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

@Northampton Arts Council

Salsa in the Plaza

Free Latin Dance Parties with McCoy Jamison Every Sunday All Summer Long!NORTHAMPTON – Get ready to …

@Tuesday Market

Tuesday Farmers' Market

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

@Summer on Strong

Nate Martel

Summer on Strong is a summer-long party here on Strong Avenue in Northampton, MA. When the weather …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Bringing It Home - Seeds of Love

Panel & Conversation about the recent Friends of Women of Vision Trip where a group met and learned …

Evan Arntzen & Matt Munisteri: Parlor Room Conversations

Evan Arntzen & Matt Munisteri: Parlor Room Conversations at The Parlor Room Thursday, May 29th SHOW: …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Tab Benoit: I Hear Thunder

DSP presale begins Thursday, 1/16 at 10:00am with promo code distributed by their newsletter. Sign …

@Summer on Strong

Tom Walz

Summer on Strong is a summer-long party here on Strong Avenue in Northampton, MA. When the weather …

@The Deck at Union Station

Just Go With It

Join us for Jordan and Dan from JUST GO WITH IT "These four bearded gentlemen continue to amass a …

@The Parlor Room

Seth Walker at The Parlor Room

Seth Walker at The Parlor Room Friday, May 30th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm Tickets Starting At: …

@The Iron Horse

ganavya

ganavya at The Iron Horse on Friday, May 30 2025 Described by Wall Street Journal as “among modern …

@Northampton Center for the Arts

Linda Shear Singer Songwriter In Concert

Straw Dog Writers Guild invites you to this benefit concert by singer-songwriter Linda Shear at 4 pm …

@Summer on Strong

Avery Joi Quartet

Summer on Strong is a summer-long party here on Strong Avenue in Northampton, MA. When the weather …

@Northampton Elks

Northampton Elks Flea Market

Huge Flea Market Saturday 5/31/25 Great deals! DEANOS FOOD TRUCK CASH BAR

@The Parlor Room

Grain Thief

Grain Thief is a 5-piece americana string band from Boston, MA. The group comprises Patrick Mulroy …

@Edwards Church

Valley Jazz Voices Spring Concert

Looking to enjoy a breezy spring night of smooth tunes and jazzy vibes? **Valley Jazz Voices** has …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

Join us for a special free screening of the award-winning documentary Photographic Justice: The …

Grain Thief w/ Jake McKelvie at The Parlor Room

Grain Thief w/ Jake McKelvie at The Parlor Room Sunday, May 31st SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Young@Heart Presents: Dissecting The Beatles

In our 43-year history, the Young@Heart has occasionally sung a Beatles song here, there and …

@The Iron Horse

Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule - a Pride Month event

Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule - a Pride Month event at The Iron Horse on Saturday, May 31 2025 A …

@The Iron Horse

Late Night Karaoke

Late Night Karaoke at The Iron Horse on Saturday, May 31 2025

@Northampton Elks

Northampton Elks Flea Market

Huge Flea Market Saturday 5/31/25 Great deals! DEANOS FOOD TRUCK CASH BAR

@Summer on Strong

Green Street Trio

Summer on Strong is a summer-long party here on Strong Avenue in Northampton, MA. When the weather …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

'The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon' Book Launch with Grace Lin

Readers have excitedly awaited the new novel by award-winning and bestselling author and …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Leah Kunkel Celebration

A celebration of Leah Kunkel’s life through stories and music. 2pm – 4pm.All proceeds to benefit …

Local Venues & Clubs

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 …

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

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

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 …

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 …

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 + 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 …

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

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, …

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 + 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 + 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

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 …

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

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

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

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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

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

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 + 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 + 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

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 …

Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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 + 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 …