Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts.
For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as one of the nation’s premier a cappella ensembles, renowned for its artistry and beauty of sound.
"Courage to Dream" will tell the courageous faith stories of Black and Brown immigrants who have journeyed to Worcester County in search of a better life. Through performances by local artists, actors, choirs, and culinary creatives, we will celebrate their resilience and contributions.
Swinging through the Decades of Jazz Daniel Kelly Quintet 6th Grade Culture LEAP Monday, February 10, 2025 9:30am & 11:30am The "Swinging through the Decades of Jazz" program immerses Worcester […]
Mechanics Hall presents Love and Romance: A Night of Italian Opera. Set the mood for an early Valentine's Day celebration with a program curated by Maestro Leonardo Ciampa. Six talented singers offer selections from Donizetti, Puccini, Verdi, and Mascagni for a memorable experience!
This Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2025, join us at Mechanics Hall for an evening of timeless elegance, music, and connection. Whether you are planning a romantic outing for two […]
Affordable, sophisticated, live music series in the heart of downtown! Club 321 offers exceptional music once a month on Thursdays, delivering a vibe that is both artful and warm. Meet up with your friends or step up your date night!
The Dead of Winter Horror Festival is an annual event combining the essences of film festivals and conventions. Dead of Winter showcases the best of the New England Horror community, […]
NEXT TOUR DATE: Monday, June 9, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Open to the Public - Limited Availability Admission: $10 FREE for Mechanics Hall Members Join us for a guided […]
WCMS Presents: Voices Rising
Together, we are relentlessly focused on the heart of our community. Through the Heart of Central MA Heart Ball campaign, we celebrate our collective success in driving change, funding science […]
FREE ADMISSION - Reservation Required Mechanics Hall comes alive with the voices of a wolf, a boy, a cat, a duck, and a bird in Prokofiev’s beloved story of Peter and […]
Join us on March 7, 2025, for an unforgettable evening at Mechanics Hall’s Salsa Social with Camelia Latin Dance Band! The festivities kick off at 8:00 PM with an energizing […]
WY Symphony & Philharmonic Orchestras Burncoat High School Orchestra Shrewsbury High School Orchestra Purchase Tickets (pay what you can)
The Academy The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. Founded in 1958 […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: Cassandre McKinley Known for her powerful and versatile voice, Cassandre McKinley effortlessly blends […]
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Worcester that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while […]
Saturday, March 15 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Admission: Pay What You Wish In a heartwarming choral concert titled "Rising Together,” the youth voices of the Mechanics Hall MVYS program come together […]
The Varsity Vocals International Championship of A Cappella is the only international tournament that showcases the art of student a cappella singing. Our programs include both The Varsity Vocals International […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: Harshitha Krishnan Harshitha Krishnan, a Grammy®-nominated performing and recording artist of Indian origin […]
Affordable, sophisticated, live music series in the heart of downtown! Club 321 offers exceptional music once a month on Thursdays, delivering a vibe that is both artful and warm. Meet up with your friends or step up your date night!
Internationally celebrated pianist Jeremy Denk will perform the complete collection of Bach’s Keyboard Partitas on stage at historic Mechanics Hall for the first performance of Bach’s Birthday Bash 2025. Jeremy […]
For its first Bach Birthday Bash performance, The Worcester Chorus will perform Bach’s Secular Cantatas on stage at historic Mechanics Hall. BWV 213 – Laßt uns sorgen, laßt uns wachen […]
Boston’s Grammy-winning Handel and Haydn Society will perform Bach’s Concerti for Two Harpsichords in this highlight presentation of 2025’s Bach Birthday Bash series on stage at historic Mechanics Hall, featuring […]
The many members of the Worcester Bach Collective will join together to conclude our Bach’s Birthday Bash 2025 Series with a performance of these Cantatas from the stage at historic […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: Jazz Streams Join us for a Brown Bag Concert featuring Jazz Streams, a […]
Featuring: WY Philharmonic & String Orchestras & Quabbin Regional School District Strings About The Festival The Worcester Youth Orchestras is please to present the 2025 String Fest, a collaborative concert […]
The annual Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards raises money for the Safe Homes program, an LGBTQIA+ drop-in serving youth ages 14-23 in Worcester, North County, and online via […]
"Let's Get Away From It All" - Dan Gabel's post-pandemic big band celebration!
