SMITHFIELD
THE LAST RESORT
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This week at The Last Resort: Fri 10/16 — LIVE MUSIC: BAD INTENTIONS, Sat 10/17 — Smoketober Fest 2026, Sat 10/17 — LIVE MUSIC: WHAT MATTERS?. Upcoming: Fri 10/23 — LIVE MUSIC: BATTLE OF THE BANDS BY DAVID BRIEL, Sat 10/24 — LIVE MUSIC: WORLD PREMIER BAND, Sun 10/25 — Fundraiser with Brass Attack.
ABOUT
The Last Resort is Rhode Island's premier Vegas-style entertainment destination featuring an expansive indoor-outdoor complex. The venue has been recognized as a five-time Providence Journal Readers' Choice Best Concert Venue, showcasing its prominence in live entertainment. The venue caters to adults seeking a comprehensive experience with quality food, craft cocktails across three bars, and a laid-back poolside atmosphere.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors can expect a full Vegas-resort experience with a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool and six fully furnished poolside cabanas accommodating eight guests each, alongside three bars including an outdoor tiki bar. Live music fills the venue every weekend year-round, featuring cover bands, tribute acts, and DJs performing poolside in summer and indoors during winter.
HISTORY
Established in June 2013, The Last Resort evolved from its predecessor Effin's Last Resort, transforming into the only Vegas-style entertainment venue of its kind in the area. Over a decade, the venue has established itself as a cornerstone of Rhode Island's live music scene, combining sophisticated amenities with accessible quality entertainment.