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Live Music
DEE-JA-VU Feel-Good Hits. Live Energy. Real Music. 5-Piece Band • Big Sound • Unforgettable Night!Sunday the 27th of July Band wakes you up at 18:00 Free entryGet ready to experience Dee-Ja-Vu – a dynamic 5-piece band bringing the very best in pop, rock, disco and everything in between. With rich vocals, tight grooves, and a setlist packed with crowd-pleasers, they’ll have you singing, dancing, and shouting for more! Whether you’re reliving the classics or vibing with modern hits, Dee-Ja-Vu delivers every time
SUNDAY Jly 27th (Afternoon) We had a brill time on our first visit on a very cold Sunday in February. The audience were super receptive and we were asked when would we be returning to this well established music venue. Let’s hope they haven’t forgotten us. We provide an exciting rock show from 60’s to modern, covering popular songs from - The Who, Focus, The Knack, Rush, Queen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Guns.n.Roses, Foo Fighters, Metallica, + many more. Something for everyone. (Start 4pm)
Castle Ashby NN7 1LQ Castle Ashby Church, Northampton (9 miles), NN7 1LQ Sunday 27th July 2025 The Castle Ashby Concert part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2025 - Hortus Musicus - the musical garden. The romantic Italian gardens at Castle Ashby with their topiary and orangery are the inspiration for our popular midsummer concert in the idyllic church at Castle Ashby. The nightingale makes a passing appearance in the music of Italian early baroque composer Merula. Flute and recorder represent other members of the feathered world and Uccellini’s Sinfonie Boscarecie is a nod to the arboretum and parkland of this heavenly venue. Brandenburg too had wonderful baroque gardens, so JS Bach must make an appearance. And an intriguing alternative portrayal of Summer from the Four Seasons captures the time of year – not by Vivaldi this time, but by his rarely heard Italian contemporary Giovanni Guido. Telemann - Violin concerto in A Imitiert die Reelinge Merula - La lusignuola (the nightingale) Uccellini - Sinfonie Boscarecie no.34 ‘Gran Battaglia’ Telemann - Concerto for recorder & flute in E minor Guido - Summer from the Four Seasons JS Bach - Brandenburg concerto no.4 Kerstin Linder Dewan solo violin, Eva Caballero flute/recorder, Heidi Fardell recorder with the Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra, Penelope Rapson harpsichord/director picnic from 4pm...
Matcha Candle making event Event Synopsis: Matcha Candle Making with Reverie Candle Company Grandbies, in collaboration with the artisan fragrance experts at Reverie Candle Company, proudly hosted a sensory-rich, hands-on workshop centered around the art of candle making—with a unique twist: matcha-inspired scents. Held in an intimate and ambient setting, the event brought together a vibrant community of creatives, wellness enthusiasts, and scent lovers. Participants were guided through the full candle-making process, from blending fragrance oils to pouring and setting their very own matcha-infused soy wax candles. Reverie’s founder shared insights into the therapeutic properties of matcha and the mindfulness behind the craft, creating a truly immersive and calming experience.
This is VCL’s first Summer Youth Project in Northamptonshire the cast comprises of young performers from around the county who are “breaking free” to showcase their talents in the dynamic musical “We Will Rock You: Young@Part.” Is a special adaptation of the iconic Queen musical is tailored for a younger cast and offers a vibrant platform for our aspiring actors, singers, and dancers to bring the legendary music and story to life. Set in a dystopian future where musical instruments and rock music are banned, “We Will Rock You” follows a group of rebels led by Galileo and Scaramouche as they fight to restore freedom and individuality through the power of rock ‘n’ roll.
The Mystery Tours - 'The Great Fire of Northampton' Sunday 29th June at 5pm, Sunday 31st August at 5.30pm and Saturday 20th September at 5.30pm. Step Into the Flames of History! Join us for an immersive journey back to September 20th, 1675, when a single spark ignited a catastrophic fire that reduced much of Northampton to ashes. Guided by our enigmatic Time Traveller, you’ll witness the unfolding disaster, hear the tales of survival, and see how the town rose from the ashes. Tour Highlights St. Mary’s Street Stand at the very spot where the fire began and discover how a single flame in a thatched house led to devastation. Market Square Hear the dramatic accounts of desperate townsfolk, the crumbling of historic buildings, and the narrow escapes from the inferno. All Saints’ Church See how this iconic landmark rose from the ashes, thanks to King Charles II’s donation of timber. Sessions House Marvel at one of the first buildings to be rebuilt, symbolizing the town’s determination to recover. Meeting Point: St. Peter’s Church, Northampton (Outside main gate) End Point: Top of Abington Street Duration: 90 minutes (approximately) Suitable for: Adults & children over 10 Tickets: £15 (including booking fee) Important...
Heritage Open Days Tour Will be held on Saturday 13th September & Wednesday 17th September 2025 First tour at 10:00 am, last tour at 3:00 pm This is a free event The Old Savoy and The Deco Theatre are now one of Northampton’s premier venues available for hire for theatrical productions, conferences, meetings, wedding receptions, parties and other social or corporate events, and although it certainly didn’t start that way when it was first built, it has always been a home of family entertainment. The building first opened on Saturday 2 May 1936 in a blaze of publicity as “the Savoy”, described as “Northampton’s only super Cinema” and reported to be “the last word in comfort”. It was part of the ABC group, designed by their prolific house architect WR Glen and built in under nine months on the site of the original Technical College. It was constructed in the International Modernistic style and is arguably the best remaining example of Glen’s work, with all the main features still in place and sympathetically renovated. The Savoy was very popular and originally held almost 2000 people in the 696 seat circle and 1200 seat stalls. It was designed both as a...