September
Food Truck Fridays (now through Sept. 27) – Celebrate 10 years of Food Truck Fridays at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village! End your week with an ever-changing lineup of the best local food trucks, beer and wine from Trinity Brewhouse, and live music from a variety of local musicians and bands.
"POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive" (Sept. 5–22) – Trinity Rep's 2024/25 season kicks off with this political farce involving seven women in the president's inner circle as a PR nightmare becomes a global catastrophe.
PVDFest (Sept. 6–7) – Providence's signature outdoor arts festival, featuring world-class performances, cutting-edge art, savory food options and more.
RI Seafood Festival (Sept. 7–8) – This annual event brings the best local seafood restaurants along with Ocean State beer, wine and spirits to India Point Park.
"One Providence Place: A Mall Musical" (Sept. 19–22) – Loosely inspired by a true story about a group of friends creating a secret home inside the mall, "One Providence Place" is an original 90-minute musical about art, grief, family, and the most carpeted mall in America.
Ladies ❤️ R&B Volume 2: MONICA (Sept. 20) – Experience an electrifying evening with five of R&B's most iconic voices at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Boston Bruins Black & Gold Game (Sept. 21) – Catch some of your favorite Bruins in a special preseason event at the AMP.
David Spade: Catch Me Inside (Sept. 21) – David Spade brings his newest comedy to The VETS for a night of stand-up.
Rhode Island's 46th Annual Heritage Festival (Sept. 21) – WaterFire Arts Center hosts this festival featuring culture, music and dancing from around the world.
WaterFire Providence (Sept. 21) – WaterFire's combination of aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music draws visitors to Providence every year.
"A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical" (Sept. 21–28) – See the National Tour Launch of this Broadway production featuring the story of Neil Diamond's life and career at Providence Performing Arts Center.
Brad Williams: Tour '24 (Sept 22) – Comedian Brad Williams comes to The VETS with his humorous and inspiring observations on disability, relationships and more.
USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience (Sept. 28) – Indulge in a culinary adventure at 195 District Park and experience Rhode Island's best local food and wine!
October
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular (TBD) – Roger Williams Park Zoo's annual fall event features thousands of artistically carved pumpkins. Stay tuned for details on this year's theme!
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Deuces Wild 2024 (Oct. 3) – Twelve-piece rock and soul band, led by husband-and-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, come to Providence along with special guest Duane Betts.
"Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B" (Oct. 3–Nov. 10) – Trinity Rep presents a modern-day retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novels.
Ocean State Oyster Festival (Oct. 5) – Celebrate Rhode Island's aquaculture community with the largest assembled collection of oyster farms from the Ocean State.
Paula Poundstone (Oct. 5) – Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone brings her sharp comedic wit to The VETS.
WaterFire Providence (Oct. 5) – Head to Waterplace Park at sunset for a lighting of this series of bonfires along the three rivers of Downtown Providence.
Eddie Izzard: The Remix (Oct. 6) – Eddie Izzard returns to the U.S. with a night of thought-provoking comedy at The VETS.
"POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive" (Oct. 10–27) – "POTUS" returns to Trinity Rep for a second run in repertory with "Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B.
Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour (Oct. 10) – Enjoy a night of comedy about the daily struggle in the classroom as Bored Teachers bring all new material to The VETS.
15th Annual Beervana Fest (Oct. 19) – Celebrate craft beer at Beervana. Ticket includes a tasting glass and unlimited 2 oz. pours of some of the most diverse beers in the world.
"Shucked" (Oct. 20–27) – See the National Launch of this hilarious new musical about corn at the Providence Performing Arts Center.
November
RI Comic Con (Nov. 1–3) – Rhode Island's premier pop culture event brings the biggest guests from Marvel, Star Wars and more to the RI Convention Center and the AMP!
WaterFire Salute to Veterans (Nov. 2) – A community-wide event to honor all U.S. veterans, active and reserve military personnel and their families for their service.
"Mamma Mia!" (Nov. 12–17) – Providence Performing Arts Center's Encore Series kicks off with the return of "Mamma Mia," the timeless musical told through the hits of ABBA.
Mercy Me & Toby Mac (Nov. 14) – Toby Mac and Mercy Me, two of the biggest names in Christian music, bring their chart-topping hits to the AMP.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (Nov. 23) – Award-winning musician Trombone Shorty comes to The VETS with Orleans Avenue and the New Breed Brass Band.
A Christmas Carol (Nov. 23–Dec. 4) – Trinity Rep's beloved holiday tradition moves to PPAC for 2024.
December
Three Nights of Lights (TBD) – This annual event features three days of citywide events incorporating the theme of light, including activations from WaterFire, The Avenue Concept and more.
Holiday Lights Spectacular (TBD) – Roger Williams Park Zoo's festive, larger-than-life display features more than 3.5 million illuminated lights, transforming the zoo into a winter wonderland!
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis (Dec. 6) – This holiday tradition features 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments in an immersive yet intimate setting at Providence Performing Arts Center.
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello (Dec. 6–7) – Sing, dance and play with Elmo, Cookie Monster and their friends from Sesame Street as they follow Elmo's puppy Tango to The VETS.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight (Dec. 8) – Head to The VETS for a 90-minute concert of legendary rock & metal in an ethereal candlelight setting.
"Hamilton" (Dec. 11–22) – Fan favorite "Hamilton" returns to the PPAC to tell the epic saga of Alexander Hamilton's life as he helps shape the course of a nation.
The Nutcracker (Dec. 19–29) – Presented by Ballet RI, this beloved holiday spectacular features awe-inspiring sets and costumes, Nutcracker & Mouse King characters by Big Nazo Lab and dozens of young dancers performing alongside world-class resident dancers.
Disney on Ice: Frozen & Encanto (Dec. 26–29) – Dazzling ice-skating transports you first to Arrendelle for an adventure with Anna, Elsa and friends, then off to Colombia to join the Madrigal family as Disney on Ice comes to the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
