Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts.
Michelle Willson is known as Evil Gal to blues lovers around the globe. "It is impossible not to be moved by this performer...with her lush, sultry & robust voice, Willson can get a rise out of a stone statue"--MSN music – all music guide. She’s known as Queen of the Vibe Tribe to listeners of […]
Celebrate the season in style at Adelante Worcester's 15th Anniversary Parrandón! Fiesta Navideña! Holiday Celebration. You're cordially invited to Adelante Worcester’s 15th Anniversary Parrandón! Fiesta Navideña on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 7 PM to 12 AM at Mechanics Hall, Worcester! Join us for an unforgettable night of dinner, music, and dancing as we celebrate the upcoming holidays in traditional Latino […]
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.
Wednesday, December 18th 12:00PM - 1:00PM FREE ADMISSION -- Eventbrite Registration (Optional) Mechanics Hall Principal Organist Peter Krasinski leads a festive musical program to celebrate the season of light, featuring well-known light classics, and songs of the season. Krasinski is joined by the acclaimed All Saints Church Choir directed by Kevin Neel and soloist Christon […]
“The newest Worcester tradition!” Join Cara Brindisi and friends in the Great Hall to celebrate the longest night of the year, as we welcome winter & the holidays with warmth, light, and music!
WYO features young musicians from over 60 towns and 72 schools in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island representing the finest talent from public, private and community music school programs. The third oldest youth orchestra in the country, WYO presents its annual Family Holiday Pops at Mechanics Hall. Featuring the Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Worcester […]
The seven-time Grammy-winning Paul Winter Consort, with beloved vocalist Theresa Thomason, will present the timeless music of their legendary Winter Solstice Celebration, in a joyous and profound celebration of this season of renewal and the greater family of life. For the past four decades, Paul and the Consort have presented their annual Winter Solstice Celebration […]
Everyone's favorite comedian Bob Marley is back at Mechanics Hall
Everyone's favorite comedian Bob Marley is back at Mechanics Hall
Reflections in Words and Music The Annual Arthur M. & Martha R. Pappas Foundation Concert The special event with Yo-Yo Ma pairs repertoire from the center of his musical firmament with reflections on how it has shaped his thinking about art, human nature, and our search for meaning. Together, the cellist’s music and words ask […]
MMEA Central District Senior Festival Annual Concert Saturday, January 18, 2025 More Information
Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass - The Annual Stoddard Concert The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is America’s premier large brass ensemble. A group that always reflects the diverse makeup of men and women in the American culture, RMPBB is dedicated to the notion that music is a gift to be enjoyed by everyone. The […]
The Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Pro Musica join together for a dynamic and powerful evening of orchestral music. More than 160 musicians from across Massachusetts come together encompassing ages 14 to 85. Conductors Jonathan Colby and Mark Churchill have crafted a program of diverse and enlightening music that span the musical ages. Don't […]
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 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 […]
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 or seeking a vibrant evening among friends, this special celebration offers an experience to cherish in the heart of Worcester. The festivities commence at 8:00 […]
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, no matter what art form, in one amazing night Tickets & Information
Presented by the American Heart Association
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 the Wolf, followed by delightful depictions of a catalogue of fantastical beasts in Saint-Saën’s Carnival of the Animals. Artwork by students from Abby Kelly Foster School, […]
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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 by Sir Neville Marriner, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields has evolved into a musical powerhouse, an orchestra renowned across the world for its […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: Cassandre McKinley 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 […]
⭐ 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 pairing them with four classic cocktails. Tickets for Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Worcester available soon! 🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience + 4 […]
Saturday, March 15 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Admission: Pay What You Wish GET TICKETS Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers is an all-city choir founded in 2022. MVYS invites Worcester’s children to enjoy this unique singing experience on stage at one of the nation’s most renowned concert halls. […]
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 Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) and The Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA), and both are dedicated to providing top-notch […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: Harshitha Krishnan 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 […]
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 Denk, piano Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost pianists, proclaimed by the New York Times ‘a pianist you want to hear no matter what […]
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 BWV 214 – Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten! The Worcester Chorus The Worcester Chorus, under the sponsorship of Music Worcester, Inc., has the unique distinction […]
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 harpsichordist Ian Watson. Handel + Haydn Society | Ian Watson H+H performed the “Hallelujah” chorus from Handel’s Messiah in its first concert in 1815, gave […]
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 Mechanics Hall. Cantatas: BWV 36 – Schwingt freudig euch empor BWV 133 – Ich freue mich in dir BWV 40 – Darzu ist erschienen der […]
Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: TBA 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 […]
Featuring: WY Philharmonic & String Orchestras & Quabbin Regional School District Strings Purchase Tickets (Pay what you can)
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. Questions about the Gala? […]
"Let's Get Away From It All" - Dan Gabel's post-pandemic big band celebration!
Free Admission Doors: 11:30 PM Performance: 12:00 PM
presented by The College of the Holy Cross
Free Admission - Registration Required The United States Air Force Academy Concert Band proudly represents the Air Force Academy, the leading institution for educating, training, and inspiring men and women to become officers of character. The Concert Band is composed of 51 active duty Air Force professionals and is one of nine Academy Band ensembles. […]
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!
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!
Private Tour led by Peter Krasinski
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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 Handel and Charpentier. Program HANDEL Dixit Dominus CHARPENTIER Te Deum Chris Shepard Now in his fifteenth year as conductor of the Worcester Chorus, Chris Shepard […]
Dinner served WY Orchestras, Wind & Jazz Ensembles Purchase Tickets
