Live music in Worcester County, MA

Settle into the Lounge at Chopsticks Restaurant & Bar in Leominster for live acoustic music with Jay Sharron, a longtime local performer on vocals and guitar. This free, all ages show features first come, first served lounge seating, with a full dinner menu plus drinks and cocktails available. It is part of a recurring acoustic series presented on the second Wednesday of the month and, when applicable, the fifth Wednesday. The venue’s weekly Wednesday lineup also includes Music Bingo on the first and third weeks and a featured sit down show on the fourth, ranging from magic to comedy.

Enjoy four complimentary rounds of music bingo at The Paddock Lounge/ La Chacra in Fitchburg, with the possibility of winning a prize.

Trapt takes the stage for a live show that is open to all ages.

Presented by Kings Court Booking, this EP release celebration for Okami brings a full lineup to Raven Worcester in Worcester, MA. The Mighty Fall, Among Ghosts, Proxies, Slated, and Forced Mayhem round out the bill. Admission is 18 and over. Tickets are $15 and available only on the day of the show.

Scott Magill and Heather Deary appear together at Tailwind Tavern in Hopedale MA for a live performance. This event features both artists sharing the stage.

Chris Houston and Peter Wise take the stage together at The Mill for a live performance. The show highlights their music as a duo, with both artists sharing the bill.

At Electric Haze, ODACOVA takes the stage for one of its final performances of the year, opening the night for PEAK.

For 17 years, Tusk has celebrated the music of Fleetwood Mac through performances powered by a lifelong bond. The five founding members have known one another for more than four decades, from childhood moments like Little League and middle school band to years of collaborating in original groups, jam bands, songwriter circles, and alternative rock projects. That shared history builds trust and near-telepathic timing, turning every note and beat into a reflection of their friendship on stage and a connection the audience can feel. All-in ticket pricing is $44, $54, $64, or $74, depending on seat location. Purchasing in person at The Hanover Theatre box office reduces handling fees, and the box office can be reached at 877.571.7469 for details.

The 2026-2027 season opens with a spotlight on Mozart, as Emanuel Ax performs with The Knights in a program featuring two piano concertos alongside an overture by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Ax, widely recognized among the nation’s leading classical pianists, teams up with an adventurous orchestra often noted as a forward-looking force in American classical music. Celebrated well beyond their Brooklyn origins for relaxed virtuosity and a wide-ranging repertoire, The Knights bring a vibrant energy to the stage. The program presents Bologne’s Overture to L’amant anonyme, followed by Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K. 453, and Piano Concerto No. 25 in C major, K. 503. Listeners can anticipate the lightness and sparkle associated with French Classicism, full of color and ornament, alongside Mozart’s elegant command of form and style.

Enjoy a casual outing with a Guinness or the drink of your choice, whatever suits your taste.

This performance features lively, all-ages acoustic renditions of familiar songs at the Gardner farmers market, bringing an upbeat, family friendly vibe.

Casey and Kathy bring lively music.

Fox and the Dragon perform live at Wormtown Brewery’s Worcester taproom and production site with a set that spans 90s favorites, one-hit wonders, classic rock, and folk. The music pairs with the brewery’s beers in a welcoming setting.

Dillinger Escape Plan performs live at Worcester Palladium with a hard-hitting show. Recognized as an iconic band in metalcore, they bring an intense concert experience that spotlights their fierce sound and onstage power.

Russo Brothers Jazz Quintet performs live in the FrontRoom at WCUW. The group blends jazz with the blues and funk they grew up on, stepping outside strict genre boundaries. Admission is $20, payable in cash or Venmo at the door.

Wind Walkers headlines an all-ages live music event, joined by special guests If Not For Me and True North.

Dave Mansfield and Ben Cote return to The Cellar 14Mill with an acoustic duo performance featuring some of their favorite songs from the 1960s through the 2000s. The set focuses on acoustic versions of familiar favorites spanning several decades.

Blackstone Soul transforms Point Breeze into a lakeside dance floor with an upbeat mix of funk, soul, disco, R&B, yacht rock, and modern dance favorites, blending timeless cuts with current hits. The six-piece lineup features both female and male lead vocals, a saxophone that drives the groove, and a tight rhythm section built for nonstop movement, creating a polished, feel-good atmosphere from start to finish. Dinner seating offers the prime spots, and reservations can be made by calling 508-943-0404. There is a $10 cover at the door. Dress up, gather friends, and plan for a celebration by the water.

Evening Sky brings its genre-blending sound to the FrontRoom at WCUW with a special appearance by guitarist Mino Lanzieri. This quartet of pedal steel guitar, electric guitar, bass, and drums crafts modern takes on jazz, rock, country, and pop alongside original pieces that shift from spacious and reflective to tight and funky grooves. Listeners and writers have praised the group for its balance of jazz and roots traditions, its soulful rhythms, and its spirited improvisation that draws on Americana, R&B, country, and more. The collaboration with Lanzieri traces back to guitarist Gino Rosati’s time in Naples, where the two first connected and performed together, eventually reuniting in the studio at Jim Eno’s Public Hi-Fi in Providence for sessions that highlighted both players’ compositions and interplay. With pedal steel guitarist Chris Brooks in the fold, their recent work moves easily between modern jazz textures and expansive Americana. Admission is $20, payable in cash or via Venmo at the door. Light refreshments are available, or bring your own. Parking is available across the street in the Clark U lot.

Scene Queen presents METALICIOUS with guest sets by Wargasm and Bailey Spinn. Open to all ages, this show brings these artists together on one stage for a night of live performances.

Moon Hill Brewing and Gardner Ale House presents a laid-back pairing of buck-a-shuck oysters and blues. Enjoy oysters shucked for a dollar each with the sounds of blues setting an easygoing mood.

An open jam fills the lounge at Point Breeze, with host Mike Silvia guiding the night. Bring an instrument or your voice to sit in, or relax and enjoy the performances. Mike keeps the music moving, offers pointers to musicians who want them, and fosters a friendly, collaborative room. Expect the feel of a full band with a rotating mix of dedicated local players and plenty of upbeat energy, engaging for both performers and listeners. There is no cover. Enjoy live music, local talent, and a relaxed lakeside atmosphere.