Mechanics Hall is excited to welcome internationally acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Joanna Connor for a powerful night of blues in The Great Hall. Known for her explosive slide guitar work and high-energy performances, Connor brings a bold, modern edge to traditional blues—delivering a live show that feels every bit as intense and electrifying as a […]

Come join WBJ for this celebration of the rising young leaders from throughout Central Massachusetts' business community! WBJ’s Annual Forty Under 40 Awards is a celebration of the rising young leaders from throughout Central Massachusetts’ business community. This special program recognizes outstanding young leaders who are shaking up the Central Mass business community and leading […]

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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 returns on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Mechanics Hall in Downtown Worcester. Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM The Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts is back! Queer […]

Worcester Draglesque Festival is back to engage and inspire the community by celebrating expressive performance at this historic venue! Apply your glitter and don your most sensational outfit for the Worcester Draglesque Festival’s Drag & Burlesque Showcase at the historic Mechanics Hall on Saturday, September 19, 2026! This year, WDF returns bigger and bolder, taking […]

In honor of America's 250th Anniversary, Ballet Magnificat! brings Anchored: The Pilgrim Story to Massachusetts. Beautifully choreographed, Anchored inspires audiences today with its portrayal of the courage and faith of the Pilgrims, their perilous crossing, and their friendship which developed with Native Americans. Their legacy of religious freedom, individual responsibility, and equality of all people […]

Performing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto & Brahms Symphony No. 2. Ticket Pricing Section Full Price Senior Tier 1 $79 $74 Tier 2 $65 $60 Tier 3 $55 $50 Students $16 (with promo code WSOMUSIC) Tiers 2 & 3 only WSO Orchestra Members $16 - any seat in Tier 2 or Tier 3 (with promo code) […]

The Harvey Ball is the Worcester event of the year! The Museum of Worcester is pleased to recognize this year's Smile Award Recipient Bill Wallace. The Museum of Worcester is proud to honor the legacy of Harvey Ball and this year’s Smile Award Recipient Bill Wallace – a builder of cultural bridges, a convener of […]

Join LGBT Asylum Task Force on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 5:30—11pm for an evening of fundraising, community, and meaningful resistance alongside asylum seekers, volunteers, and supporters under the theme, We Persist. Tickets and More Information

Strategies for Children leads the way towards meaningful change in early childhood systems across Massachusetts by connecting people to people, people to policy, and people to power. We're celebrating 25 years and we invite you to join us for an evening with Strategies for Children featuring a reception and DANCE PARTY on Wednesday, October 14 […]

Tickets are sold exclusively through Music Worcester   Click here to purchase online, or call 508-754-3231 The 2026-2027 Season kicks off with a performance of Mozart concertos by the legendary Emanuel Ax and The Knights chamber orchestra. Ax is routinely included on any list of the country’s best classical pianists, while The Knights are an […]

Tickets are sold exclusively through Music Worcester   Click here to purchase online, or call 508-754-3231 Part of BACHtoberfest Weekend Individual singers from across the region and country, plus members of the Hartford Chorale gather in Worcester for the third-annual choir performance to conclude the 2026 BACHtoberfest Weekend. The BACHtoberfest Choir assembles for this concert annually, rehearsing […]

The Idea Swap is the annual event for New England-based nonprofit cultural organizations and touring artists to network and share ideas for touring projects. This year, we will convene back at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. 

Saturday, November 21, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:15pm) Doors open at 2:15pm “In The Mood” for swing music? Take a step back in time with the most popular and sought after big band of all time! The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood,” […]

Tickets are sold exclusively through Music Worcester   Click here to purchase online, or call 508-754-3231 The Worcester Chorus celebrates the season with their annual presentation of this cherished holiday staple, known for the jubilant and dramatic “Hallelujah” chorus. Attending Messiah has become a beloved tradition for many families and choral music fans in the Greater Worcester community and […]

Sold out for the past 45 years, Worcester’s most beloved annual holiday extravaganza makes this special time of the year sparkle with the Massachusetts Symphony, a chorus and vocal soloists, Irish step dancers, and fifes and drums performing treasured favorites of the holiday season.  Also on the program are audience sing alongs, and a visit […]

Keys Across America explores the rich diversity of American piano music, from the lyricism of Amy Beach and Edward MacDowell to the bold voices of Florence Price, Aaron Copland, Ned Rorem, and Louis Moreau Gottschalk. At the heart of the recital is a tribute to composers of the Second New England School—Amy Beach, Edward MacDowell, […]