June
Disney's "The Lion King" (Now through June 7) – Experience the stunning visual artistry, unforgettable music and theatrical storytelling as Disney's "The Lion King" returns to Providence.
Next to Normal (Now through June 28) – Trinity Rep closes the 2025-26 season with the groundbreaking musical featuring a rock score and unforgettable characters.
A Bug's World (Now through Aug. 9) – Get a bug's eye view of the world at Roger Williams Park Zoo's newest exhibit featuring life-sized insects. You'll encounter everything from ants the size of dogs to supersized caterpillars in this immersive, hands-on experience.
Food Truck Friday (Now through Sept. 25) – Kick off your weekend with an ever-changing lineup of local food trucks, live music, local beer, wine and more.
RI Anime Con (June 6–7) – Visit the biggest Anime Con in the smallest state at the RI Convention Center.
PVD Fan Zone (June 11–July 19) – Station Park turns into the PVD Fan Zone, your central location for Rhode Island Summer of Soccer watch parties, live performances, pick-up games and more!
WaterFire Providence – Basin Lighting (June 12) – Enjoy a basin lighting of WaterFire with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight, onshore programming and more.
WWE: Friday Night Smackdown (June 12) – WWE returns to Providence for one night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Del Amitri & Friends Live (June 17) – Del Amitri brings their alternative rock music to the Strand Theater & Ballroom.
WaterFire Providence – Juneteenth & RI Pride Partial Lighting (June 18) – This lighting of the RISD and Memorial Park area celebrates Juneteenth and RI Pride.
Rhode Island PrideFest & Illuminated Night Parade (June 20) – The festival begins at 11:30 a.m. at the 195 District Park featuring vendors, entertainment and more, followed by the parade in the heart of Downtown Providence at 8 p.m.
Annual Juneteenth RI Festival (June 21) – Join the Juneteenth celebration at the Roger Williams Park Temple to Music
July
Providence Independence Day Celebration (TBD) – Providence has always had an independent spirit, and the Fourth of July is the perfect time to showcase that! Don't miss the food trucks while you're celebrating at India Point Park!
WaterFire Providence - Commemorating 250 Years of American Independence (July 4) – WaterFire celebrates America's birthday with a full lighting. As part of the celebration, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the Rhode Island State House.
Starts at Sunset (July 9) – Enjoy a special WaterFire lighting at the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge.
Joe Jackson + Band: Hope & Fury Tour 2026 (July 10) – An evening at the Uptown Theater with Joe Jackson, featuring his newest album, "Hope & Fury," and fan-favorite classics from his decade-spanning career.
Fringe PVD (July 12–18) – More than 300 performing artists from around the country share their work in theater, dance, visual arts and everything in between!
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour (July 14) – Weird Al brings his iconic hits, plus some never-performed-live-before fan favorites, to the Providence Performing Arts Center for a full-production multimedia comedy rock concert.
WaterFire Providence - Basin Lighting (July 17) – A partial lighting of the WaterFire braziers in Waterplace Park.
Providence Restaurant Weeks (July 26–Aug. 8) – Take advantage of two weeks of dining specials, including lunch, dinner and prix-fixe menus.
August
WaterFire Providence - Clear Currents Community Paddling Night (Aug. 1) – A special WaterFire installation featuring up to 80 kayaks adorned with illuminated koi fish.
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival (Aug. 4–9) – RIIFF features screenings, filmmaking workshops, meet-and-greet events and even world premieres of independent films from around the world.
Federal Hill Summer Festival (TBD) – Celebrate the season with al fresco dining, dozens of mobile vendors and two stages of live entertainment at Federal Hill's annual summer festival!
Dominican Festival & Parade of Rhode Island (Aug. 9) – Join the Dominican Parade from Broad Street to the Temple of Music at Roger Williams Park for an afternoon of live performers, vendors and more.
NecronomiCon Providence (Aug. 13–16) – Discover the weird and wonderful as NecronomiCon explores and celebrates the great writers of weird fiction, including Providence's own H.P. Lovecraft.
WaterFire Providence - Basin Lighting (Aug. 14) – A partial WaterFire lighting in the basin at WaterPlace Park.
Ilana Glazer Live! (Aug. 18) – Head to The VETS for an evening of comedy with Ilana Glazer.
WaterFire Providence (Aug. 29) – Enjoy an evening of flickering firelight, aromatic wood smoke and enchanting music.
September
"The Getaway Driver" (Sept. 3–Oct. 4) – Trinity Rep opens the 2026-27 season with a world premiere inspired by the true story of Katherine Ann Power and Clare Schroeder
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire (Sept. 5) – See your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life for an action-packed exhibition of jaw-dropping stunts for the whole family.
WaterFire Providence (Sept. 6) – Head to Waterplace Park for an evening of flickering firelight, enchanting music, roving performers and more.
RI Seafood Festival (Sept. 12–13) – This annual event brings the best local seafood restaurants along with Ocean State beer, wine and spirits to India Point Park.
An Evening with Celtic Thunder (Sept. 17) – Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish ballads, contemporary hits and more at Uptown Theater.
Starts at Sunset (Sept. 17) – A partial lighting of the WaterFire braziers at the Providence Pedestrian Bridge, featuring installations from local artists.
PVDFest (Sept. 18–19) – Providence's signature outdoor arts festival, featuring world-class performances, cutting-edge art, savory food options and more.
"Operation Mincemeat" (Sept. 20–26) – This new musical comes to Providence Performing Arts Center with the story of a secret mission, a stolen corpse and, of all people, Ian Fleming during World War II.
WaterFire Providence – Celebrating Rhode Island Educators (Sept. 26) – This special edition of WaterFire celebrates local educators around the state.
October
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular (TBD) – Roger Williams Park Zoo's annual fall event features thousands of artistically carved pumpkins.
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble (Oct. 2) – "Whose Line is it Anyway" regulars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood come to the Uptown Theater for an evening of hilarious improv comedy.
WaterFire Providence – Basin Lighting (Oct. 3) – This partial lighting is sponsored by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation during the Flames of Hope weekend.
USA TODAY Wine and Food Experience (Oct. 10) – Head to 195 District Park for a culinary adventure featuring the best local food and wine.
Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour - The Last Leg (Oct. 11) – Don't miss your last chance to see Michael Blaustein's The Taste Me Tour when he makes a stop at The Vets.
Galbani Columbus Day Festival (TBD) – Celebrate Columbus Day on Federal Hill with Galbani cooking demonstrations, food and art vendors, amusement rides and live entertainment. Don't miss the Columbus Day Parade on Sunday!
Providence Honk Fest (PRONK!) (TBD) – A family-friendly, outdoor festival of justice, music and art, celebrating creative activism.
Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome (Oct. 14) – Spend an evening with comedian, writer, producer and actor Fred Armisen at the Uptown Theater.
WaterFire Providence – United Way of Rhode Island's Centennial Celebration (Oct. 17) – Celebrate 100 years of the United Way of Rhode Island at a special WaterFire lighting.
"The Bodyguard" (Oct. 23–25) – The hit musical based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner when returns to Providence Performing Arts Center.
Journey – Final Frontier Tour 2026 (Oct. 29) – Legendary rock band Journey brings its final tour to the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Starts at Sunset (Oct. 29) – A partial lighting of the WaterFire braziers at the Providence Pedestrian Bridge.
November
"The Great Gatsby" (Nov. 3–8) – The hot new musical based on the classic novel comes to Providence Performing Arts Center.
"A Christmas Carol" (Nov. 5–Dec. 31) – Trinity Rep's beloved holiday tradition has been a family favorite for more than 40 years.
RI Comic Con (Nov. 6–8) – Rhode Island's premier pop culture event brings the biggest guests from Marvel, Star Wars and more to the Rhode Island Convention Center and the Amica Mutual Pavilion!
WaterFire Salute to Veterans (Nov. 7) – This special WaterFire lighting is a community-wide event to honor all U.S. veterans, active and reserve military personnel and their families for their service.
Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party (Nov. 13) – One of the top-grossing comedians in the country brings his newest stand-up to The VETS.
'Twas the Night Before ... by Cirque Du Soleil (Nov. 24–Dec. 6) – See "A Visit from Saint Nicholas" come to life with Cirque Du Soleil's acrobatic performance at PPAC.
December
Providence Flea Holiday Markets (Sundays in December) – Shop from more than 75 local artisans, makers and vendors at every Holiday Flea at the Farm Fresh Market Hall. Check off everyone on your list, then enjoy some tasty baked goods, coffee, food trucks and more.
WaterFire Holiday Basin Lighting (Dec. 11) – Celebrate the holiday season in Providence with a partial WaterFire lighting in the Waterplace Park basin.
Holiday Lights Spectacular (TBD) – Roger Williams Park Zoo's festive, larger-than-life display features more than 3.5 million illuminated lights, transforming the zoo into a winter wonderland!
Boston Pops Holiday Concert with Keith Lockhart (Dec. 13) – Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops return to the Providence Performing Arts Center for a festive performance.
"Hell's Kitchen" (Dec. 15–20) – Providence Performing Arts Center welcomes the hit musical from Alicia Keys, inspired by her life, music and community.
PVD Holiday Festival (TBD) – A festive weekend of holiday markets, tree lightings, ice skating, community events and more bringing holiday cheer to the heart of Providence.
Christmas on the Hill (TBD) – Experience the charm and elegance of old-world holidays on Federal Hill with two weekends of beautiful lights, holiday performers, trolley rides and more.
Handel's Messiah (TBD) – The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and the Providence Singers present a matinee performance of Handel's Messiah at The VETS, conducted by Christine Noel.
The Nutcracker (TBD) – Presented by Ballet RI at The VETS, this beloved holiday spectacular features awe-inspiring sets and costumes, Nutcracker & Mouse King characters by Big Nazo Lab and dozens of young dancers performing alongside world-class resident dancers.
Starts at Sunset (Dec. 31) – A New Year's Eve lighting of the WaterFire braziers around the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge. Be sure to stick around for fireworks!
