Weddings & private events
From waterfront weddings to corporate galas, Fort Adams offers unforgettable indoor and outdoor spaces unlike anywhere else in Newport — and every event helps preserve the fort for future generations.
Our venues
Choose from dramatic indoor casemates to wide-open waterfront grounds. Each space can be tailored to your celebration.
Up to 3,000 guests
The fort's vast open parade ground is a blank canvas for large-scale celebrations, festivals, and tented receptions — framed by historic granite walls on every side.
Up to 150 guests
Vaulted stone archways built to house the fort's cannon make a dramatic, all-weather setting for intimate dinners, cocktail hours, and ceremonies with two centuries of atmosphere.
Up to 200 guests
A waterfront lawn with uninterrupted views across Newport Harbor — ideal for sunset ceremonies, garden-party receptions, and golden-hour photographs.
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[PLACEHOLDER testimonial] Our guests are still talking about the setting. There's simply nowhere else like it in Newport.
[PLACEHOLDER testimonial] From the first walkthrough to the last dance, the team made our corporate event effortless and unforgettable.
[PLACEHOLDER testimonial] A magical backdrop for our family celebration — and it felt good knowing it supports the fort's preservation.
Tell us a little about your event and our events director will follow up to start planning.
