Music & Nightlife

Photo By Lynne Graves

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

@The Iron Horse

Monthly Latin Night (January 2025)

Monthly Latin Night (January 2025) at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, January 21 2025 DANCE LESSON: …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

History of the Hindustani Slide Guitar

ONLINE PROGRAM: Register by clicking the GET TICKETS link Eager to learn something new...and do it …

@Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity

History of the Hindustani Slide Guitar

ONLINE PROGRAM: Register by clicking the GET TICKETS link Eager to learn something new...and do it …

Photo By Lynne Graves

@The Iron Horse

Steve Forbert

Steve Forbert at The Iron Horse on Friday, January 24 2025 Steve Forbert is a true American …

@Northampton Center for the Arts, Flex Room, 33 Hawley Street

A Dual Odyssey Of Heartbreak: Act III of La bohéme and Act III of The Tales of Hoffman

Fantaisie vs. verismo! Our main stage performance this season explores the theme of heartbreak from …

@The Parlor Room

The New Rockwells

Celebrate The New Rockwell's 10-Year anniversary with a show back where it all started, Western …

@The Iron Horse

Ryan Montbleau

Solo

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

The Surprizing Work of God

Jonathan Edwards preached America’s best-known (and most notorious) sermon Sinners in the Hand of an …

@The Iron Horse

Bill Charlap Trio

Bill Charlap Trio at The Iron Horse on Sunday, January 26 2025 Grammy award winning pianist BILL …

@The Parlor Room

ROGER STREET FRIEDMAN

Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Roger Street Friedman and his full band will hit the …

@Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence

Rhythm and Radiance Kids Chorus

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

@Northampton Center for the Arts

Queer Joy Chorus/Pride Chorus Open Rehearsal

The Queer Joy Chorus grew out of Northampton Community Music Center (NCMC) Pride Chorus* members who …

@The Iron Horse

Ollabelle (20th Anniversary)

Ollabelle (20th Anniversary) at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, January 28 2025 What once began as a …

@The Iron Horse

Genticorum

Genticorum at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, January 29 2025 With Juno and ADISQ nominations, and four …

@The Parlor Room

Dan Bern at The Parlor Room

Dan Bern at The Parlor Room Wednesday, January 29th 2025 SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS …

Photo By Lynne Graves

@The Iron Horse

Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes at The Iron Horse on Thursday, January 30 2025 When a stage four …

@Academy of Music Theatre

Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD List

Artist Fanclub presale begins Tuesday, 9/17 at 10:00pm with promo code. DSP presale begins …

@The Iron Horse

Certified Entity: A Late Night Drag Show: Redo

Certified Entity: A Late Night Drag Show: Redo at The Iron Horse on Friday, January 31 2025 Did 2024 …

@The Iron Horse

Wallace Field + High Tea

Wallace Field + High Tea at The Iron Horse on Friday, January 31 2025 WALLACE FIELDFrom the …

@The Parlor Room

Aleksi Campagne + Kaiti Jones at The Parlor Room

Aleksi Campagne + Kaiti Jones at The Parlor Room Friday, January 31st SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm …

Photo By Lynne Graves

@The Iron Horse

Bella's Bartok - LATE NIGHT Residency

Bella's Bartok - LATE NIGHT Residency at The Iron Horse on Saturday, February 1 2025 "Apocalypse …

@The Iron Horse

The Nields - Full Band Show

The Nields - Full Band Show at The Iron Horse on Saturday, February 1 2025 The Nields, the folk-rock …

@The Parlor Room

What Makes A Melody - Songwriting w/ Mare Berger at The Parlor Room

What Makes A Melody - Songwriting w/ Mare Berger at The Parlor Room Saturday, February 1st Start: …

@The Iron Horse

The Nields & Nerissa & Katryna Nields

On Sale Friday Oct 25, 10am

Local Venues & Clubs

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 …

Entertainment + Music

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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.  Founded in 1976 / Worker-owned since May 2019. We're here to …

Entertainment + Music

Blind Moose Studios

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

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.

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 …

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 + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife

The Majestic Saloon

A craft beer & wine bar in downtown Northampton. Gluten free and non-alcoholic options. Offering live music & entertainment. Home of the pop-up gay bar.

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 …

Food/Drink + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining

The Tunnel Bar

A classic martini bar located in the heart of Northampton.

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. …

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 …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Nightlife

Ye Ol' Watering Hole

In 1975, former owner and collector Al Drew decided to  put on display his sizeable beer can collection within the bar, and his original setup of the can shelves, (especially the ones suspended …

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 …

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.  We assist and sponsor many community fundraisers and events; Post Children's Christmas …

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 …

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 …

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

The Parlor Room Collective

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 …

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 + Food/Drink + Music + Online Gift Cards + Outdoor Dining

Iconica Social Club

A platform for the modern social animal. Curated coffee menu from rotating roasters; cold pressed juice via our brand Minim Juicery; a creative, healthy and seasonal breakfast and lunch menu; weekend …

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 + 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 + 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

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 + 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.  On May 23, 1891, the then 1000-seat …

Entertainment + Music

The Hampshire Music Club

The Hampshire Music Club was launched in 2012 by a local group of classical music lovers.  It’s an educational organization whose mission is to sponsor music appreciation classes for adults and …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 + 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 …

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 …