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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Tuesday Farmers' Market

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

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Vocal Voyagers Improv Circle

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

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@The Parlor Room

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beccs & Katie Martucci w/ Ciarra Fragale at The Parlor Room Wednesday, October 15th SHOW: 7:30pm / …

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Iona Fyfe

Iona Fyfe at The Parlor Room Thursday, October 16th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS STARTING …

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@The Iron Horse

Nora Brown

Nora Brown at The Iron Horse on Thursday, October 16 2025 Nora Brown was introduced to traditional …

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@Iconica Social Club

Eyrie House Ruins

Eyrie House Ruins is a 5 piece Gothic Folk band. Instrumentation consists of Banjo, Violin, Tenor …

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@The Parlor Room

Jake Swamp & The Pine at The Parlor Room

Jake Swamp & The Pine at The Parlor Room Friday, October 17th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS …

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Pink Martini

DSP presale begins Thursday, 1/30 at 10:00am with promo code distributed by their newsletter. Sign …

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Fred Eaglesmith & The Velvet Frogs (Night One)

Fred Eaglesmith & The Velvet Frogs (Night One) at The Iron Horse on Friday, October 17 2025 Fred …

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The Northampton Record Fair hosted by Recordville

Recordville presents: the Northampton Record Fair!   Local and regional record dealers from around …

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Peter Hi-Fi Ward Blues and Swing

Singer-songwriter-guitarist Peter Hi-Fi Ward is a member of Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters and …

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@Iconica Social Club

Padded Waltz

Live film scoring of cult sci-fi cinema. We mute the original audio of two 1960s sci-fi films (First …

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@The Parlor Room

Joan Shelley at The Parlor Room

Joan Shelley at The Parlor Room Saturday, October 18th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS STARTING …

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Kathleen Edwards

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

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Student Jazz Coffeehouse

Student Jazz Coffeehouse at The Iron Horse on Saturday, October 18 2025 The Student Jazz Coffeehouse …

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Eekapella

Join us for a family-friendly Halloween themed acapella concert to benefit Hampshire Support …

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Shubalananda Kirtan Noho Sundays

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

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Cello & Chocolate | 10/19/25

Cello and Chocolate...does it get any better? Each time we host this event, Jeremy and Dave surprise …

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Catie Curtis and Maia Sharp

Catie Curtis and Maia Sharp at The Iron Horse on Sunday, October 19 2025 For over 25 years, Catie …

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@Sweeney Concert Hall

Music Monday 2: James Kerr, guitar

Organization: Music Categories: Featured Event, Music Pe rformance, Open to the Public, Performing …

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@The Parlor Room

Brian Dunne: Clams Tour

Brian Dunne: Clams Tour at The Parlor Room Tuesday, October 21st SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm …

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@City Sports Grille

Tim Armacost and the Green Street Trio at City Sports Grille

Saxophonist Tim Armacost will perform with the Green Street Trio at City Sports Grille in …

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@The Iron Horse

Madi Diaz w/ Clover County

Madi Diaz w/ Clover County at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, October 21 2025 Madi Diaz is an artist who …

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The Northampton Education Foundation Adult Spelling Bee

The Northampton Education Foundation Adult Spelling Bee returns for its 23rd year! In this annual …

Local Venues & Clubs

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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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Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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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 …

Ape Gallery

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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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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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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Entertainment + Music

Blind Moose Studios

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

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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 …

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 + 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 …

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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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 …

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Entertainment + Music

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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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 …

Iron Horse Music Hall

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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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, …

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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 …

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 …

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 + 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. …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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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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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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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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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 …