Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts.
A night of African fashion, cultures, food, dance, and more. This isn't your typical nonprofit gala. The Annual ACE Student Fashion Show Dance, Drumming, Music & Arts Performances from ACE Students and African Artists Authentic African Food From Across the Continent Auctions, Raffles, Crafts & MUCH, MUCH MORE! Tickets & Information
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 great concert halls and a premier venue for performances, recordings, weddings, business events, and more. The accessible entrance is located on Waldo Street, with elevators available […]
Join us for a Brown Bag Concert featuring Jazz Streams, a talented ensemble known for their blend of mainstream and contemporary jazz. Featuring trombonist Rich Ardizzone, guitarist Rich Falco, bassist Jerry Wilfong, and drummer Bill MacGillivray.
The Worcester Chorus is one of America’s oldest and longest-running choral ensembles. Attending their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah at the historic Mechanics Hall on the first weekend of December each year is a holiday tradition for many families and choral music fans in the Greater Worcester community and beyond.
Established in 1974 and based on board Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, Navy Band Northeast is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide. Under the operational command of President, U.S. Naval War College, Navy Band Northeast inspires patriotism, elevates esprit de corps, enhances Navy awareness and public relations, supports recruiting and retention efforts, preserves the nation’s musical heritage, and projects a positive image of the Navy.
Michelle Willson is known as Evil Gal to blues lovers around the globe. She’s performed on many other artists' recordings, such as blues legends Duke Robillard, Anthony Geraci and Porky Cohen. She sang with Dr. John at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston and has toured around the world, most recently from performances in Switzerland.
Sold out for the past 44 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 […]
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s 42nd season of The Nutcracker, a timeless ballet that captures the wonder and joy of Christmas.
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s 42nd season of The Nutcracker, a timeless ballet that captures the wonder and joy of Christmas.
A Festive Performance of Holiday Music Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 12:00 PM Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA FREE ADMISSION - No Tickets or pre-registration available Join us for a joyful holiday tradition as Mechanics Hall Principal Organist Peter Krasinski returns with a heartwarming program of seasonal favorites and light classics to celebrate the season of light. […]
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience like never seen before, to awe-inspiring locations - now Worcester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Mechanics Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tickets can be purchased here Please note that the Balcony is not accessible […]
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience like never seen before, to awe-inspiring locations - now Worcester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Mechanics Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tickets can be purchased here Please note that the Balcony is not […]
Doors: 6:15 PM Show: 7:00 PM Bar & Concessions will be available for purchase From the stages of the lower east side to the bright lights of Broadway, L’Chaim is a musical journey that pays tribute to the Jewish legacy of musical theatre by exploring and celebrating the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists. […]
December 20 Performance WY Philharmonic & Sinfonia Strings WY Wind Ensemble & Alumni Band Guest: Senator Jacob R. Oliveira and Jason Homer, WPL Dinner Served Sold exclusively through Worcester Youth Orchestras beginning Nov. 1 Become a Member TODAY! Accessible Entrance The barrier-free entrance to the Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the […]
December 21 Performance WY Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Nashoba Valley Chorale & Worcester Children's Chorus Special Guest Conductor: Senator Robyn Kennedy Dinner Served Sold exclusively through Worcester Youth Orchestras beginning Nov. 1 Become a Member TODAY! Accessible Entrance The barrier-free entrance to the Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor […]
Everyone's favorite comedian Bob Marley is back at Mechanics Hall
Everyone's favorite comedian Bob Marley is back at Mechanics Hall
The American Spiritual Ensemble brings to life one of America’s most profound musical traditions, the American negro spiritual. Performed by world-class vocalists, these songs tell stories of faith, resilience, and the enduring search for freedom, carrying forward a legacy shaped in the American South and preserved through generations of oral tradition. Led by Music Worcester’s […]
More information coming soon at thinblueride.org/ Accessible Entrance The barrier-free entrance to the Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. There is no elevator access to the Great Hall balcony. Accessible Halls All of our halls are wheelchair-accessible, where patrons […]
More information can be found here Please note that tickets must be purchased through the participating student, and are not available through the Mechanics Hall Box Office. Accessible Entrance The barrier-free entrance to the Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third […]
