Save the date for our fantastic Festive Fair at Northamptonshire Central Library on Saturday 22 November from 10 am to 3 pm. The library is the place to be this festive season, with a festive market, games and fun for all the family! This is a drop-in event for all ages, so everyone is welcome.
Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen are having an exhibition of work in the Barwell Room at 78 Derngate, Northampton, UK. Saturday 25th October until 21st December.opening times are 10am until 4pm. Please check opening days before you travel to the exhibition.there will be a collection of crafts including jewellery, ceramics, wood, basketry, textile accessories & glass. ideal Xmas gift ideas to suit all pockets 78 Derngate is a unique venue in Northampton. it's the only Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed house south of the border of Scotland. it's now a museum and art gallery housing some fabulous artwork and cafe. Visit www.78derngate.org.uk to find out more, or call 01604 603407.
Enjoy a great day out for all the family at Delapré Abbey's annual Christmas Fair to kick off the Festive season. Event Details Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November, 10am – 4pm £2 per person entry with an option to donate food as well. Enjoy a great day out for all the family at our annual Christmas Fair. Pick up unique, handmade gifts from local makers and a wide range of carefully selected stalls. There will be something for all ages with food and drink, live music, and children’s activities. *Food Donations: For the sixth year running, we’ll be collecting food donations for Northampton Hope Centre and Food Aid Far Cotton to help tackle poverty this Christmas. Please bring an item of food with you on the day.
Journey through 150 million years of Northamptonshire's past. From prehistoric treasures to modern marvels, 100 remarkable objects reveal the people, events, and industries that shaped the county, each telling a unique story of its cultural, social, and economic heritage. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 20 September - Sunday 22 February 2026 This exhibition has been shaped by an extraordinary network of 51 guest curators from across the county, each bringing their own expertise and local knowledge to the project. These dedicated individuals, from historians and collectors to community groups, have worked alongside the museum team to select objects and craft narratives. Their collaborative efforts ensure this exhibition truly reflects the breadth of Northamptonshire's heritage, guided by those who know their communities best.
Northampton Town and County Art Society: 108th Open Annual Exhibition An exhibition in Art Gallery 1 Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 8 November - Sunday 11 January 2026 The Northampton Town & County Art Society presents its 108th Annual Exhibition, showcasing paintings, sculptures, and original prints by leading and emerging Northamptonshire artists. This long-running exhibition features works by society members and selected non-members, offering a rich variety of styles and media. Most pieces are available for sale, providing an ideal opportunity to purchase original art. Free entry
An exhibition of artworks from NMAG's collection celebrates the variety of genres, methods and media used by women artists, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 11 November - Sunday 12 April 2026 Throughout history, both men and women have created art, yet only a select few have been remembered within Western art history. Art by men was historically valued more highly than art by women, reflecting broader beliefs that only men could possess artistic or creative genius. Certain genres and mediums were also considered more prestigious, while work made in the domestic sphere was dismissed as craft or decoration rather than recognised as fine art. Women were barred from studying nude figures a crucial part of classical art training until the late 1800s. Second-wave feminism in the twentieth century, and wider social changes in the twenty-first, have challenged these hierarchies. Today, women are at the forefront of artistic production, with artists such as Tracey Emin, Maggi Hambling, Rachel Whiteread and Jasleen Kaur recognised as leading voices in contemporary art.
It's Christmas at The Creative Place! We're turning our space into a Mini Christmas Makers Market! We open on Sat 22nd Nov along with the Christmas Light Switch On and running right up until Christmas! You can expect... - Local artists & makers selling handmade gifts - Free Christmas crafts for children and adults - A festive space to make and shop local! Creative activities & local traders announced soon, so watch the space! Grab a gift for someone you love or just come in, get inspired, and get crafty! Tues-Sat 10am-5pm 22 Nov- Christmas Inside The Creative Place, Northampton Market Sq
No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa's Grotto back to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season. Important Information Pre-booking is required. All proceeds from this event will be split between two charities being Northamptonshire Toy Library and Rockin Roadrunner. There will be a £2 charge to secure the booking per family, using PayPal. Families will be able to take their own photos with Santa. Each child will receive a gift. Northamptonshire Toy Library would also be appreciative of new/used toy donations to support their work. These can be left at the Grotto for them.
