Providence Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Providence, RI, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Events take place across Providence throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 430 Upcoming Events
- 11 Events This Weekend
- 17 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 430
- sports 90
- concerts 11
- broadway 232
- Live Shows 298
- comedy 14
- family 53
- This Weekend 11
- festivals 1
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Providence events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Providence Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Providence
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 430
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, High Demand: Bert Kreischer at The Vets • 1931 seats,
One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $323, Tickets Available: 55. Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Providence Friars Hockey vs. Merrimack Warriors at Schneider Arena, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02908, US. From $11, Avg. price ~ $20, Tickets Available: 76. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:05 PM Fri — AHL: Providence Bruins vs. Springfield Thunderbirds at Amica Mutual Pavilion • 12400 seats, 1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $72, Tickets Available: 5285. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Dowling Theater At Lederer Theater Center, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $57, Avg. price ~ $106, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Brown Bears vs. Columbia Lions at Brown Stadium, 400 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI 02906, US. From $13, Avg. price ~ $34, Tickets Available: 102. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Providence Friars vs. Colorado Buffaloes at Amica Mutual Pavilion • 12400 seats, 1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $85, Tickets Available: 505. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Dowling Theater At Lederer Theater Center, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $57, Avg. price ~ $105, 15 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — LECTURE, Weekend Event: Andrea Gibson at The Vets • 1931 seats, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $78, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Dynamo at The Strand Theatre - RI • 1500 seats, 79 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903, US. From $106, Avg. price ~ $122, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 3:05 PM Sun — AHL, Weekend Event: Providence Bruins vs. Toronto Marlies at Amica Mutual Pavilion • 12400 seats, 1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $78, Tickets Available: 5347. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, High Demand, Weekend Event: John Crist at The Vets • 1931 seats, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $313, Tickets Available: 114. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Providence Friars Women's Basketball vs. Northeastern Huskies at Alumni Hall - RI, 2 One Cunningham Street, Providence, RI 02918, US. From $16, Avg. price ~ $61, Tickets Available: 81. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Providence Friars vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers at Amica Mutual Pavilion • 12400 seats, 1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $5, Avg. price ~ $44, Tickets Available: 645. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Dowling Theater At Lederer Theater Center, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $57, Avg. price ~ $137, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Concert: The Haus of Glitter Show & Party at The Strand Theatre - RI • 1500 seats, 79 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $46, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Dowling Theater At Lederer Theater Center, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $135, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Dowling Theater At Lederer Theater Center, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $133, 7 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 1:30 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Providence Friars Women's Basketball vs. South Carolina Gamecocks at Alumni Hall - RI, 2 One Cunningham Street, Providence, RI 02918, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $145, Tickets Available: 82. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 3:30 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Bingo Loco at The Strand Theatre - RI • 1500 seats, 79 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $65, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY, Weekend Event: Providence Friars Hockey vs. UMass Minutemen at Schneider Arena, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02908, US. From $26, Avg. price ~ $93, Tickets Available: 127. Select Seats
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Providence Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Providence events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Bert Kreischer
One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Providence Friars Hockey
1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02908
Upcoming Events: 21
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Providence Bruins
1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 56
Nov 13, 2026 7:05 PM
A Christmas Carol
201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 1843
Nov 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Brown Bears Football
400 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI 02906
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Providence Friars Basketball
1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 28
Nov 14, 2026 6:00 PM
Andrea Gibson
One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 12
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Dynamo
79 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 10:00 PM
John Crist
One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 43
Nov 15, 2026 7:00 PM
Providence Friars Women's Basketball
2 One Cunningham Street, Providence, RI 02918
Upcoming Events: 21
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
The Haus of Glitter Show & Party
79 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Bingo Loco
79 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 32
Nov 21, 2026 3:30 PM
Vinny Guadagnino
270 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 33
Nov 21, 2026 6:00 PM
Robby Hoffman - Comedian
270 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 22, 2026 7:30 PM
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903
Upcoming Events: 155
Nov 24, 2026 7:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Providence. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Providence right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Providence rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Providence?
Yeah — Providence doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Providence?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Providence, RI. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
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Events Near Providence
Here's what's happening nearby.
Nov
13
2026
Cranston, RI
Historic Park Theatre and Event CenterFri7:00 PM
Events: 19
Nov
13
2026
Woonsocket, RI
Stadium Theatre Performing Arts CenterFri7:30 PM
Events: 67
Nov
13
2026
East Greenwich, RI
The Greenwich OdeumFri8:00 PM
Events: 30
Nov
13
2026
Pawtucket, RI
The Met - RIFri9:00 PM
Events: 15
Nov
17
2026
East Providence, RI
Comedy Connection - RITue7:00 PM
Events: 37
Nov
21
2026
Smithfield, RI
Beirne StadiumSat1:00 PM
Events: 13
Nov
21
2026
Cumberland, RI
Blackstone River TheatreSat3:00 PM
Events: 4
Jan
30
2027
Lincoln, RI
Bally's Twin River Event CenterSat8:00 PM
Events: 6
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