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Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen's Pride in the Practice of Crafts
2025-10-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen are having an exhibition of work in the Barwell Room at 78 Derngate, Northampton, UK. Saturday 25th October until 21st December.opening times are 10am until 4pm. Please check opening days before you travel to the exhibition.there will be a collection of crafts including jewellery, ceramics, wood, basketry, textile accessories & glass. ideal Xmas gift ideas to suit all pockets 78 Derngate is a unique venue in Northampton. itâ€™s the only Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed house south of the border of Scotland. itâ€™s now a museum and art gallery housing some fabulous artwork and cafe. Visit www.78derngate.org.uk to find out more, or call 01604 603407.

Scrum: Women in Rugby
2025-10-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Northampton Museum!

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 16 August â€“ Sunday 2 November 2025

Join us at Northampton Museum as we proudly mark Northampton’s role as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Explore a dynamic exhibition that delves into the rich history of women’s rugby and its growing popularity across Northamptonshire. Discover powerful images from local photographers, capturing the energy and dedication of players, coaches, and club staff, both on and off the pitch.
From grassroots heroes to elite teams like Loughborough Lightning and the Red Roses, this exhibition showcases the heart and passion behind the game.
Don’t miss this exciting celebration of sport, community, and women’s rugby in action!

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A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
2025-10-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Journey through 150 million years of Northamptonshireâ€™s past. From prehistoric treasures to modern marvels, 100 remarkable objects reveal the people, events, and industries that shaped the county, each telling a unique story of its cultural, social, and economic heritage. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 20 September â€“ Sunday 22 February 2026 This exhibition has been shaped by an extraordinary network of 51 guest curators from across the county, each bringing their own expertise and local knowledge to the project. These dedicated individuals, from historians and collectors to community groups, have worked alongside the museum team to select objects and craft narratives. Their collaborative efforts ensure this exhibition truly reflects the breadth of Northamptonshireâ€™s heritage, guided by those who know their communities best.

12 Artists, Two Venues, Limitless Creativity
2025-10-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
12 artists coming together at both Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Abington Park Museum

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery & Abington Park Museum
Saturday 13 September â€“ Sunday 9 November 2025
A mix of mediums including ceramics, sculpture, paintings, glass, woodwork, printing, papercut illustrations, drawing, felted art and mixed media art.
Part of Northampton and Rutland Open Studios

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A Tribute to Ms Rachel
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
The UK’s Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon… ‘Ms Rachel’!
Bringing ‘Ms Rachels’ character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!
With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, ‘Ms Rachel’ is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children’s screens since ‘Baby Shark!’
‘Fun for Little Ones Live’ encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content; bringing to life a fun show for children.
The production also includes Interactive Screen Content throughout featuring unique and on brand animation & scenery, plus Puppetry, Characters & Voices on screen with Monty & friend
This UK Premier tribute is the only one of it’s kind, with little people across the country going crazy for her…
PLEASE NOTE ALL CHILDREN OVER 6 MONTHS OLD WILL BE REQUIRED A PAID TICKET.

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids
2025-10-29 14:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
SK Shlomo (they/them) is a world record-breaking beatboxer who makes all kinds of music using just their mouth and a mic.
Their 5-star sell-out show Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids is back!
International non-binary beatbox star SK Shlomo has collaborated with Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Gorillaz, toured the world and performed on main stages at festivals like Glastonbury.
Join this sonic superhero and become one of their sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!
????? “A perfect show… sets young imaginations alight” The Times

NMTC – Jesus Christ Superstar
2025-10-29 19:30, 2025-10-30 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. An amateur production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Limited. What’s the buzz?…. With over 30 productions performed in the Derngate Auditorium, Northampton Musical Theatre Company are excited to be returning once again with the epic musical Jesus Christ Superstar. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the rock opera tells the story of Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion, but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The iconic 1970s rock score contains well-known numbers such as Superstar, I Don’t Know How to Love Him and Gethsemane. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable musical.

The Billy Jam Night
2025-10-29 19:30 - 22:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
A place to meet and jam with fellow musicians.

OPEN MIC
2025-10-29 20:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
From 8pm.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-10-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD
THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF STAINES MOOR by Robert Goble. The moor has been common land since 1065 and has remained unploughed and free of pesticides and fertiliser for 1000 years. It has been a SSSI since 1965. Robert, a member of the Staines Moor Preservation Society, is a frequent visitor to this site and will show us his images of the surprising amount of wildlife and wild flowers found on this site which is close to Heathrow, Staines & the M25. This lecture is presented by Robert Goble via Zoom. Join us in the rooms in the company of other members or check our web site www.nnhs.info/Whats-On/ for the Zoom link.

Kids Pottery Painting
2025-10-30 00:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

BIKE NIGHTS
2025-10-30 17:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Show off your ride â€“ all are welcome.

