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

@Tuesday Market

Tuesday Farmers' Market

Every Tuesday, 1:30-6:30pm on the Plaza behind Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton. April …

@City Sports Grill

City Sports Swing

Your Tuesdays are about to swing! Join us at City Sports Grill (the bar inside of the Northampton …

@Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton

Solo Guitar Concert by Peter Biedermann

Peter Biedermann is a solo fingerstyle instrumental guitarist based in Green Valley, AZ who has …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets

Al Stewart and his band The Empty Pockets will be playing old favorites like “Year Of The Cat”, …

@Academy of Music Theatre

An Evening with David Sedaris

Presales begin Tuesday, May 9th at 10:00am with promo code distributed by the iAE, New England …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

High Five Books presents author Alex Gino

This October, life gets a little more colorful: Superstar middle-grade author Alex Gino returns to …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

TRIVIA @ Progression Brewing Co.

Come play some trivia at Progression Brewing! We have 2 hours full of Speedquizzing Smartphone …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

JAM SESSION @ Progression Brewing Co.

Join us at Progression Brewing Company - the first Thursday of every month, for a structured jam …

@Sage Hall, Smith College

Jazz Concert and Talk with Carli Muñoz, former pianist of the Beach Boys

A book talk and a jazz concert by Carli Muñoz, Puerto Rican jazz sensation and former pianist of the …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Almost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN

DSP Presale begins Thursday, March 2nd at 10:00am with promo code. Sales open to the general public …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

LIVE MUSIC - Two Crows For Comfort @ Progression Brewing Co.

Two Crows for Comfort, Folk-roots duo from Canada, take the Progression Stage on Saturday October …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Priya Darshini presents ‘Bombay to Brooklyn’

Priya Darshini presents ‘Bombay to Brooklyn’ “Between the columns, a window opens to another world, …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Bab L’ Bluz

Signed to Peter Gabriel’s Real World record label, Bab L’ Bluz are reclaiming the blues for North …

@City Sports Grill

City Sports Swing

Your Tuesdays are about to swing! Join us at City Sports Grill (the bar inside of the Northampton …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty

The Massachusetts premiere of the award-winning documentary film “Stewart Udall: The Politics of …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

TRIVIA @ Progression Brewing Co.

Come play some trivia at Progression Brewing! We have 2 hours full of Speedquizzing Smartphone …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

BONSAI BAR @ Progression Brewing Co.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! …

@Downtown Northampton

13th Annual Northampton Chalk Art Festival

It's back! This October, we are celebrating the 13th annual Northampton Chalk Art Festival! From …

@Progression Brewing Co. 9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

Salsa Con Cervezas - Free Salsa Lesson & Latin Dance Social @ PROGRESSION

We are very excited to announce that the next Salsa con Cervezas free dance event on Friday October …

@Wurst Haus

Jon Berman

@Academy of Music Theatre

The Machine

The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New …

Photo By Lynne Graves

@60 Elm St

Montage: Happy/Sad

The Smith College Department of Music presents Montage: Happy/Sad for Family Weekend. Enjoy favorite …

@9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060

LIVE MUSIC - Betty Roy Band @ Progression Brewing Co.

The Betty Roy Band graces the stage at Progression on Saturday, October 14th, from 7-9:30!   …

Photo By Lynne Graves

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

The Flo-Jam: Bombyx Contact Improv Class & Jam | 10/14/2023

Two Showtimes: 9:30am and 11:00 am. See link for details.Contact Improvisation is an honoring of …

Local Venues & Clubs

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 + 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

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

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

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 …

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 …

Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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 …

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 + 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 + Music

Blind Moose Studios

A community based multimedia production studio in Northampton, MA // Production,Tracking, Mixing and Mastering // Sound Design

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

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 + 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 + 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 …

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 + 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.

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

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 + 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 + 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 …

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

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

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 + 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.

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 …

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

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

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.

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 + 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 …