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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  • Amazing Things Arts Center

    Framingham

    Performing and visual arts center in restored historic firehouse. 350 performances (daily except Mon.) in folk, pop, jazz,comedy, theater and... more

  • ArtsEmerson:The World On Stage

    Boston

    ArtsEmerson: The World On Stage showcases first-class performances from all over the world, providing new opportunities for the Boston community... more

  • Back Bay Events Center

    Boston

    One venue, infinite possibilities. That's the newly renovated and restored Back Bay Events Center. Home of the John Hancock Hall &... more

  • Boch Center

    Boston

    The Boch Center is one of the nation's leading nonprofit performing arts institutions and a guardian of the historic Wang... more

  • Boston Baroque

    Belmont

    Three-time Grammy Nominee Boston Baroque--the first permanent Baroque orchestra established in North America--is now widely regarded as one of the... more

  • Boston Baroque

    Brighton

    Boston Baroque is the first permanent Baroque orchestra established in North America. The ensemble produces exciting, intense, ground-breaking performances for... more

  • The Boston Camerata

    Boston

    Currently celebrating its sixty-first anniversary, The Boston Camerata ranks among the world's oldest and most eminent early music ensembles. Founded... more

  • Boston Gay Men's Chorus

    Boston

    The Boston Gay Men's Chorus is one of New England's largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 175-voice... more

  • Boston Lyric Opera

    Boston

    The mission of Boston Lyric Opera is to build curiosity, enthusiasm and support for opera by creating musically and theatrically... more

  • Boston Music Vox

    Jamaica Plain

    Boston Music Vox presents some of Boston's leading singers in concert performances of vocal music by great composers as well... more

  • Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras

    Boston

    The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras' (BYSO) mission is to encourage artistic excellence in a nurturing environment by providing the highest... more

  • Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens Bank

    Allston

    We set the stage for amazing live events. We host a variety of performances from live bands to stand-up comedy... more

  • Cambridge Symphony Orchestra

    Cambridge

    The Cambridge Symphony Orchestra is a community music organization that presents classical music for diverse audiences who value great music... more

  • Cantata Singers

    Boston

    Cantata Singers is a Boston-based chorus and orchestra inspired by the musical genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. Our concerts explore... more

  • Celebrity Series of Boston

    Boston

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