Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts.
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
NEXT TOUR DATE: Monday, June 9, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Open to the Public - Limited Availability Admission: $10 FREE for Mechanics Hall Members 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 […]
WCMS Presents: Voices Rising
Together, we are relentlessly focused on the heart of our community. Through the Heart of Central MA Heart Ball campaign, we celebrate our collective success in driving change, funding science and improving health outcomes for everyone, everywhere. That means taking our efforts beyond the ballroom, working every day to help every heart. For more than […]
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, […]
Join us on March 7, 2025, for an unforgettable evening at Mechanics Hall’s Salsa Social with Camelia Latin Dance Band! The festivities kick off at 8:00 PM with an energizing Salsa and Bachata dance lesson led by the talented Laura Leones perfect for both seasoned dancers and beginners. At 9:00 PM, the historic Mechanics Hall […]
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 Known for her powerful and versatile voice, Cassandre McKinley effortlessly blends Soul, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Pop, and Country into a sound uniquely her own. Her impassioned live performances and gift for storytelling have earned her widespread […]
⭐ 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 Here! 🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience + 4 […]
Saturday, March 15 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Admission: Pay What You Wish In a heartwarming choral concert titled "Rising Together,” the youth voices of the Mechanics Hall MVYS program come together to inspire audiences with a message of hope and collective strength centered around The Transformative Power of Unity. Guided by a team of talented and experienced […]
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 Harshitha Krishnan, a Grammy®-nominated performing and recording artist of Indian origin from Lagos, Nigeria, is known for her eclectic sound that fuses Indian folk traditions with contemporary western genres like jazz, soul, and R&B, Harshitha’s performances […]
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: Jazz Streams Join us for a Brown Bag Concert featuring Jazz Streams, a talented ensemble known for their blend of mainstream and contemporary jazz. The concert will take place on Wednesday, March 26th from 12:00–1:00 PM in the […]
Featuring: WY Philharmonic & String Orchestras & Quabbin Regional School District Strings About The Festival The Worcester Youth Orchestras is please to present the 2025 String Fest, a collaborative concert with the Worcester Youth Philharmonic Strings & String Orchestra, Quabbin Regional School District String Program. The performance is a capstone, representing a year long program […]
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 Questions about the […]
"Let's Get Away From It All" - Dan Gabel's post-pandemic big band celebration!
Free Admission - RSVP only - No physical tickets required General Admission - accessible seating will be available upon entry Joined by the New England Repertory Orchestra, Clark University and Mechanics Hall invite choirs from Worcester and Central Massachusetts for a day of rehearsal at Mechanics Hall, culminating in a powerful evening performance of Sunrise […]
Private Event presented by The College of the Holy Cross
Ugadi Cultural Event: 11am-2pm Musical Night with Anup Rubens: 5pm-11pm Tickets & More Information
Free Admission - RSVP Below (No physical tickets needed) 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 […]
Join us on April 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM for a remarkable performance by Italian Organist Salvatore Pronestì on The Worcester Organ as part of the Organ Performance Series.
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!
Worcester Homecoming is a two-day event held from April 23-24, designed for distinguished alumni to come back and experience the city’s inspiring energy firsthand! More Information on Worcester Homecoming
🎉 Get Ready for the Most Epic Throwback Party in Worcester! 🎉 The Awesome 80’s Prom at Mechanics Hall is the ultimate night of nostalgia, neon, and non-stop fun! Whether you lived through the 80s or just love the music, this is your chance to step back in time for a night filled with dancing, […]
Experience the Magic of Silent Film with Live Organ Accompaniment! Known for his exceptional artistry in live film accompaniment, Mechanics Hall Principal Organist Peter Krasinski will bring Chaplin’s iconic silent comedy-drama to life on the famous Worcester Organ, in a thrilling display of live improvisation. The Kid is a 1921 American silent comedy-drama film written, […]
Join us for the Hope & Healing Celebration, Worcester’s premier fundraising gala to support the lifesaving work of UMass Memorial Health. Find more information at: https://www.ummhealth.org/giving/hope-and-healing
Congratulations to the 2025 Graduates of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences! More information on 2025 Commencement available here
Mechanics Hall is proud to support Preservation Worcester’s Jane Week festivities with a special guided tour. 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, […]
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!
Organ Tour led by Peter Krasinski All AGO members are invited (regardless of chapter). For more information, please contact dean@bostonago.org
The Eversource Challenge is a program for K–12 students living in an Eversource community. It invites students to showcase their knowledge on saving energy, energy-efficient technologies, and sustainability through various challenges. More Information about the Eversource Challenge
JOMP's ensemble programs represent the essence of their identity as Worcester's Community Music School. Playing in an ensemble brings together students of all ages, and ensemble concerts are a wonderful reason to gather the entire JOMP community for events like the annual Spring Gala. More Information available here
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health of Massachusetts and Rhode Island's annual gala to raise critical funds for children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. Private Event
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 […]
Don't miss WYO's Annual Season Finale Gala! A treasured celebration of our student's achievements, including our senior graduation ceremony. Fantastic music by our major ensembles, silent auction, raffles and prizes await you to help support WYO's Scholarship Fund. Featuring: WY Wind Ensemble, Lucy Colwell, Director WY Jazz Program, Dan Gabel, Director WY Philharmonic & String Orchestra, Jack […]
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The drama of combat has inspired many thrilling works for orchestra, and film directors have deployed symphonic forces to heighten the suspense and excitement felt by viewers of war films such as “Patton,” “Platoon,” “Band of Brothers,” “The Great Escape,” and “Schindler’s List.” The Worcester Symphony brings music from these scores and others to the […]
Presented by Clark University, The Global Conference on Economic Geography is the largest international conference dedicated to Economic Geography. Highlights for the 7th annual conference “Governance Challenges for A Sustainable and Inclusive Future” will include: Cutting-edge research concerning the sources and drivers of socio-economic change, and an assessment of the economic geography of places in […]
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. As part of this special tour, Mechanics Hall Principal Organist […]
A Benefit for Mechanics Hall and Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers In Honor of Retiring Executive Director Kathleen Gagne
FREE ADMISSION - ALL ARE WELCOME Join us at Mechanics Hall on Monday, June 16 at 12:00 PM for a powerful and patriotic concert featuring The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, officially marked on June 14. This free community concert will honor […]
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Pipe Organ Encounters (POE) is an educational outreach program of the American Guild of Organists intended to introduce the organ to young people and adults. POEs generally last 5 – 6 days, and include group and individual instruction, performances by guest artists, and field trips to visit and hear notable instruments. Major funding is provided […]
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Doors Open 11:30 am Show 12:00 pm Free Admission All AGO members are invited (regardless of chapter). For more information, please contact dean@bostonago.org
Doors Open 11:30 am Show 12:00 pm Free Admission 21-year-old Gavin Klein, Organ Scholar at the College of the Holy Cross, has already made a name for himself in the world of classical music. A Massachusetts native, Klein's musical journey began early, giving him the opportunity to study under renowned instructors, and perform in some […]
Tickets not yet on sale - To be notified when tickets go on sale, click here Saturday, November 15, 2025 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:15pm) Doors open at 2:15pm On November 15, The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “American Patrol”, […]
Celebrate the season of light with well-known classics and songs of the season. Audience sing-alongs, silent film accompaniment, and other delights await! FREE ADMISSION All Ages Welcomed Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7:00pm Accessible Seating will be available upon entry The Worcester Organ The Worcester Organ Performance Series
