Oh, September—how do we love thee? Let us count the ways! As Newport transitions from summer crowds to crisp fall weather, shoulder season kicks off one of the busiest event months of the year. Get ready for cool evening breezes and endless coastal adventures!
September Events
September 5 – King Park Waterfront Summer Concert Series (Season Finale)
September 18 – Newport Classical Concert Series
September 18 – Fever Candlelight String Quartet at Belcourt (7pm Vivaldi, 9pm Fleetwood Mac)
September 17–20 – Newport International Boat Show
September 18–20 – Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
September 30 – October 4 – Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week (Kickoff)
Every Saturday in September (Sep 5, 12, 19, & 26)
Newport International Polo Series (Championship Month)
Seaworthy
The Newport International Boat Show, taking place September 17–20, 2026. This year’s show brings exciting new attractions and expanded learning opportunities for boater enthusiasts of all skill levels. Anglers won’t want to miss the brand-new Fishing Village (presented by Tashmoo Boatworks), featuring interactive product demos and a 50-foot casting pond, as well as the Fishing Education Center (hosted by The Saltwater Edge) with weekend seminars on fly casting, offshore tactics, and Sunday “Take a Kid Fishing” sessions. If you’re looking to sharpen your seamanship, sign up for the exclusive, Thursday-only Docking Workshop covering close-quarters maneuvering, wind, and current navigation, or book a hands-on, 90-minute on-water training session with certified captains through the expanded Boat Class presented with Freedom Boat Club.
For tickets and details, visit newportboatshow.com.
(Divot) Stomping
Dust off your fanciest hat, channel your inner Pretty Woman, and get those designer heels ready—because divot stomping season is reaching its grand finale, and those shredded tufts of grass won’t flatten themselves!
Head over to Glen Farm in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, as the Newport International Polo Series builds to its thrilling climax throughout September. Grounded in more than three decades of high-octane equine action and classic New England tailgate culture, the September matches showcase top-tier international competition under crisp autumn skies. Spectators gather field side with gourmet picnics, free-flowing champagne, and unbridled enthusiasm as world-class teams battle for ultimate bragging rights. The month culminates in the grand season finale—the Turkish Airlines Finals—where speed, strategy, and horsemanship come together in a spectacular championship showdown before the trophies are raised and Apres-Polo celebrations kick off.
Note: September matches start at 4:00 PM (one hour earlier than summer matches to preserve daylight), with gates opening at 12:00 PM. *
Saturday, Sep 5 | 4:00 PM: USA vs. England *
Saturday, Sep 12 | 4:00 PM: American Polo Classic *
Saturday, Sep 19 | 4:00 PM: USA vs. Switzerland *
Saturday, Sep 26 | 4:00 PM: Turkish Airlines Finals (Season Championship)
Sports Cars
The Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week revs up at the tail end of September, launching a multi-day celebration of automotive luxury, history, and Gilded Age elegance across Aquidneck Island. The excitement begins on Sunday, September 27, with a members-only Cars & Coffee gathering at Newport Craft Brewery, before the official Motor Week kickoff on Wednesday, September 30, marked by an exclusive Members Cocktail Party at the Audrain Automobile Museum. These September precursor events set the stage for the main festivities opening October 1, which immediately throw the week into high gear with the Broad Arrow Auction Preview at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the stylish Audrain Hat Luncheon at Rough Point, Wine By The Water at 41° North, and the thrilling Supercar Tour departing Fort Adams State Park for a roaring coastal procession down Ocean Drive.
Service Contracts
A home service contract is your best defense against unexpected household repair costs. Unlike homeowners’ insurance, which covers structural damage from major events, a service contract addresses the routine wear and tear on essential systems like your HVAC, plumbing, septic, or pool. As fall approaches, September is the perfect time to safeguard your home. Securing a contract today protects your budget, gives you peace of mind, and puts you at the front of the line for emergency repairs.