The Guildhall Ghost Tours - SOLD OUT
2025-10-30 19:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom
The Mystery Tours and Northampton Town Council invite you to step into the shadows for a spooky night at Northampton Guildhall- prepare for chills and thrills! (Suitable for ages 12+)
Itâ€™ll be night of spine-tingling storytelling as we bring the secrets of Northampton’s past to life inside the historic Guildhall. By flickering lantern light, the Time Traveller will lead you through a world of dark deeds, eerie echoes, and ghostly encounters that refuse to rest.
Along the way you’ll hear chilling tales from across the town -from phantom horsemen to haunted inns â€“ as well as the Guildhall’s own unsettling secrets, whispered through its stone walls for centuries. Expect trials of infamy, tales of restless prisoners, and maybe even a glimpse of those who never truly left…
Dare to walk with us and discover a Northampton you’ve never known — a night of history, hauntings, and unforgettable theatrical thrills.
Tours at 7pm or 8.30pm

Masterclass: Barrel-Aged Beer.
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
I’d like a beer â€“ but make it barrel-aged.
For this masterclass, weâ€™ll be exploring a range of beers from a variety of countries â€“ and learning all about the barrel-ageing process. How do the barrels’ previous contents affect the beer today? Is â€˜the older the betterâ€™ really the case? Grab your ticket and come and find out.

Stevie Martin
2025-10-30 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Stevie Martin (Taskmaster, Mitchell & Webb’s brand new sketch show, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Horne Section TV Show) has been doing online comedy for a while (45 million views worldwide) but is now returning to live comedy with her latest show, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at Soho Theatre this year.
It’s like her online stuff but she’ll be on a stage and you can’t pause her to get a snack (meats?). Also you have to sit in a specific room to watch it (please don’t bring your meats to this room).
???? ‘High-quality gags tightly packed inside other gags, ready to jack-in-the-box out and multiply… Ingenious’ The Guardian
???? ‘Stevie Martin’s densely-packed show peeking behind the curtain of online stardom begs repeat visits… A clever, knowing and, crucially, hilarious, hour’ The Scotsman
???? ‘Successfully brings that online visual hilarity to the stage, via twin immersive screens assaulting your senses with messages from her phone and laptop while Stevie hardly catches breath between gags’ Daily Express

Tom Houghton: Deep
2025-10-30 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?”
In a world full of relentless click bate, online distractions, and brain rotting content, Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him.
Having left the Western world behind, Tom found himself in Indonesia where he plunged into a journey of self-discovery. He submerged himself as far down in the ocean as possible, while asking the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are.
And now he’s bringing his discoveries to you.
It’s time to go Deep
As seen on Netflix, Comedy Central and host of Very British Problems

ABBAMANIA
2025-10-30 19:30 - 21:50 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
ABBAMANIA Touring Planet Earth Since 1999
It has been over 40 years since ABBA last toured, even now ABBAMANIA continues to grip the nation, with little signs of this popularity slowing down.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS SHOW THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT PEOPLE MAY STAND UP AND DANCE AROUND YOU AND IN FRONT OF YOU

ABBAMANIA’s fully profession stage show and presence recreates a tribute a tribute that will transport you back in time, featuring all of ABBA’s most memorable hits including, Waterloo (the Eurovision song contest winner 1974), Dancing Queen (a hit in the charts and many movie sound tracks), Take a Chance On Me, Money, Money, Money, Chiquitita, Voulez-Vons and The Winner Takes it All, to name a few.
The aim is for the audience is to experience how a LIVE concert would have felt all those years ago, bringing you the best in vocals, musicianship, and musical arrangements.
The ABBAMANIA show has been running since 1999 meaning their own 25th Anniversary Tour was achieved in 2024 and are the longest running ABBA tribute show in the World.
Having worked meticulously to bring you the most accurate and authentic LIVE ABBA Concert possible. ABBAMANIA truly capture the true essence, energy, and excitement of what it would have been like to experience this truly wonderful band LIVE in concert. ABBAMANIA has taken this concert to over 20 Countries, as far afield as Asia and the Philippines.
Pull on your Platforms and slip into your Flares, unleash your inner Dancing Queen, and prepare for an unforgettable concert for everyone including fans old and new of the fabulous timeless ABBA songbook. Mamma Mia, here we go again.

KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY
2025-10-30 20:00 - 23:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
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!
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With not only multiple screens, but a HUGE TV wall next to the bar for you to enjoy a great selection of beers on tap and some Champions League winning food. With Happy Hour, cocktail and shot deals too, what more could you want?

Halloween Weekend at Rosie O'Leary's
2025-10-31 00:00 | 1 Fish Street, Northampton, NN1 2AA
FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBERâ€¦.. Are you ready???

Lego Club
2025-10-31 00:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Fang-tastic Halloween events at Grosvenor Shopping
2025-10-31 11:00 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
Something spooky is taking over Grosvenor Shopping Centre… twice!

Join us for two fang-tastic Halloween events on:

Saturday 25th October and Friday 31st October, 11AM – 4PM.

Step up to the giant Trick or Treat Box — ring the bell if you dare! Will you uncover a terrifying trick or a sweet treat?

Plus, our mystifying magician will be performing spooky spells and mind-bending magic throughout the day.

Bring your best costumes, gather your ghouls, and get ready for a frightfully fun family day out, it’s Halloween at Grosvenor, and it’s not for the faint-hearted!

Do you dare to ring the bell?
