🎉 PVDFest 2025 🎉
Celebrate Creativity. Culture. Community.

Providence’s signature festival returns in 2025, uniting the city in a spectacular showcase of its world-renowned artistic, cultural, and culinary scenes.

Hosted by Mayor Brett Smiley, the City of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, and Producing Partner FirstWorks, PVDFest is your passport to a weekend bursting with unforgettable experiences:

✨ Jaw-dropping performances from around the globe
🎶 Live music that turns city streets into dance floors
🎨 Larger-than-life art installations that ignite your imagination
🛍️ A buzzing makers’ market full of local creativity
🎭 A vibrant, all-inclusive parade celebrating community
🌮 Delicious eats from top local and international food trucks

Whether you’re a lifelong local or a first-time visitor, PVDFest is your chance to experience the electric energy of the Creative Capital like never before.