Janelle Monae, The Roots and Jacob Collier have been confirmed as headliners of the 2025 Newport Jazz Festival.
The Newport Jazz Festival is set to take place from August 1st through 3rd in Newport, Rhode Island. The festival will also feature RAYE, Jorja Smith, Esperanza Spalding, De La Soul, and Willow.
Tickets are on sale now at newportjazz.org/tickets. Students can purchase single day and three-day passes at a reduced price while supplies last.
Other major artists heading to Rhode Island this summer include Thee Sacred Souls, Dianne Reeves, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Louis Cato, The Yussef Dayes Experience, Rachael & Vilray, Terence Blanchard playing his 2005 album Flow, and LA LOM.
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