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

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Bugs & Beers @ Progression Brewing Co.

Hosted by the Deerfield Fly Shop! Once a month, through April! Get together with fellow anglers at …

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SpeedQuizzing Trivia @ Progressing Brewing Co.

Every Wednesday Night! ==================== SpeedQuizzing Smart Phone Trivia - Hosted by DJ Jared …

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Altan

With a career in Irish music spanning 35 years, Altan has maintained an unwavering commitment to the …

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Hayes Carll and Brandy Clark

The country simplicity that imbues Hayes Carll’s songs can sometimes hide the social conscience and …

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LIVE MUSIC - Chalk Dust @ Progression Brewing Co.

CHALK DUST, Western MA's all teacher party band!-Chalk Dust, Western Massachusetts’ premier …

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Ms. Lisa Fischer with Mr. Taylor Eigsti

After decades of bringing raw soul to the stage for The Rolling Stones (her duet with Mick Jagger …

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LIVE MUSIC - The Hendersons @ Progression Brewing Co.

The Henderson Blues Band plays their inaugural set at Progression Brewing Company on Saturday, March …

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Margaret Maher and the Celtification of Emily Dickinson

Margaret Maher and the Celtification of Emily Dickinson presented by Wilde Irish Women The story of …

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Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Jon Cleary and his Absolute Monster Gentlemen blend New Orleans funk, R&B, blues, and jazz …

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Reclaiming Folk: Celebrating the Voices of People of Color in Folk Music

Created by Naomi Westwater Featuring performances by Anand Nayak and Aisha Burns The Reclaiming Folk …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

SpeedQuizzing Trivia @ Progression Brewing Co.

Every Wednesday Night! ==================== SpeedQuizzing Smart Phone Trivia - Hosted by DJ Jared …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

BONSAI BAR @ Progression Brewing Co.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! …

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LGBTQ+ & Allies Trivia Night

Partnership Event with High Five Books In this special edition of family-friendly trivia, Ivy will …

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Takuya Kuroda

Trumpeter Takuya Kuroda takes you on a sonic journey to the crossroads of jazz, funk, post-bop, …

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LIVE MUSIC - Sons of Levin @ Progression Brewing Co.

A band of brothers, Sons of Levin was founded by Dylan and Connor Levinson. Inspired by bands such …

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2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival

Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 48th …

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LIVE MUSIC - Spanish for Hitchhiking / Lucky Shot @ Progression Brewing Co.

DOUBLE BILL==============Spanish For Hitchhiking"Spanish For Hitchhiking has been part of the …

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säje

säje will be back on the road this spring to support their 2x Grammy nominated debut album! The …

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Caroline Rose with Metropolis Ensemble | Tuesday

A witty, clever, and eclectic singer and songwriter, Caroline Rose is a musician not afraid to …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

SpeedQuizzing Trivia @ Progression Brewing Co

Every Wednesday Night! ==================== SpeedQuizzing Smart Phone Trivia - Hosted by DJ Jared …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Caroline Rose with Metropolis Ensemble | Wednesday

A witty, clever, and eclectic singer and songwriter, Caroline Rose is a musician not afraid to …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

LIVE MUSIC - Crimson Canary @ Progression Brewing Co.

Crimson Canary makes their debut at Progression Brewing, entertaining their audiences with …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

LIVE MUSIC - Brookside Project & Seven Mile Line @ Progression Brewing Co

Sure to be a fun night of Bluegrass and Folk, as we have a double-header on April 6th!Brookside …

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DreamCycle by Cirque Us

The sheep are counted and the acrobats are all tucked in– It’s time for DreamCycle! Join our …

Local Venues & Clubs

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife

The Majestic Saloon

A craft beer & wine bar in downtown Northampton. Gluten free and non-alcoholic options. Offering live music & entertainment. Home of the pop-up gay bar.

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.  We assist and sponsor many community fundraisers and events; Post Children's Christmas …

Entertainment + Music

The Parlor Room Collective

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 …

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 …

Music

Northampton Jazz Festival

The Northampton Jazz Festival returns with lots of live jazz music throughout downtown on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30! Now in it's 12th year, the fest brings internationally …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Music

Pearl Street Nightclub

Pearl Street is a live music venue with two performance rooms, the Ballroom and the Clubroom. Once a Polish Dance Hall in the mid-20th century, it reopened in 1985.

Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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

PanOpera, Inc.

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

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Nightlife

Ye Ol' Watering Hole

In 1975, former owner and collector Al Drew decided to  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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Iconica Social Club

A platform for the modern social animal. Curated coffee menu from rotating roasters; cold pressed juice via our brand Minim Juicery; a creative, healthy and seasonal breakfast and lunch menu; weekend …

Entertainment + Music

The Hampshire Music Club

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

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.  On May 23, 1891, the then 1000-seat …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.  Founded in 1976 / Worker-owned since May 2019. We're here to …

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.

Music + Shopping

Joe's Albums

We strive to be the store you visit first when shopping for New & Used vinyl records.  In addition, our inventory of apparel and other music related items is always changing. Stop back …

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.

Entertainment + Music

Blind Moose Studios

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

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.