News & Media Kit
About PVDFest
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 5-6, 2025. This year’s festival returns to the beating heart of Downtown, animating the streets of the Creative Capital with astonishing performances, art installations, parades, artisan markets, and world-class cuisine. Discover a vibrant, cultural experience unlike anything else in the region.
Media Contact Info
Michaela Antunes
mantunes@providenceri.gov
Press Releases
Mayor Brett P. Smiley and FirstWorks Announce PVDFest 2025 Highlights
June 3, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner FirstWorks, today announced the return of PVDFest, the City’s signature celebration of art, culture, and community....Learn more >
June 3, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner FirstWorks, today announced the return of PVDFest, the City’s signature celebration of art, culture, and community....Learn more >
PVDFest Photos
Photographer: Justin Case
Photographer: Matthew Huang
