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 […]

Join UMass Memorial Health for Hope and Healing 2026, an inspiring evening that celebrates community, compassion, and the collective dedication to advancing exceptional health care right here in Central Massachusetts. As the region’s only academic medical center and largest health system, UMass Memorial Health relentlessly pushes boundaries to expand access to lifesaving care, support innovative […]

Songs, Battles, and Dances from the Old & 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 millennium. Featuring […]

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 […]

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Join The Worcester Chorus, Clark University Choir, NERO, Markel Reed, and Cailin Marcel Manson for this world premiere of the late Brian Story’s work that uses speeches, newspaper articles, and sections from Douglass’ autobiography to portray Douglass’ early life story. “In his journey from enslaved young man to internationally renowned activist, Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) has been […]

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

🎉 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, […]

Join The Center for Nonviolent Solutions for Q&A and Tea with a visiting delegation from Japan that includes a Hibakusha (Hiroshima survivor), the President of the A-Bomb Survivors group that earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975, and members from Mass Peace Action.  Learn more and register here Accessible Entrance The barrier-free entrance to the […]

March 21, 2026  7PM-9PM Doors open at 6:15PM

Doors open at 5PM

Join community foundation board members, fundholders, corporators and community leaders for GWCF's 50th annual meeting! REGISTER HERE PROGRAM 3:30 pm Doors Open 4:00 pm Foundation Business 4:20 pm Renaissance Award The winner of the annual Renaissance Award, celebrating an outstanding individual for exemplary leadership in the nonprofit community, will be announced. Accessible Entrance The barrier-free […]

Doors open at 5:45PM

Join us for a special performance featuring two of the finest British Brass Bands in North America – Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band and New England Brass Band! Part of Chesapeake’s 30th Anniversary Tour, this concert showcases the power and precision of British and American brass band traditions. Featuring soaring brass, lively percussion, and a […]

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest recognition that girls in grades 9-12 can earn in Girl Scouting. Requirements for the award culminate by completing a project that makes a measurable and sustainable difference in a girl’s community. The process of building a Take Action project focuses on connecting a girl’s personal interests with a […]

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"Anybody can write music of a sort. But touching the public heart is quite another thing." - John Philip Sousa Wednesday, July 15th 7:00 PM Seating is General Admission. Accessible seating will be available upon arrival. Students & Seniors: $19.89 | Adults: $27.21 Prices above include all fees The John Philip Sousa Foundation is proud […]

Mechanics Hall is excited to welcome internationally acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Joanna Connor for a powerful night of blues in The Great Hall. Known for her explosive slide guitar work and high-energy performances, Connor brings a bold, modern edge to traditional blues—delivering a live show that feels every bit as intense and electrifying as a […]

Come join WBJ for this celebration of the rising young leaders from throughout Central Massachusetts' business community! WBJ’s Annual Forty Under 40 Awards is a celebration of the rising young leaders from throughout Central Massachusetts’ business community. This special program recognizes outstanding young leaders who are shaking up the Central Mass business community and leading […]

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From RuPaul to Project Runway, the Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts brings stars to Worcester for a night of drag, fashion, art, and joy. The Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts returns on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Mechanics Hall in Downtown Worcester. Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM The Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts is back! Queer […]

Worcester Draglesque Festival is back to engage and inspire the community by celebrating expressive performance at this historic venue! Apply your glitter and don your most sensational outfit for the Worcester Draglesque Festival’s Drag & Burlesque Showcase at the historic Mechanics Hall on Saturday, September 19, 2026! This year, WDF returns bigger and bolder, taking […]

In honor of America's 250th Anniversary, Ballet Magnificat! brings Anchored: The Pilgrim Story to Massachusetts. Beautifully choreographed, Anchored inspires audiences today with its portrayal of the courage and faith of the Pilgrims, their perilous crossing, and their friendship which developed with Native Americans. Their legacy of religious freedom, individual responsibility, and equality of all people […]

