Newport Italianfest

About this event

Experience a slice of la dolce vita at Newport Italianfest at Newport Festival Park, with free admission for everyone. Enjoy four incredible days filled with musica dal vivo, irresistible cucina italiana, and stunning riverfront views that make you feel like you’ve been transported straight to the old country. Since 1991, this beloved festa has welcomed more than 120,000 visitors each year with family-friendly fun, including inflatables, caricatures and performances from internationally acclaimed Italian artists and top local talent that will have you saying “bravissimo!” This year’s celebration also highlights a new wave of Italian restaurants and vendors serving up sapori autentici — fresh pasta, rich sauces, wood-fired specialties and more. Mangia, mangia! Set along historic Riverboat Row, Italianfest features a beautiful display of treasured photos from local Italian families, honoring the heritage, traditions and heartfelt stories that make this event truly una festa da non perdere — a festival not to be missed. Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12: 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, June 13: 12 to 11 p.m.; Sunday, June 14: 12 to 9 p.m.