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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@Lyman Hall at First Churches

Escape to the Stage

Lyracle presents "Escape to the Stage!" Escape to the stage with Ann Ford (1737-1824)! When British …

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@Northampton Center for the Arts

November Arts Night Out at 33

ARTS NIGHT OUT AT 33 HAWLEY Friday, November 14th, 5:00-8:00 PM Artist talk at 7 pm with Cassidy …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Sufi-Buddhist Fusion Soundbath

Oh yes, you read that right! Do you long for a meditation experience that doesn’t leave you drowning …

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@The Parlor Room

Abbie Gardner & Carolann Solebello, Singer/Songwriter

7pm Doors / 7:30pm Show Friends and former Red Molly bandmates, Abbie Gardner & Carolann Solebello …

Chris Smither And The Motivators

@The Iron Horse

Chris Smither & The Motivators

Chris Smither & The Motivators at The Iron Horse on Friday, November 14 2025 CHRIS SMITHER AND THE …

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@Sweeney Concert Hall

Autumn Serenade

Organization: Music Categories: Featured Event, Music Pe rformance, Performing Arts/Films, SACAL, …

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@The Iron Horse

Chris Smither & the Motivators

Raised in Texas by first-generation Korean immigrants, BettySoo grew up listening to pop, country, …

NOHO MUSIC PRESENTS Cultura Dancefit

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Noho Music Presents Cultura DanceFit

Welcome to the Neon Blue Light DanceFit party. All Star DanceFit Instructors will present 75 minutes …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Noho Dance Presents DanceFit All Stars

Welcome to the Neon Blue Light DanceFit party. All Star DanceFit Instructors will present 75 minutes …

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@The Iron Horse

Student Jazz Coffeehouse

Student Jazz Coffeehouse at The Iron Horse on Saturday, November 15 2025 The Student Jazz …

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@The Iron Horse

Late Night Mojo at The Horse: Autumn Drive

Late Night Mojo at The Horse: Autumn Drive at The Iron Horse on Saturday, November 15 2025

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@United Methodist Church

Bombyx Brass Collective "Pops Across the Pond" Concert to benefit the Food Bank of Western Mass

Bombyx Brass Collective to Perform Two Concerts in November to Benefit the Food Bank of Western …

Chris Smither And The Motivators

@The Iron Horse

Chris Smither & The Motivators (Matinee)

Chris Smither & The Motivators (Matinee) at The Iron Horse on Sunday, November 16 2025 CHRIS SMITHER …

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@Academy of Music Theatre

Sasha Velour "The Big Reveal Live Show"

DSP presale begins Thursday, June 5th at 10:00 AM with promo code distributed by their newsletter. …

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@Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity

Bombyx Brass Collective "Pops Across the Pond" Concert to benefit the Food Bank of Western Mass

  Bombyx Brass Collective to Perform Two Concerts in November to Benefit the Food Bank of Western …

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@Haze

Grateful Dead Night

Live Grateful Dead music Every Tuesday night

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@The Parlor Room

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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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Bombyx Brass Collective

The Bombyx Brass Collective, a 35-piece semi-professional brass choir led by Music Director Juli …

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@City Sports Grille

Kris Allen and the Green Street Trio at City Sports Grille

Saxophonist Kris Allen will perform with the Green Street Trio at City Sports Grille in Northampton …

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@The Iron Horse

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, November 18 2025 Alasdair Fraser & …

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@Academy of Music Theatre

A Beast Touch the Mountain

In Appalachia, determined women battle for years against powerful corporations and a biased …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Vocal Voyagers Improv Circle

We gather to create spontaneously with our voices, using both free form exploration and …

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@Sweeney Concert Hall

Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert: Magic of the Movies & More!

Smith College Jazz Ensemble presents favorite movie moments and memories with musical highlights …

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@The Iron Horse

The Arcadian Wild w/ Common Man

The Arcadian Wild w/ Common Man at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, November 19 2025 The Arcadian Wild …

Local Venues & Clubs

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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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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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

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 …

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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.

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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 (as well as other grants on a rolling basis) each year to artists and …

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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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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 …

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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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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 …

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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

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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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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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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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

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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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

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

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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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 …

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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 + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife

Haze

Bar and music venue that’s bringing the fun back to Northampton! Safe space for all!

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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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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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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. …

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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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 …

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 …

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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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 …