Isn’t there something special about live performance? In an age of all digital Spotify playlists, Netflix binges, and overplayed radio songs, live entertainment has a special place in the hearts of many. And, in the Greater Merrimack Valley, you never have to go far to find performances from both local and mainstream artists.
Today, we’ll look at 6 incredible live music and entertainment spots spread out across the Greater Merrimack Valley area.
The Merrimack Repertory Theatre
The local theatre scene holds a special place in the hearts of many. You can find incredible live performances at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre in the Merrimack Valley. The venue hosts vibrant live productions (of course) alongside concerts and other special events. The venue offers a subscription featuring various benefits for our theatre enthusiasts out there, such as discounted tickets, early seating availability, and more.
The Athenian Corner Restaurant
The Athenian Corner delivers a truly unique experience when it comes to both in-restaurant dining and live entertainment. Alongside their impressive selection of Greek dishes, the Athenian Corner also hosts live events, such as live Greek music and belly dancing! Live events typically take place Thursday through Saturday evenings–but be sure to check out their monthly calendar for the most up-to-date information.
The Lexington Symphony
At the Lexington Symphony, you’ll find a more classical approach to live performance. Here, a professional orchestra of passionate musicians gather at Cary Hall in Lexington to share their talents and love of classical music. Each concert has its own creative theme, guaranteeing a new experience every time you attend. The symphony also hosts various educational programs, virtual shows, and subscriptions.
Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus
Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus is one of the Merrimack Valley’s premier cafes, complete with a fantastic selection of coffee beverages, smoothies, sandwiches, and even adult coffee house cocktails (21+, of course). But the Coffeehaus also hosts live poetry events on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Each poetry night is typically broken up into three parts: open mic, slam poetry, and performances from a featured guest. Open mic segments are available to poets of all ages and experiences.
The Tsongas Center At UMass Lowell
The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell is one of the most popular concert, event, and sports venues in the Merrimack Valley area. Here, guests are invited to attend UMass Lowell hockey and basketball games, Boston Bruins alumni events, and exhilarating concerts from regional and national artists, just to name a few. Upcoming shows include Judas Priest, Jack Harlow, Nightwish, and of course, all the fantastic UMass Lowell Riverhawk sporting events.
Gallery Z
Gallery Z is a place where art enthusiasts, artists, music lovers, poets, and performers can all gather in the spirit of art and live performance. While perhaps most known for exhibitions from local artists, the co-op also hosts various live entertainment events, such as open mic nights often featuring music, stories, and poetry.
