PVDFest

Experience an extravaganza of performances and art installations throughout Downtown, Providence!

07/19/2024

Find your next best fit at Faded vintage market. Popping up at PVDFest Saturday, September 7.

Photos from PVDFest's post 07/15/2024

PVDFEST S P E C T A C L E 💫

Look up! High above Kennedy Plaza will be our spellbinding PVDFest Spectacle. eVenti Verticali is returning to our festival stage! More information about this spectacular performance to come!

9.6.24 & 9.7.24 | Downtown PVD

Photos from PVDFest's post 07/10/2024

⚡️ F R I D A Y H E A D L I N E R S ⚡️

Kick off opening night of PVDFest weekend with some of the best to hit our festival stages! Get ready to dance, vibe, and feel one with the city with this lineup.

Lulada Club. Chip Douglas & Friends. stay silent. | 9.6.24. Downtown PVD

More info to come. Get hyped.

07/06/2024

Two months away from PVDFest 2024. Are you ready to meet us downtown?! ✨ 💫

07/01/2024

POV: you're in the crowd in front of City Hall, taking in PVDFest 2024.

06/28/2024

Volunteer submissions are open! Come be a part of Providence's premier festival! Submit at www.pvdfest.com/volunteer

06/27/2024

The people's festival is back. September 6-7 in Downtown Providence.

06/24/2024

We're thrilled to share that Providence has been ranked #2 on CNN's list of the top 10 places to visit in America! Our city's vibrant arts scene, diverse culture and rich history make it a must-visit destination. From stunning murals to world-class performances, Providence truly embodies creativity and innovation.

Join us at PVDFest to experience the magic of our city firsthand. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's always something new and exciting to discover.

06/20/2024

Providence creates, everyone celebrates 💫

Photos from PVDFest's post 06/13/2024

And just like that, the kick-off to PVDFest 2024 has begun! We had an incredible press conference earlier today in front of City Hall announcing a sneak peak of the excitement that will take over Downtown PVD on September 6-7 💜

We can't wait to see you back Downtown to dance, eat, create, and laugh in the streets with you! Get ready ✨ More artists, stages, programming and details to come!

05/24/2024

1 week away until our PVDFest portal closes! 📣 Be sure to apply to be a part of this year's PVDFest before it's too late!

05/17/2024

We're 2 weeks away from our artist portal and craft vendor portal closing. Be sure to apply to be a part of this year's PVDFest before it's too late!

Apply on our website.

05/14/2024

Calling all Craft Vendors 📣 Be a part of PVDFest 2024! Join the craft vendor market at this year's festival! Our application portal closes May 31st.

05/10/2024

Want to be a part of PVDFest? Join the festival team! Positions are open for:
⭐️ Artist Services Coordinator
⭐️ Production Manager
⭐️ Festival Admin
⭐️ Volunteer Coordinator

Apply now online at pvdfest.com/

05/09/2024

Be on one of our festival stages this year at PVDFest! Are you ready? ⭐️

Apply on our website before it's too late. Application closes May 31st.

04/29/2024

Calling all Craft Vendors 📣

Be a part of PVDFest 2024! Join the craft vendor market at this year's festival! Our application portal closes May 31st. Apply here: https://pvdfest.com/craft-vendors/

04/25/2024

Now's your chance to be on one of our festival stages this year at PVDFest! Are you ready? ⭐️

Apply on our website today. Performer application closes May 31st.

04/22/2024

Food trucks wanted 🤤 PVDFest's famous food truck display is ready for some good eats to join the festival weekend!

Application closes May 1st. Apply here: https://pvdfest.com/food-truck-vendors/

04/09/2024

Calling all Craft Vendors 📣

Join our craft vendor market at this year's PVDFest! Our application portal closes May 31st! See you downtown.

04/03/2024

We want what you're having... 🤤 PVDFest's famous food truck display is ready for some good eats to join the festival weekend!

Our food truck application closes May 1st. Apply today: https://pvdfest.com/food-truck-vendors/

04/01/2024

Hey, Creative Capital... we want you! ✨ This is your chance to be on one of our festival stages this year at PVDFest.

Interested? Apply on our website: https://pvdfest.com/perform/
Performer application closes May 31st.

03/29/2024

Want to be a part of PVDFest? ⭐️ Join the festival team as a Craft Vendor Manager or Food Truck Manager.

Applications close April 8th. Apply now online at pvdfest.com/
Credit: Matthew Huang

03/12/2024

✨ANNOUNCING PVDFest 2024✨
Celebrating 10 years of PVDFest
Returning Downtown
September 6-7

09/10/2023

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING:

Please take cover in the designated shelter area/s until further notice when lightening in the area has ceased. PVDFest programming is suspended until further notice. Please monitor official channels for updates.

09/08/2023

Good morning Rhode Island. It's PVDFest weekend!

09/07/2023

It all begins T O M O R R O W.
Arts. Music. Community. Culture. All in one place.

Photos from PVDFest's post 09/07/2023

SCHEDULE DROP ⚡️ Here’s our line up across all three days of the festival.

Visit our website for full location details!

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Our Story

Every June, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Providence Art, Culture + Tourism, and founding partner FirstWorks collaborate to host PVDFest, Providence's signature summer festival. Live music, dance, food, and visual art installations transform the Creative Capital into a four-day takeover of public spaces, parks, and outdoor stages in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island. More info at http://pvdfest.com.

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