Block Island Music Festival

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MusicNew Shoreham
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's appeal is its scale: rather
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Block Island Music Festival in New Shoreham

Block Island Music Festival is a small, grassroots showcase of emerging Northeast musicians held over about a week each June at Captain Nick's Rock N' Roll Bar on Block Island, Rhode Island. Organizers describe the lineup as a musical gumbo, deliberately mixing genres rather than sticking to one style, favoring undiscovered acts over established headliners.

Block Island Music Festival is a modest, community-rooted event that unfolds each June at Captain Nick's Rock N' Roll Bar, one of Block Island's longtime live-music venues on Ocean Avenue.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's appeal is its scale: rather than an open-air festival ground, it runs entirely out of one island bar, giving it the feel of a residency rather than a big production

02

The mystery stays covered

It showcases lesser-known Northeast acts across a mix of genres, functioning as a launching pad for touring and regional bands

03

The city starts moving

Held during Block Island's early summer season, it draws a mix of locals and seasonal visitors into a single venue for a run of nightly shows rather than a fenced festival footprint

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival leans on Block Island's identity as a summer live-music destination

Water and renewal

Living ritual

deliberately mixing genres within a single run of shows rather than booking around one style

The sacred route

Living ritual

and favoring emerging or undiscovered acts over marquee headliners

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Block Island Music Festival, plan transport around the exact New Shoreham venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual bar-and-island wear: shorts, t-shirts, and sandals by day, with a light layer for cool June evenings on the water. Nothing formal is expected inside the venue.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Block Island Music Festival, stay near the part of New Shoreham you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.17 N, 71.56 WOpen in Google Maps

New Shoreham, RI

Nearest airportPVD — Rhode Island T. F. Green
TransportFor Block Island Music Festival, plan transport around the exact New Shoreham venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Block Island Music Festival, stay near the part of New Shoreham you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to New Shoreham via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near New Shoreham, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual bar-and-island wear: shorts, t-shirts, and sandals by day, with a light layer for cool June evenings on the water. Nothing formal is expected inside the venue.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Block Island Music Festival?

Block Island Music Festival is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Block Island Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in New Shoreham, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

New Shoreham, RI

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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