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Mechanics Hall

319 Main St
Worcester, MA 01604

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The Knights & Emanuel Ax: Mozart Piano Concertos Nos. 17 & 25

Oct 16

Acclaimed pianist Emanuel Ax performs with The Knights chamber orchestra in a program featuring Mozart Piano Concertos Nos. 17 and 25. This concert serves as the opening night of Music Worcester's 2026–2027 season. The performance takes place at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA.

The Knights and Emanuel Ax in Concert

Oct 16

Pianist Emanuel Ax and chamber orchestra The Knights open Music Worcester's 168th season with a concert featuring two Mozart piano concertos, No. 17 in G Major and No. 25 in C Major. They will also perform Overture to L'amant anonyme by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de...

BACHtoberfest Choir (BACHtoberfest Weekend)

Oct 25

The BACHtoberfest Choir and the Hartford Chorale perform Bach Cantatas BWV 1, 18, 79, and 192 to close out Music Worcester's BACHtoberfest Weekend. The concert is part of The Complete Bach, an 11-year initiative to present the complete works of Johann Sebastian Bach.

BACHtoberfest Choir & Hartford Chorale: Cantatas

Oct 25

The BACHtoberfest Choir, composed of individual singers from across the region and country, joins members of the Hartford Chorale under Chris Shepard's baton for the third-annual concert concluding BACHtoberfest Weekend, performing cantatas BWV 1, 18, 79, and 192. The choir...

America's 250th Including the Soldiers Chorus

Nov 6

Dr. Everett McCorvey conducts The Soldiers' Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, Bridgewater State University Choral Society, the Worcester Children's Chorus, and First Unitarian Church Choir in a program celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The program includes Margaret...

Music Worcester Celebrates America's 250th

Nov 6

Artist-in-Residence Dr. Everett McCorvey joins The Soldiers' Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, Bridgewater State University Choral Society, First Unitarian Church Choir, and Worcester Children's Chorus. The program includes Margaret Bonds' Credo and the Ode to Joy movement...

Handel Messiah

Dec 5

The Worcester Chorus presents its annual performance of Handel's Messiah, featuring a return of soloists from the 2025 concert. This beloved holiday tradition takes place at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

Feb 5, 2027

The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine returns to Music Worcester for a program featuring works by Sibelius, Brahms, and more. This is a return appearance by the orchestra, which previously performed on Music Worcester's schedule.

Canadian Brass: Bach Reinventions (Bach's Birthday Bash Weekend)

Mar 20, 2027

Canadian Brass performs Bach Reinventions as part of Music Worcester's Bach's Birthday Bash Weekend. The concert is presented at Mechanics Hall as part of The Complete Bach, the organization's 11-year initiative to present the complete works of J.S. Bach.

Cantatathon (Bach's Birthday Bash Weekend)

Mar 21, 2027

Cantatathon 2027 features local singers from All Saints Church as well as an ensemble from Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges in Pennsylvania. The event closes out Music Worcester's Bach's Birthday Bash Weekend as part of The Complete Bach initiative.

Cantatathon 2027

Mar 21, 2027

Trinity Lutheran Church Choir and choirs from Haverford & Bryn Mawr Colleges perform Bach Cantatas BWV 97, 117, 173, 184, and 145.

Bach: St. Matthew Passion

Apr 11, 2027

The Worcester Chorus presents a 300th anniversary performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion, guest conducted by María Guinand. The concert is part of The Complete Bach, Music Worcester's 11-year initiative to present the complete works of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Review: NOISES OFF at Barrington Stage Company

Review: NOISES OFF at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · August 31, 2026

. During a roughly 20-minute near silent stretch the cast execute a near flawless, complex, scene employing “Controlled Chaos”. Even the most `curmudgeonly of audience members find themselves rolling along with the rest of the crowd.…

Review: HAMLET at Shakespeare & Company

Review: HAMLET at Shakespeare & Company

by Marc Savitt · August 18, 2026

Shakespeare’s most searching play – a gripping story of grief, conscience, and the cost of inaction. Haunted by his father’s ghost, a young prince must navigate a world of secrets, power, and betrayal, where nothing is as it appears.…

Review: Hugh Jackman Dazzles in Debut with Boston Pops at Tanglewood

Review: Hugh Jackman Dazzles in Debut with Boston Pops at Tanglewood

by R. Scott Reedy · August 14, 2026

Making his debut with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood on August 11, Hugh Jackman dazzled his sold-out audience – under the Koussevitzky Music Shed and stretching as far as the eye could see on the lawn that surrounds it – from the moment he took the stage.…

Review: DEAD GIRL’S QUINCEAÑERA at Barrington Stage Company

Review: DEAD GIRL’S QUINCEAÑERA at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · August 13, 2026

Typical of BSC efforts, everything about this production is of first-rate quality. Pharel’s script is well blended with elements that “the kids say” as well as those which are more universally applicable.…

Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Berkshire Theatre Group

Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Berkshire Theatre Group

by Marc Savitt · August 5, 2026

So, if you like good lip-synching, a driving 4/4 beat, hair and makeup that’s “too – Fabu” or perhaps know of someone who needs to be reminded that I’m OK, you’re OK, and being different doesn’t make you less than… get down to The Colonial Theatre.…

Past Shows

Music Worcester Presents: Bach Christmas Oratorio

Music Worcester Presents: Bach Christmas Oratorio

Jun 1 – Jan 24, 2026

The Winchendon Players are members of the Winchendon Music Festival, a multi-genre music festival featuring artists from across the globe. The ensemble joins The Worcester Chorus for a performance of three sections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio – written for chamber orchestra...

Music Worcester Presents: American Spiritual Ensemble

Music Worcester Presents: American Spiritual Ensemble

Jan 10

Founded by Everett McCorvey , Music Worcester’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence, American Spiritual Ensemble performs across the world celebrating the roots of American music – the negro Spiritual. Negro spirituals are folksongs that emerged in the American South and were passed...

Patti LuPone Don't Monkey With Broadway

Patti LuPone "Don't Monkey With Broadway"

Sep 20

One Night Only - in Worcester, MA - Music Worcester Opening Night for 16-17 Season Patti LuPone brings her show "Don't Monkey With Broadway" for a very special cabaret evening, with light refreshments and bar service available. Enjoy the classics of Broadway, great hits...

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