Free Admission - RSVP only - No physical tickets required General Admission - accessible seating will be available upon entry Joined by the New England Repertory Orchestra, Clark University and […]
Private Event presented by The College of the Holy Cross
Ugadi Cultural Event: 11am-2pm Musical Night with Anup Rubens: 5pm-11pm Tickets & More Information
Free Admission - RSVP Below (No physical tickets needed) The United States Air Force Academy Concert Band proudly represents the Air Force Academy, the leading institution for educating, training, and […]
Join us on April 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM for a remarkable performance by Italian Organist Salvatore Pronestì on The Worcester Organ as part of the Organ Performance Series.
Affordable, sophisticated, live music series in the heart of downtown! Club 321 offers exceptional music once a month on Thursdays, delivering a vibe that is both artful and warm. Meet up with your friends or step up your date night!
Boston Conservatory Orchestra presents a commencement concert for graduating conducting majors and a celebratory performance by the winner of the 2024 Orchestra Concerto Competition: Rising stars!
Worcester Homecoming is a two-day event held from April 23-24, designed for distinguished alumni to come back and experience the city’s inspiring energy firsthand! More Information on Worcester Homecoming
🎉 Get Ready for the Most Epic Throwback Party in Worcester! 🎉 The Awesome 80’s Prom at Mechanics Hall is the ultimate night of nostalgia, neon, and non-stop fun! Whether […]
Experience the Magic of Silent Film with Live Organ Accompaniment! Known for his exceptional artistry in live film accompaniment, Mechanics Hall Principal Organist Peter Krasinski will bring Chaplin’s iconic silent […]
Join us for the Hope & Healing Celebration, Worcester’s premier fundraising gala to support the lifesaving work of UMass Memorial Health. Find more information at: https://www.ummhealth.org/giving/hope-and-healing
Congratulations to the 2025 Graduates of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences! More information on 2025 Commencement available here
Mechanics Hall is proud to support Preservation Worcester’s Jane Week festivities with a special guided tour. Join us for a guided tour of Mechanics Hall, Worcester’s treasured landmark and architectural gem. […]
Affordable, sophisticated, live music series in the heart of downtown! Club 321 offers exceptional music once a month on Thursdays, delivering a vibe that is both artful and warm. Meet up with your friends or step up your date night!
Organ Tour led by Peter Krasinski All AGO members are invited (regardless of chapter). For more information, please contact dean@bostonago.org
The Eversource Challenge is a program for K–12 students living in an Eversource community. It invites students to showcase their knowledge on saving energy, energy-efficient technologies, and sustainability through […]
JOMP's ensemble programs represent the essence of their identity as Worcester's Community Music School. Playing in an ensemble brings together students of all ages, and ensemble concerts are a wonderful […]
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health of Massachusetts and Rhode Island's annual gala to raise critical funds for children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. Private Event
The Worcester Chorus Conducted by Worcester Chorus directors Chris Shepard & Mark Mummert, The Worcester Chorus will close Music Worcester’s 2024-2025 Season with a performance of celebrated choral works by […]
Don't miss WYO's Annual Season Finale Gala! A treasured celebration of our student's achievements, including our senior graduation ceremony. Fantastic music by our major ensembles, silent auction, raffles and prizes […]
Kyung-Wha Chung: Violin Recital with Kevin Kenner, piano Tickets go on sale June 23, 2025 Touring with pianist Kevin Kenner, violinist Kyung-Wha Chung is performing four massive, musically diverse violin […]
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The drama of combat has inspired many thrilling works for orchestra, and film directors have deployed symphonic forces to heighten the suspense and excitement felt by viewers of war films […]
Presented by Clark University, The Global Conference on Economic Geography is the largest international conference dedicated to Economic Geography. Highlights for the 7th annual conference “Governance Challenges for A Sustainable […]
Join us for a guided tour of Mechanics Hall, Worcester’s treasured landmark and architectural gem. Internationally recognized for its superb acoustics and breathtaking beauty, Mechanics Hall is one of the world’s […]
Join us for the 200th Annual Meeting of Worcester Natural History Society/EcoTarium! We will continue our 200th anniversary celebration by reflecting on the accomplishments of the past year. Enjoy refreshments […]
