Sunset Thursday
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 20, 2026
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
August 20, 2026
4 to 8 pm
Location
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W. Bay Road
Amherst, MA
Fees/Admission
$15 adults
$10 children, students and seniors
Members: free
Contact Information
The Eric Carle Museum
413-559-6300
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Description
Sunset Thursdays with live music!
On Thursday evenings throughout the summer, the Museum stays open late from 4–8 pm for Sunset Thursdays, a special summer tradition that brings the community together for lively, intergenerational evenings of art and live music. As the sun begins to set, the grounds come alive with live outdoor jazz performed by local musicians curated by Northampton Jazz Festival along with artists of all ages drawing together, hands-on art activities, storytimes for all ages, local food vendors, and more.
Sunset Thursdays take place every Thursday evening July 2–August 27. All events are held outdoors (weather permitting) in Bobbie’s Meadow, nestled within the Museum’s beautiful 100-year-old orchard. In case of rain, programs will move indoors to the Museum’s “Jazz Café.” Relax on the lawn, explore the galleries, and enjoy the creative energy of the season!
Aug 20 Morgan Kelsey (keyboard) and Tom Del Negro (drums and guitar).
