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About Worcester Palladium - Crave

Welcome to Worcester Palladium - Crave, Worcester’s premier all-ages concert venue housed at 261 Main Street. With two distinct spaces—the expansive Main Room and the intimate Upstairs Room—we offer a dynamic live music experience for every show. Whether you’re chasing high-energy metal festivals or intimate acoustic sets, there’s a place for you here. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan your visit.

Capacity varies by configuration: Main Room seats up to 2,160 (GA with balcony options), Upstairs Room accommodates up to 500, and total capacity is approximately 2,660. ADA seating is available to ensure accessibility for all guests. Read on for essential details to secure your seats with ease and enjoy a smooth trip to Worcester’s downtown music hub.

Worcester Palladium - Crave has hosted iconic acts and genre-spanning events since its early days, including long-running festivals and memorable performances by major artists. The venue remains a cornerstone of Worcester’s live music scene, offering reliable access, nearby lodging, and convenient transportation options. When you’re ready to attend, we’ll help you find the right seats, plan your transit, and point you toward trusted hotel and dining partners to enhance your night out.

Pro tips: check the venue pages for the specific show layout, arrive early if you’re in the main room, and explore the Upstairs Room for a more intimate setting. For parking, plan ahead as lots and garages nearby operate independently of the venue. We’ve got you covered with clear guidance and solid recommendations to ensure a seamless ticket-buying and concert-going experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 261 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
  • Venue type: All-ages concert venue with two spaces (Main Room and Upstairs Room).
  • Capacity: Main Room 2,160; Upstairs 500; total around 2,660 (varies by configuration).
  • Seating chart: Main Room generally GA with balcony options; Upstairs Room is a separate intimate space; ADA seating available.
  • Parking: Multiple paid lots/garages within a few blocks (e.g., Major Taylor Garage, Pearl-Elm Garage); street parking options also available; parking largely not owned by the venue.
  • Transit: MBTA Worcester; near Union Station (Framingham/Worcester line); local bus stops on Main Street.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Worcester; AC Hotel Worcester by Marriott; Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester; Courtyard by Marriott Worcester.
  • Notable events hosted: New England Metal & Hardcore Festival (since 1999); SkateFest (1999–2010); Rock & Shock Festival (2004–2019); past performances by Foo Fighters, Prince, Jay-Z, Slipknot, Blink-182, Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, and others.
  • Renamed or demolished: Not renamed; no demolition; 2012 demolition-permit discussion occurred but the venue remains The Palladium.