The Explore Holyoke community events calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city of Holyoke to help plan your visit. You are invited to submit your event. Events encouraged to be submitted are art openings, dance concerts, open mic events, cultural lectures. Events not allowed on the calendar are, political fundraisers, city meetings, daily specials from restaurants and events outside the city of Holyoke.
A New Era of Sound: "Golden Age" in Holyoke MIFA Victory Theatre proudly presents the Victory Players in Golden Age, a bold new concert series celebrating cutting-edge contemporary music in the United States. Join us on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7 PM at Holyoke’s De La Luz Soundstage for […]
Join Genuine Culture, LLC for a high-energy, live music celebration honoring the powerhouse women whose voices defined the golden era of house music. This electrifying concert experience will feature a live band led by Drummer extraordinaire Dwayne Keith and a lineup of dynamic female vocalists performing iconic dance floor anthems […]
Karan Casey has been a force in Irish music for more than three decades. A masterful singer and storyteller, she brings ballads, love songs, and powerful social-justice work into the present with clarity, fire, and heart. Her voice is unmistakable—tender, commanding, and rooted in tradition while always pushing into new […]
Genuine Culture, LLC presents an inspiring evening of live music and cultural celebration featuring Mtali Banda and his band. The performance will take place at De La Luz Soundstage in Holyoke, closing out Black History Month with a soulful showcase of Black creativity, storytelling, and community connection. This event aims […]
Join us at De la Luz on February 20 for a night that hits straight in the chest—Mardi Gras spirit, New Orleans fire, and Glen David Andrews leading the charge. The “Treme Prince” returns to Holyoke with a show that swings from deep-soul gospel to second-line brass thunder, bringing the kind of […]
Join us for a Pa'lante TJ Fundraiser & Support Youth Leadership Opportunities in Holyoke! Thursday November 20 6:30 PM Doors Open 7 - 8 PM Dance Lesson with the amazing Roshays Latin Dance Classes 8 - 10 PM Social Dancing 114 Race Street, Holyoke Kitchen & Bar will be open $20/per person You […]
Join us at De La Luz Soundstage for a powerful day of music, community, and purpose. This all-day benefit concert brings together some of the Valley’s most dynamic artists to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica’s mountain communities of St. Elizabeth—with 100% of proceeds going directly to the Mystic Bowie Cultural Center, a 501(c)(3) […]
For twenty-five years, Misty Blues has been a cornerstone of the New England blues scene, blending tradition with innovation. Led by powerhouse vocalist Gina Coleman, the Berkshire-based band brings original and classic blues steeped in soul, jazz, funk, and gospel. Formed in 1999, Misty Blues has since shared stages with legends, recorded with […]
The Bad Plus have been defying genres and expectations for over two decades, forging a sound that is as daring as it is accessible. Known for their fearless blend of jazz improvisation, rock energy, and avant-garde experimentation, the group has carved out a singular place in contemporary music. With their […]
Keep the spooky season going and come see what our "Broadway Brings Joy" Musical Theater Academy of Holyoke is all about on Saturday, Nov 1st as we present our 2nd Annual SPOOKY SPECTACULAR! Enjoy musical theater selections performed by our programs ages 4 to adult from the following spooky musicals: […]
GA-20 and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears are rolling into De La Luz with a double dose of gritty blues, blazing soul, and untamed energy. These two electrifying acts are known for tearing up stages across the country—and now it’s our turn. Mark your calendars, grab your crew, and […]
Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen roll into Holyoke fresh off their latest release, The Bywater Sessions(April 25, 2025), an album that captures the raw, live-together energy of New Orleans funk and R&B. In it, Cleary expands his sonic palette—horns, extra keyboards, guitar, vibrant percussion—while grounding the sound in deep […]
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Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of programs, educational opportunities, and events including workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations designed to be of service to and enhance the quality of life of Holyoke residents.
Discover the Pioneer Valley’s top destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently located off I-91 and I-90, Holyoke Mall offers nearly 150 stores, eateries, and attractions, including Dick’s House of Sport opening spring 2028!