drew a sold-out crowd across multiple stages.
Dave Matthews surprised a sold-out crowd at Newport Folk Festival on Sunday during Nathaniel Rateliff and Friends’ closing set — he joked he 'snuck in sideways' before performing key songs on the packed Fort Stage.
His appearance added an unexpected twist to the evening’s music.
At the Newport Folk Festival on Sunday, local energy soared after Tom Morello's set boosted the subdued crowd at Fort Adams.
A ginger meetup (a hit among festival-goers) and a brief police escort for a kayaker added local flavor to the event.
On Saturday, July 25, Newport Folk Festival featured sets by Punch Brothers + Chris Thile, Brittany Haas and Gillian Welch as fans enjoyed shows on the Fort, Harbor and Quad stages.
🎉 Newport Events
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Chase Ceglie Album Release Concert
6-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Tickets available — Experience Chase Ceglie's theatrical musical world at the release of his new album, featuring an eclectic mix of talents.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? with Live Music from Princess June
7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the classic film accompanied by live musical performances.
Sugar Live at the Charlestown Rathskeller
8-11 p.m. — The Charlestown Rathskeller — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience an unstoppable dance party with the high-energy band Sugar delivering timeless hits and modern anthems.
NIM Fest (Newport Independent Music Festival)
3-6 p.m. — King Park — Free entry — Experience live local music every Sunday in July and August at the scenic King Park Gazebo.
Sunset Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticketed entry — Experience a historical tour of a restored lighthouse as the sun sets.
Morning Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
9:00 – 11:30 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Admission required — Step back in time on a tour of a fully restored historical light station.
NIMFEST 2026
3-6 p.m. — King Park Gazebo — Free entry — Enjoy live music at the Newport Independent Music Festival every Sunday in July and August.
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