Where are the concerts located?
Are tickets available at the door?
Tickets are available at the door, but we highly encourage patrons to purchase tickets in advance in order to shorten the ticketing process. Purchase tickets via our Events & Tickets page.
I’m a student or under age 25. What is the process for obtaining a free ticket?
Students 25 years and younger can receive free tickets through the ticketing portal. Students 15 years and up please bring a student ID to the concert. An adult chaperoning a student to a concert can receive a discounted ticket when purchased with a student ticket.
Do you accept credit cards? Is there an ATM on site?
We accept credit and debit cards for ticket and merchandise sales on site. There is not an ATM in the building.
Do you provide water?
We provide bottled water in the lobby with a suggested donation of $1/each. There is also a water bottle filling station in the lobby. We encourage people to purchase or bring reusable water bottles.
My plans have changed; are tickets refundable?
Tickets are nonrefundable. Ticket exchanges are possible based on availability.
How long are the concerts?
While concert lengths vary based on repertory, most concerts are around 2 hours long.
Is there reserved seating?
No, seating is open in the venue.
Are my children welcome to attend a concert?
Kingston Chamber Music Festival events are open to all ages.
Is there a dress code?
We have a casual and welcoming atmosphere. There is no dress code and formal wear is not required. Some people choose to dress up, but casual attire is perfectly acceptable.
What if I’m late?
Late arrivals are permitted into the hall between movements or between pieces. If you arrive late, you may listen from the entrance lobby until ushers begin late seating.
When do I clap?
The custom is to wait until the end of a piece of music until you clap, rather than in between movements. Follow the Program Book, which shows the movements for each piece. There is usually a 15-to-30-second pause between movements, which is where confusion about clapping usually occurs. If you are not quite sure if a piece is entirely over, simply follow the rest of the audience’s lead!
Can I take pictures or record the concerts?
Pictures and recordings of any kind are not permitted in the theater during the concerts.
Our primary theater, Edwards Hall, is nestled in the heart of the URI campus. Situated on the Quadrangle off Upper College Road, Edwards was built in 1928.
Learn about the history of Edwards Hall
Building Access: The front entrance to Edwards is on Ranger Road, which is open to pedestrian traffic only. There is a ramped entrance at the side of Edwards on Upper College Road where guests with mobility issues may enter.
The Kingston Chamber Music Festival combines every element needed for an unparalleled, spectacular experience: a breathtaking university campus nestled in a historic New England village, proximity to picturesque beaches and some of Rhode Island’s finest cuisine, and two weeks of chamber music performed by some of the world’s most renowned musicians.
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Kingston, Rhode Island is easily accessible by Amtrak to Kingston Station or the commuter rail to Wickford Station. Air travel is only 20 miles away at T. F Green International.
Although you can park in any legal space on campus, we recommend the lot behind the Welcome Center, which is accessed from Briar Lane and is a short walk to Edwards. ADA-compliant parking is available in the lot between Washburn and East Halls. There is a ramped entrance at the side of Edwards on Upper College Road where guests with mobility issues may enter.
