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    Newport Jazz Festival

    Newport Jazz Festival

    Presented by Newport Festivals Foundation at Fort Adams

    August 3-August 5, 2012

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    Founded in 1954, the Newport Jazz Festival® was the first jazz festival in America, and has been host to numerous legendary performances by iconic historic figures and contemporary geniuses. Historic moments since its inception include performance by Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Referred to as a Mecca of jazz, the event draws thousands of people from all over the world to Newport, Rhode Island, a city which is famed in its spectacular coastal scenery and awe-inspiring architecture.


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      • Venue Info

        Fort Adams

        90 Fort Adams Drive
        Newport, RI 02840

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        General Admission

        Adult: $74.00 in advance, $ 84.00 on festival weekend, if available.
        Children 3-15: $15.00 each day at all times; under 3, free.
        Adult Two-Day Passes: A limited number of two-day passes good for admission Saturday and Sunday will be available for $135.00 while they last. Available for purchase on-line only.

        Reserved Seating
        The reserved seating at the Fort Stage is in a new location approximately 100' from the stage, directly behind the first area of general seating. The section is easy to access from the road and a chair is provided. The premium seats are in the center of the section. The regular reserved seats are to either side of premium. Please note that there are fewer seats now than there have been in past years, so buy early for the best selection! There is no child's price for reserved seating sections. No coolers are allowed in reserved seating sections.

        Premium: $ 125.00
        Reserved: $ 90.00

        Fort Adams Parking
        On site festival parking: $ 12.00 per vehicle in advance; $ 15.00 on festival weekend.

        Info Phone: (800) 745-3000

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        August 3-August 5, 2012

        Times:

        Friday @ International Tennis Hall of Fame • 6pm doors / 8pm concert


        Sat & Sun @ Fort Adams 11am - 7pm

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