The Peoples Festival of Art, Music, and Culture - Free art, music, and culture festival in Providence RI.

Aug 31, 2023 · PVDFest today released its official schedule and dynamic interactive map, detailing an impressive array of art exhibitors, musical and dance performances, eclectic food truck vendors, and grand spectacles in advance of Providence’s free, outdoor arts extravaganza.

PVDFest is Providence’s signature outdoor arts festival. Each year, the city comes alive for a two-day festival celebrating arts, culture, food and more from around the globe and our very own backyard. Downtown Providence will host world-class performance stages, cutting-edge art, savory food options and much more.

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the City of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture+ Tourism, and founding partner FirstWorks will once again host PVDFest, Providence’s free outdoor signature arts festival, June 10-12, 2022.

This year’s festival, set to take place on September 6 and 7, with a rain date of September 8, will transform Downtown Providence into a dynamic hub of creativity, community and celebration. “I am excited to welcome PVDFest back to Downtown this year,” said Mayor Brett Smiley.

Sep 7, 2023 · PVDFest is expected to bring tens of thousands of people to the capital city. The free event will be held Friday through Sunday at a new location: 195 District Park on the Providence River...

Aug 27, 2024 · This year’s festival begins on Friday, September 6 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm in Kennedy Plaza and Burnside Park. The festival continues on Saturday, September 7 from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm in Downtown Providence. A rain date of Sunday, September 8 is held for extreme or inclement weather.

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher and Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism Director Joe Wilson Jr. today gathered with PVDFest artists and supporters to invite the public to Providence’s signature arts festival this weekend in Downtown Providence.

Jun 13, 2024 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Steps away from Kennedy Plaza, PVDFest organizers announced some of the artists and acts expected to perform at the arts and culture festival this September. City...

PVDFest programming will culminate on Sunday, September 10 with live music, dance, food, and visual art installations that will transform Providence. Join the festival this year and celebrate Providence as a waterfront city with an engaging new festival footprint at 195 District Park.