About RICCA

Rhode Island Convention Center Authority 

Located in the heart of downtown Providence, the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority operates the Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex, which includes the Rhode Island Convention Center and garages (RICC), Amica Mutual Pavilion (AMP), Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The Vets), and Clifford Street Parking Facility. The Authority, governed by an eleven-member board of commissioners, works with several marketing partners to book its facilities, including ASM Global, which manages the AMP PVD and RICC, Professional Facilities Management (PFM), which manages The Vets, PSE Agency (PSE), the exclusive sales & marketing agent of all three facilities, and the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB).

The Authority and its staff strives to provide the community with world-class concerts and family shows, high-profile sporting events and amazing conventions and tradeshow. The staff prides itself for outstanding service for event planners and promoters, while also maintaining a safe, clean and professional environment.

Tickets to events at the Amica Mutual Pavilion are are available at the arena Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets for events at The Vets, call 401-421-ARTS or visit the Box Office located at 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. For ticket information at the RICC go to www.RIconvention.com

Mission of The Authority

To construct, manage and operate facilities used to house conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, meetings, banquets, concerts, sporting events, family shows and other events, as well as facilities which are related thereto such as parking lots, garages, office buildings, including incidental retail facilities located thereon.  To generate positive growth in the surrounding community and the State of Rhode Island and serve as a positive influence on the quality of life in Rhode Island.