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About The Venue at Machines with Magnets
Welcome to The Venue at Machines with Magnets, a versatile Pawtucket, Rhode Island space designed for live music, private events, and gallery showcases. With two indoor spaces (the main venue and a gallery) plus a private patio, the venue offers up to 2,000 square feet of adaptable event space. Whether you’re planning a standing-room concert, a seated performance, a private function, or a community gathering, we’ve got you covered with a professional PA system, HDMI projector, dance floor, dedicated bar, and a private dressing/green room area.
Located at 400 Main Street, Pawtucket, the venue sits just off I‑95 with easy access and nearby transit. RIPTA bus service and the Pawtucket/Central Falls transit hub provide convenient options for guests traveling from across the region. We’ve compiled practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan a smooth visit.
Past performers at The Venue at Machines with Magnets include The Body, Dan Deacon, Lightning Bolt, Lydia Lunch, and Mdou Moctar, highlighting the space’s history of diverse, boundary-pushing programming. The adjacent building formerly known as the Providence Biltmore has been renamed to Graduate Providence, reflecting the city’s evolving landscape while the venue itself remains active with ongoing private and public programming. For guests and organizers, secure your seats or book a private event with confidence—we’re your friendly connection to reliable, straightforward ticketing and venue support.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 400 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
- Venue type: two indoor spaces (venue + gallery) plus a private patio; 2,000 square feet of event space.
- Capacity: up to 200 standing; up to 120 seated total (gallery up to 80; venue up to 60).
- Parking: off‑street parking available (public/private lot options noted by the venue).
- Transit: easy access from I‑95; RIPTA bus service nearby; Pawtucket/Central Falls transit hub is a regional transit node.
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Pawtucket (in town) and Graduate Providence (downtown Providence); more Providence area hotels are nearby.
- Notable events: hosting past performances by acts such as The Body, Dan Deacon, Lightning Bolt, Lydia Lunch, Mdou Moctar, and more; ongoing private and public programming.
- Renamed/demolished: Venue itself is active; the adjacent Providence Biltmore building has been renamed to Graduate Providence.
- Notable facilities: professional PA, HDMI projector, dance floor, dedicated bar, and a private dressing/green room area.