In a heavy-hearted statement, organizers of the NewportFolkFest and NewportJazzFest announced that the summer 2020 editions have been canceled
pandemic continuing to evolve unpredictably and in accordance with state guidance on large gatherings.”, The National, Randy Newman, Drive-By Truckers, Waxahatchee, Nathaniel Rateliff, Phoebe Bridgers, Andrew Bird, Sharon Van Etten, Grace Potter, Ed O’Brien, Mandy Moore with Taylor Goldsmith and Mike Viola, Sylvan Esso and Black Pumas, among many others. Last year’s edition featured a surprise performance by Dolly Parton.
The festivals are offering the option of a 100% full refund or to apply that amount to the 2021 edition as part of a “Revival Membership.”
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