BankNewport Sponsoring Free Summer Concert Series In Newport

NEWPORT, RI — BankNewport is sponsoring two free summer concert series in Newport this summer.

Music at the Fort and at The Shops at Long Wharf in Newport will bring free live music to the city through Oct. 8.

"Creating a positive impact in the communities in which we serve is at the core of BankNewport, and supporting free, family-friendly events like these summer concerts do just that," said Jack Murphy, the CEO of BankNewport. "We are 'All In' for summer in the Ocean State!"

Concert details

Music at the Fort features a free monthly concert at Fort Adams in Newport from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own blankets and beach chairs. Concerts will be held on Wednesdays, July 13th (Rhode Island Youth Stage Band), August 24th (Those Guys), and September 7th (The Ravers). For more details, visit Fort Adam's website.

The Shops at Long Wharf Concert Series will feature a lineup of 17 musical acts through October 8th, including Lana Katz Katz, Half Step Down, and Cee Cee & the Riders. Each free performance will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on America’s Cup Avenue at Marlborough Street in Newport. For the full lineup, visit the Facebook page.