The 2025 Newport Classical Music Festival kicks off on Friday, July 4, with a free, outdoor Fourth of July Patriotic Pops concert preceding the fireworks at King Park. There are 29 concerts in 11 venues featuring over 100 artists. Pictured is Jessica Vosk, best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in “Wicked” on Broadway.
WHAT: Newport Classical Music Festival
WHEN: July 4 to 22
WHERE: Various venues in Bristol (Blithewold Mansion), Middletown (Norman Bird Sanctuary) and Newport (Newport mansions, Newport Art Museum, Castle Hill Inn, Emmanuel Church and Redwood Library)
COST: Varies
MORE INFO: See the full schedule at www.newportclassical.org/music-festival