Perform at WaterFire Providence’s Event Stages!
Live Musical Performances
We are now accepting Musician/Band Performance inquiries for the Steeple Street and College Street Stages at Full WaterFire Lighting Events.
Click HERE for the 2026 Musical Performance Inquiry Form!
If you are a musician or band looking for exposure and the opportunity to perform at a world-class art festival, you’ve come to the right place! Be a part of the magic as WaterFire transforms the heart of the city and its rivers into nights many will never forget.
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Most applicants will be contacted via email for booking during our pre-season (March through May). Applicants may also be contacted during our event season from June through November as new opportunities arise.
About the Steeple Street Stage
Located on Steeple Street between North Main and Canal, WaterFire Providence’s Steeple Street Stage has become a very popular attraction at WaterFire. In past seasons we have featured artists such as Funkademic, the SheBop Swing Orchestra, and Gendo Taiko drumming performances.
About the College Street Stage
The College Street Stage is a smaller stage designed for more acoustic/intimate performances. Typically featuring acoustic or stripped-down sets, past performers have included artists such as Tori Costa, Tyler Seton, Ben Shaw, and Music By Mel.
Immersive & Interactive Arts Performances
We are now accepting Immersive & Interactive Arts Performance inquiries for Full WaterFire Lighting Events.
Click HERE for the Immersive & Interactive Arts 2026 Performance Inquiry Form!
WaterFire celebrates creativity that connects people. We invite submissions of interactive performers, visual artists, and creators whose work engages the audience, sparks wonder, and adds to the shared experience along the river. If you are a performer, visual artist, or interactive act looking for exposure and the opportunity to engage with thousands of visitors at a world-class art festival, you’ve come to the right place! Be a part of the magic as WaterFire transforms the heart of the city and its rivers into nights many will never forget.
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Most applicants will be contacted via email for booking during our pre-season (March through May). Applicants may also be contacted during our event season from June through November as new opportunities arise.
About Non-Musical Performances at WaterFire
Non-musical performances add an additional layer of creativity and discovery to the WaterFire experience. These performers may be activated throughout the WaterFire footprint – along the riverwalks, plazas, and pedestrian areas—creating moments of surprise and engagement for visitors as they explore the event.
Types of Performances
We welcome a wide range of performers including dance troupes, cultural performers, living statues, theatrical performers, fire performers, and other visual or interactive acts that help enhance the artistic atmosphere of WaterFire. In past seasons we have featured artists such as Ladies of the Rolling Pin and Ten 31 Productions.
Performances may take place at designated locations or as roaming activations throughout the event, allowing artists to interact directly with audiences and contribute to the vibrant energy that makes each WaterFire lighting unique.
