BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northampton BID - ECPv6.2.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northampton BID X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northampton BID REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T093033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T093033Z UID:126053-1745848800-1745852400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:WiFi Wars - 10th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION:Timings: 2:00pm – 3:00pm \nVenue: The Charles Bradlaugh\, 1 Earl Street Northampton NN1 3AU \nRecommended for ages 6+ \nTicket price: 8 + booking fee \nWi-Fi Wars returns with another live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games\, puzzles and quizzes to win the show\, and prizes! \nHosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV’s hit comedy/gaming show “Dara OBriains Go 8 Bit”) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz\, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer! \nNB: Due to limited capacity all members of your party will be required to book a ticket\, even if you are not planning to play along yourself. \nThe Guardian – “Not To Be Missed” \nTime Out – Critic’s Choice \nThe Times – Hot List \nMetro – Top Ten London Geek Nights Out \n\nYouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/Xi7umT7zTWA \nWebsite: www.wifiwars.co.uk \nTwitter: @WiFiWarsUK \n\nWARNING: BRING A CHARGED SMARTPHONE OR POWER BANK TO THESE LIVE SHOWS – YOU WILL USE IT TO PLAY THE ENTIRE SHOW! \nThe Charles Bradlaugh 1\, Earl Street\, NN1 3AU. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/wifi-wars-10th-anniversary-tour-2/ LOCATION:The Charles Bradlaugh\, 1 Earl St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WhatsAppImage2024-12-05at09.51.14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T095333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T095333Z UID:126069-1749672000-1749672000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Lindsey Santoro & Hasan Al-Habib - Edinburgh Previews - 11th June DESCRIPTION:Venue: V and B\, 10 St Giles’ Square\, Northampton NN1 1DA \nDate: Wednesday 11th June \nTimes: Doors 7:30pm Show 8:00pm \nPrice: 10 a ticket plus 1 booking fee. \nFeaturing: Lindsey Santoro & Hasan Al-Habib URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/lindsey-santoro-hasan-al-habib-edinburgh-previews-11th-june/ LOCATION:V and B\, 10 St Giles' Square\,\, Northampton\, NN1 1DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/VandB2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T095601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T095601Z UID:126072-1750104000-1750104000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Lewis Foundation Comedy Night - 16th June DESCRIPTION:Venue:The Charles Bradlaugh 1\, Earl Street\, NN1 3AU. \nTimes:Doors 7pm – Show 8pm \nFeaturing: Scott Bennett\, Ninia Benjamin\, Andrew Bird\, Mad Ron \nPrice: 15 + 1 booking fee \nLine ups are subject to change. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/lewis-foundation-comedy-night-16th-june/ LOCATION:The Charles Bradlaugh\, 1 Earl St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LewisFoundation16thJune.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T095741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T095741Z UID:126075-1750881600-1750881600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Esther Manito & Lee Peart - Edinburgh Previews - 25th June DESCRIPTION:Venue: Saints Coffee\, 62 St Giles’ St\, Northampton NN1 1JW \nDate: Wednesday 25th June \nTimes: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm \nPrice: 8 a ticket plus 1 booking fee. \nFeaturing: Esther Manito & Lee Peart- Work in progress shows URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/esther-manito-lee-peart-edinburgh-previews-25th-june/ LOCATION:Saints Coffee\, 62 St Giles' St\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SaintsCoffee26thJune.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T095943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T095943Z UID:126078-1751313600-1751313600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Paul McCaffrey & Ali Woods - Edinburgh Previews - 30th June DESCRIPTION:Venue: The Lab\, 95-97 Charles St\, Northampton NN1 3BG \nDate: Monday 30th July \nTimes: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm \nPrice: 10 a ticket plus 1 booking fee. \nFeaturing: Paul McCaffrey & Ali Woods – Work in progress shows URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/paul-mccaffrey-ali-woods-edinburgh-previews-30th-june/ LOCATION:The Lab\, 95-97 Charles St\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3BG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TheLab30thJune.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T223000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T100219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T100219Z UID:126081-1751572800-1751581800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Comedy at the Picturedrome DESCRIPTION:Laura Smyth:\nAs seen on Live at the Apollo\, Would I Lie To You?\, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Laura also made an appearance in the hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer. \nA prolific narrative writer\, Laura has written on the new reboot of Bad Education for BBC Three; new comedy series Deep Fakes for ITV2 as well as having several of her own projects in development\, including original script commissions from BBC and Channel 4. \nA real force of nature Steve Bennett \nJames Ellis:\nAward-winning comedian James Ellis is a rising star in the UK comedy scene. \nHis sharp observational humour and clever punchlines have won him rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. \nLeicester Comedian of The Year 2025 Nominee\, South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021\, regional finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award\, James is currently on the road supporting Angela Barnes on Tour. Ellis is a Talented comedy craftsman (Steve Bennett\, Chortle) with a bright future ahead of him. \nRaj Poojara:\nRaj is one of the most exciting new acts breaking through the UK scene at the moment\, with this set to be his year. He has been a semi-finalist and finalist in some of the UKs biggest competitions\, but never won any (always the bridesmaid and never the bride he says!). \nBBC New Comedy Awards Regional Finalist 2021. Manfords Comedy Club New Comedian of the year Semi-finalist 2020. 