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Headliner page →8 dates

Jeff Dunham

Wednesday, January 6, 2027

Headliner page →1 date

Get The Led Out - Tribute Band

Saturday, January 23, 2027

Headliner page →1 date

Water for Elephants - The Musical

Friday, February 26, 2027 · Saturday, February 27, 2027 · Saturday, February 27, 2027 · Sunday, February 28, 2027 · Sunday, February 28, 2027

Headliner page →5 dates

Ballet Hispanico

Thursday, March 4, 2027

Headliner page →1 date

Mexodus

Friday, March 19, 2027 · Saturday, March 20, 2027 · Saturday, March 20, 2027 · Sunday, March 21, 2027 · Sunday, March 21, 2027

Headliner page →5 dates

Martha Graham Dance Company

Saturday, April 24, 2027

Headliner page →1 date

Burn The Floor

Wednesday, May 5, 2027

Headliner page →1 date

The venue

About The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

Welcome to The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a premier non-profit venue in downtown Worcester. Since reopening in 2008 after a major renovation, the venue has hosted hundreds of thousands of patrons annually with national Broadway touring productions, comedy, and special events on the Main Stage, which seats approximately 2,300. Whether you’re planning a night out or a special occasion, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you securely secure your seats.

Located at 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608, The Hanover Theatre is part of the Worcester Center for Performing Arts and emphasizes the Conservatory for the Performing Arts as well. For a complete view of seating, you can download the official Main Stage seating chart from the venue’s site.

When you’re ready to book, think of us as your friend in the business—reliable, straightforward, and never pushy. We’ll point you to verified parking options like the Federal Plaza Garage across Main Street and the Worcester Common Garage, with pre-booking recommended through ParkWhiz. The venue is well connected to public transit via WRTA buses (routes 7, 6, 29, 33, 19) and is about a 12-minute walk from Union Station (roughly 0.6 miles). WRTA fares are currently waived through June 30, 2026.

For a complete Worcester experience, explore nearby hotels such as AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester, Beechwood Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Worcester, Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, Homewood Suites Worcester, and Hampton Inn Worcester. We may spotlight affiliate partner options for convenient stays and dining experiences to pair with your showtime. If you’re curious about specific events, The Hanover Theatre hosts national Broadway tours like Les Misérables, Jersey Boys, and Camelot, as well as major comedy acts and special performances.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
Capacity: approximately 2,300 seats on the Main Stage.
Venue type: The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a non-profit performing arts center; part of the Worcester Center for Performing Arts.
Seating chart: Official Main Stage seating chart available as a downloadable PDF on the venue site.
Parking: Federal Plaza Garage (across Main Street) and Worcester Common Garage are primary options; pre-booking via ParkWhiz encouraged; accessible street and municipal lots nearby.
Transit: Served by WRTA bus routes (7, 6, 29, 33, 19); ~0.6 miles/12-minute walk from Union Station; WRTA fares were waived through June 30, 2026.
Nearby hotels: AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester; Beechwood Hotel; Courtyard by Marriott Worcester; Hilton Garden Inn Worcester; Homewood Suites Worcester; Hampton Inn Worcester.
Notable events: Hosts national Broadway touring productions (e.g., Les Misérables, Jersey Boys, Camelot) and major comedians; opened in 2008 after major renovation and has hosted hundreds of thousands of patrons annually.
Renaming/demolition notes: The building was redeveloped and reopened as The Hanover Theatre in 2008; it is not demolished; current official name emphasizes the Conservatory (The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts).