

# Theater Events, Live Performances In Gardner, MA & Shows in Gardner, MA

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of Gardner, Massachusetts performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Gardner, Massachusetts & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival
  - **Description**: The music of Journey from Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.  Covered general admission seats and VIP seat tickets are on sale.  Gates open at 12pm for the Food Truck Festival and gates open to the Hugo Concert at
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm – Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wolcott/hugo-the-ultimate-journey-tribute-concert-one-night-only-at-ct-food-truck-battles-festival/80002385228519
  - **Venue**: Woodtick Recreation Area
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  - **Price**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals

## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Gardner

- **Event Name**: Allie X
  - **Description**: "Allie X tickets 🎟️
 
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  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/allie-x/200029750846818
  - **Venue**: Off Broadway
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- **Event Name**: THE LONG RUN: Songs of the Eagles at the Gardner Bandstand
  - **Description**: Whatever happened to Saturday night?? THE LONG RUN returns to fill the air with songs from the Eagles catalog! FREE! Rain date: Sunday, August 16, 2-4 PM
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/the-long-run-songs-of-the-eagles-at-the-gardner-bandstand/200029679170411
  - **Venue**: Gardner, MA - Historic Downtown
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- **Event Name**: 22nd Annual Gardner Music Boosters Theme Basket Extravaganza
  - **Description**: Save the date for the 22nd Annual Gardner Music Boosters Theme Basket Extravaganza! Come take your chance at winning one of many baskets, check out the vendor fair, enjoy light concessions, and hear performances by GES, GMS, and GHS music students.

Link
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/22nd-annual-gardner-music-boosters-theme-basket-extravaganza/200029859356217
  - **Venue**: Gardner High School
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase April 14th - Ryan McKenzie, Sean Fullerton, Nick Staples
  - **Description**: 🎤 Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase at Sawa! 🎶
AT THE NEW LOCATION: 242 West Broadway, Gardner, MA
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

We’re thrilled to kick off the Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase at the stunning new Sawa Asian Cuisine &amp; Lounge! This w
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Apr 14 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/sound-bites-tuesday-night-showcase-april-14th-ryan-mckenzie-sean-fullerton-nick-staples/200029890231935
  - **Venue**: Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge
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  - **Categories**: performances, food-drinks, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase April 21st - David Keith Michael, Luke Kelly ,Kathy LJ
  - **Description**: 🎤 Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase at Sawa! 🎶
AT THE NEW LOCATION: 242 West Broadway, Gardner, MA
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

We’re thrilled to kick off the Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase at the stunning new Sawa Asian Cuisine &amp; Lounge! This w
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/sound-bites-tuesday-night-showcase-april-21st-david-keith-michael-luke-kelly-kathy-lj/200029890231233
  - **Venue**: Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge
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  - **Categories**: performances, food-drinks, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Fresh Ground Coffeehouse ~ Unplugged ~
  - **Description**: Join us for a night of acoustic entertainment, featuring a mix of musicians and genres PLUS our famous coffee and treats!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/fresh-ground-coffeehouse-~-unplugged-~/200029890229525
  - **Venue**: 66 Elm St, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Music by High Frequency!
  - **Description**: Get ready, Gardner — High Frequency is hitting the ASC stage for the very first time! 

•Saturday, April 25th
•Acadien Club – Gardner, MA
•8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Come out for a night of great music, dancing, and high energy vibes you won’t want to miss!

Bri
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/music-by-high-frequency/200029924102349
  - **Venue**: 193 Parker Street, Gardner, MA
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- **Event Name**: Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase April 28th - Anthony Deyoe, Sean Daley, Deborah & Ruben
  - **Description**: 🎤 Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase at Sawa! 🎶
AT THE NEW LOCATION: 242 West Broadway, Gardner, MA
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

We’re thrilled to kick off the Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase at the stunning new Sawa Asian Cuisine &amp; Lounge! This w
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Apr 28 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/sound-bites-tuesday-night-showcase-april-28th-anthony-deyoe-sean-daley-deborah-and-ruben/200029924102550
  - **Venue**: Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge
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  - **Categories**: performances, food-drinks, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Summer 2026 Comedy Night! 🤣
  - **Description**: Summer Comedy Night
 Saturday, July 18, 2026 -  7 PM

Reservations are required.
Contact Claude Leger (Boot) at 978-407-1555

💲 $20 per person
Table reservations available - These tickets go fast—reserve early!
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/summer-2026-comedy-night/200029924344526
  - **Venue**: 193 Parker Street, Gardner, MA
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  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment

