Live music in Shrewsbury, MA

The Sixties Show is an off-Broadway production that has earned awards, mixing a full-throttle live concert with an immersive journey through the sights and sounds of the 1960s. Co-created by music veterans Tom Licameli and Craig O’Keefe, the performance blends archival footage, narration, theatrical lighting, and period-correct instruments and gear, all played live with no backing tracks. The lineup includes musicians connected to renowned acts such as The Who, The Rascals, and The Beach Boys, with performers who have appeared at major venues including Madison Square Garden. The set reaches beyond the biggest hits to highlight deeper tracks that helped shape the decade’s sound, creating an experience that speaks to those who lived it and those discovering it anew. All-in ticket prices are $50, $60, or $70 depending on seat location. Save on handling fees by purchasing in person at The Hanover Theatre box office. For more information, call 877.571.7469.

Off The Rails hosts an evening of 1990s and 2000s rock featuring Monkey Wrench with a Foo Fighters tribute built around the band's familiar sound, energy, and hit songs. Aged In Angst starts the night with sing-along ’90s rock favorites, and Absynth Minded follows with a set of covers spanning the ’90s and 2000s.

Tackle Box Brewing Co. hosts HMV+B for a live set with no cover. This group of friends delivers an eclectic blend of soulful rock and pop from the 1960s through today, featuring both male and female vocals supported by a driving rhythm section. Expect familiar favorites you have not heard in a while, with a show that feels new every time.

Mechanics Hall hosts internationally recognized guitarist and vocalist Joanna Connor in The Great Hall for an electrifying evening of blues. Known for searing slide work, commanding vocals, and a contemporary spin on classic traditions, she delivers a live show with rock-level intensity. With early ties to Worcester, this hometown appearance also marks her first performance on the Mechanics Hall stage. Connor is a 2026 nominee for Best Instrumentalist Guitar at the 47th Blues Music Awards, and has been praised by Blues Blast Magazine for her slide guitar mastery. Reserved seating ranges from $27 to $48.

Ralph's Rock Diner turns its outdoor stage into a heavy music sanctuary with the Wicked Doom Festival, spotlighting doom, stoner, and psychedelic rock. High-gain amp fury and a black magic theme shape the atmosphere for a powerful evening of crushing riffs and hypnotic grooves. The event takes place outside and will proceed rain or shine.

Saturday nights bring live music to the heart of Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Friends gather for good food and drinks, a welcoming dance floor, and plenty of chances to sing along to familiar tunes. A neighborhood-focused vibe keeps the evening energetic and social, creating memories with great company.

Side Hustle takes the stage at Tackle Box Brewing Co. with a mix of covers from the 70s, 80s, and 90s alongside current chart favorites. There is no cover charge. Settle in with a drink, find some room to dance, and enjoy an evening of live music.

Double-trombone jazz takes the spotlight as 2Slick Jazz brings a program inspired by the classic collaborations of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding, presented through fresh original arrangements. Trombonists Steve Piermarini and Wayne Branco lead the front line, with John Arcaro on piano, Jon Dreyer on bass, and Mark Branco on drums. Special guests Jeff Galindo and Leslie Havens will join on several numbers. The set revisits a recent tribute honoring jazz trombone great Frank Rosolino. The performance takes place in the FrontRoom at WCUW. Admission is $20, payable in cash or via Venmo at the door. Light refreshments will be available, and bringing personal snacks is welcome. Parking is available across the street in the Clark lot.

Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market brings live music, a variety of food trucks, an expanding farmers market, local artists and makers, nonprofit organizations, and more to the Worcester Common Oval in the heart of Downtown Worcester. Admission is free and open to all. The headliner is Honeycomb, the beatboxer and musician Gable Johnson III, known for high energy, genre crossing performances and recognized by artists such as T-Pain and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Attendees can pick up produce and goods from regional farms, try offerings from local food vendors, browse a market of artists and makers, engage with community organizations and activities, and look out for special performances and surprises. The event is presented by the City of Worcester and the Downtown Worcester BID, with support that includes SNAP Match sponsor Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Downtown Heroes Guitar Center Music Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Worcester Arts Council, Downtown Booster WIN Waste Innovations, Friends of Downtown AC Hotel Worcester, Farm Credit East, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, and WeCare 365 AFC, and media partners 98.9 NASH Icon, 100FM The Pike, 104.5 XLO, WCUW 91.3 FM, Manny Jae Media, WCCA, 90.5 WICN, and Worcester Central Kids Calendar.

Sincere Engineer takes the stage on The Probable Claws Tour, joined by special guests Stay Inside and Smug LLC. This event is open to all ages.