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Northampton Space Trail

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Northampton Town Centre

We're challenging families to complete a trail of town centre businesses and track down eight space-themed installations to complement the Pop-Up Planetarium in the Market Square. Launching this weekend, the immersive 360-degree experience is expected to bring in thousands of children over the next month, discovering more about our solar system and the universe beyond. Sitting alongside the Planetarium GO UK experience will be a digital trail featuring eight space-themed installations housed in eight separate locations. The activity will see participants encouraged to complete the trail by answering a question at each location on their phone, with all those visiting all eight locations entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in Northampton town centre. Trail locations include Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Sol Northampton, Northamptonshire Central Library, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Butterwicks, Skipton Building Society and Northampton Market Square. For more details visit https://vicinitytrails.com/c/northamptonbid.

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Architectural Heads/Flower Heads

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78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH

We 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.

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Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs

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Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton

Step 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!

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From the Collection: Drawings

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Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton

An 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.

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Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art

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Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton

This 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.

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Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules

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NN Contemporary Vulcan Works, northampton

Arts 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...

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Planetarium Go! Northampton

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Northampton Market Square

Embark on immersive journeys through space, from family–friendly adventures to awe–inspiring documentaries revealing the mysteries of our universe. Pick your favourite film and prepare for a breathtaking 360° experience under our dome.

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Oak Apple Day

All Saints Church George Row, Northampton

This Friday, 29th May 2026, is Oak Apple Day and we mark the occasion with a traditional Service of Thanksgiving before the Mayor of Northampton wreathes the state of King Charles II. The Preacher is the Reverend Canon Anthony Howe of @stjamesgarlickhythe in the City of London. The choirs will sing S. S. Wesley's famous anthem 'Blessed be the God and Father'. All are welcome to this special celebration in the civic calendar of our town. Seating in the church is free, and there's no need to book.

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Northampton County Beer Festival

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Becket's Park Northampton, NN1 5BB

The Northampton County Beer Festival is back for another round, promising a weekend packed with flavour and fun. Mark your calendars for the Friday 29th and 30th of May 2026 and prepare to join beer enthusiasts from across the county and beyond for two days celebrating the best of British brewing. Tickets & Entry. Tickets will be available online and at the gate, with early-bird discounts for those who book in advance. The festival is strictly 18+ for alcohol purchases. Children welcome but must be accompanied with an appropriate adult. Ticket price coming soon. Travel & Parking. The Northampton County Beer festival is easily accessible by public transport and easy walking distance from the town centre. No on-site parking. Stay Up to Date. For more information, including a full list of breweries, entertainment line-up, and ticket sales, follow Northampton County Beer Festival on social media. Contact. For enquiries, sponsorship, or to volunteer, please email: beerfestivalsuk2021@gmail.com Raise a glass and join us for a weekend to remember-cheers to Northampton!

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Craft and chatter

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Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton

If you’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 café area. Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

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The Creative Place local maker takeovers

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The Creative Place Northampton Market Square

Every weekend until 6th June we have Northants makers and artists taking over our arts space The Creative Place on Northampton Market Square. Come say hi and see what they offer. 8th and 9th May SaltLightLuxe - clothing15th and 16th May Mary McGarry - ceramics and paintings22nd and 23rd May Artistic Escape - jewellery, keyrings and art29th and 30th May It's All A Bit Wooly - knitting and crochet5th and 6th June Sneaker Social - clothing

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Dinosaur Adventure Live 2026

The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE

The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy. Learn their history with our amazing Dino-facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out…. you could be on the menu. Feel the excitement as you come face-to-face with a T-Rex and hear it’s roooooooarrrrrr! This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. You won’t want to miss this adventure of a lifetime, so hold onto your kids as this show will blow them away! “It’s Totally T-rex-iffic”

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Disco For Grown Ups: Gary Davies’ 80s Party

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Legendary ’80s DJ and host of BBC Radio 2’s Sounds Of The 80s show Gary Davies has teamed up with Discos For Grown Ups to bring you an unstoppable, high-energy ’80s party… packed with iconic ’80s hits and floor-shaking anthems. Dust off your shoulder pads, tease that hair, and dig out your old Wham and Frankie t-shirts for a fabulous party night of ’80s fun! ‘WOO’ Gary and Discos for Grown Ups will take you back in time to relive the ’80s with an incredible party night of non-stop ’80s hits. Our Discos for Grown ups DJ will get the ’80s party started, then Gary will follow with loads of ’80s classics and ‘woo’ Gary fun! ’80s dress up is encouraged! Expect dancers, confetti showers, lights, lasers, mirror balls and all the BEST ever ’80s classics to boogie to from Wham, Erasure, ABBA, Whitney, Aha, Queen, Depeche, Duran, Human League, Madonna, Eurythmics, Soft Cell and many more… Dress up and dance to all the ’80s hits you love, hosted by Radio 2 DJ Gary Davies and Discos for Grown ups. WOO! It’s your BEST ’80s party night out…EVER! Want to meet Gary? Meet and greet Gary before the show and get a signed poster and a...

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Sketchhead promotions presents Lame & Beings

The King Billy Music Bar 2 Commercial Street, Northampton

SKETCHHEAD promotions presents another awesome night of originals !! LAME  Lame are five-piece saxophone-infused indie-pop-rock, all about having a good time. Having been recently described as “Northampton’s hottest indie band”, the unique qualities they bring to an ever-saturated genre have seen them recognised by BBC Introducing, shortlisted for Truck ‘26 and filling support slots for some of the biggest rising independent artists in the country. With a run of new tunes being released across the spring, Lame are celebrating by throwing a party. How else?  BEINGS  This is BEINGS...PolyJAMous post-rock band from Northampton.Dirgy rhythms bolster slicing guitar lines, blanketed with abrasive synths and cathartic vocal deliveries.Indie rock with a dystopian twist for carbon based lifeforms. for fans of Squid, Interpol, Sorry & Radiohead

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The Krakens

The Fish Pub 11 Fish St, Northampton

A 4 piece rock band covering top songs from throughout the ages, including Elton John, Queen, Nirvana, Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day and many more

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Roadmender 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton