The Musicians in the Island Cemetery Tour

Join us on April 11th, 2026, at 11:00am for The Musicians in the Island Cemetery Tour. Explore the lives of Newport's musicians!

The Musicians in the Island Cemetery Tour

Join us for a unique and unforgettable experience at the Musicians in the Island Cemetery Tour! This in-person event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

We will explore the diverse lives of the musicians who are buried in the cemetery and walk the grounds of the cemetery talking about Newport's musical history.

New to the tour: The Tour will end in the Belmont Chapel with a museum exhibit highlighting the musicians of the Island Cemetery.

The tour will be approximately 1 hour and space is limited to 30 people!

Tours will meet at the cemetery office off of Warner Street beginning 15 minutes before the start time. Wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking throughout the cemetery.

Tours will happen rain or shine.

This event is free. Please help us support our nonprofit by donating to Historic Music of Newport.