Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS; formerly VMA) is a performing arts theater in Providence, Rhode Island. Records date it to 1950. Our list goes on with Gillette Stadium, 20 mi away.
A theatre inside Providence
You can stay in Providence
Veterans Memorial Auditorium is inside Providence, which has 30 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 40 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD) has airline service, about 7 miles from Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
Established in 1950
Veterans Memorial Auditorium dates from 1950. About ↓
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Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS; formerly VMA) is a performing arts theater in Providence, Rhode Island. Construction began in 1928 but was delayed by the Great Depression. The theater was finally completed in 1950.
Noted local architect Oresto DiSaia was given the contract to plan the completion. The VETS is among the oldest arts venues in Rhode Island and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The adjacent Performing Arts Complex was erected in 1970 and is partially owned by the Veterans' Memorial Foundation. It was completely restored in 1990. The ornately designed 1,931-seat concert hall houses the largest theater stage in Rhode Island.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1950
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1993)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
A base for Veterans Memorial Auditorium
For a bed close by, look to Providence (30) and Seekonk (16).
- 1Gillette Stadium
- 2The Breakers
- 3Lake Chaubunagungamaug
- 4USS Massachusetts
- 5HMS Endeavour
- 6Amica Mutual Pavilion
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Veterans Memorial Auditorium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | in town | — | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 1 campground | 195,310 | $362K | C |
| Seekonk | 5 mi east | 10 min | 16 9 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 16,046 | $483K | C+ |
| Warwick | 9 mi south | 15 min | 21 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 84,187 | $355K | B |
| Cranston | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 13 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 84,647 | $378K | B |
| Newport | 24 mi south | 35 min | 99 32 hotels · 2 motels · 61 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 24,251 | $747K | C+ |
| North Attleborough Town | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 31,506 | $482K | B+ |
| Smithfield | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 22,625 | $446K | A− |
| Johnston | 5 mi west | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 30,494 | $356K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Also within 40 miles are these.
Big draw120 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw226 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw326 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
416 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
516 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
Big draw39 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
6in town Stadium & arenaAmica Mutual PavilionPhoto credits
Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Amica Mutual Pavilion: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Your questions on Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Is Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence?
Yes. It’s inside Providence, RI.
When is the best time to visit Veterans Memorial Auditorium?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Veterans Memorial Auditorium from Boston?
About 40 miles northeast of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Veterans Memorial Auditorium?
Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Veterans Memorial Auditorium?
Providence (in town, 30 places to stay), Seekonk (5 mi, 16 places to stay) and Warwick (9 mi, 21 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Providence
Start the conversation in Providence’s Town Square.
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