Music & Nightlife

Photo By Lynne Graves

Northampton’s music and nightlife scene is always vibrant and exciting. Whether you’re in the mood for a tribute concert, burlesque show, poetry slam, or a night of karaoke and dancing, you’ll always find a good time in Western Massachusetts. Check out what’s happening below.

Upcoming Events

@Northampton Arts Council

Salsa in the Plaza

Free Latin Dance Parties with McCoy Jamison Every Sunday All Summer Long!NORTHAMPTON – Get ready to …

@Tuesday Market

Tuesday Farmers' Market

Every Tuesday, 1:30-6:30pm on the Plaza behind Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton. April …

@The Iron Horse

Session Americana

Tickets on sale March 28!

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Physical Dialogues: Experiments in Communication Through Movement with Daniel Lepkoff

++Six Week Series++ Our ever present physical dialogue with the environment is an expression of our …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Vocal Voyagers Improvisation Circle - May 14

++Three class series++ We gather to create spontaneously with our voices, using both free-form …

Naomi Westwater & Grace Givertz The Parlor Room

Naomi Westwater & Grace Givertz at The Parlor Room Wednesday, May 14th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm …

@The Iron Horse

Session Americana w/ Eleanor Buckland

Session Americana w/ Eleanor Buckland at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, May 14 2025 SESSION AMERICANA …

@sip413

Lisa Bastoni

Coffee, snacks, and art at a great little neighborhood cafe. Looking forward to playing a cozy set …

@The Iron Horse

Johnny Memphis Band, 70th Birthday Party with Special Guests

Johnny Memphis Band, 70th Birthday Party with Special Guests at The Iron Horse on Thursday, May 15 …

@The Iron Horse

Jerry's Middle Finger

Jerry's Middle Finger makes their triumphant return to the Northeast performing at the The Iron …

@Sweeney Concert Hall

Commencement Ensemble Concerts

Friday May 16th: Chamber Music Concert at 4:30pm, Orchestra Concert featuring senior soloists at …

@High Five Books

Love Is For All Of Us: Family Poetry Reading + The Rhythm & Radiance Kids Chorus

Pride Month starts early in Northampton, and we're celebrating with a morning of inclusive family …

@Sweeney Concert Hall

Commencement Ensemble Concerts

Friday May 16th: Chamber Music Concert at 4:30pm, Orchestra Concert featuring senior soloists at …

@The Parlor Room

Kathleen Parks Band at The Parlor Room

Kathleen Parks Band at The Parlor Room Saturday, May 17th 2025 SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm Tickets …

@Academy of Music Theatre

ORLANDO, adapted from the original by Virginia Woolf by Sarah Ruhl

Eggtooth Productions presents Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, a benefit for …

@The Iron Horse

Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb at The Iron Horse on Saturday, May 17 2025 Multiple Grammy-winning cross genre songwriter …

@Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060

Sun Ra Arkestra presented by Northampton Jazz Festival & Signature Sounds

Since the 1950's, the Sun Ra Arkestra has been one of the most creative and boundary-pushing …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Fiddle Orchestra of Western Massachusetts Spring Concert

The Fiddle Orchestra of Western Massachusetts is an amateur orchestra made up mostly of fiddle …

@Mineral Hills Winery at Godard's Red Hen Farm, LLC

Otan Vargas

Catch Otan Vargas at the Mineral Hills Winery in Florence, MA!

@Bishop's Lounge

Sunday COMEDY MIC

Longest running comedy mic in the 413

@The Iron Horse

The Weight Band (featuring former members of “The Band” & Levon Helm Band)

The Weight Band (featuring former members of “The Band” & Levon Helm Band) at The Iron Horse on …

@Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence

Rhythm and Radiance Kids Chorus

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Announcing the Rhythm & Radiance Kids Chorus: Joy and music for all …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Drumming with Ellen Clegg

Ellen Clegg invites you to join this weekly class to discover the impressive and inspiring healing …

@UNION STATION

AMHERST JAZZ ORCHESTRA

CONTEMPORARY BIG BAND MUSIC WITH VOCALIST ETHEL LEE.

Local Venues & Clubs

Art + Entertainment + Music

A.P.E. Gallery

Available Potential Enterprises, Ltd. supports contemporary artists working in all disciplines, by preserving and supporting the spaces in which they create, perform and exhibit their work.

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Nightlife

Ye Ol' Watering Hole

In 1975, former owner and collector Al Drew decided to[nbsp] put on display his sizeable beer can collection within the bar, and his original setup of the can shelves, (especially the ones suspended …

Art + Entertainment + Music + Nightlife

Academy of Music Theatre

In the late 19th century, Edward H.R. Lyman, a philanthropist and Northampton native, had a vision for a new venue for culture and theater in his hometown.[nbsp] On May 23, 1891, the then 1000-seat …

Art + Entertainment + Music

Young@Heart Chorus

What started out in 1982 at a Northampton elderly housing project to joyfully pass the time instead of passing before your time has developed into the stereotype-defying, generation-crossing musical …

Entertainment + Music + Nightlife

Signature Sounds

Signature Sounds was formed by Jim Olsen and Mark Thayer in 1995 to promote the burgeoning acoustic music scene in and around Northampton, MA. Since our inception, we've released over 150 albums of …

Entertainment + Music + Nightlife

Three County Fair

Incorporated in 1818, the Hampshire, Franklin [&] Hampden County Agricultural Society promotes agriculture, agricultural education, agricultural science and sustainability for the region through …

Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Florence

Our primary mission is serving Veterans and their families. The local community is our family as well.[nbsp] We assist and sponsor many community fundraisers and events; Post Children's Christmas …

