This summer, the Newport Jazz Festival returns to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island for its 72nd edition, once again reaffirming its status as one of America’s longest-running and most revered musical gatherings. Set for July 31 through August 2, the festival continues its legacy of delivering once-in-a-lifetime performances, fueled by Newport’s signature blend of intimacy and artistic community. Year after year, fans and musicians alike make the pilgrimage to this historic setting, drawn by a tradition rooted in diversity, discovery, and virtuosity.
Produced by the Newport Festivals Foundation, the event enters a new chapter under recently appointed artistic director Nate Smith. The acclaimed drummer, producer, and bandleader steps into the role following the decade-long tenure of Christian McBride and the foundational vision of George Wein. Smith takes the reins after three consecutive sold-out years, signaling continued momentum for the storied festival.
This year’s lineup reflects Newport’s forward-thinking ethos, bringing together boundary-pushing, genre-blurring talent across generations. Headliners include Jon Batiste, Thundercat, Gary Clark Jr., and Robert Glasper, with collaborations featuring Bilal and Ari Lennox. Rising artists like Leon Thomas, Sienna Spiro, and Mei Semones will make their Newport debuts, while global voices such as Little Simz, Arlo Parks, and Celeste continue to reshape the contemporary landscape.
Jazz remains at the festival’s core, with legends like Herbie Hancock and Charles Lloyd leading the charge, alongside collaborations featuring Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Kweku Sumbry. Additional highlights include John Scofield with Dave Holland, and Terri Lyne Carrington with Social Science. Elsewhere, crowd favorites like Vulfpeck, Lake Street Dive, Snarky Puppy, and Cory Wong (joined by Joshua Redman) promise high-energy sets, while visionary artists including Anoushka Shankar, Chief Adjuah, Lalah Hathaway, and Chris Dave with MonoNeon showcase the full spectrum of modern creativity.
A special anniversary performance,Celebrating 100 Years of Miles and Coltrane featuring Kamasi Washington and Chief Adjuah, will honor two Newport Jazz alumnus with some of jazz’s most enduring legacies. Additional appearances from Flea and the Honora Band, Atomic Habits featuring Marcus King, Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold, The Bad Plus, andAngine de Poitrine making their US debut round out the bill. Artistic Director Nate Smith will also take the stage, continuing Newport’s tradition of artist-led collaboration and innovation. The full line-up is listed below.
This year Newport Jazz will once again be offering a limited JAZZ LOUNGE Festival admission ticket. The Jazz Lounge Ticket allows you access to a separate Festival entrance, a premium parking space (one space per ticket order), and exclusive access to the Jazz Lounge – a tented lounge on the North Lawn/Fort Stage where you will find: Lounge seating, complimentary wifi, a private cash bar, TV monitors for a live view of the Fort Stage performances, and air conditioned restroom facilities. The lounge will also feature panoramic views of Newport Harbor, Narragansett Bay and the Fort Stage. This offering is in addition to 3-Day and Single day general admission tickets and discounted student tickets.
Specially priced 3-Day Passes will go on sale today, April 21st at 1:00 PM ET for 48 hours only. All other ticket types go on sale April 23rd at 1PM ET via DICE. Full pricing listed below. A limited number of specially priced 3-Day Tickets are available for purchase on a first come first serve basis. Student tickets are only for students aged 10-25. Current College students are required to present a student photo ID. Middle and High School students are not required to show ID. All students must enter through the student gate only. Children 9 and under are free except for Jazz Lounge Tickets. Only 2 children allowed per ticketed adult. All children 10 and over will need a full priced admission ticket.
Ticket Pricing
**All Prices Listed include all fees
LIMITED THREE DAY (Limited Discount) $278.10
THREE DAY WEEKEND TICKET (GA) $314.15
LIMITED THREE DAY STUDENT TICKET $189.52
THREE DAY JAZZ LOUNGE TICKET $1,514.10
SINGLE DAY TICKET $117.42
SINGLE DAY TICKET STUDENT $63.86
THREE DAY PARKING $90.64
SINGLE DAY PARKING $33.99
Newport Jazz Festival encourages fans not to purchase tickets you see on the secondary market, or from any individual or corporate resellers claiming to have tickets. Those speculative listings may not be real tickets that the seller actually owns. Only purchase from official Newport Jazz sources during the official on sale or waitlist. All Newport Jazz tickets are mobile digitally from our ticketing partner DICE.
For complete information visit https://newportjazz.org/
Newport Jazz Festival 2025 Full Line-Up
Herbie Hancock
Celebrating 100 Years of Coltrane & Miles feat. Kamasi Washington & Chief Adjuah
Vulfpeck
Jonathan Batiste Trios
Thundercat
Gary Clark Jr.
Lake Street Dive
Robert Glasper feat. Bilal & Ari Lennox
Leon Thomas
Sienna Spiro
Little Simz
Cory Wong with Joshua Redman
Flea and the Honora Band
Angine de Poitrine
Snarky Puppy
Nate Smith
Arlo Parks
Atomic Habitz feat. Marcus King, Chris Dave & MonoNeon
Celeste
Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet feat. Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier & Kweku Sumbry
John Scofield & Dave Holland
Anoushka Shankar
Chief Adjuah
Lalah Hathaway
The Bad Plus Farewell Tour
Bernard Purdie & Friends
Butcher Brown
The Dip
Gotts Street Park
Dana and Alden
Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science
Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold
Billy Hart Quartet
Mei Semones
Maya Delilah
SML
Mohini Dey
Linda May Han Oh Trio with Ambrose Akinmusire & Tyshawn Sorey
Marquis Hill
Braxton Cook
GENA
Olive Jones
Michael Mayo
Tia Fuller feat. Shamie Fuller Royston – “Fuller Sound”
Nduduzo Makhathini
Sullivan Fortner Trio
Brandon Woody’s Upendo
Fonville x Fribush
Chicago Underground Duo
Concurrence
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