The Pudding Hole
2023-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

Opening Reception - Illusion, Interaction, Introspection - UON Photography Final Year Exhibition
2023-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Unit 9, Vulcan Works, Fetter Street, Northampton, NN1 1EW, Unit 9, Vulcan Works, Fetter Street,, Northampton,, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
NN and University of Northampton (UON) are delighted to present ‘Illusion, Interaction, Introspection’, an exhibition by the collective Atelier17, final year BA Photography students of UON. This exhibition is a result of their final creative works produced over the course of their final year.

The exhibition comprises seventeen different conceptual approaches and artistic mediums surrounding different forms of photographic practice, presented through, among other formats, installations, sculptures, digital screens, and printed works. The title ‘Illusion, Interaction, Introspection’ refers to the multiplicity of the practices in the exhibition, which explore hyperreality, nostalgia, illusions, mental health, movement, sensory stimulation, and fantasy.

‘Illusion, Interaction, Introspection’ has been curated by the students in collaboration with NN as part of their ‘Practice Exhibition’ module, with Paula Zambrano leading as Curator. Throughout the module various members of the NN staff worked with students to develop an exhibition project and invited guest speakers from the professional artworld to mentor the students and share practice and expertise on the curatorial and developing professional creative practice. Guest Speakers for 2023 included Angelica Sule (Site Gallery Sheffield) & Joseph Constable (De La Warr Pavilion). The exhibition invites the public to come and experience the creative outcome of three years studying as these graduates transition to the next stage of their careers.

NN and Atelier17 invite everyone to come and experience the culmination of three years work as these graduates transition to the next stage of their careers. The exhibition will be held from 22nd-30th May, 10am-4pm, at the temporary NN Contemporary Art Project Space in Vulcan Works, Unit 9, which is accessed via Fetter Street.

On Thursday 25th May the exhibition will open its doors later from 6pm-8pm for a special Opening Reception, where all members of Atelier17 will be present to talk about their work in more detail.

Rockin' Dave @ The King Billy Rock Bar
2023-05-26 21:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
It has been 3 years since the last Rockinâ€™ Dave show, but now I am pleased to announce my return to the stage!
Best known these days as the energetic lead guitarist of Let There B/DC, it will be a treat to perform my solo works.
Be prepared for some much loved classic rock hits and original material to boogie with all night long!
9:00 pm start
Free entry
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Event by Rockinâ€™ Dave and The King Billy Rock bar

Magic of Motown @ O'Neill's Northampton
2023-05-27 20:00 - 2023-05-28 00:00 | Oâ€™Neillâ€™s, 45-47 The Drapery, Northampton, NN1 2EU, United Kingdom
Magic of motown, soul and moreâ€¦..
Come and see David Falshaw and join along with all the sing songs

The Jexit Live at King Billy
2023-05-27 21:30 - 23:30 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
The Jexit is THE JAM tribute from Japan.
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Hosted by The Jexit and The King Billy Rock bar

Who Cares 2032
2023-05-31 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Anna is a junior doctor with frontline experience of caring for people. If anyone knows about care, it’s Anna.
But Anna has a problem. She’s dead. She’s inside your computer- a ghost in your machine who can take you into the future…
It’s 2032. The Connect App has changed everything. It could be the answer to the social care crisis. Anna is not so sure. She needs to talk to you about it. She needs your help.
Hydrocracker bring their trademark curiosity about the future and our own roles in creating it, with a new work that starts with you.
Ready to connect?
WHO CARES 2032 is an interactive solo digital experience with film, audio, narration, integrated BSL, SSE and audio description.
Featuring Rhiannon Jones (Silent Witness) and Jem Wall (Game of Thrones, Doctor Who), with Faith Omole (We Are Ladyparts, Standing at the Sky’s Edge) and Jude Akuwudike (Beasts of No Nation) and a Northampton Community Ensemble.
Join the conversation #WHOCARES2032
A Royal & Derngate and Hydrocracker co-production with DeafConnect
Co-created by Jem Wall and Nathan Crossan-Smith
Written by Chloe Todd-Fordham, Thea Gajic and Rebecca Saffir
Films directed by Nathan Crossan-Smith
Interactive design by John Hunter
Website by Studio Renton
GOES LIVE WED 31 MAY
www.whocares2032.com

Blood on the Clocktower - The Shipmans
2023-05-31 18:00 - 22:30 | The Shipmans, 12 Drapery,, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2HG, United Kingdom
Blood on the Clocktower is a captivating social deduction game of honesty and deception, lies and logic, murder and mystery, and drunks and demons.

