PROVIDENCE EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Hunter Music Series: Evening Concerts in the Lippitt House Garden
An hour-long August concert series at Providence’s Lippitt House garden featuring local artists; this guide explains timing, what to bring, access options, and the rain contingency.
Hunter Music Series: Evening Concerts in the Lippitt House Garden.
Join the Hunter Music Series at the Lippitt House Museum in Providence for hour-long summer concerts set beside the historic garden fountain. Local performers—this year including Polly Bessette and Becky Bass—bring poetic folk and jazz-infused Caribbean soul to an intimate outdoor setting. The program runs rain or shine, with an indoor fallback if weather intervenes.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Local voices on a small stage
The Hunter Music Series spotlights Providence-area talent: August features Polly Bessette’s poetic folk and Becky Bass’s voice and steel pan–inflected Caribbean soul, offering concise, memorable performances.
A garden framed by a historic fountain
The concert takes place in the Lippitt House garden beside its historic fountain, where listeners gather on the lawn for an intimate outdoor experience.
Short, accessible, and community-minded
Each performance runs about an hour and is designed for broad community participation; the series includes access options for SNAP recipients through the Museums for All program.
What the day feels like
What an evening feels like
The garden opens in the late afternoon and, when the trumpet of the first note arrives, guests settle onto blankets or folding chairs around the fountain for a focused, hour-long set. The program’s scale keeps the sound intimate; if the skies turn, the performance moves inside the house so the music continues uninterrupted.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a blanket or a folding chair for lawn seating near the fountain.
The garden opens at 3:30 PM and concerts start at 4:00 PM; each performance lasts about one hour.
Adult tickets are priced in advance and on the day of the concert; SNAP recipients can use the Museums for All program for free admission for up to four people by booking in advance and presenting their EBT card at arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each concert?
Each concert runs for approximately one hour.
When do the garden and concert start?
The garden opens at 3:30 PM; concerts start at 4:00 PM.
What happens if it rains?
The series runs rain or shine; in the event of rain the performance will take place inside the house.
How much do tickets cost?
Adult tickets are $8 in advance and $10 on the day of the concert.
Is there discounted or free admission?
People receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free admission for up to four people through the Museums for All program; participants should book in advance and present their SNAP EBT card upon arrival.
Can I bring a chair or blanket?
Yes — bring a blanket or a folding chair to sit on the lawn beside the fountain.
Who is performing this August?
August 17 features Polly Bessette; August 25 features Becky Bass.