Performing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto & Brahms Symphony No. 2. Ticket Pricing Section Full Price Senior Tier 1 $79 $74 Tier 2 $65 $60 Tier 3 $55 $50 Students $16 (with promo code WSOMUSIC) Tiers 2 & 3 only WSO Orchestra Members $16 - any seat in Tier 2 or Tier 3 (with promo code) […]

Tuesday, September 29 Open to the public FREE to attend - Registration Required 4:30 PM  Doors Open & Networking 5:00 PM  Program                     Annual Report                     Presentation of the Master Mechanic Award to Kathleen M. Gagne 6-7 […]

    The Harvey Ball is currently sold out.  Please email Eleanor Houbre at eleanorhoubre@worcesterhistory.net to be added to the event waitlist. Individuals will be accepted off the waitlist, and contacted directly, if tickets become available. The Harvey Ball is the Worcester event of the year! The Museum of Worcester is pleased to recognize this […]

Now in its 9th year, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Game Changers conference and expo brings together members of the Central Mass business community to learn about and discuss local innovations, business opportunities, hear keynote speakers, and network with other professionals. The event is also an opportunity to congratulate recipients of the Game Changer […]

Join LGBT Asylum Task Force on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 5:30—11pm for an evening of fundraising, community, and meaningful resistance alongside asylum seekers, volunteers, and supporters under the theme, We Persist. Tickets and More Information

Strategies for Children leads the way towards meaningful change in early childhood systems across Massachusetts by connecting people to people, people to policy, and people to power. We're celebrating 25 years and we invite you to join us for an evening with Strategies for Children featuring a reception and DANCE PARTY on Wednesday, October 14 […]

Tickets are sold exclusively through Music Worcester   Click here to purchase online, or call 508-754-3231 The 2026-2027 Season kicks off with a performance of Mozart concertos by the legendary Emanuel Ax and The Knights chamber orchestra. Ax is routinely included on any list of the country’s best classical pianists, while The Knights are an […]

A Journey Through Motown's Best Including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and more! This highly-acclaimed show features all of your favorite hits! Hailed by critics and audiences alike, it has established a reputation as being "the #1 Motown show in the country." It […]

THE SCORE GETS SETTLED IN WORCESTER. Brown vs. Vieira II. 10 rounds. WBC USA title. Saturday, October 24 at 6PM Doors open at 5PM Nolan Bros Boxing Promotions returns to Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 for the most anticipated rematch in New England. In the main event, Jahyae Brown and Anthony […]

Tickets are sold exclusively through Music Worcester   Click here to purchase online, or call 508-754-3231 Part of BACHtoberfest Weekend Individual singers from across the region and country, plus members of the Hartford Chorale gather in Worcester for the third-annual choir performance to conclude the 2026 BACHtoberfest Weekend. The BACHtoberfest Choir assembles for this concert annually, rehearsing […]

The Idea Swap is the annual event for New England-based nonprofit cultural organizations and touring artists to network and share ideas for touring projects. This year, we will convene back at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. 

Saturday, November 21, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:15pm) Doors open at 2:15pm “In The Mood” for swing music? Take a step back in time with the most popular and sought after big band of all time! The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood,” […]

Tickets are sold exclusively through Music Worcester   Click here to purchase online, or call 508-754-3231 The Worcester Chorus celebrates the season with their annual presentation of this cherished holiday staple, known for the jubilant and dramatic “Hallelujah” chorus. Attending Messiah has become a beloved tradition for many families and choral music fans in the Greater Worcester community and […]

Sold out for the past 45 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 MORE performing treasured favorites of the holiday season.  Also on the program are audience sing alongs, and a visit from Jolly […]

Everyone's favorite comedian Bob Marley is back at Mechanics Hall

Keys Across America explores the rich diversity of American piano music, from the lyricism of Amy Beach and Edward MacDowell to the bold voices of Florence Price, Aaron Copland, Ned Rorem, and Louis Moreau Gottschalk. At the heart of the recital is a tribute to composers of the Second New England School—Amy Beach, Edward MacDowell, […]