Northampton Carnival 2023 Parade
2023-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | town centre
Racecourse Park, Northampton, NN1 4LG
Start Time: 12:00 Noon until 7:30pm
Plans are underway for Northampton Carnival 2023. Our theme this year “Celebrating The People Who Came” has been chosen to give hope and the opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate!

Antique And Collectors Market
2023-08-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Temp Market Square, Commercial Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Weâ€™re happy to say that after the success of Sundayâ€™s event, the Antiques & Collectors Market is now going to happen every Month! The next event will be held on Sunday August 13th

Northampton Music
2023-09-10 | town centre

Howden Family Fun Day Event
2023-10-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Howden, 8 Abington St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AJ, United Kingdom
A-Plan Insurance is changing name to Howden on the 1st of October, and weâ€™re celebrating in a big way at our Northampton branch on the 7th of October!
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Join us for a fantastic family event on October 7th, where our branch will be transformed into a wildlife wonderland. Get up close and personal with reptiles, snakes, tortoises, frogs, lizards, and even meet our adorable dwarf rabbits, guinea pigs, and a majestic barn owl.
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But thatâ€™s not all! Weâ€™ve got more fun in store for you, including a talented face painter, temporary tattoos, delicious food and drinks, and exciting giveaways for the children.
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Donâ€™t miss out on this unique experience, and letâ€™s mark the start of our exciting journey with Howden together on October 7th! See you there!

Masterclass: French Wine
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
7-9 £20pp. £25pp. Hosted Bayley

Bounce and Rhyme at Northamptonshire Central Library
2023-12-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-12-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Sessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills.
Please note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. This event is running at a reduced capacity to ensure the health and safety of all staff and customers. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am. This event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.

Open Mic
2024-12-18 20:00 - 22:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
For those making their break up weekend plans why not come and pay us a visit

TREVOR NELSON SOUL NATION--SOUL RnB--CLUB CLASSICS AT THE ROADMENDER
2024-12-20 21:00 - 2024-12-21 01:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
AFTER ANOTHER SELL OUT EVENT “TREVOR NELSON-SOUL NATION” IS JOINING US AGAIN FOR A NIGHT OF SOUL/RNB AND CLUB CLASSICS.
Trevor Nelson holds a cornerstone in UK music history with a career that spans decades and genres. London native began on then pirate radio station which we’ve come to know as Kiss FM. Nelsons took fans through his collection of Soul, R&B, Reggae and Dancehall daily with his BBC Radio 1 Extra stint. Now that he’s moved to only presenting on Sundays he’s ready to grace fans with something special.
This Xmas he’ll be taking Northampton by storm again for one night only.
Take this rare opportunity to see one UK’s soul masters spin for die-hard fans and grab a ticket before they sell out.
9pm to 1am

Dial M For Mayhem
2025-01-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict.
Set in 1991, it follows of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit to perform Frederick Knott’s classic 1950’s thriller Dial M For Murder.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of mountains and lochs, complete with unpredictable Scottish weather and internal company squabbling, Act 1’s gentle comic yarn gives way to Act 2’s gleeful back stage comedy of the play within the play!
Starring Alasdair Baker, Estrid Barton, Isabella Inchbald, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford.

Men’s Wellness Walk at Saints Coffee
2025-01-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Sunday 5th January , 11am â€“ Men’s Wellness Walk w/ @litcounselling @nn_mens_wellness_walks @_simeonjames (Just turn up!)

Northampton Saints vs Bath
2025-01-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Franklinâ€™s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom
A bumper afternoon to start the New Year

2025 begins with a cinch Stadium Double Header, as Saints welcome Bath, followed by Lightning against Saracens.

