Newport Folk Festival 2024: Get ready for this year and relive the past
It's that time of year again when the only thing hotter than the weather outside is the music coming from Fort Adams.
The 2024 Newport Folk Festival is ready to jam out July 26-28 and the Newport Jazz Festival is set to take over the Fort the following weekend from Aug. 2-4.
Among this year's Folk headliners are Killer Mike, Conan O'Brien, Hozier and Guster. While jazz fans will be greeted by the likes of Andre 3000, Nile Rogers and Elvis Costello.
But before you go to catch all these great acts, there's plenty to consider, from how you'll get to Fort Adams to what you can bring to how you can listen even without a ticket. The time is now to finalize those plans.
Here you'll find everything you need to know, except for any surprise guests that may appear, but we have some guesses.
What can you bring into the Newport Folk Festival? What's parking like?
Before you head into Fort Adams it's important to know when the gates open and festivities begin, what you can and can't bring into the festival, what's the parking situation and so much more. We've rounded up all that information here so you don't have to look far.
How to get to Fort Adams by boat, bike or car for the festivals
Sure you can drive to Fort Adams but then you better be prepared to sit in traffic. The good news is there are alternative options to get to the festival and there's been an added emphasis on making it safer to bicycle to the Fort. Also if you haven't been to Newport since last year some of the roads, especially after you come off the Newport Pell Bridge are going to look different. We'll point you in the right direction to find all the latest traffic changes and information.
How to anchor outside Fort Adams to listen to the festivals
Missed out on tickets for this year's festival? Or maybe just looking for an alternative option to taking in the scene. Join the boats that anchor outside Fort Adams and take in the sounds from the water. Here's how you can do it.
When does Hozier perform at the Newport Folk Festival?
Hozier will take the Fort Stage on Friday from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
When does Killer Mike perform at the Newport Folk Festival?
The 2024 multi-Grammy winner will take the Quad Stage from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on Saturday.
When does Joan Baez perform at the Newport Folk Festival?
Joan Baez is scheduled to make two appearances on Saturday. First she'll be on the Foundation from 11 to 11:25 a.m. with The Sheros. Baez will then do a poetry reading on the Bike Stage from 3:45 to 4:10 p.m.
When do Conan O'Brien and the Real Musicians perform at the Newport Folk Festival?
The former Tonight Show host will perform on Sunday from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on the Fort Stage to close out the 2024 Newport Folk Festival.
Where to eat in Newport and beyond, before and after the festivals
Want to grab breakfast before heading to Fort Adams? Maybe you want to pick up some sandwiches to stock up the cooler for lunch. And where should you go after the concerts have wrapped for the day? We have an insider's dining guide with suggestions to keep you full all day long.
Who's serving up food inside Fort Adams?
If you're not bringing your own food to the Folk Festival there's no need to fret as several local restaurants will be on hand to serve up delicious fare.
Relive the 2023 Newport Folk Festival
Relive the 2022 Newport Folk Festival
Relive the past two decades of the Newport Folk Festival
Most of all, have fun.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Newport Folk Festival 2024: Guide to Fort Adams, dining, transportation
