🚀 Transformance 36: Moonage Daydream – A Look to Space
The Northampton Arts Council proudly presents the 36th annual summer celebration of music, culture, and community! Transformance 36: Moonage Daydream returns to the iconic Pines Theater at Look Park.
Formerly known to long-time fans as Transperformance, this beloved single-day festival invites the Pioneer Valley’s most talented local musicians to completely transform into legendary, world-class artists.
📅 Event Details
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Gates open at 3:30 PM)
Location: Pines Theater, Look Park | 300 North Main Street, Florence, MA 01062
Admission: $10 General Admission. All proceeds benefit local arts education. Tickets available online in advance from Zeffy. Tickets will also will be available in person at the Pines Theater box office the day of the show starting at 3:30 PM.
⚠️ Ticket Policy: All ticket sales are final. Because this is a benefit show, no refunds will be issued. If you are unable to attend, we warmly encourage you to pass your tickets along to a friend or consider your purchase a generous donation to our schools!
🌌 This Year's Theme: A Look to Space
This year’s theme, Moonage Daydream, honors our unique home in the cosmos. Prepare for a stellar night of performances inspired by intergalactic superstars, cosmic innovators, and astral travelers.
Our lineup of local bands will be channeling the spirits of:
🎸 The Friendship Band ➔ Dark Star Orchestra
⚡ Ian St. George Band ➔ Berlin Bowie
🛸 Soul Magnets ➔ Parliament-Funkadelic
🔮 [inde] Hyla Bido ➔ Erykah Badu
⚡ RADIO The Band ➔ The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust
✨ A Beautiful Future Band ➔ Bruno Mars
⭐ Wishbone Zoë ➔ Big Star
🌙 BUNNIES ➔ Mazzy Star
🎧 King Radio ➔ Guardians of the Galaxy (Awesome Mixtapes)
🪩 Rival Galaxies ➔ LCD Soundsystem
🎺 The Brass ➔ Future Islands
🌈 gundy + Magic Carpet Band ➔ Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd)
🚀 The Colony Motel ➔ The Bottle Rockets
🚀 Bigger Stars ➔ Love and Rockets
☄️ Wildcat O'Halloran ➔ Bill Haley and his Comets
🌌 Our Three ➔ Angel Olsen
👑 The Greys and Jake Buddy Band ➔ Freddie Mercury
🎤 Edy, Morgan, Aurelia, Adrien ➔ Sun Kil Moon
🏛️ Card to Culture Program (Accessible Admission)
We believe art should be accessible to everyone. EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders can enjoy FREE admission to Transformance 36.
How to claim your free tickets:
In Advance: Use promo code Card2Culture at checkout on Zeffy.
Day of Show: Simply present your EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare card at the Pines Theater box office when you arrive.
🍔 Food, Fun & Important Park Info
Local Food & Drink: Come hungry! We have a stellar lineup of local food including Bueno y Sano, Little Wall, Herrell’s Ice Cream, Vegan Pizza Land and Wake the Dead Donuts.
🧸 A2Z KidsZone: Bring the whole family! A2Z Science and Learning Store is hosting a dedicated KidsZone inside the theater featuring fun children's activities.
🪑 Seating: The Pines Theater is an outdoor lawn venue. We highly encourage bringing blankets and lawn chairs.
🚫 Park Rules: Per Look Park's strict request, please do not bring pets, coolers, or outside beverages.
🚗 Look Park Entry Fee: Look Park charges a $10 special events vehicle entry fee (waived for season pass holders). This fee goes directly to park maintenance. We highly recommend carpooling or riding your bike via the local bike path!
💛 Supporting Arts in Our Schools
Transformance is far more than just an incredible outdoor concert—it is a vital community fundraiser. 100% of organizational proceeds go directly toward supporting arts enrichment in Northampton Public Schools and local Parent Teacher Organizations (P.T.O.s).
🌟 Thank You to Our Sponsors
Transformance 36 is made possible through the incredibly generous support of our community partners. Please join us in thanking them!
👑 Sponsors
🏢 Organizational Sponsors
Monadnock Community Investments
📻 Media Sponsors
Weather Advisory Information: All performances are weather-dependent. In the event of inclement weather, a cancellation or postponement notice will be posted by 10:00 AM on the day of the event via Instagram (@nohoarts).
