Music & Nightlife

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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

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@Academy of Music Theatre

A Beast Touch the Mountain Screening + Q&A

In Appalachia, determined women battle for years against powerful corporations and a biased …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Vocal Voyagers Improv Circle

We gather to create spontaneously with our voices, using both free form exploration and …

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@Sweeney Concert Hall

Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert: Magic of the Movies & More!

Smith College Jazz Ensemble presents favorite movie moments and memories with musical highlights …

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@The Iron Horse

The Arcadian Wild w/ Common Man

The Arcadian Wild w/ Common Man at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, November 19 2025 The Arcadian Wild …

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Henning Ohlenbusch

It's Henning on his own with a red guitar and songs of many colors.

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@Earle Recital Hall

Songs in the Key of Sage: Alt ’90s

Smith vocal performance students are joined by a professional band to present your favorite music …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Valley Voices Story Slam: Cringe

The Academy of Music Theatre invites you to join us at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity for the …

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@The Iron Horse

Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas

Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas at The Iron Horse on Thursday, November 20 2025 Blessed with a …

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@Iconica Social Club

Towse

ABOUT THE ARTIST Towse is a folk-pop band originally hailing from California with a vulnerable and …

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@The Parlor Room

Driftwood at The Parlor Room

Driftwood at The Parlor Room Friday, November 21st SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS STARTING AT: …

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@The Iron Horse

Erin McKeown w/ The Snap Dragons

Erin McKeown w/ The Snap Dragons at The Iron Horse on Friday, November 21 2025 Erin McKeown is a …

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@Academy of Music Theatre

Maz Jobrani Live

DSP presale begins Thursday, September 18th from 10:00 AM – 10:00 pm with promo code distributed by …

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@Edwards Church

Pioneer Valley Cappella performs, "Love is Here to Stay"

Pioneer Valley Cappella, led by music director Geoffrey Hudson, performs its fall 2025 concerts …

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@Sweeney Concert Hall

Orchestra Fall Concert 2025

Organization: Music Categories: Featured Event, Music Pe rformance, Open to the Public, Performing …

A SCREENING OF TWO SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS Self Evident Fall Of Freedom

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Self-Evident: Fall of Freedom

Self-Evident Education is joining the nationwide Fall of Freedom movement with a documentary double …

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@The Iron Horse

Willie Nile w/Dan Zukergood and the Mostly Happy Band

Willie Nile w/Dan Zukergood and the Mostly Happy Band at The Iron Horse on Saturday, November 22 …

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@The Iron Horse

Late Night: Caramia & The Breakdown + Northbound

Late Night: Caramia & The Breakdown + Northbound at The Iron Horse on Saturday, November 22 2025

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@Academy of Music Theatre

DakhaBrakha

DSP presale begins Thursday, 2/13 at 10:00am with promo code distributed by their newsletter. Sign …

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@The First Churches

Shubalananda Kirtan Noho Sundays

Join us every Sunday afternoon in downtown Northampton to sing your true heart's song with …

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@Academy of Music Theatre

10 Alarm Fire: We Won't Shut Up!!

An urgent look at what we are facing in our current reality, especially for people over 75. This is …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Grosse Isle

Grosse Isle is a group that “represents the musical best of two great cultures”, Ireland and Québec …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

A Quiet Moment With KAMAUU | 11/23/25

Soundbath with KAMAUU is unlike any other experience at Bombyx - a synthesis of meditation, and …

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@The Iron Horse

Hayley Reardon & Judit Neddermann

Cantante y compositora, cuenta con cinco discos publicados en solitario, un EP colaborativo en …

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@Edwards Church of Northampton

Pioneer Valley Cappella performs "Love is Here to Stay

Pioneer Valley Cappella, led by music director Geoffrey Hudson, performs its fall 2025 concerts …

Local Venues & Clubs

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife

Haze

Bar and music venue that’s bringing the fun back to Northampton! Safe space for all!

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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 …

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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 …

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Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music

The Deck Bar

The Deck is Union Station's seasonal, outdoor restaurant and bar, known for live music, amazing cocktails and food, and of course, our historic building. We are open Spring through Fall, with our …

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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 …

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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 …

Iron Horse Music Hall

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.

Pines Theater

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 …

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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.

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Northampton Jazz Festival

The Northampton Jazz Festival returns with lots of live jazz music throughout downtown on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 2025! Now in it's 14th year, the fest brings Grammy-winning, …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

Beer Can Museum

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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

Spare Time

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 …

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Entertainment + Music

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

Parlor Room

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 …

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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 …

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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 …