Northampton Market Square On Ice

Recurring

Bands in the Park 2025

Abington Park Bandstand Abington Park, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, United Kingdom

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  

SIX FEET APART

The Wig And Pen 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Live music from 4pm

DAVID SINCLAIR FOUR

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

 DAVID SINCLAIR FOURLondon Rock & Blues with Serious PedigreeThe David Sinclair Four are a sharp, professional rock-blues band from London, known for their powerful blend of R&B covers and original songs that pack a punch. Their latest album was selected as one of the Top Nine Albums of 2022 by Blues Matters magazine — a testament to their standout songwriting and musicianship.Joining them live is special guest Laurie Garman, one of the UK’s most respected blues harmonica players. Laurie’s career spans decades and includes collaborations with legends such as Lightnin’ Slim, The Yardbirds, Alexis Korner, Freddie King, Gerry Rafferty, and even Bob Marley. Expect authentic blues, driving rock, and a live show filled with energy, soul, and skill

Free Entry

David Sinclair Four: King Billy Music Bar

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

DS4 bring their high-end rock & roll show to The King Billy Music Bar — one of Northampton’s favourite grassroots venues. Expect blues guitar & harmonica swagger with a London-delta twist. Come and feel the noise... Bandleader, songwriter, music journalist and raconteur-behind-the-velvet-rope, David Sinclair unveils the latest DS4 album, Sweet Georgina. As a writer and columnist for The Times of London, Rolling Stone and Billboard, David has seen the rock & roll years unfold at close quarters and lived to tell the tale. Now on his fifth album as a recording artist in his own right, he brings a storyteller’s craft to bear on the witty, bluesy, alt-rock narratives of Sweet Georgina. The title track is an ode to the band’s muse and the patron saint of songwriters everywhere: “She’s a woman of grace, a creature of youth/A master of rhyme, she told me the truth.” Joining David in the DS4 is master guitarist and co-songwriter, Geoff Peel, together with rhythm section of Derek White (bass) and Jack Sinclair (drums) and special guests on harmonica and vocals. The DS4 have played festivals across the UK including Cornbury and the North Wales Blues & Soul Festival, where they headlined the Friday...

Free Entry

An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More…

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

Francis Rossi is coming to Northampton as part of his brand new show. This show will feature songs that he has never played before in this format and offer first hand backstage tales about appearing over 100 times on Top Of The Pops, why they went on first at Live Aid, life with Rick Parfitt, the hits, fellow stars, and misadventures across the world, all cut through with Francis’ wit and humour. A strictly limited amount of VIP tickets will be available at each show, and will include: a pre-show Meet & Greet with Francis, personal photo opportunity (please bring your own phone/camera for this), signing opportunity for one of your own items, one of the best seats in the house for the show, and an exclusive tour merchandise item. Francis will perform many of his signature hits that made the Quo name, plus some personal favourites and deeper cuts, and he’ll be telling more stories about his incredible life in music. Think you know Francis? Not yet you don’t…  The story starts with Pictures of Matchstick Men but continues right up to the present day. Francis will mostly be playing his Acoustasonic guitar which, as he says, “is basically a Telecaster but...

Eddie Izzard: Hamlet

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

Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet Direct from her critically acclaimed, triple-extended New York, Chicago and London solo performances of Shakespeare‘s Hamlet. Nominated for New York’s: Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic’s Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award. Akin to the original performances of Hamlet, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight. Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd in association with PBJ Management This production is true to the text of Shakespeare and for ages 9 to 90.

Recurring

Navratri Celebrations 2025

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

Please join us for Navratri Celebrations At University of Northampton (Waterside Campus) In The Learning Hub (The Market) New South Bridge Road. NN4 8RR ///what3words ///hurls.repair.chew (link for entrance to car park 4) From Monday, 22nd September To Wednesday, 1st October And Sharad Purnima on Monday, 6th October From 8:00 pm till Late DJ Music OPEN TO ALL Payment for Parking is CASHLESS  Weekday Evenings (5pm – Midnight) = 50p Saturday or Sunday (7am – Midnight) = £1

CURATION

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has important collections including butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at our extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome.

Voni Blu Charity Show

Collingtree Park Golf Club 90 Windingbrook Lane, Northampton,

Monday 29th September, 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm A preview of the best of this season's fashion from Europe's leading designers. Presented by Voni Blu, independent fashion boutique in the heart of Northampton's Cultural Quarter offering an eclectic mix of contemporary fashion alongside a personal service to create a unique customer experience.

ASTRONOMY

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

T CORONA BOREALIS by Gary Poyner, a famous variable star observer. This interesting variable star last flared up in 1946. Nicknamed the Blaze Star, it is a binary star and a recurrent nova 3,000 light-years away. It was first discovered in outburst in 1866. The science and the story by our well known speaker Gary Poyner. Guests and visitors are very welcome.

SCROLL UP