A Full WaterFire Lighting is Now Scheduled for October 24 We have some difficult news to share about this Saturday’s WaterFire. Due to the potential for a significant nor’easter to bring heavy rainfall and powerful winds to Rhode Island this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the… Read More »September 26 WaterFire Cancelled Due to Nor’easter Forecast
The WaterFire Arts Center is thrilled to celebrate the wonderful artists in America, Unfinished?! with our summer program series. Please join us every Thursday from 6 to 9 PM during July and August to meet the creative voices behind the exhibition, experience a special performance, or learn a new skill… Read More »Join the America, Unfinished?! Summer Program Series!
WaterFire Providence is excited to bring back Valley Vibes: Thursdays on Tap for summer 2026. Running from July 2 through August 27, this collaborative series unites diverse communities by partnering with local event organizers to host free gatherings on the roof deck of the WaterFire Arts Center. Before heading up… Read More »Valley Vibes: Thursdays on Tap returns as a summer-long rooftop bar series at the WaterFire Arts Center
For 500 lightings, WaterFire has brought people together at the edge of the river. What began in 1994 as an unexpected spark along the Providence River has grown into an internationally recognized work of art that transforms the city through fire, water, music, and community. In 2026, WaterFire marks its… Read More »Your Torchbearer Moment Awaits
