Music & Nightlife
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
Local Venues & Clubs
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 …
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.
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 + 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 …
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.
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 + 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 …
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
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 + 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 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 …
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
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 + 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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 + 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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 + 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 + 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining
The Tunnel Bar
A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.
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 …
Music
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, …