1 Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI
A Unique Combination of Size and Intimacy, Enjoyed by Both Audience and Performer
From the beginning, Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The Vets) has held a unique place in the cultural life of Rhode Island as a performance venue for legendary artists, local performers, and community traditions. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and named as a living memorial to Rhode Island veterans, The Vets is acclaimed for its unique combination of scale and intimacy, superb acoustics, excellent sight lines, grand proscenium stage, and beautiful interior with its one-of-a-kind ceiling featuring the heraldic shields of Rhode Island’s original 39 communities