Art + Beauty/Wellness + Music

Queer Joy Collaborative

The Queer Joy Collaborative is dedicated to promoting individual and collective queer joy primarily through the transformational and healing power of art, music, and mutual aid. Queer joy encompasses …

Entertainment + Music + Nightlife

Bishop's Lounge

Bishop’s Lounge offers nightly music with a relaxed atmosphere. Music genres range from reggae to dance, and rock to funk; with open mic takeover and DJ on site you will not be disappointed. Bishop’s …

Art + Entertainment + Music

Forbes Library

Forbes Library, the public library for Northampton, Massachusetts, provides a wide range of information, materials and services to all of the people of Northampton and Massachusetts. The library’s …

Music

Northampton Jazz Festival

The Northampton Jazz Festival returns with lots of live jazz music throughout downtown on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, 2024! Now in it's 13th year, the fest brings internationally …

Music

Northampton Community Music Center

The mission of the Northampton Community Music Center is to foster the love and pursuit of music through quality education, performances and activities that are accessible to all. NCMC was founded in …

Music

Iron Horse Music Hall

The Iron Horse Music Hall is the longest running music club in Northampton, founded in 1979, the club has hosted everyone from Shawn Colvin to the Smashing Pumpkins to Wynton Marsalis.

Art + Beauty/Wellness + Entertainment + Music

The Hidden Temple

We are a community gathering and event rental space, offering a variety of classes, workshops and events centering creative expression, embodied intelligence and Earth-based reverence practice. …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining + Summer on Strong

Progression Brewing Co.

At Progression everything starts within our taproom walls. This special brewery that we call home is a place for our community to gather, and it is this community that keeps us constantly striving …

Entertainment + Music

WEIB-106.3 Smooth FM, Cutting Edge Broadcasting, Inc.

We are the only locally owned commercial FM radio station in the Greater Springfield, MA Metro Market. Broadcasting for more than sixteen years, we have built a reputation as a station that is …

Entertainment + Music

Look Park

Come play at Look Park! With over 150 acres of land you're sure to find something to do. Take a walk, stop by the grill or sweet shoppe for a snack or go for a ride on our steamer train. Look Park is …

Entertainment + Music

John M. Greene Hall

John M. Greene Hall is an event venue located at Smith College in Northampton. It has hosted many prominent performers such as Bob Weir, Indigo Girls, The Pixies, Ani DiFranco, Bob Dylan, and more.

Entertainment + Music

PanOpera, Inc.

Live, artist-led, professional opera in Western New England.

Art + Entertainment + Music

A.P.E. Flex Space

A.P.E. AT HAWLEY STREET continues its core mission to support contemporary artists working in all disciplines, by preserving and supporting the spaces in which they create, perform and exhibit their …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music

Spare Time Northampton and City Sports Grille

Spare Time Entertainment is the Northeast’s largest private, family-owned bowling enterprise. We pride ourselves on customer service and on providing our bowlers with the latest state-of-the-art …

Entertainment + Music

The Hampshire Music Club

The Hampshire Music Club was launched in 2012 by a local group of classical music lovers. [nbsp]It’s an educational organization whose mission is to sponsor music appreciation classes for adults and …

Art + Entertainment + Music

Sweeney Concert Hall

Sweeney Concert Hall is one of the most sought–after concert halls in the northeast. This beautiful performance space seats more than 600, and its broad stage can readily accommodate the needs of a …

Entertainment + Music

Blind Moose Studios

A community based multimedia production studio in Northampton, MA // Production,Tracking, Mixing and Mastering // Sound Design

Food/Drink + Nightlife

The Dirty Truth

Local farm driven restaurant with a distinguished beverage program featuring craft beer, natural wine, small producer ciders and unique spirits. Open for Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 4-10P. Open for Lunch …

Art + Entertainment + Music

BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

BOMBYX is a non-profit organization established to steward the property at 130 Pine Street, in Florence, Massachusetts - a historic gathering place founded by abolitionists who championed …

Music + Shopping

Downtown Sounds Workers Co-op

Downtown Sounds Workers Co-op is a musical instrument retail store + music school + repair shop in the heart of Northampton, MA.[nbsp] Founded in 1976 / Worker-owned since May 2019. We're here to …

Entertainment + Music

Jon Berman Music

Jon Berman plays Beach Americana Music that takes you away. He has performed everywhere from stadiums to back decks. Jon has performed with acts such as Changes In Latitudes, Barefoot Truth, Jackson …

Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

Art + Entertainment + Music

Northampton Arts Council

The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice (as well as other grants on a rolling basis) each year to artists and …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Online Gift Cards + Outdoor Dining

Amber Lane Café & Pub

Iconica is now --[gt] One Amber Lane! Welcome to Amber Lane Café [&] Pub, in the heart of downtown Northampton, Massachusetts.

Music

Fiddle Orchestra of Western Massachusetts

The Fiddle Orchestra of Western Massachusetts is an amateur orchestra made up mostly of fiddle players but also players of other instruments. The orchestra gives fiddlers and others the opportunity to …

Entertainment + Music

The Pines Theater

The Pines Theater is an outdoor amphitheater located within the park. The theater holds the annual "Transperformance" concert, a music festival hosted by The Northampton Arts Council and the Parent …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife

Summer on Strong

Summer on Strong is a summer-long party here on Strong Avenue in Northampton, MA. When the weather warms up, our side-street becomes pedestrian-only, so we can dine outdoors, stroll the shops, dance …

Entertainment + Music

The Parlor Room

The Parlor Room is right in downtown Northampton at 32 Masonic Street, next door to the Woodstar Cafe. You can’t miss it; it looks like an old brick one-room schoolhouse, but, like a clown car, holds …