The Worcester Chorus joins the internationally recognized Winchendon Players for a festive performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Written for chamber orchestra, chorus, and soloists, this exuberant work is a joyful continuation of the holiday season and a rare opportunity to hear The Worcester Chorus shine in another large-scale choral masterpiece. The program also includes Ich […]
Doors open at 3:00 PM Welcome to the realm of Ascena, home of The Banquet Of The Dying Daylight! Imagine Medieval Times meets Comic Con meets a Renaissance Faire! It’s the camaraderie of your best D&D campaign, the pomp of your local LARP group, and the vast world of your favorite RPG! Food, wares, artists, […]
WY Symphony & Philharmonic Orchestras Burncoat High School Orchestra Shrewsbury High School Chamber Orchestra Tickets and more information available through the Worcester Youth Orchestras' Box Office
Swinging through the Decades of Jazz Daniel Kelly Quintet 6th Grade Culture LEAP Monday, February 9, 2026 9:30am & 11:30am The "Swinging through the Decades of Jazz" program immerses Worcester Public School 6th-grade students in the rich history and cultural evolution of jazz music in the United States. From its roots in African traditions to […]
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 great concert halls and a premier venue for performances, recordings, weddings, business events, and more. The accessible entrance is located on Waldo Street, with elevators available […]
Mechanics Hall presents the Third Annual Love and Romance: A Night of Italian Opera. Doors & Bar: 6:00 PM Performance: 7:00 PM What better way to set the mood for Valentine’s Day, than an evening of luscious Italian opera in the Great Hall at Mechanics Hall? Maestro Leonardo Ciampa has assembled an impressive group of […]
Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi’s signature sound blends Italian roots with authentic Brazilian spirit. Delivering bossa beats, samba melodies, and jazz stylings to audiences worldwide, Minnozzi’s latest album Riofonic spent over 20 weeks on the JazzWeek charts
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Worcester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Mechanics Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tickets can be purchased here Please note that the Balcony is not accessible by elevator. For questions […]
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Worcester. Get your tickets now to fall in love under the gentle glow of candlelight in Mechanics Hall. Tickets can be purchased here Please note that the Balcony is not accessible by elevator. For questions about tickets […]
Roots and Divinity is a highly anticipated fashion production that explores the story of the African diaspora through art, movement, and design. Bringing together elements of Caribbean and African spirituality, the show reflects on the power of ancestry, the beauty of cultural memory, and the enduring divinity carried across generations. Through striking models, dynamic performers, […]
The Refugee Orchestra Project was founded in 2016 as a way to unite refugee musicians. Since its inception, Refugee Orchestra Project has performed with ensembles and artists like the London Symphony Orchestra, Chi-chi Nwanoko, Gity Razaz, and more. Buy Tickets Program Starts at 5pm Reserved Seating Adult: $76-50 Student: $20 Youth (18 & under): $10
Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:00 PM FREE - TICKET REQUIRED Potential Program: (Subject to Change) Brilliant Brushstrokes – Ryan Lindveit Fandango – Joseph Turrin Featuring Master Chief Musician Christopher Sala, trumpet & Senior Chief Musician Colin Wise, trombone OR “Legacy,” Concerto for Oboe and Symphonic Wind Band (III. Allegro) – Oscar Navarro Featuring Musician 1st […]
Midori is a visionary artist, activist and educator who explores and builds connections between music and the human experience. In the four decades since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at age 11, the “simply magical” (Houston Chronicle) violinist has performed with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras and has collaborated with world-renowned […]
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 Discord. The People of Courage Awards honors passionate and dedicated individuals and businesses making a difference in the Central Massachusetts community. Tickets & More Information […]
This year’s Family Concert is brought to you by the letter F. An afternoon of fairy tales, fables, family, friends, and fun is sure to delight the children in your lives (as well as your inner child). Four hands on one piano provide the musical setting for Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. Navok’s Beauty and the Beast is the […]
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 great concert halls and a premier venue for performances, recordings, weddings, business events, and more. The accessible entrance is located on Waldo Street, with elevators available […]
Andrew is one of Hartford’s rising young musicians. Originally from Boylston, MA, Andrew has proven himself to be a talented young pianist, with a passion to learn, grow and play. After moving to Hartford at age 18, Andrew quickly sought out his elders and began building relationships with them. These relationships eventually turned into mentors […]
Shake off winter and wake up to spring. Singer-songwriter Grace Givertz is a Black Opry collaborator, Boston Music Awards nominee, and recipient of the City of Boston’s Extraordinary Women Award. Accompanied by violinist Madison Duffy and armed with a guitar and banjo, Givertz delivers witty, honest lyrics and a big, earnest voice.
