Northampton’s Parties in the Park Announces August Lineup and Location Updates
The Northampton Arts Council and the City of Northampton are thrilled to continue the 2026 season of Parties in the Park, the city’s free weekly outdoor DJ and dance series, with a few important updates for the upcoming August dates!
Due to illness, DJ Donuts will unfortunately no longer be performing on August 5th. We wish them a speedy recovery! We are excited to announce that Apel Beats will step in to take their place and keep the party going.
Additionally, please note a venue change for the August 12th show, which will be relocated from Pulaski Park to the EJ Gare Plaza (behind Thornes Marketplace).
Every Wednesday evening through August 26, 2026, downtown Northampton transforms into a vibrant, open-air dance floor celebrating community, music, and cultural vitality. Hosted by the incomparable Trusty Rusty, the 2026 season features an eclectic, rotating cast of premier regional DJs spinning everything from reggae and global beats to classic soul, rare grooves, and disco.
🎧 The 2026 Lineup
| Date | Featured DJ |
|---|---|
| July 8 | DeeJay Theory |
| July 15 | Studebaker Hawk |
| July 22 | DJ Trends |
| July 29 | Apel Beats - CANCELED |
| August 5 | Apel Beats |
| August 12 | Iosnua [with Quills] - EJ GARE PLAZA* |
| August 19 | Wooly Bully |
| August 26 | Malik Abdul-Rahmaan |
📍 Event Details
- When: Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Where: Pulaski Park, 240 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060; August 12th show will take place in the EJ Gare Plaza behind Thornes Marketplace.*
- Admission: FREE and open to the public of all ages!
