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 Museum – Massachusetts has a gallery for everyone. Plus, there’s a whole Museum of Bad Art, and one that’s free if your name is Isabella. Move your feet at the Jacob’s Pillow dance festival, catch yourself clapping for the world famous Boston Symphony Orchestra or banging your head in the birthplace of hardcore punk. And don’t leave without experiencing some drama 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. Visit the Massachusetts Cultural Council website for more information on the arts in Massachusetts.

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  • Cyclorama

    Boston

    The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts is an impressive and historic venue located in the stylish South... more

  • The Fine Arts Center

    Amherst

    Broadway musicals, theater and dance performances, jazz concerts, orchestra, and chamber music. more

  • Fleet Moves Dance Festival

    Wellfleet

    After a successful pilot year in 2012, Fleet Moves Dance Festival will return to Wellfleet with five days of all-hours, all-ages... more

  • Foxborough Regional Center for the Performing Arts,

    Foxborough

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  • iFest

    Boston

    IFest is a premium 3 day festival of contemporary Irish culture coming to Boston on September 26th-September 28th. This festival will... more

  • Ipswich Arts

    Ipswich

    Profiles and information on all facets of the Ipswich art scene. Includes information on local artists and artisans, classes and... more

  • Ja'Duke

    Turners Falls

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  • Jo-Mé Dance

    Boston

    Jo-Mé Dance is a 5 year old multicultural contemporary dance organization committed to setting new levels of excellence in Boston... more

  • The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

    Great Barrington

    The mission of The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is to be the leading year-round presenter of performing arts, film, educational... more

  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

    North Adams

    Located in Berkshire County's vibrant arts community, MCLA offers a wide array of meeting and event spaces to accommodate 10 to 2,000... more

  • The North End Music and Performing Arts Center

    Boston

    Our mission is to provide affordable arts-related programming to residents of the North End/Waterfront and the surrounding neighborhoods. By... more

  • Queens of the South Coast

    New Bedford

    Queens of the South Coast is a live performance ensemble based out of New Bedford, MA. more

  • Regent Theatre

    Arlington

    Built in 1916, the historic Regent Theatre remains true to its roots as a vibrant vaudeville house. An intimate 500-seat performing... more

  • Rogers Center for the Arts

    North Andover

    The Rogers Center for the Arts, located on the beautiful campus of Merrimack College in North Andover, presents a variety... more

  • Salem State Center for Creative and Performing Arts

    Salem

    The Center for the Arts provides diverse, high quality and affordable events in theatre, dance, music, creative writing and art... more

  • Sanders Theatre

    Cambridge

    Venue for many professional performance ensembles including The Boston Philharmonic, The Boston Chamber Music Society, Christmas Revels, Masterworks Chorale, and... more

  • Smith College Performing Arts

    Northampton

    Whether classical or cutting-edge, the arts at Smith never fail to inspire and engage audiences with vibrant and passionate performances... 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

  • Vadalna Tribal Dance Company

    Somerville

    In the spirit of the Sanskrit word for "change" which lends them their name, Vadalna walks a continually... more

  • Wellfleet Preservation Hall

    Wellfleet

    Wellfleet Preservation Hall, is a year-round community cultural center uniquely reflecting the creative spirit of the area. With two performing... more