The People’s Festival of Art, Music and Culture Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the City’s Department of Art, Culture, Tourism and Producing Partner FirstWorks once again host PVDFest, Providence’s signature outdoor arts festival, September 18-19, 2026. This year’s festival returns to the beating heart of Downtown, animating the streets of the Creative Capital with astonishing performances, […]
Due to unforeseen USCIS administrative delays in the visa process, Pedro Pastor y Los Locos Descalzos’ six-city 2026 U.S. tour has been canceled. The canceled performances include the upcoming FirstWorks Summer Beats concert scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026 at 195 District Park in Providence. FirstWorks remains committed to presenting groundbreaking international artists. We are in conversation with Pedro Pastor’s management about securing a new performance date in 2027, once the visa is […]
Gotcha' Groovin, Gotcha' Dancin', Gotcha' Feelin' Good! This Grammy-nominated Soul-funk Afrobeats jam band leads the vanguard of the Thump & Soul music scene, a feel-good blend of soul, rock, funk, hip-hop, and Afrobeats that can be heard at live music clubs, lounges, festivals and concerts across Southeastern New England – “The Sound of a Good […]
