Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Little Simz, and More Set for Newport Jazz Festival 2026

Herbie Hancock, Vulfpeck, and a celebration of John Coltrane and Miles Davis will also headline the annual Rhode Island event on the weekend of July 31.
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Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Little Simz, and More Set for Newport Jazz Festival 2026

Herbie Hancock, Vulfpeck, and a celebration of John Coltrane and Miles Davis will also headline the annual Rhode Island event on the weekend of July 31.

Words: Will Schube

Photo: Eleanor Petry

April 21, 2026

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This summer, Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island from July 31 to August 2. Headliners for the 2026 edition include Herbie Hancock, Vulfpeck, and a “Celebration of 100 Years of Coltrane & Miles” featuring Kamasi Washington and Chief Adjuah. Other artists set to perform include Thundercat, Little Simz, Jon Batiste, Gary Clark Jr., Leon Thomas, Mei Semones, Arlo Parks, Robert Glasper with Bilal and Ari Lennox, and Flea and the Honora Band. Additionally, Angine de Poitrine will make their US debut.

Visit Newport Jazz Festival’s official website for more information, and check out the full lineup below.

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