Arts events in Providence

Check out happening arts events all around Providence, RI

Saturday, May 30 – Full Lighting

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

The Lion King

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

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder

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

2026 Rhode Island Seafood Festival

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

The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, The Black Dahlia Murder in Providence

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm The Strand Ballroom & Theatre

Bloom Flower & Home Market - Providence, RI

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm WaterFire Arts Center

Parking - Riverdance - Providence

 Sun, 05 Apr at 06:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Juvenile at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Sat, 25 Apr The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Andrew Bird with The Rhode Island Philharmonic

 Sun, 05 Apr at 12:00 am The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Gavin Adcock LIVE at Moonshine Alley

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm Moonshine Alley USD 29 to 45

Silversun Pickups

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

Ani DiFranco with Valerie June

 Sat, 09 May The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Juvenile and The 400 Degreez Band

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

Providence Artisans Market Opening Day in Lippitt Park!

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

Parking Andrew Bird with The Rhode Island Philharmonic

 Sun, 05 Apr at 12:00 am The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Weird Al Yankovic at Providence Performing Arts Center

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

Kimberly Akimbo at Providence Performing Arts Center

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

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

Jordan Jensen

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

Two Feet at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Fri, 10 Apr at 09:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Kinan Azmeh and the Brown Jazz Band

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm The Lindemann Performing Arts Center

Parking The Lion King - Providence

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

Summer Salsa Blast 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 06:00 pm Providence Rink

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

Halfway to Halloween Market: A Collaboration of Providence Flea & Witches' Night Out Market

 Fri, 17 Apr at 05:30 pm Farm Fresh Rhode Island

Earl Sweatshirt at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Tue, 07 Jul The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

The Black Dahlia Murder, The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, Corpse Pile in Providence

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm The Strand Ballroom & Theatre

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

The Black Dahlia Murder

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 pm The Strand Theatre - Providence, RI

The Pipes Are Calling: Relive the Irish Roots of American Tap

 Thu, 02 Apr at 12:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

2026 Annual Gala Celebration - Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff

 Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm The Vets

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

Maria Bamford at Uptown Theater Providence

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

Haunted Boat Tours in Providence

Sun, 02 Aug at 08:15 pm 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Providence Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

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

Haunted Boat Tours in Providence

Wed, 05 Aug at 08:00 pm 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Chloe & Belle @ PVD Artisan + Farmers Market! 🍓

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

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

Haunted Boat Tours in Providence

 Wed, 02 Sep at 07:30 pm 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

NecronomiCon Providence 2026

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

Guster

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

Providence Comedy Underground welcomes Nick Callas

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

Nexgen Rhode Island Car Show(Cars & Art)

Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm WaterFire Arts Center

Haunted Boat Tours in Providence

Sun, 13 Sep at 06:30 pm 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Emo Night Brooklyn: Providence, RI

 Fri, 03 Apr at 09:00 pm Alchemy

The Outsiders at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Emo Orchestra & The Spill Canvas

 Fri, 17 Apr Uptown Theater - RI

Providence Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

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

Robot Haus Presents: Nexus

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm 103 Dike St, Providence, RI 02909-2826, United States

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

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

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

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

Guster

 Sat, 02 May Uptown Theater - Providence

Dan Mangan, Matt Pond

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

Bingo Loco

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm 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

Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons (Rescheduled from 2/24/26)

 Fri, 10 Apr Providence Performing Arts Center

WOOKOUT COOKOUT

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

Ocean State Star Awards 2026

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

Laugh with Liz!

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm 401 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02906

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

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm Medici

Bachata Meets Kizomba

 Tue, 31 Mar at 07:00 pm Medici Free

Elefante at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

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

Joe Jackson at Uptown Theater Providence

 Fri, 10 Jul Uptown Theater Providence

Rocky Horror Picture Show PRIDE EDITION @ AS220

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

Art After Dark: Unplugged Networking Social

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:30 pm Providence Art Club USD 0 to 29

Haus of Codec Third Friday Market at Farm Fresh Rhode Island

 Fri, 17 Apr at 05:00 pm Farm Fresh Rhode Island Free

Sapphic Spring Sip & Paint

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:30 pm Public Shop & Gallery USD 0 to 42

NEXUS by Robot Haus

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm Fete Music Hall USD 16

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

MACARON MAGIC: Mother's Day Edition

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

Kick Back With Keke presents ReBirth

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

TB DESIGNS “I DO” WEDDING EXPO SHOW

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

The Watchers | • MMXXVI Tour • | G-SPACE x PATCHES. | BURNSUN • KiLO | PROVIDENCE, RI

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:30 pm Medici Lounge

Sound of Gravity, Sunday Girl, Ed Able, Stormin' & The Norman's LIVE at The Parlour

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm The Parlour Providence

Sweet Little Spring Show

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:00 pm The Parlour, 1119 North main Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02906

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

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:30 pm Trinity Repertory Company Lederer Theater Center - Dowling Theater

Juvenile

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

Spring Tide: A solo exhibition of artist Avery Li

 Thu, 02 Apr at 05:00 pm 475 Valley St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02908

Real Housewives of Rhode Island Watch Party

 Thu, 02 Apr at 08:00 pm Providence GPub Free

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

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

MACARON MAGIC: Springtime Flower Edition

 Wed, 15 Apr at 05:00 pm Ellie's USD 160

LOUD & OUT | 3 LOCATIONS | Providence, RI

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

Ceramic Painting Workshop in Providence – Paint Your Own Pottery

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Hilton Garden Inn Providence USD 55 to 109

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

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

Elefante (18+)

 Sat, 16 May The Strand Theatre - Providence, RI

Buttercream Flower Piping Experience

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

Greenway Flowers: Art Celebration + Community Bike Ride

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am Gotham Greens Providence Free

Author Event! Robert J. Sampson's "Marked by Time"

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 34

Providence Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Hilton Garden Inn Providence USD 99 to 189

Scott Patterson at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Fri, 08 May The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Consider The Source - 2 sets

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 pm 1119 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, United States

Author Event! Riss M. Neilson's "The Bridge Back to You"

 Sat, 04 Apr at 04:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 22