Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts.
George Gershwin premiered his “Rhapsody in Blue” 100 years ago, in 1924. His innovative work provides a jazzy showcase for piano soloist Father Sean Duggan, who last appeared with the orchestra in Bach’s Keyboard Concerto #1 in 2023. This afternoon “Classics Lite” concert is great opportunity for families to experience a live orchestra concert together. […]
Beyond the Frames: A Series in Jazz features three performances that, through jazz, musically illuminate the remarkable lives and legacies of Sojourner Truth, William and Martha Brown, and Frederick Douglass, the subjects of the Great Hall’s newest portrait installations. The performances will captivate jazz fans, history buffs, artists, poets and storytellers, and, well, everyone!! Series […]
Join Laura Leones of Fiesta Dance Company of Westborough. Laura will give instruction in Salsa and Bachata from 7:00-8:00 and then the dance floor of our beautiful Great Hall will open for social dance from 8:00-11:00. Laura came to Latin Dance in 2017 as a student and later instructor at Tumbao Latin Dance in Worcester […]
A free educational program offered to 5th and 6th grade students Working with cultural and educational partners, Mechanics Hall brings enriching history, cultural, and performance experiences to children through a variety of programs. Beyond the Frames: Stories of Hope celebrates stories of Hope, Resilience, and Courage through narratives of the historic figures depicted in Mechanics […]
Blending classic soul power with a folk songwriter lyricism, New England’s Ali McGuirk has the rare ability to silence a room with just a few words of a song. With a voice that is raw and sultry and a style rooted in improvisation, her sets are a hypnotic and intimate journey. “With all the hooks […]
In today's rapidly evolving global economy, the need for a skilled workforce has never been more critical. Access to workforce is essential to maintain competitive advantage and ensure sustainable growth in an increasingly complex market. Join the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce on Friday, October 11th for their Game Changers Business Conference and Expo Workforce: […]
Philip Glass Ensemble The Philip Glass Ensemble (PGE) comprises the principal performers of the music of Philip Glass. In 1968, Glass founded the PGE in New York City as a laboratory for his music. Its purpose was to develop a performance practice to meet the unprecedented technical and artistic demands of his compositions. In pioneering […]
Experience the Fall Concert of the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers, marking their third season.
A lovely evening of hot finger food and conversation with friends, supporters and WYO families celebrating the start of WYO's 77th Season. Hosted by the WYO Board of Dirctors, we hope you will join us for this wonderful kick-off! Ticket Information: Adult tickets are $20 online in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets are complimentary […]
Beyond the Frames: A Series in Jazz features three performances that, through jazz, musically illuminate the remarkable lives and legacies of Sojourner Truth, William and Martha Brown, and Frederick Douglass, the subjects of the Great Hall’s newest portrait installations. The performances will captivate jazz fans, history buffs, artists, poets and storytellers, and, well, everyone!! The […]
For the first THE COMPLETE BACH presentation of our 2024-2025 Season, Hartford’s premiere professional choir CONCORA (Connecticut Choral Artists), directed by Chris Shepard, will perform three of Bach’s cantatas in the acoustically perfect space of Worcester’s historic Mechanics Hall. Cantatas: BWV 71 – Gott ist mein König BWV 119 – Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn BWV […]
BACHtoberfest 2024 Free entry, RSVP required Register For THE COMPLETE BACH’s inaugural organ performance, international sonic artist Peter Krasinski will be presenting “Th Expanded Bach “– a multimedia immersive experience for the audience, on one of the most auspicious organs in the world – Worcester’s own Hook Brothers Organ, built in 1864. The performance will […]
The youngest cellist ever to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, Zlatomir Fung is poised to become one of the preeminent cellists of our time. Astounding audiences with his boundless virtuosity and exquisite sensitivity, the 24-year-old has already proven himself a star among the next generation of world-class musicians. TICKETS As Artist-in-Residence with the […]
Be part of THE COMPLETE BACH series by joining our BACHtoberfest Choir! This collaborative choral performance featuring The Worcester Children’s Chorus will offer our audience the opportunity to hear a consortium choir perform these cantatas from the stage at historic Mechanics Hall. TICKETS Cantatas: 62 Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland 122 Das neugeborne Kindelein 50 Nun […]
The Women’s Initiative hosts annual fundraising and member events to drive awareness of our philanthropic and leadership group, highlight our support of adolescent girls, and raise funds to increase our impact. This event is a celebration of women’s philanthropy, leadership, and empowerment of adolescent girls, Stepping Up for Girls is the Women’s Initiative’s signature fundraiser […]
Join Laura Leones of Fiesta Dance Company of Westborough. Laura will give instruction in Salsa and Bachata from 7:00-8:00 and then the dance floor of our beautiful Great Hall will open for social dance from 8:00-11:00. Laura came to Latin Dance in 2017 as a student and later instructor at Tumbao Latin Dance in Worcester […]