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

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

 Fri, 12 Jun at 09:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

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

El Fantasma in Providence

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

Weird Al Yankovic at Providence Performing Arts Center

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

The Lion King at Providence Performing Arts Center

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

Parking The Lion King - Providence

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

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

Ivy Queen in Providence

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

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder

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

Jordan Jensen

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

Wild Kratts - Live

 Fri, 16 Oct Providence Performing Arts Center

Earl Sweatshirt at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

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

The Story So Far with The Starting Line and Ultra Q

 Sat, 24 Oct at 11:30 pm The Strand Theatre - Providence, RI

RWP Pops at Roger Williams Park

 Wed, 05 Aug at 07:00 pm Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park

Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Providence, RI

 Sat, 18 Jul at 05:00 pm Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

Curren$y in Providence

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

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

An Evening with Broadway Star Jeremy Jordan

 Wed, 15 Jul at 09:00 pm The Breakers, Newport, RI

The Bodyguard - The Musical

 Thu, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Earl Sweatshirt, Anysia Kym in Providence

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

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

 Mon, 02 Nov at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Summer Salsa Blast 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 06:00 pm Providence Rink

Providence Comedy Underground welcomes Nick Callas

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

NecronomiCon Providence 2026

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

Cat Country 98.1 and Moonshine Alley present ALEXANDRA KAY

 Tue, 21 Jul at 06:00 pm Moonshine Alley USD 23

Joe Jackson - Hope & Fury Tour

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

Del Amitri at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Wed, 17 Jun at 08:30 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

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

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

Haunted Boat Tours in Providence

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

Providence Artisans Market in Lippitt Park!

Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Lippitt Memorial Park

Del Amitri in Providence

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

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

El Fantasma Y Su Equipo Armado

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

Movies on the Block: Raising Arizona

 Thu, 09 Jul at 08:00 pm 260 Westminster St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

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

 Sat, 18 Jul at 05:30 pm Barre & Soul (Wayland Sq) USD 49 to 140

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

Providence Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

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

Haunted Boat Tours in Providence

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

Providence Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

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

Elefante at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

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

Teenage Bottlerocket in Providence

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm Alchemy

The MarketPlace in Providence

 Sat, 23 May at 04:00 pm 10 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909, United States

Maria Bamford at Uptown Theater Providence

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

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

 Sat, 25 Apr Barre & Soul (Wayland Sq) USD 49 to 125

The Great Gatsby at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 03 Nov at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Kick Back With Keke presents ReBirth

 Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm The Bomes Theater (Alma Center) USD 24 to 47

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

The Lemonade Stand | FREE Music and Art Festival

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

Wild Kratts Live 2.0 at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Sun, 18 Oct Providence Performing Arts Center

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at Track 15! FRIDAY NIGHTS ALL SUMMER LONG

 Fri, 22 May at 06:30 pm 1 Union Station, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Art Party!

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:00 pm Public Shop & Gallery USD 21

Providence Art & Craft Fair

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 am Roger Williams Park Zoo Free

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

The Bodyguard at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 23 Oct at 07:30 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Ilana Glazer

 Tue, 18 Aug The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Del Amitri

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

Caribbean Heritage Celebration

 Thu, 11 Jun at 03:00 pm Dexter Park

Bachata Meets Kizomba

 Tue, 31 Mar at 07:00 pm Medici Free

Cup of Ambition: Providence, RI

 Sat, 29 Aug at 04:00 pm Dave & Buster's Providence USD 19 to 111

Providence Arts &Crafts Vendor Fair

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 am Rhode Island Convention Center Free

Declarations Providence

 Sun, 28 Jun at 03:00 pm First Baptist Church in America USD 25 to 71

Haus of Codec Third Friday Market at Farm Fresh Rhode Island

 Fri, 15 May Farm Fresh Rhode Island Free

Revolve Dance Project: Revolutions

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

Rock Party at D's Spot

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Ds spot Broad street USD 10

Jake Blount in Providence

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

WOW 2026 | Ladies Car Show

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

Rocky Horror Picture Show PRIDE EDITION @ AS220

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

Ivy Queen

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

OBEY: Edgy Burlesque, Demonstrations and Afterparty

 Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 pm 8 Aurora St USD 42 to 54

Lloyd Banks at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Sat, 27 Jun at 09:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Spring Indigo Dye Bath

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am 272 Carpenter St USD 34 to 66

Urban Renewal on the East Side: A Walking Tour

 Sat, 16 May at 09:30 am Providence Preservation Society Free

Author Event! Melissa Larsen's "The Lost House"

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 22

Joe Jackson at Uptown Theater Providence

 Fri, 10 Jul Uptown Theater Providence

Win The Day: Fitness Wellness & Beauty Expo

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

Elefante (18+)

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

Soul Sessions

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm JA PATTY RI USD 13

Art After Dark at the Art Club

 Thu, 28 May at 03:30 pm Providence Art Club Free

Florals with(out) borders - beginner botanical watercolor workshop

 Sun, 14 Jun at 05:30 pm Shop Bloom PVD USD 82

LOUD & OUT | 3 LOCATIONS | Providence, RI

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

Midget Mayhem Wrestling at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Sun, 14 Jun at 09:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

WEST AFRICAN DANCE w/ LIVE DRUMMING POP - UP

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm AS220 Dance Studio Free

Puzzical Chairs & Pie with live music by Skyjelly

 Sat, 23 May at 02:00 pm 195 District Park Free

Model Up Next 401 Next In Line Showcase

 Sun, 24 May at 06:30 pm La Palmera Club USD 29

The Closet Comeback Workshop

 Sat, 25 Jul at 03:00 pm Roger Williams Park Gateway Center Free

Trinity Sideshow Banner Art Exhibit

 Tue, 26 May at 07:00 pm Trinity Brewhouse Free

Spring Gala 2026 at Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm 393 Broad St USD 48 to 83

Protest Songs Providence: A Benefit for AMOR RI!!

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

Track 15 x RI Night Market x Waterfire

 Sat, 30 May at 04:00 pm 1 Union Sta, Providence, RI 02903, United States

Eternal Light: Bernstein's Chichester Psalms

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm Temple Beth El Providence USD 18 to 39

KiNK Providence Presents: Community Building Sunday Social!

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm 171 Chestnut St, Providence, RI

Author Event! Liz Tran's "AQ"

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 35

May 17 Exhibition Receptions

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm 11 Thomas St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Mental Health Awareness Month fundraiser showcase ft EXIT FAME- RI

 Sun, 31 May at 08:00 pm The Parlour Providence USD 23

Nan Joubá's One Thousand Olneyvilles

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm 25 Acorn St Free

Providence SHORT FILM NIGHT

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm AS220