Live music in Worcester, MA

Retro 80’s Skate is part of Skate Night Worcester at Worcester City Hall, featuring outdoor rollerskating with live DJs, plus food vendors, contests, and other activities. The night includes DJ Kid Kash and a youth talent show with cash prizes, with a throwback to 80 hits and moves.

Mixtape Misfits return to Freeplay Bar & Arcade in Worcester for an outdoor patio show filled with favorites from the 90s and 2000s. This New England tribute band delivers a high-energy set spanning alt rock, grunge, pop punk, emo, nu metal, and more. Admission is $12 and includes entry to the performance plus unlimited play on every game.

Catch Music Farm live at Ralph's Diner in Worcester. The show is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM.

This karaoke night takes place in the Rewind Retro Dance Lounge at Free Play Bar & Arcade Worcester, offering space to sing and dance in a retro lounge setting.

MPZ Productions presents a newly created concert that imagines Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland sharing the stage, brought to life by Broadway’s Lucia Spina alongside creator and performer Michael Pizzi, with music direction by NYC pianist John Fischer. The program features signature songs associated with both legends, including Rockabye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody, Zing Went the Strings of My Heart, New York New York, The Lady Is a Tramp, a fresh twist on The Trolley Song, Chicago, and more, capped by a beloved Garland classic. Pizzi, founder and producing artistic director of MPZ Productions, developed the project after years of admiration for these artists and a lifelong connection to their music. Spina’s credits include Into the Woods, The Bridges of Madison County, and Les Misérables, while Fischer has performed at 54 Below and venues across the country. The performance runs approximately 90 to 100 minutes. All-in pricing is set with an early bird option at $76 and standard tickets at $86, with general admission seating. Ten percent of net profits support local food banks, reflecting a commitment to building community through entertainment. For more information, the box office can be reached at 877.571.7469.

AURORAWAVE brings the Worldwide Waves Tour 2026 to Off The Rails in Worcester, delivering thunderous riffs, electrifying energy, and movement from start to finish. Renowned for a huge live sound and fierce onstage intensity, the band plans to light up the city for a night to remember. Presale access is available with the code OTRWAVE, with a general on-sale to follow.

Dimmu Borgir brings the Grand Serpent Rising Tour to the stage with guest performances by Suffocation and Hulder. This concert is open to attendees of all ages.

A community radio benefit curated by Arny Spielberg brings together a lineup of seasoned musicians for a warm night of live music. Ric Porter appears alongside Arny Spielberg, Bob Sarkala, Gerry Bellegarde and Doug MacLeod, with each artist contributing time and talent in support of the cause. Who Wants to Know is a longtime circle of friends whose history stretches across the Massachusetts music scene, from Cambridge’s 70s punk clubs to show bands, blues ensembles that earned awards, and songwriter showcases. Some members have shared stages for more than two decades, while others reunited after time apart and a bit of serendipity. The band mixes R&B, Americana, country and blues, with a core lineup of Arny Spielberg on guitar and vocals, Bob Sarkala on guitar, Gerry Bellegarde on bass and vocals, and Doug MacLeod on drums. A fixture in Central Massachusetts for nearly half a century, Ric Porter has played with The Preston-Porter Band, co-founded Zonkeraz, and performed with Sons of the Soil and The Ric Porter Band. He opens with original songs, with the possibility of guest moments from members of Who Wants to Know, and may also sit in with the band later. Admission is $20, payable in cash or via Venmo at the door. Light refreshments will be available, and bringing your own is welcome. Parking is available across the street in the Clark lot or on the street.

Catch Dimmu Borgir live at The Palladium in Worcester, with Suffocation and Hulder on the bill. The show is scheduled for Saturday evening at 7:00 PM local venue time.

At The MCL, the Island Castaways Band brings tropical rock in the Jimmy Buffet style, with rhythms that will have listeners swaying. The theme playfully centers on the hunt for a missing shaker of salt. Additional updates will be shared as planning continues.

Organist George Davey presents a vibrant recital that explores the full range of the Worcester Organ, highlighting the instrument’s rich color, depth, and character. Part of the Worcester Organ Performance Series at Mechanics Hall, this event offers free admission. Attendees may bring lunch or purchase one at the hall. The series is made possible by The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation, The Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

A lively celebration of Italian culture fills this multi day festival with live music, dance, and community activities. Italian music anchors the program alongside performances by Below Deck, XS Band, Decades by Dezyne, the Jim Geany Band, and appearances from Johnny Vincent and Joe Cariglia. Demonstrations and dance add even more variety with Alan D’Allasandro and New England Karate Academy, Le Sorelle Dancers, Jo Ann Warren Studio Dancers, and Dance Dazzlers. Food vendors serve a wide range of favorites. Anzio’s offers brick oven pizza, while Birds Nest prepares mozzarella sticks, chicken parm sliders, and fried ravioli. Bri’s Sweet Treats brings giant peanut butter cups, chocolate bark, breakables, and dipped pretzels. Bubba’s Eats features Italian egg rolls and hand cut French fries. Boulevard Diner serves pasta, meatballs, sausage, and eggplant, and Calabria Restaurant offers arancini. Froze Zone scoops gelato, Pepe’s Restaurant serves calamari, Italian grinders, and tripe, and Shady Sips pours fresh squeezed lemonade. Kids have their own fun with the Bouncy Backyard, an inflatable play area with an all access wristband available daily for $10 per child. Raffles and Italian merchandise are available through the parish, with additional vendors to browse under the tent. Admission is $2 per person, cash only. An onsite ATM supports parish booths that require cash, and some vendors may accept credit cards. Parking is available at the church, at Rice Square School, and on surrounding streets, with church spaces prioritized for people with disabilities, volunteers, and vendors. Sponsors include Mercadante Funeral Home, Atlas Distributors, Coca-Cola, Ducati Motorcycles, UniBank, Magicworld, Boulevard Diner, Sacco & Associates, Baystate Savings Bank, Dunkin’s of Worcester, and WXLO.