Upcoming Concerts

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Events Calendar

Monday. 08 December, 2025 - Sunday. 14 December, 2025
Week 50
Wednesday. 10 December, 2025
12:00 pm

Fall 2025 Brown Bag Concert: Holiday Performance

Mechanics Hall

 

Artist: To Be Announced

Our annual holiday Brown Bag concert – more information coming soon! 


The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been a beloved tradition in Worcester since 1983. These hour-long concerts by acclaimed regional and national performers are held in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm. Bring your own “brown bag” lunch, and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch! Cabaret-style seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. All concerts are free, open to the public, and subject to change.

8:00 pm

Take 6: Spread Love at Christmas

Groton Hill Music Center

 

 

A night of signature and holiday songs celebrating the love of family and friends and the message of Christmas - joy, peace and love!

Along with the Take 6 songs you know and love, the group will perform some of their trademark Christmas songs - from their version of The Grinch to Dance of the Sugarplum (their unique take of Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy) - as well as all-time favorites including The Most Wonderful Time of the YearIt Came Upon A Midnight ClearWhite ChristmasWe Wish You a Merry Christmas and many more!
Thursday. 11 December, 2025
7:30 pm

David Benoit’s Charlie Brown Christmas

Nashua Center for the Arts

 
 

In 1965, the first ever “Peanuts” animated special took place. It was a landmark event and it was the start of a tradition that would continue year after year. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a tradition enjoyed around the world by fans of all ages. Now, over 50 years later, Contemporary Jazz Piano Legend, David Benoit along with distinguished Vocalist, Courtney Fortune, is paying tribute to this incredible piece of entertainment history, with a “David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown With Special Guest Courtney Fortune”.

7:30 pm

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic – Thursday Evening

Groton Hill Music Center

 

 Christmas Magic returns to the Concert Hall this year with a very special program of holiday favorites and family fun! We’ll be joined by special guests to fill the hall with the sound of anticipation and joy. Make Christmas Magic part of your family holiday tradition this year!
7:30 pm

Mass Arts Center - Merry Holly, Very Jolly, Happy Holiday Extravaganza

Mass Arts Center

Directed by Meg Quin Dussault

In this show featuring holiday favorite song and more, one person’s quest for a quiet escape is hilariously interrupted by a parade of friends determined to spread their festive cheer.

Friday. 12 December, 2025
7:30 pm

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic – Friday Evening

Groton Hill Music Center

 

 Christmas Magic returns to the Concert Hall this year with a very special program of holiday favorites and family fun! We’ll be joined by special guests to fill the hall with the sound of anticipation and joy. Make Christmas Magic part of your family holiday tradition this year!
7:30 pm

Mass Arts Center - Merry Holly, Very Jolly, Happy Holiday Extravaganza (3)

Mass Arts Center

Directed by Meg Quin Dussault

In this show featuring holiday favorite song and more, one person’s quest for a quiet escape is hilariously interrupted by a parade of friends determined to spread their festive cheer.

8:00 pm

Holiday Concert - Carlisle Chamber Orchestra

Carlisle Congregational Church

Ravel - Mother Goose Suite

Bizet - Farandole

Delius - Winter Night Sleigh Ride

Duets for Two Sopranos: Ann Moss and Katie O'Reilly

Saturday. 13 December, 2025
2:00 pm

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic – Saturday Matinée

Groton Hill Music Center

 

 Christmas Magic returns to the Concert Hall this year with a very special program of holiday favorites and family fun! We’ll be joined by special guests to fill the hall with the sound of anticipation and joy. Make Christmas Magic part of your family holiday tradition this year!
7:30 pm

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic – Saturday Evening

Groton Hill Music Center

 

 Christmas Magic returns to the Concert Hall this year with a very special program of holiday favorites and family fun! We’ll be joined by special guests to fill the hall with the sound of anticipation and joy. Make Christmas Magic part of your family holiday tradition this year!
7:30 pm

Mass Arts Center - Merry Holly, Very Jolly, Happy Holiday Extravaganza (4)

Mass Arts Center

Directed by Meg Quin Dussault

In this show featuring holiday favorite song and more, one person’s quest for a quiet escape is hilariously interrupted by a parade of friends determined to spread their festive cheer.

Sunday. 14 December, 2025
1:30 pm

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic – Sunday Matinée

Groton Hill Music Center

 

 Christmas Magic returns to the Concert Hall this year with a very special program of holiday favorites and family fun! We’ll be joined by special guests to fill the hall with the sound of anticipation and joy. Make Christmas Magic part of your family holiday tradition this year!
2:00 pm

Mass Arts Center - Merry Holly, Very Jolly, Happy Holiday Extravaganza (6)

Mass Arts Center

Directed by Meg Quin Dussault

In this show featuring holiday favorite song and more, one person’s quest for a quiet escape is hilariously interrupted by a parade of friends determined to spread their festive cheer.

3:00 pm

Handel's Messiah

Veterans Memorial Auditorium

 

7:00 pm

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

Nashua Center for the Arts

 

 You’ll have plenty of time to sip eggnog by the fire, but not on this night… So buckle up and join Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, their growing family, and their world-class band as they guide you through an exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting new versions of all your classic Christmas favorites, Natalie & Donnell are determined to raise the roof, rejuvenate the heart, and set your spirit ablaze with a most lively Celtic Family Christmas PARTY!
 
In the early 2000s, they balanced raising seven musically gifted children, running a farm, and performing over 75 shows a year. Now, with their children in their teens, Natalie and Donnell are back with their electrifying live performances.