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

Prophets Class Florence Congregational Churchs Sacred Reading Series

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Florence Congregational Church’s Sacred Reading Series

++Four session course++ For millennia, prophets have been the courageous, clear voices of justice …

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@Academy of Music Theatre

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On November 12, author Mark Roessler will celebrate the release of his new book, Fairsted, with a …

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@The Iron Horse

The Carole King & James Taylor Story

The Carole King & James Taylor Story at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, November 12 2025 Following a …

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Beyond Blood Cancer

Join Blood Cancer United for a night of community and connection! This program will provide an …

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Yearnings

Yearnings is a concert of sharing, bringing together gifted local musicians from Jewish, Christian, …

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@The Iron Horse

Jens Lekman

Jens Lekman: Songs For Other People's Weddings Tour

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@The Parlor Room

Ben Garnett & Brittany Haas

“A beautiful, curious, deep mind.” — Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers) Guitarist-composer, Ben …

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@Academy of Music Theatre

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From the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Finland to the back bowls of Whitewater, BC and a …

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Jens Lekman: Songs For Other People’s Weddings Tour w/ yeemz

Jens Lekman: Songs For Other People’s Weddings Tour w/ yeemz at The Iron Horse on Thursday, November …

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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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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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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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

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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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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 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 …

Local Venues & Clubs

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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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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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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 + 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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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 …

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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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

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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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 + 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 + 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

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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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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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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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 + 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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Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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 + 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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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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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

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 …

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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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 + 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 + 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 + 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 + 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 …

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.

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 + 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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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 …