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Newport Festival of 

Arts & Culture
 

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September through November 2026

This fall, Newport comes alive with music, art, culture, food, and unforgettable experiences. The Newport Festival of Arts and Culture brings together beloved annual traditions, creative events, local artists, and community celebrations into one season of discovery.

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Artwork by Kris Buenger

Signature Festival Events

New events are added throughout the season, so check back often!

  • Exhibit: Healing Rhythms (Taunette Dixon)
    Exhibit: Healing Rhythms (Taunette Dixon)
    Fri, Sep 04
    Newport Visual Arts Center
    Sep 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – Nov 01, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Featuring highly textured, hand-carved, wheel-thrown, functional ceramics by local artist Taunette Dixon.
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  • Exhibit: Transgressors
    Exhibit: Transgressors
    Fri, Sep 04
    Newport Visual Arts Center
    Sep 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – Oct 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Transgressors is a special touring exhibition presenting now and future Indigiqueer ancestors who move beyond boundaries in life and art.
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  • Exhibit: Year of the Fire Horse (Jacobi, Kenyon, Burkhardt, Moir, Van Zant-King)
    Exhibit: Year of the Fire Horse (Jacobi, Kenyon, Burkhardt, Moir, Van Zant-King)
    Fri, Sep 04
    Newport Visual Arts Center
    Sep 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – Nov 01, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    In Year of the Fire Horse, five local women artists, using a variety of mediums, lean into the mystic strength and adventurous spirits of horses. Exhibit features wooden sculpture, watercolor, collage, lino block print, acrylic, wax, and ceramics.
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  • Discussion: Hear Here – Hearing Jazz (Matt White)
    Discussion: Hear Here – Hearing Jazz (Matt White)
    Thu, Sep 10
    Newport Performing Arts Center
    Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive St, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Local musician and bandleader Matt White leads an interactive presentation designed to deepen how you listen to jazz.
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  • Newport Farmers Market
    Newport Farmers Market
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 12
    Newport Farmers Market
    Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Newport Farmers Market, 169 SW Coast Hwy, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Newport Farmers Market is a vibrant hub where local farmers and artisans come together to offer fresh produce and handcrafted goods directly to our community!
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  • Resilience: Multicultural Presentations at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
    Resilience: Multicultural Presentations at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
    Sat, Sep 12
    Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
    Sep 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, 333 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Join us at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center on Saturday, September 12th, from 1 pm to 4 pm for a program on cultural heritage in our county in conjunction with our current exhibits, Oregon Voices and Currents in Lincoln County.
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Make a Trip of It

Stay awhile and experience more of Newport. Many events are just minutes from Newport's beaches, galleries, restaurants, shops, and our historic working waterfront. Participating lodging partners may also offer seasonal packages and promotional rates throughout the festival.

 

Lodging partners listed in alphabetical order.

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Allred Hotel 

Starting Labor Day, enjoy 15% off your stay at the Allred through September. 


Promo code: SAVE15

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Hallmark Resort Newport 

Starting Labor Day, enjoy 15% off our Limited-Edition Oceanfront Rooms through September. 


Promo code: SUMMER15

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newport

15% off your stay when you book at the link below.

Extra
Newport Savings

Enhance your stay in Newport with exclusive access and savings to local attractions, experiences, and discounts. This pass is available to any guest staying with a Newport lodging partner.

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Want to Be Part of It?

Are you an artist, performer, business, gallery, or community organization?

Host an event, showcase your work, or create a unique experience during the festival season. We're always looking for new ways to celebrate Newport's creative community.

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