Brandi Carlile is headed back to the Fort.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will perform Sunday, July 26 at the sold-out 2026 Newport Folk Festival, bringing songs from her new album, “Returning to Myself,” to one of the stages that has become central to her story.
Carlile and Newport have built a history together over the years — surprise collaborations, emotional singalongs, and the kind of moments that ripple across Fort Adams long after the final note fades. She doesn’t just play the festival; she tends to own it, turning quiet verses into crowd-wide choirs.
Her new record promises a more personal turn, and there may be no better setting for it. Newport has long been a place where artists stretch out, test new material, and lean into connection over spectacle. Expect the new songs to feel intimate at first — and then massive once thousands of voices join in.
With the 2026 festival already sold out, Carlile’s Sunday set is shaping up to be one of the weekend’s most anticipated performances. And if history is any guide, it won’t just be another show — it’ll be a moment.
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