Event: Many Voices: Spring Concert Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Admission: Pay-What-You-Wish Every dollar goes directly to supporting the Many Voices Youth Singers — thank you for giving what you can. Many Voices: Spring Concert Celebrate the season of renewal with the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers as they […]
Women in World Jazz, a performing all women ensemble, was founded by Tal Shalom-Kobi in 2015. Women in World Jazz aims to expose audiences to different cultures through music, with a variety of music backgrounds including jazz, folk, pop, rock and blues. WIWJ director and Berklee college of music faculty, Tal Shalom-Kobi, has been active […]
Part of Bach’s Birthday Bash Weekend, The Sebastians bring razor-sharp precision and expressive depth to music of the Baroque and Classical eras. Acclaimed for their beautifully nuanced playing and engaging, self-directed performances, this period instrument ensemble delivers historically informed interpretations that feel vibrant, immediate, and alive. These six concertos are among the most well known […]
Part of Bach’s Birthday Bash Weekend With a selection of Bach’s keyboard repertoire for harpsichord and piano, attendees are invited to sit on stage alongside pianist Kristjon Imperio and harpsichordist Frederick Jodry to get close up to the performance action. Take a peek at the hand and footwork involved in performing on keyboard instruments, and […]
Part of Bach’s Birthday Bash Weekend Worcester Chamber Music Society, featuring their pianist Randall Hodgkinson, delivers an exquisite rendition of J.S. Bach’s Musical Offering, alongside two other works written for the configuration. The chamber ensemble takes the stage for this beautiful, intimate performance, bringing their tight-knit artistry to this music written for celebration. Program starts at 8:00 […]
In Music Worcester’s second annual Cantatathon, Worcester Bach Collective ensembles and other regional partners perform a selection of cantatas at Mechanics Hall. This year’s event features the First Baptist Church Choir, Salisbury Singers, the Worcester Children’s Choir, and Voices of Concinnity with Consonare Choral Community. A cantata is a vocal work for solo/chorus and orchestra, […]
New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Boston Globe described Bennett's music as, "a mix of Jazz, Folk and Minimalism." The Daniel Bennett Group is celebrating the release of their 10th studio album, ‘Mr. Bennett’s Mind.' Timeout New York called the music, "hypnotic!" Daniel Bennett […]
Celebrating the Frank Sinatra Songbook Featuring Chris Jason and the Sinatra Live Big Band Step into the golden age of American music as vocalist Chris Jason brings the timeless songs of Frank Sinatra to life. Best known for his long-running Las Vegas production The Rat Pack Is Back, Chris Jason has spent more than 25 […]
WY Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Colby, Music Director Nashoba Valley Chorale Anne Watson Born, Artistic Director Tickets and more information available through the Worcester Youth Orchestras' Box Office
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 great concert halls and a premier venue for performances, recordings, weddings, business events, and more. The accessible entrance is located on Waldo Street, with elevators available […]
Celebrate the next generation of organ talent at this special Organ Youth Showcase, part of the Worcester Organ Performance Series. Featuring rising young artists from the theater organ world, this inspiring concert highlights the creativity, skill, and passion of tomorrow’s performers on the magnificent E. & G.G. Hook Organ (Opus 334, 1864) at Mechanics Hall. […]
Artist: Splendid Torch Massachusetts' own Splendid Torch brings a bright, upbeat sound rooted in Indie rock and Americana traditions. Longtime collaborators with undeniable chemistry, the foursome crafts songs with lush lyricism and infectious energy. Fiddle and mandolin weave together with guitars, bass, and drums to deliver a full sound rich with spontaneous energy. Come for […]
A World of Emotions: Musical discoveries from the old and the new world (1100-1780) Jordi Savall, “a magical musician,” (Washington Post) brings his early music ensembles Hespèrion XXI, La Capella Reial de Catalunya, as well as guest musicians from Canada, Guadeloupe, and Mexico, to the stage for a collaboration honoring musical discoveries from the last […]
Alexandre Kantorow is a pianist who can’t be missed. The first French pianist to win first prize at the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition, and performing with orchestras like the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestre Nationale de France, Kantorow is a rising star. In 2024, he gained worldwide popularity from his performance of “Jeux d’Eau” in […]
Artist: TBA Bring your lunch or purchase one at the Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Worcester Organ Performance Series Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Doors Open: 11:30 AM | Performance: 12:00 PM Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA Free Admission Lunch is welcome—bring your own or pick something up at concessions! For more information about The […]
Join The Worcester Chorus plus instrumentalists and soloists from Greater Worcester for this world premiere of the late Brian Story’s work. Inspired by Nkeiru Okoye’s song cycle “Songs of Harriet Tubman”, Story’s work uses speeches, newspaper articles, and sections from Douglass’ autobiography to portray Douglass’ life story. “In his journey from enslaved young man to internationally […]
The Princess Concert: Worcester We invite you to an enchanting concert, singing the most magical music in all of the land. Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including; Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty & The Beast, […]
The Princess Concert: Worcester We invite you to an enchanting concert, singing the most magical music in all of the land. Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including; Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty & The Beast, […]
Get ready for an evening where timeless artistry meets modern flair. Beyond the Frames: Classical Meets Cool features award-winning pianist Barron Ryan, blending classical virtuosity, jazz spirit, and irresistible energy. More than a concert, this event is a celebration of creativity across generations—bringing together live music and a Youth Art Auction & Showcase, highlighting the voices and visions […]
The Isaiah Thomas Award is given in recognition of Distinguished Community Service in Worcester, Massachusetts. HISTORY In every community there are loyal men and women who unselfishly devote their time and energies to the benefit of others. They do this without expecting reward or acknowledgment, only hoping that their efforts may help to build a […]
The Pout-Pout Fish Student MatineePresented by TheatreWorks USA When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout. Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. […]
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 great concert halls and a premier venue for performances, recordings, weddings, business events, and more. The accessible entrance is located on Waldo Street, with elevators available […]
Artist: House of Hamill Pennsylvania-based trio House of Hamill brings high-octane energy and genre-bending celtic folk to every stage they grace. With soaring harmonies, fiery fiddle tunes, and award-winning original songwriting, they create exhilarating performances. From reimagined rock classics to original reels and ballads, their intricate arrangements and tight harmonies reflect a fresh take on […]
Tickets and more information available through the Worcester Youth Orchestras’ Box Office
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 great concert halls and a premier venue for performances, recordings, weddings, business events, and more. The accessible entrance is located on Waldo Street, with elevators available […]