The American Big Band Experience

The Big Bands are Back with the authentic sights and sounds of the Swing Era. Dan Gabel and The Abletones take the stage, along with award-winning vocalist Kimberly Hawkey for a night of entertaining time-travel. You'll hear the memorable hits of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Harry James, Vaughn Monroe, Ella Fitzgerald, and more!

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

US Air Force Academy Band presents "The Spirit of America"

Club 321 Featuring Dwayne Haggins

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: Rising Stars

Boston Conservatory Orchestra returns to Mechanics Hall!

Awesome 80's Prom

Awesome 80's Prom is BACK at Mechanics Hall!

Mechanics Hall Organ Performance Series: Charlie Chaplin's The Kid

Experience the magic of classic cinema in the grandeur of the Great Hall! The Mechanics Hall Organ Series presents THE KID starring Charlie Chaplin (1921) with live, fully improvised musical accompaniment by Peter Krasinski on the famed “Worcester Organ."

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.

Club 321 Featuring Evening Sky

Mechanics Hall Guided Tour: Portraits Gallery and the History of Mechanics Hall

Join us for a guided tour of our beautiful Worcester landmark and architectural treasure.

Current Events

Club 321 Featuring The Mercy Brothers

ICHSA Northeast Semifinal

The Varsity Vocals International Championship of A Cappella is the only international tournament that showcases the art of student a cappella singing.

Many Voices Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Spring 2025 Concert

MVYS invites Worcester’s children to enjoy this unique singing experience on stage at one of the nation’s most renowned concert halls. Open to 4th through 7th graders from every Worcester neighborhood, this non-traditional, non-auditioned chorus gives children the opportunity to practice and perform in Mechanics Hall – their very own “home” concert hall.

Salsa Social

Join Laura Leones of Fiesta Dance Company of Westborough!

Club 321 Featuring Duke Robillard

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.

Love and Romance: A Night of Italian Opera

Mechanics Hall presents Love and Romance: A Night of Italian Opera.

Courage to Dream: A Black History Month Celebration

"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.

St. Olaf Choir at Mechanics Hall

The St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong will perform live at Mechanics Hall
on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. during their 2025 National Tour.

Side-By-Side with Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra & Symphony Pro Musica

More than 160 musicians join forces for an evening of orchestral works by Dvorak,
Coleridge-Taylor and Elgar

Comedian Bob Marley at Mechanics Hall

Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it!

Paul Winter's Winter Solstice Celebration with the Paul Winter Consort and vocalist Theresa Thomason

The seven-time Grammy-winning Paul Winter Consort, with beloved vocalist Theresa Thomason, will present the timeless music of their legendary Winter Solstice Celebration, in a joyous and profound celebration of this season of renewal and the greater family of life.

Cara Brindisi Presents: The 3rd Annual Winter Solstice Concert

“The newest Worcester tradition!”
Join Cara Brindisi and friends in the Great Hall to celebrate the longest night of the year as we welcome winter & the holidays with warmth, light, and music!

Dance Prism presents The Nutcracker Ballet

“Step into the holiday spirit with The Nutcracker, a magical holiday tradition perfect for the whole family!”

Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 44th Annual Holiday "Pops" Concert

Holiday Pops once again comes to Worcester's Mechanics Hall. As a beloved tradition, this annual holiday extravaganza features the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Jorge Soto, performing traditional favorites of the season, light classics and holiday gems.

Club 321 featuring Michelle Willson

The Blissful Tea Party Holiday Royal Tea at Mechanics Hall

Come join us for an afternoon of elegance, delicious treats, and festive cheer
at Mechanics Hall!

Game Night

Club 321 featuring Nellie McKay

Salsa Social!

Beyond The Frames: A Series in Jazz

Beyond the Frames Programming explores jazz as a medium for telling our portrait subjects’ stories. Our three upcoming concerts illuminate and celebrate the lives, visions, and accomplishments of Sojourner Truth, William and Martha Brown, and Frederick Douglass. This series will be loved by jazz aficionados, historians, artists, and really, everyone!

Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Fall Concert

Experience the Fall Concert of the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers, marking their third season.

Club 321 featuring - Ali McGuirk

Artist: Ali McGuirk 

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 Rhapsody in Blue Classic Lite Concert

Worcester’s resident professional symphony orchestra celebrates the 100th anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue.”