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

@Rockridge Retirement Community, 25 Coles Meadow Rd, Northampton, MA

Valley Jazz Voices Open Rehearsal

Join Valley Jazz Voices as we sing into spring with our new season! We begin with two free open …

@The Iron Horse

Max Creek

Max Creek at The Iron Horse on Friday, February 21 2025 CAMP CREEK QUESTIONS What's the brief …

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@The Parlor Room

SOFA/Parlor Room Open Mic

The Smith Office for the Arts (SOFA) hosts the second Smith Open Mic at the Parlor Room on February …

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@The Iron Horse

Mojo at the Iron Horse: Stock Goblin w/ Grand View Point + South Pleasant Revival

Mojo at the Iron Horse: Stock Goblin w/ Grand View Point + South Pleasant Revival at The Iron Horse …

@The Parlor Room

Jazz Workshop & Jam Session w/ Ron Smith at The Parlor Room

Jazz Workshop & Jam Session w/ Ron Smith at The Parlor Room 2/22, 3/29, 4/26, 5/24, 6/14 Workshop: …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

New Directions Cello Festival - Virtual

*all times listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST) 10:00am-11:30am Anil Eraslan Workshop: Recipe for …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

5Rhythms® Dance Class - Sweat Your Prayers

The 5Rhythms® comprise a simple movement practice designed to release the dancer that lives in every …

@The Iron Horse

Lonesome Brothers - 40th Birthday Party

Lonesome Brothers - 40th Birthday Party at The Iron Horse on Sunday, February 23 2025 Join us at the …

@The First Churches

Shubalananda Kirtan Noho Sundays

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

@The Parlor Room

Crys Matthews at The Parlor Room

Crys Matthews at The Parlor Room Sunday, February 23rd 2025 SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS …

@Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence

Rhythm and Radiance Kids Chorus

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

@Rockridge Retirement Community

Valley Jazz Voices Open Rehearsal

Join Valley Jazz Voices as we sing into spring with our new season! We begin with two free open …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Introduction to the South Asian Rhythm

ONLINE PROGRAM: Register by clicking the GET TICKETS link Eager to learn something new...and do it …

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@The Iron Horse

Monthly Latin Night (February 2025)

Monthly Latin Night (February 2025) at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, February 25 2025 DANCE LESSON: …

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@The Iron Horse

Eli "Paperboy" Reed

Eli "Paperboy" Reed at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, February 26 2025 “It’s been twenty years since …

@The Iron Horse

Gaslight Tinkers

Gaslight Tinkers at The Iron Horse on Thursday, February 27 2025 African, Caribbean, Funk, Reggae, …

@The Parlor Room

Mariee Siou at The Parlor Room

Mariee Siou at The Parlor Room Thursday, February 27th 2025 SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS …

@Northampton Center for the Arts

A World of Piano - Jazz Piano Series

A World of Piano - Jazz Piano Series Thursday 2/27 at 7:30pm - Matthew Shipp Friday 2/28 at 7:30pm - …

@297 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060

BLUE HERON A more subtle art: the late 14th-century Ars subtilior

BLUE HERON Sophie Michaux, Jason McStoots & Aaron Sheehan, voices Orí Harmelin, lute …

@The Iron Horse

Peter Mulvey

Over the past 20 years, Mulvey has pursued a restless, eclectic path as a writer and musician – …

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@The Iron Horse

Michael Wilbur w/ - RESCHEDULED FROM 2/15

Michael Wilbur w/ - RESCHEDULED FROM 2/15 at The Iron Horse on Friday, February 28 2025 Michael …

@Northampton Elks

Elk's Benefit Hosted by Ottomatic Slim & The Deadly Sins

Get Ready to Rock! Live Show Announcement! Date: Friday, February 28th Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM …

@Northampton Center for the Arts

A World of Piano - Jazz Piano Series

A World of Piano - Jazz Piano Series Thursday 2/27 at 7:30pm - Matthew Shipp Friday 2/28 at 7:30pm - …

Photo By Lynne Graves

@John M. Greene Hall, 60 Elm St. Northampton MA, 01063

Iva Dee Hiatt Memorial Concert

Featuring the Requiem by Maurice Duruflé performed by the Smith College Glee Club and guests, the …

Local Venues & Clubs

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

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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 …

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 …

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.

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 + 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 …

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 + 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 + 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 + 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 …

Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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

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

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

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 …

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 + 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

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 …

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

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.

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 …

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. 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 + 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

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 …

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

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 …

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 + 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 + 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 + 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

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 …

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 …

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 …