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
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
Blind Moose Studios
A community based multimedia production studio in Northampton, MA // Production,Tracking, Mixing and Mastering // Sound Design
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining
The Dirty Truth
Craft beer bar focusing on responsibly sourced, ingredient driven food. 40 drafts and 50+ bottles of beer, wine, and cider. Open at 4PM Daily.
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 + 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 …
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 …
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. 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.
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 + 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
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 …
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
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 …
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 + 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 …
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 …
Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining
The Tunnel Bar
A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.
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 …
Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music
13th Floor Music Lounge
Intimate, laid-back atmosphere. Full bar. Full PA. Stage/lights/walk-out deck. Hosting music, arts, theater, comedy, and more. Local music nightly!
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
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 + Music
The Parlor Room at Signature Sounds
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 …
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 …
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 …