Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts.
In The News at Mechanics Hall
Here is recent coverage of events and activities happening at Mechanics Hall.
Worcester Magazine: Meghan Montaner excited to take on the vision of Mechanics Hall as new executive director
On a public guided tour of Mechanics Hall recently, Meghan Montaner took in all the sights and sounds as well as the history and said “I was moved to tears.”
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What’s Up Worcester: Step Into the Sounds of Summer: Free Worcester Organ Concerts at Mechanics Hall!
There’s something magical about hearing music echo through the walls of Mechanics Hall and this August you can experience that magic for free. Mechanics Hall is serving up a trio […]
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Worcester Magazine: British organist Carol Williams set for recital at Mechanics Hall
The British organist and composer Carol Williams, who comes to Mechanics Hall to give an organ recital at noon on Aug. 6, has a stated “ambition” for her concerts.
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Q&A: Kathleen Gagne’s legacy of culture & connections at Mechanics Hall
Since its construction in 1857, Mechanics Hall in Worcester has been a community gathering place for culture, lectures, and great music.
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Longtime Worcester lawmaker Harriette Chandler to receive Harvey Ball Smile Award
Harriette Chandler, whose long career on Beacon Hill followed a stint on the Worcester School Committee, will receive the 2025 Harvey Ball Smile Award.
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NewEngland.com: Spring Weekend in Worcester, Massachusetts
Did you know that the monkey wrench was born in Worcester, Massachusetts? The first Valentine’s Day card, too. The birth control pill, the space suit, the liquid-fuel rocket—yup, all invented […]
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Kathleen Gagne, Mechanics Hall executive director since 2018, to retire in June
Kathleen M. Gagne, who started her career at Mechanics Hall in 1994 as a publicist and has been the historic venue’s executive director since 2018, will retire in June.
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Worcester Magazine: Stories, songs, past and future: Black History Month events on tap
The Village Worcester and OurStory Edutainment kick off a weekend of celebrations in honor of Jamaican reggae star and rights activist Bob Marley.
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Boston Uncovered: Worcester Is Getting A Pop-Up Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
Calling all literature lovers and cocktail enthusiasts! A traveling Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is headed to Massachusetts again, soon to set up shop in Worcester. Held at Mechanics Hall, the […]
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Worcester Magazine: Courage to Dream concert coming to Mechanics Hall to celebrate Black History Month
On the night of Feb. 8, Mechanics Hall will fill with song, story and celebratory spirit at the Courage to Dream concert, the centerpiece of Lancaster-based Kingdom Voice & Music’s […]
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Fifty Plus Advocate: Mechanics Hall is Worcester’s most historic musical venue
One could easily stroll past the pre-Civil War facade of Mechanics Hall and not know it is a treasured gem of architectural engineering and approachable culture. The beautiful building housing […]
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