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Est. 1928
Photo: Worcester Palladium, Worcester MA by John Phelan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
Theater / Performance Venue

The Palladium

A 1928 Main Street theater originally opened as the Plymouth Theatre and now a 2,160-seat rock-and-metal concert hall featured on SyFy's Ghost Hunters.

261 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 5 sources

Research updated June 2026

Age

All Ages

Cost

$$

Ticket prices vary by show.

Access

Wheelchair OK

Standing-room floor in main hall; balcony stairs.

Equipment

No Photos

Disembodied footstepsFloating orb of light, soccer-ball sizedCold spots

According to MAHauntedHouses.com and HauntedPlaces.org aggregator entries, paranormal accounts at The Palladium center on backstage and dressing-room areas. The most commonly described phenomena are disembodied footsteps in otherwise empty corridors and a floating orb of light, described as roughly the size of a soccer ball, observed near the stage and rear areas of the main hall.

A recurring item in the directory lore is a claim that human remains were once discovered in a dressing room. This claim is repeated across haunted-place aggregators but does not appear in the Wikipedia history of the theater or in available news coverage, and so should be treated as folklore rather than documented incident.

The Palladium was investigated by TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) in the fifteenth episode of Ghost Hunters Season 2, 'Ghostly Grace & The Palladium,' which aired April 5, 2006, on SyFy. During the investigation, lead investigators Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson reported cold spots on the third floor and detected an EMF anomaly in the dressing room. However, the team was also able to debunk several specific claims: a door that had reportedly slammed on an investigator's hand was explained by a wind draft from the fifth floor, and the soccer-ball orb of light was traced to vehicle headlights reflecting off a tin can through a window. The investigation is documented on IMDB (tt1121363) and in the Ghost Hunters Wiki. TAPS's documented presence — confirming the building's established paranormal reputation while also providing rational explanations for some phenomena — is characteristic of their Season 2 investigation style. Given the dense century of performance use, the operating concert business does not advertise paranormal tours, and visitors typically encounter the building during ticketed shows rather than dedicated investigations.

Media Appearances

  • Ghost Hunters Season 2, Episode 15 'Ghostly Grace & The Palladium' (SyFy, aired April 5, 2006) — documented on-site TAPS investigation

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Exterior viewing and concert attendance

View the 1928 Main Street facade. Interior access requires a ticketed concert; no paranormal-themed tours are offered.

Duration:
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Sources & Further Reading

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  1. 1.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worcester_Palladium
  2. 2.mahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/palladium-theatre.html
  3. 3.hauntedplaces.org/item/palladium-theatre
  4. 4.imdb.com/title/tt1121363
  5. 5.ghost-hunters.fandom.com/wiki/Ghostly_Grace_&_The_Palladium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Palladium family-friendly?
Active concert hall booking rock and metal acts; experience depends on the show. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit The Palladium?
Ticket prices vary by show.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is The Palladium wheelchair accessible?
Yes, The Palladium is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Standing-room floor in main hall; balcony stairs..