26 events found.
Events for May 30, 2026
Ongoing
Northampton Space Trail
Northampton Town CentreWe'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.
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
The Creative Place local maker takeovers
The Creative Place Northampton Market SquareEvery 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
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...
Planetarium Go! Northampton
Northampton Market SquareEmbark 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.
Northampton County Beer Festival
Becket's Park Northampton, NN1 5BBThe 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!
Mum Luxe Sip & Paint
Brunch, brushes & bites! Enjoy a delicious restaurant menu while sipping and painting your masterpiece. Come along ladies and let’s have some fun. For more information see link below Tickets are limited so head over to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984656235225... and get your tickets !!!
Magic The Gathering – Saturday Afternoon Commander – FREE
Kingdom Gaming The Ridings, Northampton,Join us every Saturday afternoon for our MTG Commander session! With a great group of players with all power and skill levels, it's a great opportunity to play MTG's top format! For more information and to join our community join us on Discord https://discord.gg/gZDj3z2PKV
Mini Makers at the Central Library
northamptonshire central library Abington Street, Northampton, United Kingdom,Come and join us for our exciting Mini Makers children's craft or art activity at Northamptonshire Central Library! Children aged 11 and under and their carers are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and arts! This is a drop-in session. There is a charge of £1 per child. New crafters are accepted up until 3 p.m.
Northampton Saints V Gloucester Rugby
Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 06:00 PM
Video-Editing Workshop @ Esquires Northampton
“Who is she?”"What makes her think that she's good enough to run a workshop?" Fair question. Let me introduce myself: I’m Jing Wei I’ve been creating content for the past 4+ years, and I’ve edited hundreds of videos for 100+ food, travel, and tech brands (plus a very chaotic amount of my own content). And here’s the thing - I film and edit everything on my phone using simple apps like CapCut and Edits - no fancy gear, no complicated software. If you'd like to see more of my content, feel free to browse my page here: https://www.instagram.com/jingeybells?igsh=Y2M2YnBscXhiNmtt&utm_source=qr I don’t think I’m the best video editor out there - not even close.I’m still learning every single day, from other creators and videographers. But here’s what I do know -I genuinely love creating content. I take pride in my work, I show up consistently, and more importantly…I know I can teach. My belief is that if I can do it, you can do it too. I’m not running this workshop because I think I’m exceptional.I’m doing it because I’m passionate and I want to share that with others who are curious, interested, or just starting out. Because I know how intimidating it can...
Paint Your Own Trinket Dish
Paint and personalise your own ceramic trinket dish in this cosy creative workshop. Perfect for a relaxing catch-up with friends or a cut 🎨 Paint Your Own Trinket Dish ✨ Spend a relaxing afternoon getting creative as you paint and personalise your own ceramic trinket dish to take home. Whether you love fun patterns, soft colour palettes, or adding your own initials and designs, this workshop is the perfect chance to unwind and make something uniquely yours. A wholesome activity for friends, family, date nights, or solo creative time, with no experience needed. All painting materials are provided, plus complimentary drinks to enjoy throughout the session ✨ Expect a cosy atmosphere, creative fun, and plenty of cute photo moments 💫
LAVISH – Pimms, Pop and Platters – FB
Great DJ, dancing, welcome drinks, professional clientele - sound too good to be true? Not anymore. LAVISH at Marseille, 83 Sheep Street, NN1 2NE. Our DJ will keep you dancing all night long. THE MUSICWe are going unashamedly pop and we’re not too proud to say so. We’re thinking about all the good tunes out there from way back to right now: we wanna hear Micheal Jackson, Deacon Blue, James, Oasis, George Michael, Madonna, Olvia Dean, Tinie Tempah, Kanye West, Beyonce, Erasure, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and so much more. We’re banishing subcategories and welcoming the world of commercial pop music back to our nights out.Yes - we will have soul, Motown, afrobeat, indie, country, rnb, funk, rock, hip-hop, urban, dance all mixed together under the wonderful umbrella of pop music.It will continue to be your night out. Nothing is off limits – if you want it, our DJ will play it and that’s a guarantee. THE TREATSIn addition to a complimentary drink on arrival, we’ll continue to reserve tables for groups of 6 or more which will be garnished with the usual treats but as a special thank you, tables of 10 or more will also be served a...
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
The Ultimate 70s Show
It was the decade that fashion forgot – but dig out your tank tops, polish your platforms, the Seventies are back in town. The Ultimate 70s Show will arrive at The Old Savoy and will be recreating one of the Glamest periods in music. Martin Metcalf, a former guitarist with legendary group Geordie, is one of the seven 70’s rockers and session musicians who make up Ultimate 70s, whose brand of entertainment has been a huge hit with festival goers in Britain and Europe. Intent on re-creating the era they love, they promise fans an authentic evening of Seventies classic hits delivered just as you would have heard them back in their hey day.100% live. Some of the most iconic hits have come from the 70’s and everyone loves to sing along to them. This show is a great opportunity to dress up and let your hair down. The Ultimate 70s Show is a totally live tribute to the rock and pop idols of the 1970s, featuring the music of Slade, T.Rex, The Sweet, David Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Alice Cooper, Mott the Hoople and Queen to name but a few.
Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPDon’t miss our comedy club with compere Dan Evans. This season features many of comedy’s rising stars. Doors 7.45pm Show 8pm. Sat 24 January Slim Sam Fletcher Meryl O’Rourke This show will take place in the Underground Sat 14 February Steve WilliamsStephanie LaingTad Mahlunge This show will take place in the Underground Fri 10 April Mark MaierJon LongLouise Leigh This show will take place in the Underground Sat 30 May Alistair BarrieAlex Bertulis-FernandesRoss Smith This show will take place in the Underground Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended. Recommended for ages 16 and above.
Tu-Kay & Ryan
Live music on 30th May with Northampton favourites Tu-Kay & Ryan Award-winning acoustic duo bringing amazing harmonies, great atmosphere and a cracking night of live music. Starts 8pm Free entry Don’t miss this one!
RAVENRUST
RAVEN RUST are bringing the ultimate alt-80s energy to the stage. Expect a powerful mix of goth, punk, post-punk, new wave and 80s alternative — packed with classics from The Damned, The Cult, The Sisters of Mercy, The Cure, Blondie, U2, Alice Cooper and more. Big hooks. Dark vibes. Dancefloor anthems with attitude. Whether you’re into moody melodies or full-throttle punk energy, this is your night. Sing loud. See you at the front.
All About Everything Lice – The Fish Northampton
All About Everything – Live at The Fish Bar! Saturday 30th May • 9pm • Northampton • FREE ENTRY Saturday nights at The Fish Bar always hit different — and we’re bringing the full AAE energy back for another massive evening of live music, big sing‑alongs, and that trademark Northampton buzz. Expect a packed room, top‑tier tunes, and a setlist built to keep the night rolling. Round up your crew, grab a drink, and come lose yourself in the music.Free entry, great atmosphere, and all the good stuff. See you there!
Ginny with All About Everything @ The Fish
After a fabulous first appearance earlier on in the year we are back again rocking out the Fish.
XL Back at the Mailcoach Northampton
XL, a high energy, fun loving, classic rock covers band, with an eclectic mix of music. Are happy to be returning to the Mailcoach.