Northampton Jazz Fest Presents

New in 2025, the Northampton Jazz Festival is partnering with Pioneer Valley venues to sponsor live jazz performances throughout the year.

 Summer at The Carle

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Sunset Thursdays

This summer, The Eric Carle Museum in nearby Amherst, MA is a joyful gathering place filled with art viewing, art making, storytelling, picnicking, and live outdoor music co-presented by the Northampton Jazz Festival.

On Thursday evenings during July & August, the museum stays open until 8pm for Sunset Thursdays, presenting live jazz and global music performed by local artists, co-presented by the Northampton Jazz Festival. Visitors can enjoy wine from local vendors, order picnics to-go from area restaurants, or bring their own food to enjoy on the museum’s beautiful grounds.

Side of Jazz

Enjoy live jazz at a featured food establishment after each Arts Night Out!

New in 2025! The Northampton Jazz Festival helps keep it lively by staging jazz at one of Northampton's breweries, bars, cafes or restaurants following Arts Night Out.

On the second Friday of each month, a different duo or trio will play at a featured downtown establishment so you can enjoy live jazz while you sip and dine to extend your Arts Night Out fun!

Many Thanks

Sponsors: City of Northampton Economic Development Dept. and Downtown Sounds.
Partner: Downtown Northampton Association.

 
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 Previous events

Northampton Jazz Fest & Signature Sounds Present
Sun Ra Arkestra

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Sun Ra Arkestra

Date: Sunday, May 18th
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Academy of Music, Northampton

Concert photos by Ricard Torres-Mateluna

 Sean Mason Quartet at The Drake

Date: Wednesday, March 12
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 44 N. Pleasant St., Amherst

Concert photos by Ed Cohen