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SUMMARY:Barry Roberts: Glimpses through the Archive
DESCRIPTION:Photography from around the world; including a prize drawer to win a framed print of your choice! Ends May
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/barry-roberts-glimpses-through-the-archive/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T100000
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SUMMARY:Architectural Heads/Flower Heads
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith very different styles and techniques\, the two friends chose to collaborate on this exhibition entitled ‘Architectural Heads/Flower Heads’. \nSerra\, 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. \nSimington’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. \nHouse 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/architectural-heads-flower-heads/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH
CATEGORIES:78 Derngate
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211432
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150815Z
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SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit 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! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211432
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
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SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing 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. \nExhibited 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. \nThe 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. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260521T132217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132217Z
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SUMMARY:K-Pop All Stars: Live On Stage
DESCRIPTION:Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World live on stage! \nFrom stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography\, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today’s biggest K-pop hits from BlackPink\, NewJeans\, Katseye\, and BTS and spectacular numbers inspired by the smash-hit film K-pop Demon Hunters\, this high-energy tribute brings the thrill of Seoul’s stages to life. \nWith a sea of light sticks glowing and the crowd moving as one\, you’ll feel the music and the electrifying energy of K-Pop All Stars in this live\, immersive experience! \nDancing is welcome in certain sections during this performance! Please listen for announcements from the stage\, stay considerate of those around you and for your safety ensure fire exits remain clear.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/k-pop-all-stars-live-on-stage/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260521T130048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T130048Z
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SUMMARY:Dreamcoat Stars
DESCRIPTION:Stars of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT sing the greatest musical hits in this spectacular stage show! \nDreamcoat Stars are back! Experience the UK’s biggest night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert with new songs and arrangements of  everyone’s favourite musical hits\, Les Misérables\, We Will Rock You\, The Greatest Showman\, Dirty Dancing\, Rocky Horror\, Saturday Night Fever\, Mamma Mia and Jersey Boys. \nFeel the spine-tingling vocal power of four sensational singers from the global hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat coming together for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre. \nGrab your coat of many colours and join us where Any Dream Will Do.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/dreamcoat-stars-2/
LOCATION:The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre\, Abington Square\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 4AE
CATEGORIES:The Deco,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Deco":MAILTO:Toni@stage-right.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260522T081353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T081353Z
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SUMMARY:PHOTOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICAL NIGHT TBC. Taking advantage of the long evenings to do some outdoor photography. Please check our website nearer the date of the meeting for further details.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/photography-46/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club\, 10 Castilian Terrace\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1LD
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260324T171034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171034Z
UID:135299-1779962400-1779984000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Barry Roberts: Glimpses through the Archive
DESCRIPTION:Photography from around the world; including a prize drawer to win a framed print of your choice! Ends May
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/barry-roberts-glimpses-through-the-archive/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260319T104240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T104240Z
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SUMMARY:Architectural Heads/Flower Heads
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith very different styles and techniques\, the two friends chose to collaborate on this exhibition entitled ‘Architectural Heads/Flower Heads’. \nSerra\, 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. \nSimington’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. \nHouse 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/architectural-heads-flower-heads/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH
CATEGORIES:78 Derngate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260204T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150815Z
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SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit 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! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135685-1779962400-1779987600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135891-1779962400-1779987600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:135979-1779962400-1779987600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing 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. \nExhibited 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. \nThe 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. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260407T160650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160650Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Talks: April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cost: £3.50 per talk or £21 for a series ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes tea\, coffee and biscuits \nBooking Essential \nJoin 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. \nThursday 16 April\nThe Roles of a Supporting Artiste\nSpeaker: Robert Brewer \nDiscover 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. \nThursday 30 April\nNorthampton Saints & the Second World War\nSpeaker: Graham McKechnie \nBBC 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. \nThursday 14 May\nThe Surprise of My Life\nSpeaker: Rosie Rushton \nAn extraordinary personal story. They say life is full of surprises — but sometimes the biggest one doesn’t arrive until you’re 75. Join Rosie as she uncovers a mystery that has lingered since childhood. \nThursday 4 June\nThe Development of the Great American Songbook\nSpeaker: Melody Flyte \nHear how Irving Berlin\, Cole Porter\, the Gershwins and their contemporaries transformed popular music and musical theatre. Melody will perform in vintage costume\, featuring classics including You’re the Top\, Over the Rainbow\, and Ain’t Misbehavin’. \nThursday 18 June\nThe Remains of Annie Pritchard\nSpeaker: Kate Philbin \nIn 1892\, a dismembered body was discovered near the Althorp Estate. This talk tells the chilling story of Annie Pritchard and her neighbour Andrew MacRae\, who was convicted and hanged for her murder at Northampton Gaol. \nThursday 2 July\nFood Glorious Food\nSpeaker: J.P. Carr \nAn illustrated journey through Northamptonshire’s eating and shopping habits. Discover national brands with local roots\, much-loved food manufacturers\, and traditional county recipes. \nThursday 16 July\n10 Years of The Good Loaf\nSpeaker: Suzy Van Roogen \nA look back at a decade of baking Northamptonshire’s finest bread while supporting those who are less fortunate than ourselves. \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk series ticket \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk individual ticket \nTickets are also available to purchase from the museum direct\, either in person of by calling 01604 526322\, Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 12-5pm.