A Benefit for Mechanics Hall and Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers In Honor of Retiring Executive Director Kathleen Gagne
FREE ADMISSION - ALL ARE WELCOME THIS EVENT IS NOT TICKETED AND REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. Join us at Mechanics Hall on Monday, June 16 at 12:00 PM for a […]
As we step into this momentous year, we are filled with joy and gratitude to celebrate Shine’s 20th anniversary! Over the past two decades, we have made incredible strides in […]
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Pipe Organ Encounters (POE) is an educational outreach program of the American Guild of Organists intended to introduce the organ to young people and adults. POEs generally last 5 – […]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo a co-presentation with Crocodile River Music The a cappella vocal group that has been creating music for over sixty years brings South African musical tradition to Worcester. […]
Join us for a guided tour of Mechanics Hall, Worcester’s treasured landmark and architectural gem. Internationally recognized for its superb acoustics and breathtaking beauty, Mechanics Hall is one of the world’s […]
Doors Open 11:30 am Performance begins at 12:00 pm Free Admission - No Registration Required Lunch is welcome—bring your own or pick something up at concessions! For more information about […]
Experience the legacy, artistry, and power of the Worcester Organ as local artists bring it to life in this inspiring community showcase. Join us for a special afternoon as part […]
Doors Open 11:30 am Show 12:00 pm Free Admission Lunch is welcome—bring your own or pick something up at concessions! For more information about The Worcester Organ, visit us at […]
From RuPaul to Project Runway, the Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts brings stars to Worcester for a night of drag, fashion, art, and joy. The Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts […]
Affordable, sophisticated, live music series in the heart of downtown! Club 321 offers exceptional music once a month on Thursdays, delivering a vibe that is both artful and warm. Meet up with your friends or step up your date night!
BACHtoberfest 2025 Tickets go on sale June 23, 2025 Fresh off the release of their first professional recording, Simone Dinnerstein’s chamber ensemble Baroklyn joins Connecticut-based professional choir CONCORA in a program […]
Peter Krasinski performs an afternoon of Bach’s organ works for the second annual BACHtoberfest weekend. The afternoon highlights Bach’s secular and sacred organ works, and continues THE COMPLETE BACH’s annual […]
BACHtoberfest 2025 Tickets go on sale June 23, 2025 Simone Dinnerstein, Music Worcester’s first Artist in Residence (2018-2019), returns to Worcester for BACHtoberfest 2025 to perform two headlining concerts this […]
BACHtoberfest 2025 Tickets go on sale June 23, 2025 Singers from across the country gather in Worcester for an annual choir performance to conclude the 2025 BACHtoberfest weekend. The BACHtoberfest […]
Tickets go on sale June 23, 2025 Tickets sold through Music Worcester In this brilliant presentation of French music, Orchestre National de France and Grammy- winning pianist Daniil Trifonov perform […]
For 76 years, Warren Miller has stoked the fire of the ski season. Join us on November 8th at Mechanics Hall for the premiere of their newest film featuring world-class […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: The Dan Moretti Quartet Join us for a lively lunchtime performance featuring Dan […]
Affordable, sophisticated, live music series in the heart of downtown! Club 321 offers exceptional music once a month on Thursdays, delivering a vibe that is both artful and warm. Meet up with your friends or step up your date night!
Saturday, November 15, 2025 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:15pm) Doors open at 2:15pm On November 15, The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: 2Slick The captivating sound of trombones takes center stage in this extraordinary jazz […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Doors Open 11:30 am Show 12:00 pm Free Admission Lunch is welcome—bring your own or pick something up at concessions! Audience: All Ages […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: To Be Announced Our annual holiday Brown Bag concert - more information coming […]
Affordable, sophisticated, live music series in the heart of downtown! Club 321 offers exceptional music once a month on Thursdays, delivering a vibe that is both artful and warm. Meet up with your friends or step up your date night!
Celebrate the season of light with well-known classics and songs of the season. Audience sing-alongs, silent film accompaniment, and other delights await! FREE ADMISSION All Ages Welcomed Doors: 6:30pm | […]