From Ashes to Restoration: The Great Fire that Reshaped Northampton

Featuring Northamptonshire County Youth Big Band and Jazz Matters. Click here for tickets via our ParentPay Shop.

The University of Northampton is delighted to host a symposium commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton on Friday 4 July from 10am-4pm.  The symposium will bring together individuals from across the country with an interest in the Great Fire and will be held in a hybrid format to allow individuals from across the globe to learn more about an event which shaped Northampton and its architecture. The following topics will be explored as part of the symposium: Pre-fire Streetscapes of Northampton with reference to the survey of the St Andrew’s Estate by Pierce – Speaker: Bill Franklin From the Drapery to the Peacock, from Corn Row to the Bell : exploring the pre-1675 Marketplace  – Speaker: Steve Holder Housing in Northampton before the Fire – Speaker: Deborah Hayter The Course of the Fire – Speaker: Tom Welsh The results of the Museum of London Archaeology survey of the St Mary’s Court House – Speaker: Mark Holmes Reconstructing the lost Church of All Saints – Speaker: Steve Holder Other contributors have been invited to join the symposium to include topics including responses to the fire and the emotional impact and legacy. Booking essential – book your place here: https://bit.ly/4493JT5

Featuring County Youth Choir, Senior Chamber Choir, Guys & Dolls and NMPAT Community Choir. Click here for tickets via our ParentPay Shop.

The end of year showcase for our junior ensembles, the new generation of county music students. Tickets will be available via the Derngate box office. Featuring performances from County Junior Orchestra, NMPAT Singers, County Junior Brass Ensemble, Jazz 3, County Junior Strings and County Junior Wind Orchestra. Click here for tickets, available via the Derngate box office.

125th Anniversary year Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 6th April to 28th September 2 - 5pm   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 year'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 Rockin' 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 - Saturday 17th May 11am - 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  

The end of year showcase for our training ensembles, the second generation of county music students. Featuring performances from County Training Wind Orchestra, Guitarlactica, County Training Brass Band, Jazz 2 and County Training Orchestra. Click here for tickets, available via the Derngate box office.