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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  • Paradise City Arts Northampton

    Paradise City Arts brings curated, cutting-edge contemporary art & design to New England.

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  • Apply Now to the LCC Grant Round

    The Northampton Arts Council will award $23,600 for the FY26 LCC grant round.

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  • Gabriel Bernini w/ The Classicals at The Iron Horse

    The Northampton Arts Council and PRCO proudly present an unforgettable night at The Iron Horse — featuring Gabriel Bernini with special guests The Classicals.

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