Union Station

stART at the Station

stART on the Street brings its 15th annual gifting-themed arts and crafts festival to Worcester, MA. Support the local economy and find unique, handmade gifts in a range of prices by joining us to shop with 125+ local artists and crafters! Union Station, Worcester MA 125+ artists and crafters 100% handmade […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

We Three Kings: An Irish Tenors Christmas

The Godfathers of Irish repertoire. The Irish Tenors powerful vocal line-up of Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly are unquestionably the leading brand of this genre. All classically trained singers, each having performed in leading concert halls across the world, together they combine to produce a sound and concert […]

Mechanics Hall

Brown Bag Concert: Navy Band Northeast with the NEC Chamber Singers

Established in 1974, Navy Band Northeast is based at the United States Naval Station in Newport, Rhode Island and is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide, providing musical support for military ceremonies, recruiting, morale and retention programs, and community relations. For their performance at Mechanics Hall, the Navy Band Northeast […]

Mechanics Hall

Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 42nd Annual Holiday Pops Concert at Mechanics Hall

     The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Myron Romanul, will presents its 42nd Holiday Pops Concert at Worcester's Mechanics Hall on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 8PM. This year's concert will feature the orchestra along with vocal soloists Jane Shivick, soprano and Christon Carney, tenor, a combined […]

Mechanics Hall

The Nutcracker Ballet | Afternoon Show

No holiday season is complete without the beloved holiday classic, Tchaikovsky’s The  Nutcracker! For 40 years, Dance Prism of Concord, MA has enchanted Worcester audiences--both young and old--with the ballet’s beauty, joy, and magic. Whether your first time seeing The Nutcracker, or your fortieth, don’t miss this Christmas tradition at Mechanics Hall! […]

Mechanics Hall

The Nutcracker Ballet | Evening Show

No holiday season is complete without the beloved holiday classic, Tchaikovsky’s The  Nutcracker! For 40 years, Dance Prism of Concord, MA has enchanted Worcester audiences--both young and old--with the ballet’s beauty, joy, and magic. Whether your first time seeing The Nutcracker, or your fortieth, don’t miss this Christmas tradition at Mechanics Hall! […]

Glass Tower

International Christmas Market

International holiday market hosted by the Worcester Regional Food Hub and K Sense Co. sponsored by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, presents a holiday market at the glass tower, with six food vendors and over 10 craft and artisan vendors. 

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan

Now celebrating two decades of holiday performances. Approximately 2 hrs including intermission. Brian O’Donovan’s A Celtic Sojourn has entertained and enlightened radio audiences since 1986. The Christmas-time live version of the show draws on Celtic, Pagan, and Christian traditions to celebrate the music of the season. A Christmas Celtic Sojourn […]

Worcester Public Library

S.T.E.A.M. Lab: Geek Out! Ultimate Gingerbread Challenge

Calling all creative architects and designers, you are invited to participate in this delicious design competition. This S.T.E.A.M. program will be filled with candy and fun! Ages 12-17. No Registration Required

The Mercantile

Gingerbread House Decorating

  Join us Tuesday, December 13th, to decorate gingerbread houses! Tickets include a gingerbread house, decorating materials, and a complimentary beverage of your choosing: Greater Good Gingerbread, Wormtown Blizzard of 78, or our featured Peppermint Mocha Expresso Martini!

Mechanics Hall

Christmas at Mechanics Hall Concert

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with Christmas sounds from around the world and across centuries! Christmas at Mechanics Hall, organized by the Hall’s Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa, will feature a variety of festive music—from African American spirituals to traditional carols—as well as a selection of new holiday pieces […]

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