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SUMMARY:SOPHIE SLADE – PAINT THE TOWN IN COLOUR!
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be hosting local\, contemporary artist Sophie Slade once again in our Barwell Room and mezzanine level galleries. Sophie’s work lights up the town in terrific colour and form!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/sophie-slade-paint-the-town-in-colour/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:The Worst Record Covers in the World
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a showcase of the most hilariously bad album art ever created! \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Worst Record Covers in the World exhibition features collector Steve Goldman’s unique selection of over 500 unintentionally awful record sleeves. \nFrom bizarre design choices to laugh-out-loud concepts gone wrong\, this exhibition celebrates creative risk and the joy of failure in art. Visitors can even listen to tracks from these records and vote for their favourite “worst” cover. \nAdmission is free — come for the cringe\, stay for the comedy!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-worst-record-covers-in-the-world/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:Gladiators of Britain
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain. \n\n\n\n\n\nÂ  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe events of the amphitheatre – its wild beasts and enslaved fighters – are one of the most enduring aspects of Roman culture that still capture the public imagination today. \nThis touring exhibition brings together some of the countryâ€™s most important objects to tell the story of Britainâ€™s entertainment venues and the people who died to the roar of the crowd. It will reveal the violence of the arena\, and the importance of spectacle within Roman culture. \nHighlights include the Colchester Vase loaned by Colchester Museums\, which records an actual battle between two real gladiators\, and the Hawkedon Helmet\, the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain. These iconic loans will be supported by a selection of other items that reveal the popularity of gladiators throughout Roman society. \nThis tour is in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums and is inspired by the recent exhibition at Colchester Castle\, Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games which featured British Museum loans. It will explore Roman spectacle in the local region\, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/gladiators-of-britain/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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UID:127659-1749808800-1749834000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:An exhibition of work by final year students from Northampton College.
DESCRIPTION:Northampton Museum & Art Gallery \nSaturday 17 May â€“ Sunday 28 June 2025 \nThe exhibition F332 illustrates the work of 14 photographers who find themselves at a personal crossroads; as they move on to the next phase of their career they share with us an eclectic mix of photographs and projects that explore their unique experiences. \nÂ 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/an-exhibition-of-work-by-final-year-students-from-northampton-college/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, landscape was considered an unworthy subject for serious artistic exploration. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \nUntil Sunday 4 October \nWhen landscape did appear in paintings\, it was often relegated to the background—merely a setting for religious or historical scenes. \nThis perception began to shift in the 17th century with the work of Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain. These pioneering artists crafted idealised rural vistas to illustrate the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome\, imbuing natural elements with metaphorical meaning. Through their romantic and structured visions of the countryside\, landscape painting began to gain recognition as a meaningful art form. \nIt was not until the 19th century\, however\, that landscape truly came into its own. Artists such as J.M.W. Turner and John Constable redefined the genre\, capturing the drama\, emotion\, and grandeur of the natural world. Their work affirmed landscape as a powerful subject in its own right—one that continues to inspire artists to this day. \nDrawing from the museum collections\, this exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting\, where nature takes centre stage. \nÂ 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-landscapes/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:CRAFT & CHATTER
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday 12.30 â€“ 2.00 Free If youâ€™re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends\, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower cafe area. Drop in no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/craft-chatter/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:craft
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SUMMARY:Apéro DJ: @mrmcutz .
DESCRIPTION:13/06: Apéro DJ: @mrmcutz . •funk•hip hop• 6-10.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/apero-dj-mrmcutz/
LOCATION:V and B\, 10 St Giles' Square\,\, Northampton\, NN1 1DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T200000
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UID:127190-1749844800-1749844800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
DESCRIPTION:Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac\, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac\, returns to Royal & Derngate. \nChannelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best\, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans\, both old and new\, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time. \nPersonally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member\, Mick Fleetwood\, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. \nDoors: 7:30pm\nPerformance Begins: 8pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rumours-of-fleetwood-mac-4/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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SUMMARY:JOE PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:LIVE MUSIC
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/joe-public/
LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MUSIC
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