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Mini Museum Explorers – April – July 2026

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Booking essential, includes refreshments. Embark on a magical journey with Mini Museum Explorers! Every Friday morning, our beloved hands-on sessions invite curious little adventurers aged 2.5 to 5 years—and their grown-ups—into a world bursting with creativity and discovery. Each week brings a brand-new adventure filled with captivating stories, joyful music, imaginative art, and playful crafts. Explore the museum in a warm, welcoming space where imaginations take flight and new friendships bloom. And while your little explorer enjoys a tasty treat, you can relax with a well-deserved tea or coffee. It’s the perfect way to start your Friday—with fun, learning, and a sprinkle of museum magic! 17 April – Comic Capers 24 April – Dragons and Castles 1 May – May Day 8 May – Soldiers and Warriors 15 May – Truly Scrumptious! 22 May – Gardens and Plants 5 June – All the colours of the Rainbow 12 June – Animal Adventures 19 June – Smartest Giant in Town 26 June – Doctors and Nurses 3 July – Transport 10 July – Sailing the Seas These sessions are perfect for children aged 2.5 to 5 years, accompanied by parents or carers (no ticket needed for adults). Spaces are limited, so...

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

University of Northampton Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Sign up now for April’s So, here’s the thing … Lisa Pearson (Trustwide Suicide Prevention Lead) and Andy Willis (Lived Experience Lead) from Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) will be presenting this training on suicide awareness and prevention. We will be discussing suicide data, myths, language and how to ask the question. We hope after the session attendees will feel more confident about asking the question and will be aware of the support available in our community that they can signpost to. This is a difficult and sensitive topic so before you join, please consider the impact on your wellbeing. Sign up here. Fri 24 April 2026, 12:30 – 13:30 Senate 406, Waterside campus Free

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Craft and chatter

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

Easter Egg Painting & Basket Making

Grandbies 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join us for a fun day of Easter egg painting and basket making—great for all ages and creative vibes! Easter Egg Painting & Basket Making – Seasonal Creativity for Adults Celebrate the season with a relaxed, creative Easter session designed just for adults. Spend time painting decorative eggs and decorating mini baskets in a calm, welcoming space — perfect for unwinding and getting into the spring spirit. All materials are provided, so you can simply arrive, get creative, and enjoy hot drinks and sweet spring treats while you make. Leave with your finished Easter creations ready to display or gift. What’s included: ✨ Egg painting & mini basket decorating ✨ All materials provided ✨ Hot drinks & spring treats ✨ Take-home Easter creations

£16.96

LIVEWIRE THE AC/DC SHOW – THE ROADMENDER

Roadmender 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Livewire the AC/DC Show bringing TNT High Voltage Dirty Deeds to Northampton AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share your love of this legendary live act. They deliver a critically acclaimed High Voltage two hour rock ’n’ roll set with not only cannons and a full bank of Marshall amps but a journey that takes fans from one of the best-selling albums of all time ‘Back in Black’ through to the 2020 release ‘PWR UP’, with a healthy dose of the classics from the Bon Scott era. The Live/Wire show combines the vocal power of Podge Blacksmith as Brian Johnson, the virtuoso talent of Simon Davies as Angus Young and rhythmic accuracy of Dan Mosley as Malcolm Young. The line-up is completed by Eddie Clark as bassist Cliff Williams and Paul Alwin combining the groove of Phil Rudd and thunderous energy of Chris Slade on drums. With over 20 years of touring under their belt, Live/Wire put the audience right in the middle of a live experience comparable to that only AC/DC themselves produce. We invite AC/DC fans to join...

£22.75

The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

The UK’s Favourite 100% LIVE Motown Show – as it is, as it was, as it should be. Delivers first class music with slick choreography and an amazing band for a stunning ‘not to be missed’ Motown experience. Seen by over one million people this show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from legendary artistes such as The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more! “They had the moves, the looks, the voices and every Motown Classic you could ask for” Jersey Evening News, Sarah Harding The ULTIMATE celebration of  the sweet sound of Motown Let’s Get Ready… to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco Dancing is welcome in certain sections during this performance! Please listen for announcements from the stage, stay considerate of those around you and for your safety ensure fire exits remain clear. If you’d like to change your seat, our team is here to help—just let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request (subject to availability).

The Searchers & Hollies Experience – The Best Of Both Worlds

The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE

Experience the unforgettable sound of two of the greatest harmony bands of all time in one sensational tribute show! Now in its eleventh year, this show celebrates every top ten hit from both bands as they stormed the UK and US charts throughout the golden age of pop. From the jangling guitars and soaring harmonies to the feel-good energy that defined a generation, this is a must-see show for fans of classic 60s and 70s music. Packed with the biggest chart-toppers, this incredible performance will have you in Needles And Pins with nostalgia When You Walk In The Room. It is definitely worth Just One Look and you will say Here I Go Again I feel I’m Alive when hearing these melodic hits. So, if you are thinking about booking tickets just say Yes I Will. After all, you do not want to be saying I’m Sorry Suzanne I missed it! This high-energy show will have you singing along and reliving the soundtrack of your youth. If you love timeless melodies, pitch-perfect harmonies, and polished live performance, don’t miss this musical journey through hit after hit. Book now! Due to the nature of this show people may stand and dance...

SKETCHHEAD PROMOTIONS PRESENTS a night of originals !!!

The King Billy Music Bar 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, United Kingdom

LITESLEEPER — Northampton’s rising EDM collective — blend immersive synths, live instruments and driving grooves built for both club and stage.Their debut single Hertz (BBC Introducing On Repeat Track of the Week 2024) put them firmly on the map, with recent releases Killer and Rumble keeping the momentum strong.Fresh, powerful, and ones to watch for 2026.BALTERBalter are an exciting four-piece from Northampton making bright, anthemic jangle-pop that belies their years. Consisting of Tom Drury (vocals/guitar), Jake Lewis (guitar), Liam Kay (bass) and Jack Cox (drums), the band have already built a reputation for their energetic, packed-out live shows.Following the release of their debut EP someday in early 2025, Balter toured the UK with The Bluetones and appeared at Isle of Wight and SXSW. They’re now back in the studio preparing to release their second EP in 2026.

Live Music – Flywheel

The Fish Pub 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Modern covers band playing the likes of U2, Blur, Oasis, The Beatles, The Killers, Queen and many more…..the biggest hits from the biggest bands.

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National Theatre Connections Festival 2026

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

National Theatre Connections Festival 2026 For the past 31 years The National Theatre Connections Festival has been a celebration of young people, theatre and the importance of access to the arts. Each year the National Theatre commissions a collection of new plays for young people to perform, uniting some of the most exciting UK playwrights of today with the theatre-makers of tomorrow. Royal and Derngate are proud to host the largest and most diverse of the regional Connections festivals in the country, and we are thrilled to be welcoming hundreds of young people to Northampton again in April 2026 for what promises to be an exciting week of new writing packed with young talent. School groups and Youth theatres from across the region will perform in compelling new plays including Cloud Busting by Helen Blakeman, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth by Kirsty Housley, Sycamore Gap by Al Smith, Wildfire Road by Eve Leigh, The Animals by Sean Buckley, Fishville by Afsaneh Gray, and Royal & Derngate’s own Young Company will take part in the festival performing Britney’s Lock by Alexandra Wood Tuesday 21 April Sycamore Gap St Peter’s Catholic School 12pm in The Royal Wildfire Road Halesowen College 2pm in The Underground Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth Kettering Science Academy 5.30pm in The Royal Wednesday 22 April Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth Ousedale 11.30am in The Royal Sycamore Gap Alderbrook School 1pm in Underground...

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