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FOOD & WINE FEST
THE PROVIDENCE CULINARY COLLECTIVE IS THE SAME WEEKEND!
The Lil Rhody Laugh R!ot returns March 26–29, 2026, — the same weekend the Providence Culinary Collective fills the city with flavor. Founded in 2025, the Providence Culinary Collective is a new kind of food festival celebrating the city’s vibrant dining scene. Last year’s debut featured paired dinners, a Grand Tasting produced by RMO PR’s Rhode Island Wine Experience, cooking classes, chef tours, and food truck festivities that honored Providence’s rich culinary legacy.
Experience four nights of stand-up across Providence’s most iconic venues — from grand theaters to hidden speakeasies. Every show is within walking distance, making downtown the ultimate playground for comedy fans all weekend long. Click each venue below for details on accessibility, parking, age restrictions, and more.
EXCLUSIVE HOTEL PARTNER
Book your stay at the official festival hotel, Aloft Providence Downtown, and start planning your ultimate weekend of laughs and local flavor! From late-night comedy shows to daytime tastings, to hip hotel stays, Providence, RI will be alive with entertainment, creativity, and community all weekend.
