The Ocean State's indie music festival!

Hello! First off, we want to thank you for being curious about Blissfest!

Blissfest began in the backyard of Analog Studios in 2020 as a 2-day music series featuring all Rhode Island based artists. It was our way to host and celebrate local music during the pandemic, right here at our home on Bliss Road. In 2021 we added a third day to the event for a full docket of performers on 3 stages, with campfires & BBQ's each night.

This year's Blissfest is a little different.

Blissfest 2023 will be a one-day showcase on Saturday July 29th from 5-11pm. The biggest change this year is our location. We are very excited to be hosting the event at IYRS on Thames Street in downtown Newport. Again, with our focus on Rhode Island musicians, our stage and performances will take place inside IYRS' flagship building, Restoration Hall.

Ordained with over a dozen two-story arched windows and crowned with a mezzanine section for overhead viewing, this space graciously provides amazing views of the harbor and a unique place to be inspired. It originally built as the first home to the Newport Illumination Co. providing light to the city, and is now the heart of IYRS' wooden boat building courses. We're stoked to bring Blissfest to you from this space!

Blissfest will have food & drink for purchase, artist vendors, live music, and an outdoor area that flows out of Restoration Hall and onto the pier, which is great for stepping out and catching a view of Newport Harbor.

We are looking forward to another year of celebrating Rhode Island artists and performers in a new location and can't wait to see you there!

Get your tickets & we'll see you there!

- Analog Studios