Providence Events
No matter when you plan your visit, you will find something fun to do. From historic tours to WaterFire, performing arts to food festivals, and everything in between, there are events for every season.
The Providence area plays host to a wide range of nightlife events, including karaoke and trivia nights, comedy shows and more. And for those looking for something more food-focused, there are also a variety of dining specials and events.
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Please note that events on our website are subject to change. Be sure to call or check the event websites before making your plans.
Performing Arts
Events at Theater by the Sea
Always… Patsy Cline
ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE is more than a tribute to the legendary country. It is the true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan who befriended her until her death. The show features hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and “Walking After Midnight.”
Waitress
The hit musical from Grammy-winner Sara Bareilles follows Jenna, a talented pie-maker trapped in a troubled marriage and grappling with an unexpected pregnancy while working at a diner. WAITRESS celebrates the power of friendship and dreams.
Hairspray
Get ready for something big! HAIRSPRAY, the story of a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dreams - the ultimate feel-good show filled with laughter, romance, and infectious musical numbers that are guaranteed to have you dancing in your seats.
Heartbreak Hotel
HEARTBREAK HOTEL celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley. Using more than 40 of his hit songs, this high energy new official musical tells the life story of the award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n’ roll superstar – from Memphis to Vegas!
Performing Arts in Providence
Blues for an Alabama Sky
- Trinity Rep
- Jun 18, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
FringePVD – The Providence Fringe Festival
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Cold War Choir Practice
- Trinity Rep
- Sep 4, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
The Thorn
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
Festivals
62nd Wickford Art Festival
- Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
FringePVD – The Providence Fringe Festival
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
40th Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival
- Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 3, 2025
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival
- Aug 5, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025
Federal Hill Summer Festival
- Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025
Washington County Fair
- Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival
- Aug 29, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Rhythm & Roots Festival
- Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
PVDFest
- Sep 5, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025
Family Events
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
Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Jun 18, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Jun 18, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
Return of the Dinosaurs
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Jun 18, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025
Springtime Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Jun 18, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
USA Gymnastics Championships
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Jun 18, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
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
Warwick Food Truck Night Crowne Plaza
- Crowne Plaza Providence Warwick
- Jun 19, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
Food Truck Friday Blackstone Valley
- Jun 20, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Jun 20, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Ice Cream Making Classes
- The Cold Work Studio @ Gather Cafe
- Jun 20, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Dining Events & Specials
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Jun 18, 2025 - Mar 11, 2026
Warwick Food Truck Night Crowne Plaza
- Crowne Plaza Providence Warwick
- Jun 19, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
Food Truck Friday Blackstone Valley
- Jun 20, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Jun 20, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Ice Cream Making Classes
- The Cold Work Studio @ Gather Cafe
- Jun 20, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Live Music at The Guild PVD Beer Garden
- Jun 20, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025
The Night Farmer's Market presented by AARI
- Farm Fresh RI
- Jun 20, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025
Comedy BRUNCH Tour!
- Comedy Bus
- Jun 21, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
Food Truck Sunsets - Safe Harbor NE Boatworks
- Jun 21, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Nightlife
Haunted Boat Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 18, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Providence Ghost Tour
- Jun 18, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Springtime Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Jun 18, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Acoustic Thursdays at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Jun 19, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026
Dustin Nickerson
- Comedy Connection of Rhode Island
- Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Underground Comedy @ Medici
- Jun 19, 2025 - May 7, 2026
Vineyard Voyages - A Floating Wine Tasting!
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 19, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025
Ice Cream Making Classes
- The Cold Work Studio @ Gather Cafe
- Jun 20, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025