Venue Information

The Columbus Theatre, built in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood on the West Side of Providence, originally opened on November 1, 1926. The Theatre, owned and operated by Providence native Jon Berberian for 50 years, features stained-glass archways, hand-painted murals, and a Wurlitzer Organ.

a beloved space for unique and inspired musicmakers, from mega-string bands (Mother Falcon) to deep-voiced savants (Bill Callahan) to soul shouters (Charles Bradley).” – Providence Phoenix, “Best Folk Venue 2014″

“The Columbus Cooperative sure knows what it’s doing. Charged last year with keeping the upstairs space at the historic Columbus Theatre booked and rocking, the Cooperative has made very, very good on that promise. It lures national indie artists to the stage, but also keeps local musicians in rotation and up on the marquee. And for the folks who are there to truly see, hear and experience the music, the 200-seat venue is about as ...