Mechanics Hall

Built in 1857 by the Worcester County Mechanics Association, Mechanics Hall is known as the nation's finest pre-Civil War concert hall. Ideally located in downtown Worcester, the second largest city in New England, the Hall was completely restored in 1977.

Mechanics Hall is one of the world's finest concert halls. Internationally regarded for its superb acoustics, the Hall boasts a celebrity list that includes Thoreau and Dickens, Caruso and Dvorak, Teddy Roosevelt and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Yo Yo Ma and Itzak Perlman, Mel Torme and Ella Fitzgerald. Mechanics Hall is home to the Worcester Music Festival, the oldest music festival in the nation, founded in 1859.

Its 19th Century elegance, modern amenities, superior acoustics and red carpet service make it the preferred location for private galas, musical performances, business meetings and professional recording studios. The modern mission of the Worcester County Mechanics Association is to preserve Mechanics Hall as a performance center, and to ensure that everyone in the community enjoys use of the building. It is a prime rental venue for public and private events.

Mechanics Hall is a non-profit organization and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Let us open the door for you to discover the many facets of Mechanics Hall.