Things To Do Downtown
Head to Downtown Providence for a day or weekend of fun things to do on land and even on the water. Downtown is also easily accessible to area attractions, colleges and universities, and more. Check out the selection of attractions and activities below and start planning.
Events In Downtown Providence
Acoustic Thursdays at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Feb 13, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Feb 13, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025
Life of Pi
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Someone Will Remember Us
- Trinity Rep
- Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
Live Music Fridays at Moonshine Alley
- Moonshine Alley
- Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 5, 2027
House Party at Providence G Pub
- Providence G Pub
- Feb 15, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
Live Music Saturdays at Moonshine Alley
- Moonshine Alley
- Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 6, 2027
Tailgate Saturdays at GPub
- Providence G Pub
- Feb 15, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
$15 Burger & Beer Mondays at Moonshine!
- Moonshine Alley
- Feb 17, 2025 - Feb 8, 2027
Wednesdays with Kolton Davis at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Feb 19, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025
& Juliet
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025
La Tempestad — The Tempest
- Trinity Rep
- Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
“Trash Talk & Tipsy” Junk Food Features & Pairings
- Providence G Pub
- Mar 27, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Riverdance
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
Some Like It Hot
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
Chicago
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Swan Lake
- Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)
- May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Historic Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- May 10, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Mother's Day Mimosa Boat Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Sip & Sea Mimosa Cruises
- Providence River Boat Company
- May 11, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Twilight River Cruises
- Providence River Boat Company
- May 24, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
Blues for an Alabama Sky
- Trinity Rep
- May 29, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
Haunted Boat Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 1, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Vineyard Voyages - A Floating Wine Tasting!
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 5, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025
Back To The Future
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025
Narragansett Beer Brews Cruise
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025
Wine & Brine Coastal Cruise
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
Boat Tour of RI's Largest Ship Graveyard
- Providence River Boat Company
- Sep 7, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
Rhode Island Comic Con
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025
Performing Arts
Providence Performing Arts Center
Originally a historic Loew's Theater built in 1928, the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is a world-class facility, hosting touring Broadway shows, plays and concerts.
Trinity Rep
In 2014, Trinity Rep was named the State Theater of Rhode Island in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Since its founding in 1963, Trinity Rep has been one of the most respected regional theaters in the country. Featuring the last permanent resident acting company in America, Trinity Rep presents a balance of world premiere, contemporary, and classic works for an estimated annual audience of approximately 145,000. The theater has produced dozens of world premieres, mounted national and international tours, and, through its MFA program, trained hundreds of new actors and directors. Project Discovery is Trinity Rep's pioneering educational outreach program. Trinity Rep’s educational programs reach thousands of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut students through matinees, as well as in-school residencies and workshops. Brown University/Trinity Rep offers professional training for actors and directors in a three-year MFA program. Trinity Rep is fully handicapped accessible, with elevator service to the second floor theater. Assistive Listening Devices (headphones or loops) are also available.
Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)
The VETS has held a unique place in the cultural life of Rhode Island as a performance venue for legendary artists, local performers and community traditions. On the National Register of Historic Places, The VETS is home to five resident visual and performing arts companies: FirstWorks, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Festival Ballet Providence, the Rhode Island International Film Festival and the Art League Rhode Island. The VETS is located on the revitalized Avenue of the Arts across from the Rhode Island State House. With just over 1,900 seats, it is acclaimed for its unique combination of size and intimacy. The theater celebrates flawless acoustics, a breathtaking proscenium stage and an exquisite interior.