AMHERST
THE DRAKE
Updated
ABOUT
The Drake is a 240-capacity music hall operated by the Downtown Amherst Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, located at 44 N Pleasant St in downtown Amherst. The venue is dedicated to bringing arts and culture to the Amherst community and is open Tuesday through Sunday evenings.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a mix of touring and local acts Thursday through Sunday nights in an intimate, all-ages setting. The nonprofit mission keeps the focus on accessible live music programming for the Five College area.
HISTORY
The Drake was established by the Downtown Amherst Foundation to fill a gap in the region's live music infrastructure. It is booked through DSP Shows, a regional promoter active across New England.
UPCOMING SHOWS as of 08/24/2026
Friday
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Cloud Nothings - w/ Knifeplay get loud
Saturday
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Big Yellow Taxi / Thrasher Wheat sing along
Tuesday - 9/29
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Almost Monday – Thank God It's Almost Monday get loud
Wednesday - 9/30
- 7:30 PM, 10:30 PM — Evan Arntzen - Northampton Jazz Workshop jazz vibes
Thursday - 10/1
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Insun Park & Generals get loud
Friday - 10/2
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Iron Lung - w/ Dropdead, Innumerable Forms, The Eye punk vibes
Sunday - 10/4
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Tōth art vibes
Wednesday - 10/7
- 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM — David Sporny celebrate
Sunday - 10/11
- 4:00 PM, 10:00 PM — Apple Hill String Quartet classical vibes
Monday - 10/12
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Prince Daddy & The Hyena - w/ Combat, Walter Etc. punk night
Tuesday - 10/13
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Dogwood Tales indie night
Saturday - 10/17
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Oh He Dead soul night