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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@First Churches Northampton

Beginner Tango Series: Downtown Northampton

Thursday Tango Night at First Churches (Northampton). Beginner On-Ramp Series starts Thu Jan 8, …

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@The Iron Horse

Soul Magnets

Soul Magnets at The Iron Horse on Friday, January 16 2026 Soul Magnets is a horn-heavy 9-piece …

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@Smith Vocational High School

The Queer Joy Collaborative Presents: Winter Ball 2026!

Northampton, MA – Get ready to dress up, dance, and celebrate the queer community at the Queer Joy …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

5Rhythms® Dance Class | 1/17/26

The 5Rhythms® comprise a simple movement practice designed to release the dancer that lives in every …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Day of Dance Benefit

Join us for a vibrant day of dance while championing our fundraising drive in support of Bombyx. …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

VEXED: A Wickedly Funny Musical Parody

Vexed is a brand-new, wickedly funny, parody musical spectacular from the land of Oz — a bold, …

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@The Parlor Room

Jillith Fair - A Loving Tribute to Jill Sobule at The Parlor Room

Jillith Fair – A Loving Tribute to Jill Sobule at The Parlor Room Saturday, January 17th SHOW: …

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@The Iron Horse

Student Jazz Coffeehouse w/ Ron Smith

Student Jazz Coffeehouse w/ Ron Smith at The Iron Horse on Saturday, January 17 2026 FREE FOR ALL - …

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@The Iron Horse

An Evening with Johnny A. Trio

An Evening with Johnny A. Trio at The Iron Horse on Saturday, January 17 2026 In a musical landscape …

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@Academy of Music Theatre

The Monkee Men - Greatest Monkees Tribute

In 1967, The Monkees outsold The Beatles and The Rolling Stones combined. Their TV show won two …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

VEXED: A Wickedly Funny Musical Parody

Vexed is a brand-new, wickedly funny, parody musical spectacular from the land of Oz — a bold, …

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@The Iron Horse

Jesca Hoop w/Elsa Kennedy

Jesca Hoop w/Elsa Kennedy at The Iron Horse on Sunday, January 18 2026 “California-born, Manchester …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

MLK Day Service Fair

Looking to make a difference after a tough year of politics? Or does your organization need …

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@The Parlor Room

The Slow Jam & Americana Jam Night at The Parlor Room

The Slow Jam & Americana Jam Night at The Parlor Room Venue: The Parlor Room 12/29, 1/19, 2/23 Slow …

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@UNION STATION

AMHERST JAZZ ORCHESTRA with Ethel Lee

Contemporary Big Band with vocalist Ethel Lee. Performs modern and Classic Big Band repertoire.

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@UNION STATION

AMHERST JAZZ ORCHESTRA with Ethel Lee

Contemporary Big Band with vocalist Ethel Lee. Performs modern and Classic Big Band repertoire.

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@The Iron Horse

Ondara presents: The Jet Stone Conspiracy w/The Montvales

Ondara presents: The Jet Stone Conspiracy w/The Montvales at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, January 20 …

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@Haze

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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@The Iron Horse

Misty Blues with 2/3rds The Bird

Misty Blues with 2/3rds The Bird at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, January 21 2026 2019 International …

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@Haze

Wednesday Karaoke

Karaoke every Wednesday hosted by DJ PRL. First Wednesday of every month is themed.

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@The Iron Horse

Anna Webber Nonet

Anna Webber Nonet at The Iron Horse on Thursday, January 22 2026 Personnel: Anna Webber (tenor sax, …

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@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Golden Girls Bingo

Add some dazzle to the winter darkness with Golden Girls-themed bingo! High Five Books presents …

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@The Parlor Room

Love Crumbs & Mare Berger at The Parlor Room

Love Crumbs & Mare Berger at The Parlor Room Friday, January 23rd SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm …

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@The Iron Horse

James Montgomery Band

James Montgomery Band at The Iron Horse on Friday, January 23 2026 When James Montgomery played …

Local Venues & Clubs

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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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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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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 + 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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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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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 …

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

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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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

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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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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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.

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 …

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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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

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 …

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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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

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

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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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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Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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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

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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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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Entertainment + Music

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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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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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

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 + 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 …

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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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

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 + 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 + 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 …