Downtown Worcester

Getting here

The Palladium is at 261 Main Street, on the corner of Main and MLK Jr Blvd (formerly Central Street), one mile from Union Station.

From east and west

  • Mass Pike to exit 10 (290 East)
  • Follow to exit 16 (MLK Jr Blvd)
  • Left off the exit, about a quarter mile; we are on the left at Main and MLK Jr Blvd

From north and south

  • 495 to 290 West
  • Follow to exit 16 (MLK Jr Blvd)
  • Right off the exit, about a quarter mile down Central Street; we are on the left

By commuter rail

The Framingham/Worcester line from South Station or Back Bay stops at Union Station, one mile from the hall.

Parking

There is free but limited on-street parking, first come first served. The private lots and garages around the hall charge $10 to $30 depending on what else is on in the city. Check each lot's closing time so your car does not get locked in, and avoid side streets and unsupervised lots.

Lots and garages

  • Lot across from the venue, Main Street
  • Major Taylor Garage, 30 Major Taylor Blvd
  • Pearl-Elm Garage, 20 Pearl Street
  • Worcester Common Garage, 3 Eaton Place
  • Union Station, 225 Franklin Street
  • Mercantile Center Garage, 100 Front Street
  • SP+ Parking, 201 Commercial Street
  • McGrath Lot (Library), 40 Salem Street

Staying over

Two hotels are a short walk from the door and two more a quick cab ride away. See the hotels.

Box office

Tuesday to Friday from noon to 4:30 PM, and one hour before doors on show days.