July
Dragons & Mythical Creatures (now through Aug. 11) – Visit Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village for a mythical journey featuring life-sized animatronic dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more. Bring your imagination and watch these fantastic creatures move, roar and even breathe smoke!
Food Truck Fridays (now through Sept. 27) – Celebrate 10 years of Food Truck Fridays at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village! End your week with an ever-changing lineup of the best local food trucks, beer and wine from Trinity Brewhouse, and live music from a variety of local musicians and bands.
Providence Independence Day Celebration (July 2) – Providence has always had an independent spirit, and the Fourth of July is the perfect time to showcase that! Head to India Point Park for the city celebration featuring headliner Big Lux, beverages from Narragansett Brewing Company, food trucks and more. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.
WaterFire Providence (July 4) – WaterFire's aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music provides a multi-sensory experience along the three rivers of Downtown Providence.
Providence Restaurant Weeks (July 7–20) – Take advantage of two weeks of dining specials including lunch, dinner and prix fixe menus.
John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band (July 13) – Hometown rockers John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band return to the Providence Performing Arts Center with special guests Steve Smith and the Nakeds.
FringePVD (July 14–17) – FRINGEPVD features more than 300 performing artists from across the country sharing their work in theatre, dance, visual arts, and everything in between.
Patton Oswalt: Effervescent (July 20) – Award-winning comedian Patton Oswalt comes to The VETS with his Effervescent tour.
Nas with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra (July 20) – See Grammy Award-winning rap musician Nas perform at PPAC with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra.
WaterFire Providence – Partial Lighting (July 30) – Head to Waterplace Park for a partial lighting, supported by the American Association for State Compensation Insurance Fund (AASCIF) Annual Conference.
August
Cirque du Soleil: "OVO" (Aug. 1–4) – Cirque du Soleil returns to the Amica Mutual Pavilion with "OVO," a day in the life of insects, portrayed through show-stopping acrobatics. From crickets on trampolines to a contortionist spider, it will charm children of all ages.
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival (Aug. 6–11) – RIIFF features screenings, filmmaking workshops, meet-and-greet events and even world premieres of independent films from around the world.
Ocean State Brewers Fest (Aug. 10) – The only beer event in the state that features Rhode Island breweries exclusively and provides an intimate experience for guests and brewers at Farm Fresh RI.
Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life (Aug. 10 & 11) – Best known for his role as Roy Kent on the hit show "Ted Lasso," actor, writer and producer Brett Goldstein comes to PPAC for two nights of stand-up comedy.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party (Aug. 10 & 11) – Fan favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life at the AMP with a laser light show, dance parties and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Special kids pricing is available for all shows!
NecronomiCon Providence (Aug. 15–18) – Celebrate the weird in fiction, art and academia with four days of festivities in Providence, the birthplace of weird.
WWE Raw (Aug. 26) – See your favorite WWE superstars live at the AMP for a televised edition of Monday Night Raw!
WaterFire Providence (Aug. 31) – Head to Waterplace Park at sunset for this award-winning fire sculpture installation along the rivers of Downtown Providence. Live performers and local vendors enhance the experience.
September
"POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive" (Sept. 5–22) – Trinity Rep's 2024/25 season kicks off with this political farce involving seven women in the president's inner circle as a PR nightmare becomes a global catastrophe.
PVDFest (Sept. 6–7) – Providence's signature outdoor arts festival, featuring world-class performances, cutting-edge art, savory food options and more.
RI Seafood Festival (Sept. 7–8) – This annual event brings the best local seafood restaurants along with Ocean State beer, wine and spirits to India Point Park.
"One Providence Place: A Mall Musical" (Sept. 19–22) – Loosely inspired by a true story about a group of friends creating a secret home inside the mall, "One Providence Place" is an original 90-minute musical about art, grief, family, and the most carpeted mall in America.
WaterFire Providence (Sept. 21) – WaterFire's combination of aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music draws visitors to Providence every year.
"A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical" (Sept. 21–28) – See the National Tour Launch of this Broadway production featuring the story of Neil Diamond's life and career at Providence Performing Arts Center.
October
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular (TBD) – Roger Williams Park Zoo's annual fall event features thousands of artistically carved pumpkins. Stay tuned for details on this year's theme!
Paula Poundstone (Oct. 5) – Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone brings her sharp comedic wit to The VETS.
"Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B" (Oct. 3–Nov. 10) – Trinity Rep presents a modern day retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novels.
WaterFire Providence (Oct. 5) – Head to Waterplace Park at sunset for a lighting of this series of bonfires along the three rivers of Downtown Providence.
"POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive" (Oct. 10–27) – "POTUS" returns to Trinity Rep for a second run in repertory with "Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B.
Beervana Festival (Oct. 19) – Celebrate craft beer at Beervana. Ticket includes a tasting glass and unlimited 2 oz. pours of some of the most diverse beers in the world.
"Shucked" (Oct. 20–27) – See the National Launch of this hilarious new musical about corn at the Providence Performing Arts Center.
November
RI Comic Con (Nov. 1–3) – Rhode Island's premier pop culture event brings the biggest guests from Marvel, Star Wars and more to the RI Convention Center and the AMP!
WaterFire Salute to Veterans (Nov. 2) – A community-wide event to honor all U.S. veterans, active and reserve military personnel and their families for their service.
"Mamma Mia!" (Nov. 12–17) – Providence Performing Arts Center's Encore Series kicks off with the return of "Mamma Mia," the timeless musical told through the hits of ABBA.
Mercy Me & Toby Mac (Nov. 14) – Toby Mac and Mercy Me, two of the biggest names in Christian music, bring their chart-topping hits to the AMP.
December
Three Nights of Lights (TBD) – This annual event features three days of citywide events incorporating the theme of light, including activations from WaterFire, The Avenue Concept and more.
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!
A Christmas Carol (TBD) - Trinity Rep's beloved holiday tradition returns for another season.
"Hamilton" (Dec. 11–22) – Fan favorite "Hamilton" returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center to tell the epic saga of Alexander Hamilton's life as he helps shape the course of a nation.
