NORTHAMPTON
Northampton — locally called NoHo — punches far above its weight as a live music destination. This small city of roughly 30,000 residents in the Pioneer Valley sustains a venue density and audience enthusiasm that cities ten times its size would envy.
The Iron Horse Music Hall, operating since 1979, is the anchor — a listening room that has hosted everyone from Shawn Colvin to Wynton Marsalis. Calvin Theatre handles larger seated shows. Pearl Street Nightclub books dance, electronic, and touring rock acts. Academy of Music Theatre, a historic 800-seat house, programs film and live performance. The Parlor Room offers a 60-seat intimate listening experience. Bishop's Lounge and John M. Greene Hall at Smith College add further options.
NoHo's music culture is defined by attentive, knowledgeable audiences. The Five College Consortium (Smith, Mount Holyoke, Amherst, Hampshire, UMass) ensures a steady flow of young listeners, while the town's reputation as a progressive arts hub draws touring musicians who specifically request Northampton dates.
Tip: Main Street is the axis. Iron Horse, The Parlor Room, and Bishop's Lounge are all within a short walk. Parking fills up on weekend evenings — arrive early or use the parking garage behind Thornes Marketplace.
Neighborhoods: Downtown • Main Street • Florence Road • Bay State Village
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026
MONDAY - 2/23
- The Barr Brothers w/ Land of Talk at 7:00pm tix
- The Slow Jam & Americana Jam Night w/ Josh Ballard at 7:00pm tix
TUESDAY - 2/24
- Jonatha Brooke at 7:00pm tix
WEDNESDAY - 2/25
- Haggis X-1 featuring Craig Downie of Enter the Haggis at 7:00pm tix
THURSDAY - 2/26
- Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem at 7:00pm tix
FRIDAY - 2/27
- CJ Chenier at 7:00pm tix
- The Mallett Brothers Trio at 7:30pm tix
SATURDAY - 2/28
- Mercy Brothers at 7:30pm tix
- Keb' Mo' at 8:00pm get bluesy
SUNDAY - 3/1
- Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton at 7:00pm tix
TUESDAY - 3/31
- Stick Men ft. Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto & Markus Reuter w/ John Ferrara at 7:00pm tix
FRIDAY - 4/3
- Griffin William Sherry at 7:00pm tix
- Maurice Louca "Fera" Quartet w/ Haughey-Harman Cello Project at 7:30pm tix
SATURDAY - 4/4
- Will Kimbrough at 7:30pm tix
SUNDAY - 4/5
- Alash at 7:00pm tix
TUESDAY - 4/7
- Jax Hollow at 7:00pm tix
WEDNESDAY - 4/8
- Stanley Jordan at 7:00pm tix
- Member Discovery Series: 4LA7LA + Shepup + Mary Elizabeth Remington at 7:30pm tix
THURSDAY - 4/9
- Peter Case at 7:30pm tix
FRIDAY - 4/10
- Cole Chaney x The Local Honeys at 7:00pm tix
SATURDAY - 4/11
- Todd Barry at 7:00pm tix
- Mattie & Debbie at 7:30pm tix
SUNDAY - 4/12
- Vance Gilbert w/ Caroline Spence at 7:30pm tix
TUESDAY - 4/14
- Walter Trout at 7:00pm tix
WEDNESDAY - 4/15
- Jane Monheit Duo at 7:00pm tix
- Paper Wings at 7:30pm tix
THURSDAY - 4/16
- Hound & Handler at 7:30pm tix
FRIDAY - 4/17
- Anders Osborne at 7:00pm tix
- Mama Said Stringband at 7:30pm tix
SATURDAY - 4/18
- Student Jazz Coffeehouse w/ Ron Smith at 9:00am tix
- Tony Silva / Rumba Flamenca at 7:30pm tix
SUNDAY - 4/19
- Leo Kottke at 7:00pm tix
- The Clements Brothers at 7:30pm tix