Brown Bag Concert Series: Fall 2025

Free and Open to the Public

The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been a beloved tradition in Worcester since 1983. These hour-long concerts by acclaimed regional and national performers are held in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm. Bring your own “brown bag” lunch, and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch! Cabaret-style seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. All concerts are free, open to the public, and subject to change.

The accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. Please note, there is no elevator access to the balcony. All concerts take place in the Great Hall on the third floor. If you need assistance, please contact the Mechanics Hall Ticket Office, Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am-5:00pm, by calling 508-752-0888.

Accessibility

Whenever possible, Brown Bag Concerts are also broadcast live on WICN 90.5FM, and streamed live on WICN.org.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tickets: Free -- Open to the Public
Time: Doors 11:30am | Show 12:00pm
Audience: All Ages

Fall 2025 Schedule

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November 12
THE DAN MORETTI QUARTET

With a career spanning decades, Moretti has performed with legends like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Robert Plant. Now, he brings that same talent to Mechanics Hall for an unforgettable midday escape. Whether you’re a long-time jazz fan or new to the genre, this concert promises something special for everyone.

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November 19
2SLICK

The captivating sound of trombones takes center stage in this extraordinary jazz ensemble. Featuring the talents of trombonists Steve Piermarini and Wayne Branco, their repertoire showcases the timeless compositions of jazz legends JJ Johnson and Kai Winding, whose innovative trombone duets revolutionized the genre

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December 3
ARTIST TO BE ANNOUNCED

More information coming soon!

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December 10
HOLIDAY CONCERT

A festive holiday concert the whole family will love. More information coming soon! 



Brown Bag Concert Series Archive

Recognizing the historical significance of nearly 40 years of the Brown Bag Concert Series, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has documented the history of the series in its Jazz History Database. The database includes information from 1989-2008.

“Studio 3,” a half-hour music and interview television program featuring some of the best jazz groups in New England and beyond, was taped between 1993 and 2000 before live audiences in the studios of WGMC-TV3 or on location, including Brown Bag concerts at Mechanics Hall. All shows were produced and hosted by jazz vocalist Toni Ballard, with production support from Greater Media Cable, and aired from 1993 to 2003 on WGMC-TV3. The WPI Jazz History Database includes Studio 3 videos.

» JAZZ HISTORY DATABASE


Brown Bag with Walt Weiskopf
SHEILA DEL BOSQUE TRIO
Dayramir Gonzalez
Gringo Kings
Brown Bag Concert with NEC Symphonic Winds & Chamber Singers with the U.S. Navy Band Northeast
Laszlo Gardony Trio
Krisanthi Pappas
ELAN TROTMAN
Jim Porcella
Kevin Harris Project
Brown Bag Concert with Mike Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Band
Brown Bag Concert with Yoko Miwa Trio
Brown Bag Concert with Yoko Miwa Trio
Brown Bag with MIXCLA
Brown Bag Concert with Sivan Arbel
DAN GABEL, KIMBERLY HAWKEY AND THE ABLETONES BIG BAND 11/23
Brown Bag, Alex Minasian Quartet, 5/22
Brown Bag, Alex MinasianQuartet, 5/22
Brown Bag, The Roderick Camelia Latin Jazz Trio 5/22
Walt Weiskopf, 11/19
Ball in the House, 11/19
Sheila del Bosque Trio, 3/19
Dayramir Gonzalez
Gringo Kings
Brown Bag Concert with NEC Symphonic Winds & Chamber Singers with the U.S. Navy Band Northeast
Laszlo Gardony Trio
Krisanthi Pappas
Elan Trotman
Jim Porcella
Kevin Harris Project
Michael Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Band
Michael Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Band
Yoko Miwa Trio
Yoko Miwa Trio
MIXCLA
Michelle Willson
Sivan Arbel
Greg Abate
ALEA
Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo
U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
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DAN GABEL, KIMBERLY HAWKEY AND THE ABLETONES BIG BAND 11/23
Brown Bag, Alex Minasian Quartet, 5/22
Brown Bag, Alex MinasianQuartet, 5/22
Brown Bag, The Roderick Camelia Latin Jazz Trio 5/22
Walt Weiskopf, 11/19
Ball in the House, 11/19
Sheila del Bosque Trio, 3/19
Dayramir Gonzalez
Gringo Kings
Brown Bag Concert with NEC Symphonic Winds & Chamber Singers with the U.S. Navy Band Northeast
Laszlo Gardony Trio
Krisanthi Pappas
Elan Trotman
Jim Porcella
Kevin Harris Project
Michael Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Band
Michael Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Band
Yoko Miwa Trio
Yoko Miwa Trio
MIXCLA
Michelle Willson
Sivan Arbel
Greg Abate
ALEA
Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo
U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
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