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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

@Northampton Elks #997

Northampton Elk's Benefit Hosted by Ottomatic Slim & The Deadly Sins

Ottomatic Slim & The Deadly Sins back for another Boneshakingly Good Rockin' Blues Benefit for the …

@The Parlor Room

Pioneer Valley Jazz

ROB GARCIA Drummer/Composer http://www.robgarciamusic.com/ “A prime mover in the current Brooklyn …

@The Parlor Room

Joe Fonda Quartet

@The Iron Horse

Bella's Bartok

All little children grow up, one day --- all except the bedazzled and glittered boys of Bella’s …

@Bishop's Lounge

Ladies Of Comedy

An all female cast of comics brings a night of non-stop laughs to the Baystate Comedy Lounge black …

@The Iron Horse

Popa Chubby

Popa Chubby at The Iron Horse on Friday, April 18 2025 Popa Chubby, born Ted Horowitz, has been hard …

@The Iron Horse

Bella's Bartok w/ Film and Gender - LATE NIGHT Residency - Death and Rebirth: Love at a Funeral

Bella's Bartok w/ Film and Gender - LATE NIGHT Residency - Death and Rebirth: Love at a Funeral at …

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@Various Locations, Smith College

Smith Arts Day

The second annual Smith Arts Day celebrates the artistic and creative community at Smith, bringing …

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@Sweeney Concert Hall, Smith College

Orchestra Spring Concert

Concerto competition winners Tomoko Hida ‘26, Ava Jensen ‘26, and Sarah Qin ‘26[nbsp] perform works …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Soundbath with Jess Frey

Jess Frey will lead a sound bath with a focus on gratitude. A sound bath is an immersive event where …

@Sweeney Concert Hall

Orchestra Spring Concert

Concerto competition winners Tomoko Hida ‘26, Ava Jensen ‘26, and Sarah Qin ‘26  perform works by …

@The Iron Horse

REPRISE

Reprising iconic Phish shows. Cal Kehoe-Guitar, Adrian Tramontano-Drums, Chis DeAngelis-Bass, Scott …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Paskha

Paskha: Sacred Music of Great Eastern European Composers and More This concert is a unique …

@The Iron Horse

Reprise - A Phish Experience

Reprise - A Phish Experience at The Iron Horse on Saturday, April 19 2025 REPRISE: A Phish …

@The Iron Horse

SPOUSE w/ Spottiswoode and His Enemies

SPOUSE w/ Spottiswoode and His Enemies at The Iron Horse on Sunday, April 20 2025 Western …

@Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence

Rhythm and Radiance Kids Chorus

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Announcing the Rhythm & Radiance Kids Chorus: Joy and music for all …

@The Iron Horse

Exposure

Exposure - Performing Robert Fripp's 1979 'Exposure' Album in its Entirety

@UNION STATION

AMHERST JAZZ ORCHESTRA

CONTEMPORARY BIG BAND MUSIC WITH VOCALIST ETHEL LEE.

@The Iron Horse

Exposure - Performing Robert Fripp's 1979 'Exposure' Album in its Entirety

Exposure - Performing Robert Fripp's 1979 'Exposure' Album in its Entirety at The Iron Horse on …

@Tuesday Market

Tuesday Farmers' Market

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

@Northampton Center for the Arts

Felt Sushi - An Original Wet Felting Technique

Felt Sushi: An Original Wet Felting Technique Session 1: Three Tuesdays, February 18 - March 4, …

@The Iron Horse

Vieux Farka Touré

Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ was born in Niafunké, Mali in …

@The Iron Horse

Vieux Farka Touré

Vieux Farka Touré at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, April 22 2025 Often referred to as “The Hendrix of …

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@Earle Recital Hall, 144 Green St, Smith College

Gamelan Concert

The Smith College Gamelan Ensemble presents an evening of music from Java, Indonesia under the …

Local Venues & Clubs

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 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 …

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

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 …

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 + 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 …

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 …

Entertainment + Music

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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 …

Entertainment + Music

Blind Moose Studios

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

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 …

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.

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 …

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 + 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 + 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 …

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 …

Music

Northampton Jazz Festival

The Northampton Jazz Festival returns with lots of live jazz music throughout downtown on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, 2024! Now in it's 13th year, the fest brings internationally …

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 + 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 + 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 + 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 + 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

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 …

Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …