The Drake
Venue Information
A one-of-a-kind, world class performing arts venue in the heart of downtown Amherst, MA. Our impeccably curated lineup brings legendary and emerging musical artists to the stage from across the globe and from our own backyard. More than a music venue. From dance to comedy, spoken word to stage, open mic nights to local story-telling, The Drake is the region’s premier gathering place for the cross-cultural exchange of the arts - a place where the cultural and artistic richness of our communities can be lifted up, expanded, and embraced.
CLUB
Capacity: 150
Upcoming Events (41)
This Weekend · Saturday, February 7
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Jazz $15 advanced, $20 at the door
Jazz quartet featuring legendary saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, performing original compositions exploring innovative musical landscapes and honoring a lost colleague.
This Weekend · Sunday, February 8
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Punk Indie Rock $15 advanced, $20 at the door
Three dynamic local bands - Landowner, Slant of Light, and Outro - deliver an evening of post-punk, experimental rock with tight, nervy performances.
Next Tuesday · Tuesday, February 10
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music World Rock $25 advance, $30 day of show
Mdou Moctar brings powerful, transformative guitar music blending African rock with themes of liberation and cultural resilience.
Next Thursday · Thursday, February 12
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music ~ $35 advance, $40 at the door~ Five College students $20 advance, $25 at the door~ Youth 17 and under $20 advance, $22.50 at the doorThis performance is (standing plus limited seating)
Carsie Blanton delivers powerful, humorous folk protest songs that defy genre and offer hope through honest storytelling.
Next Friday · Friday, February 13
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music R&B Singer-Songwriter $30 advanced, $35 day of show
Grammy-nominated singer Emily King brings her cross-genre soul and magnetic stage presence, blending R&B and singer-songwriter styles.
Next Saturday · Saturday, February 14
Next Sunday · Sunday, February 15
at8:00 PM EST
DJ Electronic * This event is 18+ *$23 advanced, $25 day of show
A high-energy dance party featuring gay anthems and show-inspired tracks, designed to heat up the dance floor with infectious beats.
In 3 weeks · Friday, February 20
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music $35 advance, $40 at the doorFive College students: $20 advance, $25 at the doorYouth 17 and under: $20 advance, $22.50 at the door - Standing (w/ some seating available)
Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East blends global musical traditions, drawing from Bollywood, Spaghetti Westerns, and South Asian American experiences.
In 3 weeks · Saturday, February 21
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Indie Rock $15 advanced, $18 day of show
All Feels delivers melancholic indie rock with nostalgic melodies, blending lo-fi pop and dream-adjacent soundscapes from a talented western Massachusetts DIY band.
In 3 weeks · Sunday, February 22
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Indie Rock * This show is ages 18+ *$12 advanced / $15 at the door
Massachusetts indie rock band Grand View Point blends past and present sounds, featuring a four-piece lineup creating an evolving musical style.
at4:00 PM EST
Live Music $20 advanced, $25 at the door, $5 student tickets
Horszowski Trio performs acclaimed chamber music, featuring passionate interpretations of classical compositions and contemporary works.
In 4 weeks · Thursday, February 26
at7:30 PM EST
Live Music Jazz Blues $10 cover at the door, $5 students
Legendary tenor saxophonist Houston Person brings his signature hard bop and soulful jazz style, celebrating decades of rich musical tradition and improvisation.
In 4 weeks · Friday, February 27
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Rock Electronic $25 advanced, $30 day of show
LaMP delivers an electrifying instrumental performance blending improvisational rock and complex musical interplay.
In 4 weeks · Saturday, February 28
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Rock Indie Americana $15 advanced / $20 at the door
The Muswell Hillbillies bring the sounds of the 1970s to life, celebrating classic rock and exploring musical tributes to iconic artists like The Kinks, Neil Young, and Tom Petty.
In 4 weeks · Sunday, March 1
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Americana Rock Country $20 advanced, $25 day of show
Critically acclaimed Americana roots band led by Big Sandy, blending country, doo-wop, and rock & roll with decades of musical expertise.
