Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts.
As we step into this momentous year, we are filled with joy and gratitude to celebrate Shine’s 20th anniversary! Over the past two decades, we have made incredible strides in our mission to reduce the stigma surrounding youth mental health, and none of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of all of you. […]
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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 […]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo a co-presentation with Crocodile River Music The a cappella vocal group that has been creating music for over sixty years brings South African musical tradition to Worcester. In partnership with Crocodile River Music, the Worcester-based organization showcasing African artists, Ladysmith Black Mambazo shares their trademark tight harmony and exciting rhythm. You may […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BACHtoberfest 2025 Tickets go on sale June 23, 2025 Fresh off the release of their first professional recording, Simone Dinnerstein’s chamber ensemble Baroklyn joins Connecticut-based professional choir CONCORA in a program of two cantatas, Es ist das Heil uns kommen her (BWV9), and Himmelskönig, sei willkommen (BWV182). Dinnerstein leads from the keyboard providing a rare opportunity to hear the piano […]
Peter Krasinski performs an afternoon of Bach’s organ works for the second annual BACHtoberfest weekend. The afternoon highlights Bach’s secular and sacred organ works, and continues THE COMPLETE BACH’s annual tradition of recitals for organ. Featuring the Mechanics Hall’s Hook Organ, an institution in Worcester for more than 160 years, this performance allows the listener […]
BACHtoberfest 2025 Tickets go on sale June 23, 2025 Simone Dinnerstein, Music Worcester’s first Artist in Residence (2018-2019), returns to Worcester for BACHtoberfest 2025 to perform two headlining concerts this festival weekend. With long-time collaborator Alexis Gerlach, the duo brings a unique interpretation of J.S. Bach’s Gamba Sonatas to this headlining performance, alongside the complete Inventions and Sinfonias. Her work with […]
BACHtoberfest 2025 Tickets go on sale June 23, 2025 Singers from across the country gather in Worcester for an annual choir performance to conclude the 2025 BACHtoberfest weekend. The BACHtoberfest Choir assembles for this concert annually, featuring musicians from all over. In 2024, the choir had 144 members from 11 states, performing three of Bach’s […]
Tickets go on sale June 23, 2025 Tickets sold through Music Worcester In this brilliant presentation of French music, Orchestre National de France and Grammy- winning pianist Daniil Trifonov perform the works of Barriaine, Ravel, and Saint-Saëns. Under the baton of Cristian Măcelaru, this masterful program stuns in the musical story it provides, bringing the listener […]
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