Due to popular demand, we’ve added an extra sitting from 3pm to 5pm Before we give you the details of this event, we're sorry to say that our 12pm – 2pm session is already sold out! However, celebrate the release of the magical new film "Wicked for Good", which comes out on November 21st, with a truly unique Christmas Afternoon Tea experience. Enjoy three courses of homemade treats, festive music, themed decorations, and cocktails, plus a few special extras to take home. All guests will also receive a complimentary drink on arrival. Prices: Children – £25.00 Adults - £35.00 for our non-alcoholic Prohibition Tea Adults - £45.00 for our famous "Tiddley" Tea A £15.00 per person non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Please let us know of any cancellations at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise full charges will apply. Call us today to reserve your place, or use the Contact form on the website to provide your requirements, and join the festive fun — no one does this event like we do!
Saturday 22nd November 12pm - 6pm Market Square, Northampton Enjoy a stocking-stuffed line up of free festive fun as we countdown to Christmas! Northampton's Annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns to the Market Square with a packed schedule of live stage entertainment, community stalls, festive workshops and activities. Join Panto Stars, The Mayor of Northampton and Santa as we celebrate the most magical time of year. More info coming soon...! The switch on will illuminate the large spruce trees on the Market Square, All Saints' Piazza, Guildhall Square, Abington Square and at Becket's Park, as well as the festive installations throughout the town. The town council has invested in new Christmas lighting schemes for the town centre locations and along the Wellingborough Road. We hope residents and visitors enjoy the festive atmosphere as we will continue to improve and evolve the lighting over the next couple of years. Santa's Grotto, delivered by Northampton BID and supported by Northampton Town Council, opens in the Grosvenor Centre on Saturday 22nd November and will welcome families each weekend throughout December. The festive fun continues with the Northampton BID Golden Ticket giveaway, running from 1st November to 14th December, offering lucky entrants the chance to...
et ready to dance with your family at the Northampton Town Christmas Lights Switch on - it's a Silent Disco party! FREE ENTRY Welcome to the Family Silent Disco Zone at the Northampton Town Christmas Light Switch on! Get ready to dance and celebrate the start of the festive season with your loved ones in Market Square. Join us on Saturday 22nd November from 12:30 for a fun-filled event that will have everyone grooving to the beat. Bring your best dance moves and get ready to enjoy the festive atmosphere as we kick off the holiday season in style. Don't miss out on this exciting event! The Channels are: FAMILY PARTY / RETRO 70s-00s & CHRISTMAS / CHART HITS Tickets are FREE and are for 45 min slots at 12:30, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please note that it is a maximum of 4 tickets per order. Duplicate orders or orders of more than 1 session will be cancelled. If you require more than 4 tickets for a family please email hello@thesilentdiscoproject.co.uk whilst tickets are still available - otherwise we cannot confirm availability. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all time
Darren Clark is a two-time Olivier Award winning composer and lyricist working in the theatre in the UK and internationally. Since beginning his professional career in 2012, he has been commissioned to write music and lyrics for several national touring shows and his work has been heard in London’s West End, at The Royal Shakespeare Company, Off West End, Off-Broadway and in many of the UK’s finest regional theatres. Following his days as an Otago University student in NZ performing in countless musicals and plays, Darren left NZ for the UK to pursue a career as a songwriter in London town. Following several years on the singer/songwriter circuit and with his band Columbus Giant, Darren began to write music & lyrics for the theatre. Darren has written the music and lyrics for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button which one three Olivier awards in 2025 including Best New Musical and the Off-West End Award for Best Musical Production in 2024. Button is currently running at The Ambassadors Theatre on London’s West End. Along with Rhys Jennings, he is the inaugural recipient of the Music Theatre International Stiles & Drewe Mentorship Award and his songs have appeared as finalist in the...
