Swell Folk Festival

Swell Folk Festival We believe in the power of folk to bring Providence together.

Our festival creates a space for families, friends, and neighbors to connect, discover, and support the arts through a shared love of music.

Rhode Island can’t wait to have you and !Raised in the Blue Ridge foothills and shaped by years on the road, Cody Gentr...
06/16/2026

Rhode Island can’t wait to have you and !

Raised in the Blue Ridge foothills and shaped by years on the road, Cody Gentry brings honest Americana storytelling to every stage he plays. With songs rooted in home, heartache, and redemption, Cody and his band deliver powerful performances that invite audiences to sing along.


Welcome, Hawk in the Nest!Hawk in the Nest is the full-band project of singer songwriter Avi Jacob, blending folk, Ameri...
06/08/2026

Welcome, Hawk in the Nest!

Hawk in the Nest is the full-band project of singer songwriter Avi Jacob, blending folk, Americana, soul, and R&B into a deeply personal and emotionally resonant sound. Known for his powerful songwriting and soulful vocals, Avi has built a strong following through years of touring and independent releases.



Some things just belong together. 🍋We can’t wait for Rhode Island icon to join the festival. Can’t wait to have you.
05/29/2026

Some things just belong together. 🍋

We can’t wait for Rhode Island icon to join the festival. Can’t wait to have you.

05/28/2026

The city was meant to sing together. 🖤🪕

Artists plugging in…

The city was meant to sing together. 🎶 Stay tuned for artist announcements. 🖤🪕
05/27/2026

The city was meant to sing together. 🎶

Stay tuned for artist announcements. 🖤🪕

The city was meant to sing together. 🖤🪕Stay tuned for artist announcements.
05/27/2026

The city was meant to sing together. 🖤🪕

Stay tuned for artist announcements.

Stay tuned. 🖤🪕
05/27/2026

Stay tuned. 🖤🪕

We’re so excited to invite the Providence community to Swell, a free community folk festival created for friends, famili...
05/25/2026

We’re so excited to invite the Providence community to Swell, a free community folk festival created for friends, families, and neighbors.

Music should be free and accessible to everyone and we all need as many opportunities as we can to put the screens down and be together.

We can’t wait to share this wonderful day with you all. See you in September. 🖤🪕

From bright island flavors to fresh local ingredients, serves up the kind of food that pairs perfectly with a full day ...
05/23/2026

From bright island flavors to fresh local ingredients, serves up the kind of food that pairs perfectly with a full day of music. ☀️🥢

Vegan and vegetarian friendly. 🍃

Welcome to Swell! 🖤

Providence staple. Rhode Island legends.Welcome , best weiners in the state since 1968.See you at the park! 🌭🌭🌭
05/22/2026

Providence staple. Rhode Island legends.

Welcome , best weiners in the state since 1968.

See you at the park! 🌭🌭🌭

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