Arts events in Providence

Check out happening arts events all around Providence, RI

The Lion King

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Saturday, May 30 – Full Lighting

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm 4 North Main Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

2026 Rhode Island Seafood Festival

 Sat, 12 Sep at 11:00 am 263 India St, Providence, RI

Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey in Providence

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 pm LA PALMERA CLUB

Perreoland with Ivy Queen at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Fri, 12 Jun The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

The Lion King at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Ivy Queen in Providence

 Fri, 12 Jun at 09:00 pm The Strand Theatre

El Fantasma in Providence

 Sat, 08 Aug at 09:00 pm The Strand Theatre

Silversun Pickups

 Sat, 09 May at 11:30 pm The Strand Theatre - Providence, RI

2026 Rhode Island Seafood Festival

 Sat, 12 Sep at 05:00 am 263 India St, Providence, RI 263 India St, Providence, RI 02903-4345, United States

Providence Artisans Market Opening Day in Lippitt Park!

Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am Lippitt Memorial Park

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:30 pm 220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Ani DiFranco with Valerie June

 Sat, 09 May The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Kimberly Akimbo at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Weird Al Yankovic at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:30 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Juvenile at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Sat, 25 Apr The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Juvenile and The 400 Degreez Band

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

Silversun Pickups at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Curren$y in Providence

 Fri, 22 May at 08:00 pm The Strand Theatre

Bingo Loco - Late Show

 Sat, 02 May at 09:30 pm 79 Washington St , Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Earl Sweatshirt, Anysia Kym in Providence

 Tue, 07 Jul at 09:00 pm The Strand Theatre

Providence Artisans Market in Lippitt Park!

Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am Lippitt Memorial Park

Jordan Jensen

 Sat, 25 Jul at 07:30 pm 270 Broadway, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Parking The Lion King - Providence

 Wed, 20 May at 11:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Kimberly Akimbo

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Spring Weekend | Dombresky @ Providence Rink

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm City Center Rink

Summer Salsa Blast 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 06:00 pm Providence Rink

Curren$y

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

Curren$y at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Fri, 22 May at 08:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Del Amitri in Providence

 Wed, 17 Jun at 08:30 pm The Strand Ballroom

Haunted Boat Tours in Providence

 Sun, 11 Oct at 06:00 pm 101 Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903-3908, United States

Earl Sweatshirt at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Tue, 07 Jul at 09:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Haunted Boat Tours in Providence

 Sun, 27 Sep at 08:00 pm 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Joe Jackson - Hope & Fury Tour

Fri, 10 Jul at 08:00 pm 270 Broadway, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Guster

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Uptown Theater - RI

2026 Annual Gala Celebration - Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff

 Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm The Vets

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE

 Tue, 07 Jul at 07:00 pm Providence, RI

NecronomiCon Providence 2026

 Thu, 13 Aug at 12:00 pm Providence Biltmore, Omni Hotel, and Surrounding Venues USD 0 to 349

Providence Comedy Underground welcomes Nick Callas

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm The Hide Speakeasy USD 23

Kimberly Akimbo - Providence

 Sun, 10 May at 10:30 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Providence Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

 Sat, 08 Aug at 10:00 am Rhode Island Convention Center

Shadows of the Past: Providence Ghost Tours on the Water

 Wed, 03 Jun at 08:30 pm 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Maria Bamford at Uptown Theater Providence

 Sun, 13 Sep at 07:30 pm Uptown Theater Providence

Del Amitri at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Wed, 17 Jun The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Kentucky Derby Party!

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm 1 Union Station, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Rhode Island Fashion Week Season XVIII: Bringing Radiance to the Runway ✨

 Thu, 30 Apr at 05:30 pm Providence Rhode Island USA

Teenage Bottlerocket in Providence

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm Alchemy

Del Amitri

 Tue, 16 Jun The Strand Theatre - RI

Providence Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

 Sat, 08 Aug at 05:00 am Rhode Island Convention Center

Edgewood Cheese Dinner at The East End

 Sun, 26 Apr at 04:00 pm The East End, Wickenden Street, Providence, RI, USA USD 0 to 103

Tantra Speed Date® - Providence! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)

 Sat, 18 Jul at 05:30 pm Barre & Soul (Wayland Sq) USD 49 to 125

The Princess Concert

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Third Annual Taste of Juneteenth New England (TOJNE '26)