2Northdown New Comedian of the year finalist 2021. Max Turner finalist 2020. \nTom Toal:\nOne of Toms major strengths is his ability to adapt to his audience. Having hosted a range of events from Post Rock Bands album launch to benefit nights for the Socialist Workers Party\, Tom has no trouble changing his style to suit the audience\, whether it be Stag/Hen weekends\, art centre events or corporate crowds. \nTom Toal captivates his audience with a unique brand of narrative comedy that is as delightful to listen to as it is superbly funny. Punchline. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/comedy-at-the-picturedrome-5/ LOCATION:The Picturedrome\, 222 Kettering Rd\, Northampton\, Northants\, NN1 4BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DROME-2025-JULY.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T100440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T100440Z UID:126084-1751918400-1751918400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Josh Pugh & Jessica Fostekew - Previews DESCRIPTION:Venue: 66 Overstone Rd\, Northampton NN1 3JS \nDate: Monday 7th July \nTimes: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm \nPrice: 10 a ticket plus 1 booking fee. \nFeaturing: Josh Pugh and Jessica Fostekew – Work in progress shows URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/josh-pugh-jessica-fostekew-previews/ LOCATION:The Lamplighter\, 66 Overstone Rd\, Northampton\, northamptonshire\, NN1 3JS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lamplighter7thJuly.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T101219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T101219Z UID:126088-1752278400-1752451199@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Comedy Crate Weekender 2025 DESCRIPTION:Comedy Crate Weekender 2025\n\n3 Venues – The Charles Bradlaugh\, The Black Prince and The Lamplighter (Saturday only) \n25 acts across 2 days. \nYoull get to see a maximum of 5 shows per day\, totalling just 4 per hour long show for a weekend ticket. \nIt will be wristband entry. Collection of wristbands will be on the day\, giving you access to all venues. \nAll the shows will be Edinburgh Previews or Work in Progress shows. These are great opportunities to see acts try out some new stuff in preparation for their Edinburgh runs and upcoming tour shows. \nEach show will be roughly 1 hour long. There will also be half hour intervals between each show\, with a 1 hour interval after the 2nd show to allow for a decent food break. \nPlease note\, all venues have a limited capacity\, if there is an act you really want to see\, get to that venue in plenty of time. \nVenues: \nThe Charles Bradlaugh – 1 Earl St\, Northampton NN1 3AU \nThe Black Prince – 15 Abington Square\, Northampton NN1 4AE \nThe Lamplighter (Saturday only) – 66 Overstone Rd\, Northampton NN1 3JS \nTo find out more about who is on and what the shows are about click HERE. \n  URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/comedy-crate-weekender-2025/ LOCATION:Northants CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Weekender2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T101716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T101716Z UID:126091-1752782400-1752782400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Sharon Wanjohi & Matt Rouse - Previews DESCRIPTION:Venue: Coconut Paradise\, 9 Gold Street Mews\, Northampton NN1 1RA \nDate: Thursday 17th July \nTimes: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm \nPrice: 8 a ticket plus 1 booking fee. \nFeaturing: Sharon Wanjohi & Matt Rouse – Work in progress shows URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/sharon-wanjohi-matt-rouse-previews/ LOCATION:Coconut Paradise\, 9 Gold Street Mews\, Northampton\, northamptonshire\, NN1 1RA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/COCONUTP-JULY2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T101852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T074937Z UID:126094-1752937200-1752937200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Tadiwa Mahlunge & Ross Smith - Previews - 19th July DESCRIPTION:Venue: The Lamplighter\, 66 Overstone Rd\, Northampton NN1 3JS \nDate: Saturday 19th July \nTimes: Doors 2:00pm Show 3:00pm \nPrice: 8 a ticket plus 1 booking fee. \nFeaturing: Tadiwa Mahlunge & Ross Smith Work in progress shows URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/tadiwa-mahlunge-ross-smith-previews-19th-july/ LOCATION:The Lamplighter\, 66 Overstone Rd\, Northampton\, northamptonshire\, NN1 3JS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HexRooms19thJuly.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T102138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T102138Z UID:126097-1753300800-1753300800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Paul Sinha & Ian Stone - Edinburgh Previews - 23rd July DESCRIPTION:Venue: Cheyne Walk Club\, 2 Cheyne Walk\, Northampton NN1 5PU \nDate: Wednesday 23rd July \nTimes: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm \nPrice: 12 a ticket plus 1 booking fee. \nFeaturing: Paul Sinha & Ian Stone – Work in progress shows URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/paul-sinha-ian-stone-edinburgh-previews-23rd-july/ LOCATION:Cheyne Walk Club\, 2 Cheyne Walk\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 5PU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cheyne23rdJuly.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T211603 CREATED:20250428T102350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T094906Z UID:126100-1753538400-1753538400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Daliso Chaponda & Rory O'Hanlon - Edinburgh Previews - 26th July DESCRIPTION:Venue: Church Restaurant\, 67-83 Bridge St\, Northampton NN1 1PD \nDate: Saturday 26th July \nTimes: Doors 1:00pm Show 2:00pm \nPrice: 10 a ticket plus 1 booking fee. \nFeaturing: Daliso Chaponda & Rory OHanlon – Work in progress shows URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/daliso-chaponda-rory-ohanlon-edinburgh-previews-26th-july/ LOCATION:The Black Prince\, 15 Abington Square\,\, Northampton\, Northants\, NN1 4AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 Comedy Festival,Comedy Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Church-26th-July.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR