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

@The Iron Horse

Winter Carnival with Myrtle Street Klezmer, Valley Arabic Music Ensemble, and Adrianne Greenbaum

Winter Carnival with Myrtle Street Klezmer, Valley Arabic Music Ensemble, and Adrianne Greenbaum at …

Photo By Lynne Graves

@The Iron Horse

Lions In Winter: FAT Holiday Show

Lions In Winter: FAT Holiday Show at The Iron Horse on Sunday, December 22 2024 The legendary Valley …

@Northampton Center for the Arts

Western MA Tango live music MIlonga with Emiliano Messiez Trio

Western MA Tango presents our 2nd live music milonga! Come dance (or just listen) to the music of a …

@The First Churches

Shubalananda Kirtan Noho Sundays

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

@The First Churches

Shubalananda Kirtan Noho Sundays

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

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

We Celebrate the Light

Join beloved local authors Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple for this community interfaith holiday …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

We Celebrate the Light

Join beloved local authors Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple for this community interfaith holiday …

@Academy of Music Theatre

The Country Christmas Sing Along Spectacular presents: Zara Bode’s Nothing’s Too Much Trouble for Christmas Show

GET TICKETS For years, The Sweetback Sisters’ Country Christmas Sing-Along Spectacular has somehow …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Zara Bode’s Nothing’s Too Much Trouble for Christmas Show

Signature Sounds Presents The Country Christmas Sing Along Spectacular presents: Zara Bode’s …

@The Parlor Room

Members Discovery Series: Chrysalis at The Parlor Room

Members Discovery Series: Chrysalis at The Parlor Room Sunday, December 22nd SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

LIVE MUSIC - Nate Martel @ Progression Brewing Co.

Nate Martel brings his musical stylings to Progression Brewing on Friday, December 27th! Never a …

@The Iron Horse

Jazz Dinner - The Green Street Trio ft. Henrik Meurkens with Sonny Raymond and Charlie Mitkowski

Jazz Dinner - The Green Street Trio ft. Henrik Meurkens with Sonny Raymond and Charlie Mitkowski at …

@The Parlor Room

Jake Manzi

Duo with Caleb Rosazza. Special guests galore. Jack Demeo opens.

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

LIVE MUSIC - The Rattletones @ Progression Brewing Co.

The Rattletones return to Progression Brewing on Saturday, December 28th! Never a Cover!

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

5Rhythms® Dance Class | 12/28/2024

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

@Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity

Paul Winter Consort

Two Showtimes: 3:00pm and 7:00 pm. See link for details. A beloved tradition returns to Bombyx! In …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Paul Winter Consort

Two Showtimes: 3:00pm and 7:00 pm. See link for details.A beloved tradition returns to Bombyx! In …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Rusty Nail – New Year’s Eve ‘84 w/ NRBQ & The Whole Wheat Horns

Saturday, December 28 at 8:00 pm through 10:30 pm Join us on Saturday, December 28, 2024 for the …

Photo By Lynne Graves

@The Iron Horse

David Wax Museum w/ Jake Klar

David Wax Museum w/ Jake Klar at The Iron Horse on Sunday, December 29 2024 Hailed by NPR Music as …

@The First Churches

Shubalananda Kirtan Noho Sundays

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

@The First Churches

Shubalananda Kirtan Noho Sundays

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

@The Iron Horse

David Wax Museum

David Wax Museum’s sound has been globally recognized by the highest tier tastemakers. Since their …

Photo By Lynne Graves

@The Iron Horse

Enter The Haggis

Enter The Haggis at The Iron Horse on Monday, December 30 2024 For over two decades, Toronto’s Enter …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Bach at New Year’s: The Six ‘Brandenburg’ Concertos

Exclusive presale begins Wednesday, 9/18 at 10am with promo code distributed by The Berkshire Bach …

Local Venues & Clubs

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 + 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 …

Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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 + 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.

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 …

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 …

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 + 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 …

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 …

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

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 + 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

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 …

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

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

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 + 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 + 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

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 + 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 + 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

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

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.

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 …