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/thursday-morning-talks-april-july-2026/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260521T130233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T130233Z
UID:136551-1779971400-1779971400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fireman Sam Pirates Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Brand New for 2026. \nNorman 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! \nProduced by Mark Thompson Productions in partnership with Mattel. Directed by Miranda Larson. \nBook tickets www.theoldsavoy.co.uk or Call The Box Office 01604 491005 Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fireman-sam-pirates-adventure/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre\, Abington Square\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 4AE
CATEGORIES:The Deco,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Deco":MAILTO:Toni@stage-right.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260521T122102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T122102Z
UID:136527-1779973200-1779973200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Unicorn Live
DESCRIPTION:After the sell out success of Princess Live! Darling Productions UK are proud to announce a brand new show for 2026… Unicorn Live! \nHarmony\, 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!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/unicorn-live/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre\, Abington Square\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 4AE
CATEGORIES:The Deco,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Deco":MAILTO:Toni@stage-right.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260521T132401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132401Z
UID:136581-1779978600-1779978600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:UON BA Acting: Posh
DESCRIPTION:In 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. \nAn 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. \nPresented by the 3rd year BA Acting students from the University of Northampton
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/uon-ba-acting-posh/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260522T081514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T081514Z
UID:136603-1779978600-1779985800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/archaeology-history-10/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club\, 10 Castilian Terrace\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1LD
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260203T081950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T081950Z
UID:134162-1779987600-1780009200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:BIKE NIGHTS
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, show off your ride.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bike-nights-14/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260521T132522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132522Z
UID:136586-1779996600-1779996600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens
DESCRIPTION:“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 \n\nJoin 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. \nMy Life Behind the Lens promises to be an unforgettable show filled with adventure\, storytelling\, and stunning wonders from the natural world. \nHamza 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. \nHamza 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 work of one of Britain’s most beloved natural history storytellers.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/hamza-yassin-my-life-behind-the-lens/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260521T132917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132917Z
UID:136590-1779996600-1779996600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:UON BA Acting: A Very Expensive Poison
DESCRIPTION:A 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. \nAt 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. \nLucy 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. \nPresented by the 3rd year BA Acting students from the University of Northampton
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/uon-ba-acting-a-very-expensive-poison/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260206T145756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T145756Z
UID:134548-1779998400-1780009200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/karaoke-night-party-33/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:The Optimist\, 23-25 St. Giles Street\, Northampton\,\, NN1 1JA
CATEGORIES:Karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260324T171034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171034Z
UID:135300-1780048800-1780070400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Barry Roberts: Glimpses through the Archive
DESCRIPTION:Photography from around the world; including a prize drawer to win a framed print of your choice! Ends May
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/barry-roberts-glimpses-through-the-archive/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260319T104240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T104240Z
UID:135151-1780048800-1780072200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Architectural Heads/Flower Heads
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith very different styles and techniques\, the two friends chose to collaborate on this exhibition entitled ‘Architectural Heads/Flower Heads’. \nSerra\, 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. \nSimington’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. \nHouse 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/architectural-heads-flower-heads/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH
CATEGORIES:78 Derngate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260204T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150815Z
UID:134414-1780048800-1780074000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit 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! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135686-1780048800-1780074000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135892-1780048800-1780074000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T211433
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:135980-1780048800-1780074000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing 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. \nExhibited 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. \nThe 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. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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