First Night Northampton

First Night Northampton takes place throughout downtown Northampton on Thursday, December 31, 2026. It features over 100 performances at multiple indoor venues and public outdoor spaces. A fireworks display will light up the sky at 6:15 PM, and we’ll kick off the countdown to midnight with our unique downtown “ball-raising” celebration outside Hotel Northampton.

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  • Silver Chord Bowl

    Mark your calendars! Western Massachusetts’ premier collegiate a cappella showcase comes to the Academy of Music Theatre on Valentine’s Day afternoon, February 14, 2027, at 2:00 PM

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