## Trending Events in Gardner

- **Event Name**: Laugh Your Tail Off- Comedy Event Featuring Lenny Clarke & Jason Merrill
  - **Description**: Join Us for a night of laughs and fun, benefiting Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue.About this EventWe are excited to have The Legendary Boston Comedian and Actor Lenny Clarke headlining along w
  - **Venue**: Polish American Citizens Club
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- **Event Name**: May It Forward
  - **Description**: BONES or Bronco Owners North East States is proud to announce the 12th annual May It Forward. This event will be held May 15/16th in central Massachusetts at the PACC social club, 171 Kendall Pond Rd west, Gardner, MA 01440. Last year we shattered both at
  - **Venue**: 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner, MA, USA, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440
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- **Event Name**: Glow the Night - JCYM Blacklight Bing Fundraiser
  - **Description**: GLOW THE NIGHT BLACKLIGHT BINGO FUNDRAISER
HOSTED BY @JohnsonCountyYoungMatrons 
APRIL 18, 2026 at @KCWineCo 
13875 S Gardner Rd #1 , Olathe, KS 66061

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!!!
Purchase your tickets by visiting:
https://www.jcym.net/events 

Johnson Co
  - **Venue**: KC Wine Co.
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- **Event Name**: Spirit Gallery Tour | SK Pierce Victorian Mansion with Brandie Wells April 15, 6:30-9pm
  - **Description**: The Sylvester K. Pierce House, also known as the SK Pierce Victorian Haunted Mansion or just the Victorian Haunted Mansion, is an historic house at 4 West Broadway in Gardner, Massachusetts.

Event is April 15, 2026, 6:30pm-9pm

Tickets: https://America
  - **Venue**: Sk Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion
- **Event Name**: SK Pierce Mansion Overnight Paranormal Investigation
  - **Description**: Spend a thrilling night exploring the haunted SK Pierce Mansion on a spooky paranormal investigation!About this EventJoin the SK Pierce Mansion Overnight Paranormal Investigation!Ready for a spine-tingl
  - **Venue**: SK Haunted Victorian Mansion
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- **Event Name**: May 7th Tour & The Seance-A Gathering of Spirits ®️  SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion Gardner MA
  - **Description**: ✨The Seance-The Gathering of Spirits ✨️


-An Evening of Mediumship Messages with Karen Tatro Spirit Medium 


SK Pierce Victorian Mansion 

4 WEST BROADWAY

GARDNER, MASSACHUSETTS 01440



Thursday, May 7th  2026


Tour of the Mansion 6:15 pm

Seance
  - **Venue**: Sk Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion
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- **Event Name**: Step into the Shadows: An Evening of Seance and Investigation
  - **Description**: Join us for a thrilling night of supernatural exploration at Step into the Shadows: An Evening of Seance and Investigation!About this EventStep Into the Shadows: An Evening of Seance at Infamous S.K. Pierc
  - **Venue**: SK Haunted Victorian Mansion
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Greater Gardner Health and Wellness Fair
  - **Description**: Greater Gardner Health and Wellness Fair

The Greater Gardner Health and Wellness Fair is coming to the community on May 7th, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Gardner Community Center (62 Waterford Street, Gardner, MA). This free community event is designed
  - **Venue**: 62 Waterford Street, Gardner, MA
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- **Event Name**: Stand Up for HOPE – Comedy Fundraiser
  - **Description**: 🎤😂 Stand Up for HOPE – Comedy Fundraiser 😂🎤

Join us for a night of laughter, community, and impact as we come together to support HOPE (House of Peace &amp; Education) right here in Gardner!

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
📍 Gardner PACC
171 Kendall Pond Rd W, G
  - **Venue**: Polish American Citizens Club
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Gardner?
  - **A:** Allie X (Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 pm at Off Broadway), THE LONG RUN: Songs of the Eagles at the Gardner Bandstand (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gardner, MA - Historic Downtown), 22nd Annual Gardner Music Boosters Theme Basket Extravaganza (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am at Gardner High School), Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase April 14th - Ryan McKenzie, Sean Fullerton, Nick Staples (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge), Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase April 21st - David Keith Michael, Luke Kelly ,Kathy LJ (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Gardner this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Fresh Ground Coffeehouse ~ Unplugged ~ (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at 66 Elm St, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Gardner in April 2026?
  - **A:** Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase April 14th - Ryan McKenzie, Sean Fullerton, Nick Staples (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge), Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase April 21st - David Keith Michael, Luke Kelly ,Kathy LJ (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge), Fresh Ground Coffeehouse ~ Unplugged ~ (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at 66 Elm St, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440), Music by High Frequency! (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at 193 Parker Street, Gardner, MA), Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase April 28th - Anthony Deyoe, Sean Daley, Deborah & Ruben (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:30 pm at Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Gardner?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Gardner on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Gardner?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in Gardner?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Gardner include Off Broadway, Gardner, MA - Historic Downtown, Gardner High School.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Gardner?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Gardner range from USD 39 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Gardner?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Gardner include Concert Tick, Gardner High School Music, Sound Bites Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in Gardner?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Gardner.

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