The Newport Jazz Festival has announced the lineup for its 2026 edition, featuring Herbie Hancock, a celebration of John Coltrane and Miles Davis featuring Kamasi Washington & Chief Adjuah, Vulfpeck, among others.
The 72nd edition of Newport Jazz Festival is set to take place between July 31 and August 2 at Fort Adams State Park.
The rest of the lineup includes Thundercat, Angine de Poitrine, Little Simz, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Glasper, Flea and the Honora Band, Arlo Parks, SML, The Bad Plus, Lake Street Dive, Leon Thomas, Cory Wong & Joshua Redman, Snarky Puppy, Nate Smith and more.
The 2025 edition hosted The Roots, De La Soul, Janelle Monáe, Jorja Smith, Esperanza Spalding, Terence Blanchard, and many more.
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