Thanks to everyone for making PROVIDENCE POPFEST 2026 such a special weekend.
Updates for PROVIDENCE POPFEST 2027 will be posted here, as well as on our instagram page.

Note from the organizers: We aim to be intentional in creating a diverse and inclusive popfest, both sonically and otherwise. Rather than keeping within the confines of any sort of strict definition of indie pop, we are rounding out bills with jangle pop, post punk, and other genres where there has historically been lots of overlap. Additionally, in curating Providence Popfest, we sought out/prioritized bands that reflected the (various, multifaceted) perspectives of queer and trans folks and women in indiepop. It is extremely important to us to create an atmosphere where we, and folks like us, can feel at ease, at home, and in community.

We are not accepting band submissions at this time.
Questions? Email us!

PROVIDENCE POPFEST 2026 IMAGE GALLERY

FRIDAY NIGHT 5/1

Pylon Reenactment Society

Good Flying Birds

Touch Girl Apple Blossom

Mesh

Cursor

Time Thief

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 5/2

Mirah

Mick Trouble

Emotional World

Beachplums

Anna Altman

Sun Urchins

SATURDAY NIGHT 5/2

The Softies

Dear Nora

Dear Nora feat. Mirah

Galore

Jeanines

Try the Pie

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 5/3

Linda Smith

Lightheaded

The Hobknobs

Older Brother

Hidden Driver

Malasada

Future Stories

SUNDAY NIGHT 5/3

Sweeping Promises

Outer World

Nova One

Strange Passage

Betty Brite

All images on Friday and Saturday by Emma Tavares, as well as Sunday afternoon images of Linda Smith, Lightheaded, Hidden Driver, Malasada, and Future Stories.
Sunday afternoon image of The Hobknobs and all Sunday night images except for Outer World by David Paterson. Images of Outer World and Older Brother by James Walsh.