Welcome to Veterans Memorial Auditorium Arts & Cultural Center (VMA)

Uniquely Rhode Island

From the beginning, Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA) has held a unique place in the cultural life of Rhode Island as a performance venue for legendary artists, local performers and community traditions.

VMA is:

• Where exceptional performance takes place.
• Where milestones are marked.
• Where community is created.
• A living memorial in honor of Rhode Island veterans.

Transformed Destination

VMA is located on the revitalized Avenue of the Arts. With just over 1,900 seats, VMA is acclaimed for its unique combination of size and intimacy, enjoyed by both audience and performer. On the National Register of Historic Places, many improvements have recently taken place both in and around VMA.

VMA is:

• An intimate theater with a grand proscenium stage
• Known for its superb acoustics and great sight lines
• A beautiful theater with a large domed ceiling and comfortable seats
• Easily accessible

Conveniently Located

VMA is located across from the majestic Rhode Island State House in Providence, at
1 Avenue of the Arts. As the most conveniently located theater in Providence, VMA is next to Interstate 95 and located near many of the finest amenities Providence has to offer.

VMA is:

• Rhode Island's "easy-to-get-to, easy-to-park" destination
• Located next to Interstate 95
• Conveniently located next to the Rhode Island State House and the Providence Place Mall
• Close to Providence's finest restaurants and hotels