First Night Northampton 2026

Wednesday, December 31st
First Night Northampton takes place throughout downtown Northampton on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 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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  • Fiesta Rumbera at Studio 30

    Do you love flamenco? Do you love to dance? Come check out Fiesta Rumbera ensemble performance at Studio 30 on November 30th, 2025.

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  • Applications open for 2026 Creative Community Fellows: New England

    Applicantions for 2026 Creative Community Fellows is now open. Click down below to apply and learn more.

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  • Spooktacular Ball For All

    The Spooktacular Ball for All is here this Halloween season! Come on down in your Halloween best and delve into some spooky activities, drag, food, and dancing. All proceeds will go to Resilient Community Arts.

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