Art is subjective, but we think we can objectively say that Massachusetts has the best art in the entire solar system. After all, it’s home to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, one of the world’s most impressive collections of fine art; Mass MoCA, the country’s most fertile site for large scale new art; and the “small but big” Worcester Art and Fitchburg Art Museums. Plus, there’s a whole Museum of Bad Art, and one that’s free if your name is Isabella. Wake up your soul at the Jacob’s Pillow dance festival, catch yourself clapping inappropriately loud for the world famous Boston Symphony Orchestra or banging your head (in a good way) in the birthplace of hardcore punk. And don’t leave without experiencing some drama (also in a good way) at one of our amazing theaters, from The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in The Berkshires to Worcester’s majestic Hanover Theatre to Boston’s storied theater district. You can also visit the Massachusetts Cultural Council website for more information on the arts in Massachusetts.

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  • Central Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra

    Worcester

    Performances in neo-classical concert hall. more

  • Decades Rewind

    Worcester

    Decades Rewind is a National touring concert, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one blockbuster show! Come... more

  • Mechanics Hall

    Worcester

    Acoustically-outstanding, pre-Civil War concert hall; popular, jazz, and classical music concerts; dance performances. Rental venue. more

  • Music Worcester

    Worcester

    Music Worcester is a non-profit cultural organization and presenter of a season of events in Worcester, in a variety of... more

  • Springler Factory

    Worcester

    Each month we host local artists in our gallery for solo or group shows All exhibits are free and open... more

  • stART on the Street

    Worcester

    stART on the Street hosts its 10th annual September festival Sunday, 9/16. In addition to the 350+ artists and crafters selling their... more

  • Worcester Center for Crafts

    Worcester

    Crafts school; exhibit galleries, giftshop. more

  • Worcester Chamber Music Society

    Worcester

    Hailed as a group with style, imagination and chops, WCMS is a musical ensemble founded locally, performing locally, and intimately... more

  • Worcester Cultural Coalition/WOO Card

    Worcester

    Worcester: Where will you WOO? Use the WOO Card to save at more than 60 Worcester area restaurants, museums, theaters, hotels... more

  • Worcester Forum Theatre Ensemble

    Worcester

    Off-Broadway shows and productions in outdoor amphitheatre. more

  • Worcester Historical Museum

    Worcester

    Worcester Historical Museum (WHM) is the only institution devoted to local history. It includes a research library of over 7,000 titles,... more