Best events in

Granby

With a rhythm often set by the nearby Five Colleges, events and things to do in Granby, MA frequently involve tapping into the lively cultural scenes in Northampton and Amherst. Downtown Northampton is a popular destination, with a walkable Main Street offering independent shops and restaurants that lead to historic music venues. Amherst provides a classic college town atmosphere, where a lively daytime scene of cafes and bookstores complements evening performances and community arts events.

• A classic night out often begins with dinner in downtown Northampton before catching a show at a celebrated venue like the Academy of Music Theatre or the intimate Iron Horse Music Hall.
• The regional comedy scene includes stand-up from touring comedians at ROAR! Comedy Club in Springfield and local improv showcases at Happier Valley Comedy in Hadley.
• Explore the local arts community through recurring events like the twice-annual Paradise City Arts Festival in Northampton or the monthly Amherst Arts Night Plus.