Barry Roberts: Glimpses through the Archive
78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UHPhotography from around the world; including a prize drawer to win a framed print of your choice! Ends May
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Events for May 28, 2026
Architectural Heads/Flower Heads
78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UHWe are delighted to host two much-travelled contemporary artists, Piero Serra & Simington who will be displaying their work in the Barwell Room from Tuesday March 10 th to the end of May. With very different styles and techniques, the two friends chose to collaborate on this exhibition entitled ‘Architectural Heads/Flower Heads’. Serra, who trained as an architect, was born in Northampton. He shows us his extraordinary drawings which were partially inspired by architectural forms soon after he moved to Berlin, where he still lives. Serra who trained as an architect, was born in Northampton. Simington’s work shows us constructed composite images, which can be made up of multiple layers, to create worlds which take on a life of their own. Liam was born in Scotland, has lived in both Japan and Egypt and now resides in Northamptonshire. House and Galleries are open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4.30pm. A small entrance fee applies for visits to the heritage house but entry to all exhibitions is free.
Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonStep back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 21 February - Sunday 7 June 2026 Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs' distant ancestors, the very first reptiles, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you've ever seen before! A must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
From the Collection: Drawings
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonAn exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonThis Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes, just ordinary people.
Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
NN Contemporary Vulcan Works, northamptonArts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. Featuring photographic, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture, language, ritual and atmosphere. Exhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. The exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990), God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented, including documentation of Power for the People (1972), in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. Throughout the exhibition, architecture, movement and attention shape...
Thursday Morning Talks: April – July 2026
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonCost: £3.50 per talk or £21 for a series ticket Includes tea, coffee and biscuits Booking Essential Join us for the Summer series of these seven engaging talks covering a wide range of topics, including local history, cultural heritage, notable figures, and the evolution of our communities. Whether you’re curious about the past, passionate about storytelling, or simply enjoy learning something new, these talks offer something for everyone. Delivered by knowledgeable speakers in a friendly and welcoming setting, each talk invites you to explore stories that have shaped our local identity and continue to inspire us today. Thursday 16 April The Roles of a Supporting Artiste Speaker: Robert Brewer Discover the behind-the-scenes world of a TV and film extra. Robert shares stories from his work on Hollywood blockbusters, TV dramas, soaps, comedies, and even a few adverts. Thursday 30 April Northampton Saints & the Second World War Speaker: Graham McKechnie BBC Radio Northampton sports editor and Saints club historian Graham McKechnie explores the remarkable wartime experiences of Saints players who served around the world — in the air, at sea, in North Africa, the Far East, and Normandy. Thursday 14 May The Surprise of My Life Speaker: Rosie Rushton An...
Fireman Sam Pirates Adventure
The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AEBrand New for 2026. Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but when he discovers clues to a real pirate treasure, he goes exploring deep into the caves. It's up to Fireman Sam, Elvis and Ellie to save the day and find the treasure. With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show is perfect for all budding pirates! Live Show Ahoy! Produced by Mark Thompson Productions in partnership with Mattel. Directed by Miranda Larson. Book tickets www.theoldsavoy.co.uk or Call The Box Office 01604 491005 Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm
Unicorn Live
The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AEAfter the sell out success of Princess Live! Darling Productions UK are proud to announce a brand new show for 2026… Unicorn Live! Harmony, Melody and Starlight are the best of unicorn friends… Join them as they use their magical unicorn powers to save the show and conjure up the magical fourth band member. Watch in amazement as they use the power of song and dance to create the band, Unicorn Live!
Kids rave
NMW EVENTS presents… KIDS RAVE The ultimate glow party for little ravers An unforgettable afternoon filled with music, dancing, bubbles & pure magic Glow Party Face Painters Bubbles & Confetti Character Entertainers Thursday 28th May 2026 2PM – 5PM Encore, Bridge Street, Northampton NN1 1PA TICKETS £12 per child £15 per child includes rave goody bag £18 per child includes rave goody bag & milkshake token 1 FREE adult per child Under 1s FREE with a sibling£5 additional adults (must be accompanying a child/family) fun/family experience Designed for unforgettable memories ticket linkhttps://bookwhen.com/nmwevents187/e/ev-sjdm6-20260528140000
UON BA Acting: Posh
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPIn an oak-panelled room in a rural Oxford gastropub, ten young undergraduates with cut-glass vowels and deep pockets are meeting, intent on restoring their right to rule – and on getting totally “chatueaued”. Members of The Riot Club, an elite student dining society, the fraternity starts to fray when they discover they’re a guinea-fowl short and the prostitute they’ve hired is suddenly banished. An apparent spoof on Oxford’s notorious Bullingdon Club, whose past members include Boris Johnson, George Osborne and David Cameron, Posh is a satirical play about power, politics and privilege, and how these elements interact within British institutions. Presented by the 3rd year BA Acting students from the University of Northampton
ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY
THE NORTHANTS NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY & FIELD CLUB, ITS FIRST 100 YEARS. This is an edited presentation of the late John Peet's museum presentation of 2022 titled "Northants Natural History Society & Field Club 1876-2022". We will look at the founding of the society and the important local figures involved in its first 100 years.
BIKE NIGHTS
The King Billy Music Bar 2 Commercial Street, NorthamptonAll are welcome, show off your ride.
Yu-Gi-Oh Locals – Thursdays @ 6.00 pm
Kingdom Gaming The Ridings, Northampton,We have an excellent community of YGO players of all experiences and all competitive levels and you should join!
MALBEC WINE TASTING
Marvellous Malbec !! For this masterclass, we’ll be putting Malbec in the spotlight. Whilst you may have only had French Malbec from us in the past, we’ll be offering a wide range of Malbecs from all over the world. Come and see how different climates can affect the same grape, and impact the taste of a wine!
Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens
“My mission is to get people outside and experience the wonder of the natural world. Immersing yourself in nature is an effective antidote to the anxieties of modern life” – Hamza Yassin Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour My Life Behind the Lens. Hamza will share his infectious sense of wonder and most precious memories both in life and in nature. My Life Behind the Lens promises to be an unforgettable show filled with adventure, storytelling, and stunning wonders from the natural world. Hamza brings a fresh perspective to the natural world, and he truly believes that by engaging people in the joy of Mother Nature and what she has to offer, we can all gain a fresh perspective on the world around us and how we can protect it together. Hamza shares behind the scenes tales from his epic filming expeditions across the globe. Packed with breathtaking footage, fascinating insights, charming personal stories, and with a deep passion for nature, he invites audiences of all ages to reconnect with the wild world around them. This unique live experience offers a rare glimpse into the life and...
UON BA Acting: A Very Expensive Poison
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPA shocking assassination in the heart of London. In a bizarre mix of high-stakes global politics and radioactive villainy, a man pays with his life. At this time of global crises and a looming new Cold War, A Very Expensive Poison sends us careering through the shadowy world of international espionage from Moscow to Mayfair. Lucy Prebble (Enron, The Effect) brings a shocking story to the stage, adapted from the book by Luke Harding, with an astute mix of real events, vaudeville and thriller. Presented by the 3rd year BA Acting students from the University of Northampton
Open Mic Night
It’s that time of the month again! Thursday night, Open Mic at the Albion! Jordan Jones bringing together another excellent night with the most talented of local musicians and singers! 28th May From 7.30 to close Also come and drink some of our lovely beer!
KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
The Optimist 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,Every Thursday 8pm - Close, Karaoke is back! Come and sing your favourite songs with your friends or family, Students come and enjoy your Student deal drinks, cheaper then anywhere in town! Make a night of it Live At The Optimist!
Free Entry