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 […]

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 […]

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.

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    

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]