Bands in the Park 2025
2025-07-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-03 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-24 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-25 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) and 4 more dates | Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3HN, United Kingdom
125th Anniversary year
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 6th April to 28th September
2 â€“ 5pm
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Enjoy live performances from local bands and musicians at the Abington Park Bandstand, every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from April through to September.*
Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and relax within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
This yearâ€™s performances start on 6th April and run through to 28th September.
Please view the full 2025 schedule below.
*There will be no Bands in the Park performance on 21st September, but you can enjoy the Rockinâ€™ Roadrunner Festival instead!
Please note that performances may be shortened or cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Updates will be provided on our social media accounts when possible.

125th Anniversary Celebration Event â€“ Saturday 17th May 11am â€“ 4pm

Marking 125 years of the bandstand in Abington Park with fun for all the family with activities, stalls and musical performances.

MORE INFORMATION: www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
Bands in the Park 2025 calendar
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End of Year Concert
2025-07-13 18:00 | Spinney Theatre, Northampton School for Girls, Spinney Hill Road, Northampton,, NN3 6DG, United Kingdom
The final concert of the academic year, featuring the County Youth Orchestra.
Click here for tickets via our ParentPay Shop.

The Amazing Northampton Run
2025-09-14 00:00 | Northampton Town Centre
Welcome to the Amazing Northampton Run
Join us in Northampton, currently Britain’s largest town, for the Amazing Northampton Run as we take you on a grand tour of everything amazing in Northampton!
Be one of thousands to experiencing the 13.1 mile closed-road half marathon route through beautiful parks, along the riverside, past great sporting venues and amazing architecture. The date for your diary is the 14th September 2025
Based in the Heart of England, with excellent transport links, The Amazing Northampton Run is accessible wherever you live.
We are proud to work alongside over 30 charity partners, fundraising for a whole host of local and national causes. Free charity places are available to runners in return for minimum sponsorship raised.
To book your place please choose from the race type in the navigation above – Half Marathon (13.1 miles of pure joy), Half Marathon Relay (3 person team running 4.3/4.1/4.7 miles respectively) or 3 miler (taking in part of the half marathon route, be part of something amazing).
And yes it’s true there is190 metres of grass and 31 steps on the route!

Fiori Musicali – HANDEL Music for the Royal Fireworks
2025-09-18 19:00 | All Saints Church, George Row, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DF, United Kingdom
Thursday 18th September, 7 pm at All Saints Church
A spectacular concert to mark the 350th anniversary of this significant Northampton event, featuring Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks.
Purcell â€“ Symphony from Hail! Bright Cecilia
Purcell â€“ Rejoice in the Lord alway
Purcell â€“ Chacony
Handel – MUSIC FOR THE ROYAL FIREWORKS
FIORI MUSICALI BAROQUE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
and the
CHOIR OF ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON
PENELOPE RAPSON conductor
Tickets: £15-£45, concessions for children, students and blue badge. Wheelchair users, free ticket for carer.

Full details & booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/fiori/great-fire-of-northampton/e-yjpeyl
Booking opens July 20

From Ashes to Restoration: The Great Fire that Reshaped Northampton
2025-09-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
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An animated film to mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton.

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 20 September â€“ Sunday 5 October

(Please note: the film will not be available on the afternoons of Friday 26 & Saturday 27 September)
Saturday 20 September marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton – a devastating event that tore through the town, destroying 700 of 850 buildings in the centre and claiming 11 lives.
Experience a digital 270° surround animated film that brings to life the events of that fateful day and the remarkable story of recovery that followed.

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