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WHERE IS THE ACADEMY?

PARKING

The Academy of Music Theatre is located at 274 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060, at the corner of Main Street and New South Street.

Parking is not available onsite. A map of public parking lots in downtown Northampton is provided below.

ACCESSIBILITY

Handicap parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at public spaces on the streets surrounding the theater, as well as in the municipal parking lots nearby.

There is a ramp up to the theater. The entrance is off of the sidewalk in front of the building, to the left of the front lawn (bordering Pulaski Park).

For ADA seating information, please visit our Seating Chart page.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) operates several bus routes that stop at the Academy of Music in Northampton, MA. Here are some of the key routes:

• Route R44: This route serves the Academy of Music and includes stops at Northampton Courthouse, Thornes Marketplace, and Big Y/Hampshire Plaza.
• Route R41: This route connects Northampton to Easthampton, Holyoke Mall, and Holyoke Community College, with a stop at the Academy of Music.
• Route G73E: This express route from Springfield Union Station to the Academy of Music, passing through Holyoke Mall and Conz Street/Dialysis Center.
• Route R42: This route connects Northampton to Williamsburg and includes a stop at the Academy of Music.
• Route B48: This route travels between Northampton and Holyoke via Route 5, with a stop at the Academy of Music.

Schedules and routes are subject to change. For the most current information, consult the PVTA’s official website at pvta.com.

Additionally, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) will be fare-free for all riders from November 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. This is part of the state-funded “Try Transit” program.

WHERE TO STAY?

We encourage you to visit the establishments of our Hotel Sponsor, Hotel UMass; located close by in Amherst, MA.

Present proof of an Academy ticket purchase within 21 days of your stay at the front desk upon checking in at Hotel UMass to receive a discount! Contact hotel for details.

The Hotel Northampton is within walking distance, as well as many other AirBnB and short-term rentals.

WHERE TO EAT?

We encourage you to visit local establishments! There are many restaurants within walking distance from the Academy of Music, and you’ll find anything from pizza to Mexican, Thai to bubble tea, and more within a 5- or 10-minute walk from our front doors, or a short drive across town. 

One of our favorites is Tandem Bagel Company, which has several locations around the area! Or if you’re in the mood for a beer, visit Berkshire Brewing Company in South Deerfield – you can order food delivery to their taproom

WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?

Check out the visitor information on the Northampton City website or TripAdvisor.

We encourage you to check our sponsors at Nirvana Noho, a membership-based creative wellness hub and third space – day passes are available for people coming in from out of town! Or visit the delightful Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst – a must-see spot, whether or not you have kids in tow! Or extend your stay with more family fun by searching the event listings on Hilltown Families!