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Salsa Social

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 […]

Spring 2025 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Cassandre McKinley

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 […]

Free

Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Spring Concert 2025

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 […]

Spring 2025 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Harshitha Krishnan

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 […]

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Mechanics Hall presents Club 321 with The Mercy Brothers

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 American Big Band Experience

"Let's Get Away From It All" - Dan Gabel's post-pandemic big band celebration!

3rd Annual Choral Invitational presented by Clark University & Mechanics Hall

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 […]

WXLO’s Awesome 80’s Prom

🎉 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, […]

Mechanics Hall presents The Worcester Organ Performance Series: Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid

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, […]

Mechanics Hall Guided Tour In Honor of Preservation Worcester’s Jane Week

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, […]

Club 321 Featuring Evening Sky

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!

Worcester Symphony Orchestra presents: Duty, Honor & Country – Music from the Movies

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 […]

Mechanics Hall presents: The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus

FREE ADMISSION - ALL ARE WELCOME THIS EVENT IS NOT TICKETED AND REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.  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 […]

The Worcester Organ Performance Series: Worcester Chapter AGO Organists Artist Showcase

Experience the legacy, artistry, and power of the Worcester Organ as local artists bring it to life in this inspiring community showcase.  Join us for a special afternoon as part of the Worcester Organ Performance Series, featuring talented organists from the Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO). This Artist Showcase is a unique opportunity for AGO members to […]

The Worcester Organ Performance Series: Gavin Klein, Holy Cross Organ Scholar

Doors Open 11:30 am Show 12:00 pm Free Admission Lunch is welcome—bring your own or pick something up at concessions! For more information about The Worcester Organ, visit us at www.MechanicsHall.org/the-worcester-organ 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 […]

2025 City of Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates

On select Wednesdays this fall, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, in partnership with Mechanics Hall, will host the Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates for candidates seeking elected office in Worcester, MA. All debates are free and open to the public. Please save the dates to hear directly from the […]

2025 City of Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates

On select Wednesdays this fall, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, in partnership with Mechanics Hall, will host the Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates for candidates seeking elected office in Worcester, MA. All debates are free and open to the public. Please save the dates to hear directly from the […]

2025 City of Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates

On select Wednesdays this fall, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, in partnership with Mechanics Hall, will host the Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates for candidates seeking elected office in Worcester, MA. All debates are free and open to the public. Please save the dates to hear directly from the […]

Mechanics Hall presents Club 321 with Reed Foehl

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!

2025 City of Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates

On select Wednesdays this fall, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, in partnership with Mechanics Hall, will host the Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates for candidates seeking elected office in Worcester, MA. All debates are free and open to the public. Please save the dates to hear directly from the […]

175th Anniversary of the First National Women’s Rights Convention

Worcester Women’s History Project at the Museum of Worcester Celebrating 175 Years Since the First National Women’s Rights Convention On October 23-24,1850, over 1,000 people—including Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Lucy Stone—gathered in Brinley Hall in Worcester for the first National Women’s Rights Convention. It was a groundbreaking moment that sparked a global movement. Exactly […]

2025 City of Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates

On select Wednesdays this fall, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, in partnership with Mechanics Hall, will host the Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates for candidates seeking elected office in Worcester, MA. All debates are free and open to the public. Please save the dates to hear directly from the […]

Fall 2025 Brown Bag Concert featuring The Dan Moretti Quartet

Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: The Dan Moretti Quartet Join us for a lively lunchtime performance featuring Dan Moretti "Latin to Swing and back again" at the Brown Bag Concert Series on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Saxophonist Dan Moretti recently released a new […]

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Mechanics Hall presents Club 321 with Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards

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!

Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Fall 2025 Concert

Event: Many Voices: Fall Concert Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 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: Fall Concert Celebrate the power of young voices as the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers take […]

Fall 2025 Brown Bag Concert featuring 2Slick

Admission: Free & Open to the Public Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon Audience: All Ages Artist: 2Slick The captivating sound of trombones takes center stage in this extraordinary jazz ensemble. Featuring the talents of trombonists Steve Piermarini and Wayne Branco, their repertoire showcases the timeless compositions of jazz legends JJ Johnson and Kai Winding, […]

Free

Fall 2025 Brown Bag Concert featuring Jazz Streams

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.

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Fall 2025 Brown Bag Concert: U.S. Navy Band Northeast with New England Conservatory Symphonic Winds and Chamber Singers

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.

Free

Club 321: Featuring Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson

Presented by Mechanics Hall

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.

Dance Prism Ballet’s The Nutcracker – 1PM

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.

Dance Prism Ballet’s The Nutcracker – 5PM

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.

The Worcester Organ Performance Series: A Festive Performance of Holiday Music

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. […]

L’Chaim: A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway

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. […]

Banquet of the Dying Daylight

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, […]

Club 321: featuring Mafalda Minnozzi

presented by Mechanics Hall

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

Spring 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Midori and JOMP

Presented by Mechanics Hall

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 […]

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Worcester Chamber Music Society’s Annual Free Family Concert: Fairy Tales & Fables

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 […]

Spring 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Andrew Wilcox

Presented by Mechanics Hall

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 […]

Free

Club 321: Featuring Grace Givertz

Presented by Mechanics Hall

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.

Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Spring 2026 Concert

Presented by Mechanics Hall

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 […]

Spring 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Women in World Jazz

Presented by Mechanics Hall

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 […]

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Spring 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring The Daniel Bennett Group

Presented by Mechanics Hall

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 […]

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Worcester Organ Performance Series: Youth Showcase featuring Dylan Shaw & Luke Staisiunas

Celebrate the next generation of organ talent at this special Organ Youth Showcase, part of the Worcester Organ Performance Series. Featuring rising young organists exploring both theater and concert traditions, 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 […]

Club 321: Featuring Splendid Torch

Presented by 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 […]

WPI Music Ensembles at Mechanics Hall

A celebration of the legacy of Dr. Robert H. Goddard - the first person to launch the world's first liquid-propelled rocket.  Free & Open to the Public For accommodations or questions, please contact aldenvoices-officers@wpi.edu Accessible Entrance The barrier-free entrance to the Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and […]