2025 Newport Folk Festival. The newport folk festival, founded by george wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at fort adams state park and features four stages. Newport folk festival is known as one of the oldest festivals of its kind.
Join us as we delve into what to expect from the stellar lineup of the 2025 newport folk festival, featuring a blend of traditional folk sounds and innovative musical expressions that are sure to captivate audiences and leave a lasting. The festival that started in 1959 is known as the first.