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
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Jun 18, 2025 - Mar 11, 2026
Blues for an Alabama Sky
- Trinity Rep
- Jun 18, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
Haunted Boat Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 18, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Historic Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 18, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
USA Gymnastics Championships
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Jun 18, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Acoustic Thursdays at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Jun 19, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026
Twilight River Cruises
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 19, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
Vineyard Voyages - A Floating Wine Tasting!
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 19, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025
Live Music Fridays at Moonshine Alley
- Moonshine Alley
- Jun 20, 2025 - Jun 11, 2027
House Party at Providence G Pub
- Providence G Pub
- Jun 21, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
Live Music Saturdays at Moonshine Alley
- Moonshine Alley
- Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 12, 2027
Sip & See Mimosa Cruises
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 21, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Tailgate Saturdays at GPub
- Providence G Pub
- Jun 21, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
Founding Waters: A Tour with Roger Williams
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 12, 2025 - Oct 4, 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
Cold War Choir Practice
- Trinity Rep
- Sep 4, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
Boat Tour of RI's Largest Ship Graveyard
- Providence River Boat Company
- Sep 7, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
The Thorn
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
SIX The Musical
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
A Christmas Carol
- Trinity Rep
- Nov 6, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Hadestown
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025
Rhode Island Comic Con
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025
Water For Elephants
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Dec 19, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Clue
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 18, 2026
SUFFS
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Jan 20, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026
The Roommate
- Trinity Rep
- Jan 28, 2026 - Feb 5, 2026
The Winter’s Tale
- Trinity Rep
- Feb 12, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
The Roommate
- Trinity Rep
- Feb 19, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
Wicked
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Mar 4, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
Primary Trust
- Trinity Rep
- Apr 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026
The Outsiders
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Apr 14, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026
Kimberly Akimbo
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- May 5, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Disney's The Lion King
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- May 20, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
Next to Normal
- Trinity Rep
- May 28, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
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.