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The 2025 Newport Folk Festival sold out in just 60 secon…

The 2025 Newport Folk Festival sold out in just 60 seconds—before even revealing a single artist on the lineup.

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Newport, RI July 28, 2024. Taj Mahal performs at the Newport Folk Festival, on the Harbor stage at Fort Adams Park. @ Veronica Bruno / Alamy

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Bob Dylan played electric guitar for the first time at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, surprising fans and rewriting music history.

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Bob Dylan played electric guitar for the first time at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, surprising fans and rewriting music history.

Joni Mitchell surprised fans with her first full set in over 20 years at the Newport Folk Festival, performing some of her biggest hits like 'Both Sides Now' and 'Big Yellow Taxi.' 🎸

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Joni Mitchell surprised fans with her first full set in over 20 years at the Newport Folk Festival, performing some of her biggest hits like 'Both Sides Now' and 'Big Yellow Taxi.' 🎸