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Plan Your Visit to Providence

WaterFire Providence presents groundbreaking, world-class art experiences on the rivers of downtown Providence and at the WaterFire Arts Center in the Olneyville neighborhood. Additionally, the WaterFire Arts Center also serves as an event space where we play host to a wide range of galas, trade shows, and community events.

Visitors can proudly support the businesses listed on our guides knowing that they support the same important values and community connections that WaterFire seeks to foster. All of the hotels and restaurants listed here are direct financial supporters of WaterFire and/or the WaterFire Arts Center.

Are you a local business owner who is looking for a way to reach more visitors and help support our mission? Take a look at our Restaurant & Hotel Partnership Opportunities.

The WaterFire Arts Center

475 Valley Street| Providence, RI 02908 | 401.443.5553

The WaterFire Arts Center serves as our headquarters, production complex, and multi-purpose arts venue as well as a social enterprise platform strengthening the organization’s long-term financial sustainability. One of the unique features of the WaterFire Arts Center is the Main Hall which provides 15,000 sq. ft. of uninterrupted exhibition, performance, and production space with a 40 ft. ceiling.

The WaterFire Arts Center is available for your next event! From Galas and Weddings to Business Lunches and Trade Shows, we can make your event in Providence a success.

Upcoming Events the WaterFire Arts Center

23mar12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.GFree FestPresented by 110 Grill

See the full WaterFire Arts Center calendar »

WaterFire Lightings Downtown

4 North Main Street | Providence, RI 02903 | 401.273.1155

WaterFire, an award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance. WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the fire tenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park.

Go behind the scenes on a WaterFire Walking Tour!

Upcoming WaterFire Lightings

See the full WaterFire Season schedule »

Explore the WaterFire Arts Center

Events & Exhibitions Calendar

Community and Culture at the WaterFire Arts Center

Rent Our Spaces

Host your next event at the WaterFire Arts Center

Cityside at Wheeler

Interdisciplinary Learning for Tomorrow’s Citizen Stakeholders

Weddings

A beautiful, modern venue for your most important day.

Explore WaterFire

WaterFire Event Schedule

Check out upcoming WaterFire events.

The Brazier Society

You’re invited to be a part of the magic!

Volunteering

For the community, by the community.

Starry, Starry Night

Step into a world of wonder and wishes.

Explore Providence

Plan Your Visit to Providence Guide

Restaurants, hotels, attractions, and more!

Providence Hotels

Comfy to quirky and everything in between.

Explore Arts & Culture

Providence is home to amazing museums, shopping, and so much more!

Dining Out In Providence

Restaurants in and around Downtown Providence.