Festival Artists

The Earth Harp is the largest stringed instrument on the planet. Part sculpture, part instrument, and part architecture, the sound it creates is nothing short of remarkable.

The Squonkers roll into Kennedy Plaza with their latest road show– an outdoor musical spectacle about air, made of air, and powered by air.

The Creative Capital’s past, present and future merge as WaterFire presents the Gaspee Project at the Providence International Arts Festival. Celebrate the historic burning of the HMS Gaspee at an event that SmarterTravel.com ranked along with the Aurora Borealis as one world’s best after-dark destinations.

Aerial acrobats perform feats that go beyond what you thought the human body could do. New Mexico’s Wise Fool combines circus acts with storytelling in unique and engaging displays of physical derring-do, bringing the Providence International Arts Festival to new heights – literally.

Living art, street theater, and the creative output of three state schools will highlight a robust slate of programming at the URI Feinstein Providence Campus during the festival.

A chamber musical by Sarah Ruhl & Todd Almond, directed by Liesl Tommy

Big Nazo has been delighting Rhode Islanders for decades with their signature brand of puppet weirdness and extraterrestrial absurdity. Now they invite you to their home at the Big Nazo Lab in Downtown for an evening of music, dancing and generally bonkers entertainment.

Embark on a journey through one of history’s most epic and beloved tales, using music and words to explore its philosophical themes.