MICROSCOPY
2025-01-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
SPIDERS by Ian Wilson. Spiders have some fabulous adaptations to their hunting lifestyle. We will have a look at their structure and habits before studying slides in the Society’s collection to see some of those structures in detail. They also shed their exoskeletons so bring along any spider skins you find around the house or garden.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-01-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
CORNWALL CUP A competition for members to submit natural history images as per PAGB rules 2018. Up to three projected images per member per round allowed. Round 2 of 3.

Open Mic
2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
09/01: Open Mic. Join us this Thursday from 7pm for our super popular Open Mic night, hosted by the great @tukayandryan . Enjoy a night of top NN talent, right here in the heart of the cultural quarter.

That's What She Said
2025-01-10 21:00 - 22:30 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Friday 10th January, Thatâ€™s What She Said event taking place at the Wig and Pen from 9pm.

The Opera Boys: A Night at The Musicals
2025-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
After a SOLD OUT show in 2023 The Opera Boys are back with A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a few surprises!
Whether you’re a fan of modern day smash hit musicals like Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Wicked and Frozen, prefer the classics from Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Rodgers & Hammerstein, or adore the definitive masterpieces like Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story, this show has something for everyone and is perfect for musical theatre lovers both young and old.
With beautiful vocal arrangements, spectacular close part harmony and a great line in humour, The Opera Boys have been delighting audiences all over the world with their unique show combining beautiful, powerful and emotional music with funny, engaging and light-hearted entertainment.
The boys trained at some of the UK’s finest schools including The Royal Academy of Music, and have each become highly successful performers in their own right. Between them they have performed lead roles on London’s West End and on Broadway in New York. They have performed as backing vocalists to some of the world’s biggest superstars including Russell Watson, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones and Elton John, and in 2015 one of the boys appeared as part of the Belgian entry for The Eurovision Song Contest, performing to a global audience of 200 million, and placing a very respectable 4th in the competition!
Together the boys have performed in theatres and concert halls throughout the UK and have travelled all over the world performing their show. In 2018 they performed as soloists with The National Symphony Orchestra.
They have been invited to perform at a number of prestigious events including the 10th Anniversary of the world’s most famous cruise ship, Cunard’s superliner Queen Mary 2, and the inaugural voyage of P&O’s largest cruise ship Britannia, launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

2HD
2025-01-11 21:00 - 22:30 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Saturday 11th January the Wig and Pen are hosting a 2HD event from 9pm.

Women’s Wellness Walk
2025-01-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Sunday 12th January, 11am â€“ women’s Wellness Walk (Just turn up!)????????

Acoustopaea
2025-01-12 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Sunday 12th January, the Wig and Pen are hosting an Acoustopaea event from 4pm.

Dazzling Diamonds: The Comedy Variety Drag Show
2025-01-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds!
The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand-new comedy variety drag show. From jaw-dropping dance numbers to hilarious lip-sync performances and not forgetting the sensational live vocals, the cast are pulling out all the stops to make this show as unforgettable as the last!
But don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about your fan favourites! You can still expect to see the iconic performances that have made The Dazzling Diamonds a hit.
So gather your friends, put on your most fabulous outfit, and join us for a night of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment. The Dazzling Diamonds are ready to shine bright and make your night one to remember!

ASTRONOMY
2025-01-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
A change to the published programme. Dr Adam Masters The Open University having recently passed his PhD.
In 1850, astronomer John Russell Hind was keeping a close eye on the star HD 38451. He originally observed it two years earlier, noting its strong red appearance. Hind was interested in variable stars and had noticed that many red stars showed interesting variations, so he suspected that HD 38451 might be variable too. what he saw, though, took him completely by surprise: HD 38451 had completely changed colour and now appeared as a brilliant blue-white, which it remains tot his day. At the time this change lacked any explanation, and even to this day there are unanswered questions about the behaviour of this star. Join me as I tell the story of what we now think happened in 1850, what modern observations tell us, and what we still donâ€™t understand about HD 38451.

Mixed Heritage Meetup/Discussion
2025-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Tuesday 14th January, 6:30pm â€“ Mixed Heritage Meetup/Discussion w/ @mixednetworknn
