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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DOWNTOWN MARKET Vintage & Vinyl

On Sunday November 15, DOWNTOWN MARKET Vintage & Vinyl is back for its fourth event at 33Hawley, The …

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FRIENDSGIVING: An A Cappella Benefit for the Northampton Survival Center

FRIENDSGIVING: An A Cappella Benefit for the Northampton Survival Center Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 …

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Goodnight Barn

A Shepherd Barn Open House Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 3 - 5 pm Join us for a barn open house to …

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An Evening with Bill Charlap Trio

Grammy award winning pianist BILL CHARLAP has performed with many of the leading artists of our …

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Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

DSP presale begins Thursday, May 14th at 10:00 AM with promo code distributed by their newsletter. …

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The Little Horse Family Series - Parents Center 40th Anniversary

The Little Horse Family Series - Parents Center 40th Anniversary at The Iron Horse on Sunday, …

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Sarah Jarosz: 10 Years of Undercurrent

Sarah Jarosz: 10 Years of Undercurrent at The Iron Horse on Sunday, November 15 2026 Originally from …

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Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson

Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson at The Iron Horse on Sunday, November 15 2026 Aaron Lee Tasjan …

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Cowboy Junkies

“One of the most unique and enduring bands in alternative rock” -All Music "Margo Timmins's voice is …

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AMHERST JAZZ ORCHESTRA

AMHERST JAZZ ORCHESTRA with vocalist Ethel Lee. Contemporary Big Band performing classic Big Band …

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The Slow Jam

The Slow Jam at The Iron Horse on Monday, November 16 2026 See 'I Hear Them All + Waves on the Sea' …

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The Americana Jam

The Americana Jam at The Iron Horse on Monday, November 16 2026 8:00–10:00PM: AMERICANA OPEN …

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Vocalist Orice Jenkins in concert with the Green Street Trio

Vocalist Orice Jenkins will perform with the Green Street Trio. There will be a jazz jam session …

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Crystal Bowersox w/ Troy Millette & the Fire Below

Crystal Bowersox w/ Troy Millette & the Fire Below at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, November 17 2026 …

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Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert: Birds and Flight

Experience an evening of swinging rhythms and soaring melodies featuring jazz music inspired by the …

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Song & Story Open Mic w/ Wallace Field at The Parlor Room

Song and Story Open Mic at The Parlor Room 9/16, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16 SHOW: 6:30pm DOORS & SIGNUPS: …

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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

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An Evening with Eilen Jewell

An Evening with Eilen Jewell at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, November 18 2026 Twenty years of …

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Warren Miller's Days Off

Warren Miller’s Days Off marks the 77th installment of winter’s most beloved film tradition, and it …

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Songs in the Key of Sage: American Roots

Smith vocal performance students are joined by a professional band to present songs from …

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Songs in the Key of Sage: American Roots

Smith vocal performance students are joined by a professional band to present songs from …

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An Evening with Eilen Jewell

An Evening with Eilen Jewell at The Iron Horse on Thursday, November 19 2026 Twenty years of …

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Pioneer Valley Cappella Concert: Pathfinding

Pioneer Valley Cappella, led by music director Scott Halligan performs its fall 2026 program, …

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The Mammals Duo

The Mammals Duo at The Parlor Room Friday, November 20th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS …

Local Venues & Clubs

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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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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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.

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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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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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Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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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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Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music

Marigold

The Marigold Theater, Bar & Cabaret is a unique music & events venue that offers a full bar, large dance floor, intimate stage and delicious craft cocktails & mocktails! Open for events as well as …

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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 …

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 …

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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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 …

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Entertainment + Music

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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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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 …

Ape Gallery

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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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 a year to artists and arts groups, using state and locally raised funds, …

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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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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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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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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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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 meaningful connection. Whether you're …

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Art + Entertainment + Music

CitySpace

At CitySpace, we empower artists and the community to innovate and inspire through arts spaces—fostering creativity, collaboration, and a thriving arts ecosystem in Easthampton’s Old Town Hall. We are …

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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 …

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Entertainment + Music

Blackbird

Live music and theater venue in the heart of downtown.

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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 …

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

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

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 + 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

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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Northampton Jazz Festival

The Northampton Jazz Festival returns with lots of live jazz music throughout downtown on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026! Now in it's 15th year, the fest brings Grammy-winning, …

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Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife

Haze

A vibrant new bar and music venue with immaculate vibes and cocktails. Curating a queer safe space for all! Events every night, Tuesday through Sunday. Downtown Main St location, next to Local …