 Fri, 19 Jun at 11:00 am Farm Fresh Rhode Island Free

Ocean State Star Awards 2026

 Sun, 03 May at 06:30 pm 220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Dan Mangan, Matt Pond

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 1119 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, United States

Bluegrass Pickin' Porch at Providence Porchfest 2026

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm Corner of Dana and Ivy Streets, Providence, RI 02906-2533, United States

MEN IN MOTION: Ladies Night Out Revue Providence, RI -18+

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Mezzo's Ultra Lounge USD 22 to 44

Parking Kimberly Akimbo - Providence

 Tue, 05 May at 11:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Emo Night Brooklyn: Providence, RI

 Fri, 01 May at 09:00 pm Alchemy

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights

 Sun, 10 May The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Guster

 Sat, 02 May Uptown Theater - Providence

Ivy Queen

 Thu, 11 Jun The Strand Theatre - RI

Tantra Speed Date® - Providence! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 05:30 pm Barre & Soul (Wayland Sq) USD 49 to 125

Bingo Loco

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

WOOKOUT COOKOUT

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Platforms Dance Club

80s & 90s Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - PROVIDENCE🕺🏽

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm Medici

The Lemonade Stand | FREE Music and Art Festival

 Sat, 16 May at 03:00 pm 195 District Park Free

Elefante at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Fri, 15 May at 09:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Rocky Horror Picture Show PRIDE EDITION @ AS220

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 pm AS220 Main Stage and Gallery USD 20

MURRAY HILL: LIVE IN PERSON - ONLY AT THE VU LOUNGE & BISTRO

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm The VU Lounge & Bistro USD 39 to 61

Joe Jackson at Uptown Theater Providence

 Fri, 10 Jul Uptown Theater Providence

Saturdays in the 1700s: The Act of Renunciation

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am John Brown House

TB DESIGNS “I DO” WEDDING EXPO SHOW

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 pm Hotel Providence Free

WOW 2026 | Ladies Car Show

 Sun, 11 Oct at 10:00 am WaterFire Arts Center

MACARON MAGIC: Mother's Day Edition

 Wed, 13 May at 05:00 pm Ellie's USD 160

Jake Blount in Providence

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island

Kick Back With Keke presents ReBirth

 Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm The Bomes Theater (Alma Center) USD 34 to 47

Industry Remix: Designers x Builders x Realtors

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm 191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903-3925, United States

Primary Trust at Trinity Repertory Company Lederer Theater Center - Dowling Theater

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm Trinity Repertory Company Lederer Theater Center - Dowling Theater

Hao Yang, Solo Classical Guitar

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Music Mansion, Meeting Street, Providence, RI, USA USD 18 to 29

Haus of Codec Third Friday Market at Farm Fresh Rhode Island

 Fri, 15 May Farm Fresh Rhode Island Free

Open Studios

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm List Art Building Free

LOUD & OUT | 3 LOCATIONS | Providence, RI

 Fri, 05 Jun at 12:00 pm Providence, RI

Juvenile

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 am The Strand Theatre - Providence, RI

Buttercream Flower Piping Experience

 Wed, 06 May at 05:30 pm Ellie's USD 202

Elefante (18+)

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 am The Strand Theatre - Providence, RI

Author Event! Linford D. Fisher's "Stealing America"

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 45

Bachata Meets Kizomba

 Tue, 31 Mar at 07:00 pm Medici Free

Scott Patterson at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Fri, 08 May The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Over 30s ABBA Daytime Disco - PROVIDENCE ⭐

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm Medici

Protest Songs Providence: A Benefit for AMOR RI!!

 Sat, 23 May at 08:00 pm The Parlour Providence

Ryan Leddick & Meera Raphael

Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm The Music Mansion at 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02806

Win The Day: Fitness Wellness & Beauty Expo

 Sat, 06 Jun The Strand Theatre - RI

Scott Patterson

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

Che - Chase Shaun Mitchell at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

DESIGN & SIP: Pressed Flower Ring Dish Workshop

 Tue, 12 May at 05:30 pm Ellie's USD 123

Sewing 101 Crash Course — Learn to Sew in 2 Weeks (April 2026)

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm The Nest USD 375

Spring Community Dye Bath

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am 272 Carpenter St USD 34 to 66

Parking Stardew Valley - Symphony of Seasons

 Fri, 24 Apr Providence Performing Arts Center

Andrew Pauls & Carolyn Shapiro

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm The Music Mansion at 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02806