2026 Upcoming Events
Creeque Alley – Saturday, April 11th, 7:00 pm
“CREEQUE ALLEY”, an Acoustic duo featuring local musicians Sean Fullerton and Dan Kirouac, pay tribute to traditional American Folk Music, the early 1960’s Folk Revival, and the Folk Rock hits from the mid to late 1960’s. For more information on Creeque Alley, please visit seanfullertonmusic.net.
With traditional Folk music instruments, such as a 6 string guitar, 12 string guitar, mandolin guitar, harmonicas, and tight 2 part vocal harmonies, CREEQUE ALLEY not only performs the songs, but add educational information and stories behind each song and the original artists.
The Story of America’s Song – Saturday, May 16th, 7:00 pm
America’s music is a reflection of a country finding its unique voice, shaped by the melding of countless cultures. The sound emerges from spirituals sung by enslaved Africans, folk traditions brought by immigrants, and the development of genres like jazz, blues, country, rock, and hip-hop. Each musical style reveals a chapter in America’s history, influenced by the people who contributed to its sound. The songs of America are a living chronicle of struggle, joy, innovation, and identity. Join us as we share the Story of America’s Song.
Shirley’s Vote for Independence – Saturday, June 27th, 7:00 pm
The Shirley Historical Society will present a reenactment of Shirley’s Vote for Independence in the Shirley Meeting House – the building where our ancestors met on June 27, 1776
Music on the Porch – 1:00 pm on Sundays in June, July, August & September.
- Nancy Beaudette – Date TBD
- Ellsworth & Hicks – July 19th
- Pat Kenneally – August 9th
- Bob Morse – September 20th
Shirley Pumpkin Fest – Sunday, October 11th
The Shirley Meeting House, The Center Town Hall Committee and The Shirley Playboard invite you to join us on the Common for an afternoon and evening of community fun. Live music, food trucks, face painting, pumpkin painting, bounce house, 50/50 raffle. Plus scarecrow building and pumpkin carving contests.
Shirley Film Fest – Saturday, November 7th
This community film festival at the Shirley Meeting House in central Massachusetts is a celebration of creativity, storytelling, art and music. We are delighted that this unique venue now offers an opportunity to enjoy and support both local and international film making.
A Candlelight Noel – Sunday, December 6th, 6:30 pm
As we come upon the holiday season, we often find ourselves making lists of “presents to buy, things to be done and places to go.” The hustle and bustle of the season can be both daunting and overwhelming. To take you away from all of this we invite you to the peace and tranquility of The Shirley Meeting House on Sunday, December 6th for our Annual Candlelight Noel Concert. Our program will feature music, stories and poems that will allow you to pause and reflect on the true meaning of the season and the peace it offers to each of us.
The Shirley Meeting House programs are sponsored in part by a grant from the Shirley Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
The Shirley Meeting House continues to be committed to the health and safety of our audience and artists. Therefore, we will be following all guidelines put forth by the health department and the CDC. At this time we recommend the wearing of masks for events inside the Meeting House. This may change from program to program so please check back. Thank you for your cooperation!