Friday, March 6, 2026
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Singer-Songwriter Latin Americana $15 advanced, $20 at the door (Seated plus standing room)
Rising singer-songwriter Madison Curbelo brings her soulful storytelling and Top 9 Voice contestant vocals to The Drake, blending Latin roots with eclectic musical influences.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Rock Metal Jazz $25 advanced, $30 day of show, $45 VIP add-on
Brass Against delivers explosive brass-rock fusion, transforming political covers of Rage Against the Machine and Tool into a powerful musical movement.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
at8:00 PM EST
Live Music Jazz $30 advanced, $35 at the door
Peter Bernstein Quartet presents a sophisticated jazz performance featuring renowned musicians in an intimate setting.
at4:00 PM EDT
Live Music $20 advanced, $25 at the door, $5 student tickets
Grammy-winning violinist Johnny Gandelsman performs an innovative classical concert featuring new and transformative compositions.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Indie Rock $35 advanced, $40 day of show
Gubbulidis, a jam-rock duo featuring former Twiddle members, delivering genre-blending improvised music with soulful, stripped-down energy.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Experimental Indie Rock $15 advanced, $18 at the door
Experimental drone and improvisation duo featuring Amber Wolfe and Ananya Ganesh, exploring unique sonic landscapes with guitar, electronics, and philosophical approaches to music.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Classical Rock Indie $20 advanced, $25 at the door, $10 student tickets
Innovative guitar orchestra blending classical arrangements with rock covers, featuring a Final Fantasy IV suite and works by Bach, Brahms, Stereolab, and Weezer.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music $20 advanced, $23 day of show
Jordana performs with the booyah! kids, showcasing her unique indie pop sound from her new EP Jordanaland
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
at7:30 PM EDT
Live Music Jazz $10 Cover at the Door, $5 students (free for jam participants)
Legendary jazz vocalist Giacomo Gates delivers an authentic, entertaining performance celebrating bebop traditions with storytelling and improvisational spirit.
Friday, March 27, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Singer-Songwriter Indie R&B $20 advanced, $25 day of show
Rising artist Kaleb Cohen brings his genre-blending sound, performing soulful piano-driven tracks from his debut EP U-Turn.
at7:30 PM EDT
Live Music ALL TICKETS FOR ORIGINAL 3/6 DATE REMAIN VALID!Part of the M@A Subscription Series sold through amherst.universitytickets.comSingle tickets go on sale at amherst.universitytickets.com fourteen days before this performance, on Friday, March 13, at 12 AM.General Public: $28; Senior Citizens (65+): $22; Students with valid ID and children: $12FREE, with valid Amherst College ID
Salar Nader presents The Afghan Music Project, exploring traditional Afghan music and tabla percussion
Sunday, March 29, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Indie Rock $15 advanced tickets ($20 at the door, if not sold out)
WMUA 91.1 FM hosts a Battle of the Bands featuring local college artists competing for campus bragging rights and prize money.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Americana Country Folk $20 advanced, $25 day of show
Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band perform with Rosali, blending Americana, country-rock, and experimental folk
Friday, April 3, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Indie Rock $20 advanced, $25 day of show
Kids That Fly perform captivating indie rock anthems, blending alternative rock influences with their unique Connecticut musical spirit.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Indie $25 advanced, $30 day of show
Mike Doughty returns with an intimate solo tour, exploring his Soul Coughing legacy and distinctive alternative music career.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Rock Jam $25 advanced, $30 day of show
DMTB celebrates the music of Dave Matthews Band, recreating their iconic 90s sound with authentic energy and musical exploration.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Rock Americana Indie $22 advanced, $25 day of show
Magnolia and Johnson Electric Co. pay tribute to Jason Molina, performing Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. classics
Saturday, April 18, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Jam Rock Funk $20 advanced, $25 day of show
Bearly Dead delivers a high-energy Grateful Dead tribute, celebrating the band's legacy with epic improvisational jams and dynamic performances spanning rock, funk, and jam band traditions.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Funk R&B $25 advanced, $30 day of show
East L.A.'s Thee Sinseers bring a vibrant soul and brass performance, blending nostalgic and innovative sounds with tight rhythms and sweet harmonies.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music $30 advanced, $35 day of show
Dance With The Dead delivers an electrifying synth-metal performance blending dark electronic sounds with cinematic, retro-futuristic aesthetics.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Indie Rock $25 advanced, $30 day of show, $65 VIP option
Vundabar celebrates their breakthrough album 'Gawk' on a 10-year anniversary tour, performing the entire record with their signature quirky, hook-driven indie rock style.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
at4:00 PM EDT
Live Music $20 advanced, $25 at the door, $5 student tickets
Acclaimed Ulysses String Quartet presents a sophisticated classical performance featuring innovative compositions from past and present.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
at7:30 PM EDT
Live Music Jazz Experimental $20 ( - Seated)
Max Johnson Sextet performs adventurous jazz compositions by acclaimed composer-bassist, promising a complex and innovative musical experience.