Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)

Category: Concert hall in Providence, Rhode Island

Address: 1 Ave of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903, USA

Phone: +14014212787

Reviews

Heather Bishop

Jun 24, 2022

The first I have every been inside. my son's high school rented it for their graduation. beautiful old artwork and detail but it could have been a little more convenient. first floor tickets that we were given were filled even though that should be impossible only a certain amount of seats given out with tickets so we had to sit all the way near the top. We couldn't even see the high school being brought out when all the kids were brought out before going across the stage they were all underneath us where the band was . In the beginning the place was very warm and there were no concessions open for water during a three and a half hour graduation when the place was packed and very unorganized. Also at the end after the graduation everybody was huddling near the main entrance so there were hundreds of people standing in the front you couldn't find people for at least 20 minutes to an hour even over the phone. And there was no parking for this event which had a very large amount of people going to it so we had to park at Providence place Mall which took us over 45 minutes just to get out of the first floor. It was an exciting event to see my son graduate high school but it was a very disorganized event in general for the amount of people that were going on a Thursday at 6:00 pm as well.

Scott Callas

Mar 14, 2022

The theater itself is glorious. It's a beautiful setting, and the sound travels well. Most of the seats have a great view of the stage. The seats themselves will kill your knees unless you are a child or very short. If you can grab seats in the first row of a section, do that, or you will regret it.

Jaz Indiciti

Jan 5, 2022

This a beautiful Auditorium that we enjoy going to see the Festival Ballets performance of The Nutcracker. Any seat is a good seat. And we have sat at every spot of the Veterans Auditorium.

Kevin Geremia

Dec 10, 2021

The Veterans Memorial Auditorium is just awesome. What a venue. Such class and everyone that works there from the ushers, to the attendants at the concession stands- everyone's a class act. We've seen many shows here and are always impressed.

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Questions & Answers

Parking for the show?

Raymond Papineau | Sep 3, 2018
Dennis C. | Sep 3, 2018

In the Providence place mall garage

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Is there parking

shirl t | Sep 3, 2018
Dary Martinez | Sep 3, 2018

Yes but they charge you for it! depending on what type of event.

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Are the covid restrictions finally lifted? I would love to know before purchasing a ticket Thank you

Ewa Roselli | Apr 5, 2022
Andrew Barsoian | Apr 5, 2022

They want vaccine card and license with mask for entry. Concessions=stole from. $20 parking 10 ft. From building. Theft at its finest.

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Do u need to be vaccinated to enter the Vet

Kim Williams | Mar 6, 2022
Melissa Menke | Mar 6, 2022

Yes, as of last nights concert

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Where to park for Sunday show at vet?

Metra Mirmirani | Jan 5, 2022
Kevin Geremia | Jan 5, 2022

There is plenty of parking at the mall near Cheesecake Factory and then just walk up. Or you can park in the old DMV building parking lot directly across from the RI State House.

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What is the name of the restaurant next door to the concert hall?

James DuPont | Sep 2, 2020
Pop Sergeant (Pop) | Sep 2, 2020

Public Kitchen & Bar on Francis Street? It's just around the corner from entrance, same block.

Is there a bar at the Vets

Wendy Quinn | Sep 2, 2020
TBird100636 | Sep 2, 2020

Yes, there is a bar.

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Want to eat before show and walk, where and how do I park?

Andrea Cabral | Sep 2, 2020
Marianne Killian | Sep 2, 2020

Across the street Providence place parking lot

Is there any babysitting or childcare services to use during a show?

Yitta D. | Sep 3, 2019
Joseph A Finan III | Sep 3, 2019

I don't believe so

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What is the closet hotel to Veterans Auditorium. Grandmother flying up from Florida to see grandchild. Thank you

G ail Hayes | Sep 3, 2019
Billy Bickle | Sep 3, 2019

There are like 10 hotels within half mile. Depends on how much you wanna spend. I would google it if I were you. Biltmore, Hilton, mariot, courtyard, omni. The closest is Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel. 0.2 miles away

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Are children's bags allowed? Like diaper bags?

Danyelle LeBlanc | Sep 3, 2019
Michelle Bruno | Sep 3, 2019

Yes

do the vets have handicap seating

Deb Paone | Sep 3, 2019
Shannon Maber | Sep 3, 2019

yes

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Dinner location close to theater?

Theresa Moss | Sep 3, 2018
Keith Mathon | Sep 3, 2018

The Cheesecake Factory is a short walk for there, plus more restaurants inside the Providence Place Mall.

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