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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: Woven from the Port (Rebecca Hooper)
    Exhibit: Woven from the Port (Rebecca Hooper)
    Fri, Jun 12
    Newport Visual Arts Center
    Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – Aug 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Rebecca Hooper (aka “Gypsea Weaver”) transforms maritime materials into stunning, contemporary tapestries.
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  • Newport Summer Sounds: Noche Latina
    Newport Summer Sounds: Noche Latina
    Thu, Aug 27
    Newport Historic Bayfront
    Aug 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Newport Historic Bayfront, 250-300 SW Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Musica, Baile, y Mar! Welcome to Newport's Hottest Summer Night. Join us for a night of Latin Fire on the Oregon Coast, featuring talented performers, vibrant music, and plenty of room to dance.
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  • Newport Farmers Market
    Newport Farmers Market
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 29
    Newport Farmers Market
    Aug 29, 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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  • Night Market at Aquarium Village
    Night Market at Aquarium Village
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 04
    Aquarium Village
    Sep 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Aquarium Village, 3101 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Come enjoy this family-friendly festive outdoor night market showcasing unique gifts and original art, artist meet and greet, open mic and karaoke, jewelry, clothing, food, music, and more! The Night Market is the first Friday of every month!
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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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  • Newport Oregon Pride
    Newport Oregon Pride
    Fri, Sep 18
    Newport Performing Arts Center
    Sep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – Sep 20, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive St, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Celebrate love, community, and coastal Pride at the 5th Annual happening September 18–20, 2026 in beautiful Newport.
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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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