Transformance 35: Immigrant Song

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Pines Theater, Look Park, 300 N Main St, Florence, MA 01062

Join the Northampton Arts Council for the triumphant return of one of the region’s most cherished musical traditions! Now in its 35th year, the event formerly known as Transperformance is reborn as Transformance 35: Immigrant Song — a vibrant music festival that celebrates the spirit and journeys of immigrants through the universal language of song.

This year’s theme showcases local artists embodying the sounds of legendary global acts like ABBA, Toots & The Maytals, Björk, The Pogues, Sade, Courtney Barnett, and many more.
Featuring performances by:

• Dicey Riley as The Pogues
  
  

• Ex-Temper as Björk
  
  

• Lucia Dostal as ABBA
  
  

• The Fawns as Courtney Barnett
  
  

• Soul Magnets as Toots & The Maytals
  
  

• The Sun Parade as The Beatles
  
  

• Big Yellow Taxi as Joni Mitchell
  
  

• The Friendship Band as The Clash
  
  

• …and many more!
  
  

🎟️ Ticket Info:

• Advance (State Street & Cooper’s Corner only):
  
  Adults $11 | Seniors/Students/Vets $9 | Kids under 8 FREE
  
  

• Day of (Pines Theater box office):
  
  Adults $13 | Seniors/Students/Vets $11 | Kids under 8 FREE
  
  

• Card to Culture: FREE for EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders (day-of only)
  
  

Buy online: freshtix.com/events/transformance

Or call: 678-701-6114

Food & Family Fun:

• Local food from Bueno y Sano, Joe’s Cafe, Wake the Dead Donuts, and more
  
  

• KidsZone by A2Z Science & Learning Store
  
  

• No pets, coolers, or beverages allowed
  
  

• $10 vehicle entry fee to Look Park (unless you have a season pass)
  
  All proceeds benefit arts enrichment programs in Northampton Public Schools and local PTOs.