Are you (or could you be) a producer of musical theatre in the Midlands? Do you make live events happen, perhaps as a creative yourself, perhaps co-ordinating things for collaborators or your local community? Are you interested in finding out more about being a producer of musical theatre in the Midlands? And about opportunities to get involved locally with new musicals/music theatre? Or are you an early career producer of musical theatre or music in the Midlands and want to find out more about opportunities, and meet some like-minded individuals? If your answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, then we’d love to invite you to a free event hosted by Musical Theatre Network, China Plate and Royal & Derngate. We will share some industry insights, signpost relevant opportunities, and give you the chance to meet other producers/future producers, and discuss what would help you achieve your ambitions in this area.You don’t need to already be a producer. If musical theatre interests you, and you’re someone who likes making things happen – come join us for a conversation!
Dorothy and Her Very Many Friends is a synth-pop musical about the true story of the persecution of gay sailors in 1980s America and the futile search for the elusive Dorothy who connected them all. In 1980s America, the Naval Investigative Service are intensively hunting down and discharging gay sailors in the US Navy at an unprecedented rate. But if they truly want to win their war on homosexuality, they know that they must first defeat the one woman standing in their way: Dorothy. Who is Dorothy? What does Dorothy want? How can she possibly be friends with every gay sailor? Can she bring down the entire Navy, and perhaps the country, too? Only one man, with a predictable secret of his own, can stop her. Powered by an 80s synth pop score, ‘Dorothy and Her Very Many Friends’ is a surreal musical comedy inspired by a lesser-known chapter of queer history. Part of Genfest 2025 Discover the full line-up of performances, workshops and artist one-to-one’s taking place across GenFest, Sun 16 – Sat 22 November. Each event is part of our annual festival celebrating artist development and new work. View the GenFest Brochure Online here | Find out more about the...
The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Fresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year! Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!
A new show about extinct gigantic, charismatic, megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Comedian, and very good comedian Josie Long. In these troubled times, in this wicked world, it can feel like apocalypse is everywhere but did you know 11,000 years ago there were some really big armadillos? I’m talking about as big as a car. Really big. And they were vegetarian so don’t even worry about them. Also my daughter has a hamster and I’m not saying distract yourself from everything, but I’m saying he’s also part of everything. Josie is back with a new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. There is also a good tip about silt, guaranteed. ????? The Skinny ???? The Telegraph
Following on from their sell out show at the venue in 2023 INSPIRAL CARPETS make a welcome return to ROADMENDER on Sat 22nd November. With fourteen top 40 singles and four top ten albums in almost forty years, the Inspiral Carpets were built to last. The reformed classic jukebox band continue their musical journey, selling out tours and underlining their undying popularity whilst creating a platform for a rumoured new album to add to their set, which is dotted with inventive big songs built around their signature Farfisa and perfect harmonies that always brings the house down. Their hit singles underlined their electric, eclectic creativity from the punk rock rushes of Joe to the melancholic kitchen sink dramas turned into huge hits like the glorious This Is How It Feels. Then there are the soaring choruses of Saturn 5 or the thrilling pop/noise of I Want You with the late and great Mark E. Smith lending his classic snark sneer to the song.
Get ready to hit the dancefloor as Funk Odyssey take you on a journey through the golden era of funk, soul, and disco!Performing hit after hit from the legends of the groove — this high-energy band brings the sparkle, rhythm, and feel-good vibes of the classics you know and love.
Live @ The Wig & Pen Classic Rock band, playing popular covers from 1970’s to the present day – including AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Free, Radiohead, Kula Shaker and many more.