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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Bombyx Brass presents "Musical Flurries" Concert

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

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Bombyx Brass Collective

Stay tuned for more details as Bombyx Brass Collective returns for another incredible concert on …

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Bombyx Brass Collective - 3/1/26

Stay tuned for more details as Bombyx Brass Collective returns for another incredible concert on …

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Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton at The Iron Horse on Sunday, March 1 2026 When the iconic Ms. Lisa …

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Glen Phillips (of Toad the Wet Sprocket)

Glen Phillips (of Toad the Wet Sprocket) at The Iron Horse on Monday, March 2 2026 During his almost …

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Saxophonist Charles Langford in concert with the Green Street Trio

Saxophonist Charles Langford appears with the Green Street Trio as part of the Northampton Jazz …

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Dead Night: Grateful Dead Cover Bands

Hosted by Kade Parkin every Tuesday with a rotating collective of live bands and members playing …

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Sarah Borges at The Parlor Room

Sarah Borges at The Parlor Room March 5th TICKETS STARTING AT: $24 includes all fees One way or …

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Tim O’Brien and Jan Fabricius

Tim O’Brien and Jan Fabricius at The Iron Horse on Thursday, March 5 2026 Tim O’Brien and Jan …

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New Leaf Irish Band

Jocie Nangle and Kira Jewett lead this session every first and third Friday of the month. Come …

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Caitlin Canty w/ Annie Lynch

Caitlin Canty w/ Annie Lynch at The Iron Horse on Friday, March 6 2026 Caitlin Canty’s songs harness …

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LIVE! ON STAGE: JONATHAN RICHMAN featuring TOMMY LARKINS on the drums!

DSP presale begins Thursday, December 4th at 10:00 AM with promo code distributed by their …

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Valley Classical Concerts: Camille Thomas, cello; Julien Brocal, piano

The critically acclaimed duo presents a fascinating program featuring music by J. S. Bach, Erik …

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Western Massachusetts Sacred Harp Singing Convention

Saturday, March 7, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm & Sunday, March 8, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm All are welcome to …

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Western Massachusetts Sacred Harp Singing Convention

Saturday, March 7, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm & Sunday, March 8, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm All are welcome to …

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Chris Bakriges

duo performance with saxophonist and vocalist Jesse Carr

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‘Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince’ Book Launch!

High Five Books and BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity Presents ‘Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince’ Book …

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Max Gomez at The Parlor Room

Max Gomez at The Parlor Room March 7th, 2026 Singer/Songwriter Max Gomez grew up in Taos, New …

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Della Mae

Della Mae at The Iron Horse on Saturday, March 7 2026 Each generation, perhaps once a decade, …

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Western Massachusetts Sacred Harp Singing Convention

Saturday, March 7, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm & Sunday, March 8, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm All are welcome to …

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Second Sundays Virtual Open Mic

Come create community on second Sundays of every month 6-8pm EST with a virtual open mic on zoom. …

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The Baker's Basement at The Parlor Room

The Baker’s Basement at The Parlor Room Sunday, March 8th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS …

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Mr. Liam's Kid's Series w/ Winterpills

Mr. Liam's Kid's Series w/ Winterpills at The Iron Horse on Sunday, March 8 2026 SPONSORED BY RUTHIE …

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Steve Forbert

Steve Forbert at The Iron Horse on Sunday, March 8 2026 Steve Forbert is a true American treasure, a …

Local Venues & Clubs

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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

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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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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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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Art + Entertainment + Music

CitySpace

At CitySpace, we empower artists and the community to innovate and inspire through arts spaces—fostering creativity, collaboration, and a thriving arts ecosystem in Easthampton’s Old Town Hall. We are …

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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 + Food/Drink + Music

Marigold

The Marigold Theater, Bar & Cabaret is a unique music & events venue that offers a full bar, large dance floor, intimate stage and delicious craft cocktails & mocktails! Open for events as well as …

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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 …

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 + 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 …

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 …

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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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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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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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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 …

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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

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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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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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 + 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 + 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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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

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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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 …

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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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 …

Iron Horse Music Hall

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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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Entertainment + Music

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife

Haze

A vibrant new bar and music venue with immaculate vibes and cocktails. Curating a queer safe space for all! Events every night, Tuesday through Sunday. Downtown Main St location, next to Local …

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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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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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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

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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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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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 + 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 …