Rebel and Revolutionary short films (18) + filmmaker Q&A

GRANDE QUATTRO

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

 A tight, hard-hitting 4-piece band bringing the anthems you know and love. Expect wall-to-wall bangers from Green Day, Kings of Leon, Franz Ferdinand, Bryan Adams, The Jam, Blink-182, Blur, Buzzcocks and loads more. Big hooks. Loud guitars. No filler. Just pure live energy.

GRANDE QU4TTRO

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

A tight, hard-hitting 4-piece band bringing the anthems you know and love.Expect wall-to-wall bangers from Green Day, Kings of Leon, Franz Ferdinand, Bryan Adams, The Jam, Blink-182, Blur, Buzzcocks and loads more.Big hooks. Loud guitars. No filler. Just pure live energy.

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From the Collection: Women Artists

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

An exhibition of artworks from NMAG's collection celebrates the variety of genres, methods and media used by women artists, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 11 November - Sunday 12 April 2026 Throughout history, both men and women have created art, yet only a select few have been remembered within Western art history. Art by men was historically valued more highly than art by women, reflecting broader beliefs that only men could possess artistic or creative genius. Certain genres and mediums were also considered more prestigious, while work made in the domestic sphere was dismissed as craft or decoration rather than recognised as fine art. Women were barred from studying nude figures a crucial part of classical art training until the late 1800s. Second-wave feminism in the twentieth century, and wider social changes in the twenty-first, have challenged these hierarchies. Today, women are at the forefront of artistic production, with artists such as Tracey Emin, Maggi Hambling, Rachel Whiteread and Jasleen Kaur recognised as leading voices in contemporary art.

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Lifelines: The work of Sculptor Nicolas Moreton

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

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition of the stone carving of sculptor Nicolas Moreton to the public. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 17 January - Sunday 22 March 2026 The artist has been described as 'a modern master of the medium of stone carving' and his works are collected worldwide. The exhibition has two strands celebrating human life and the force of water. Visitor Advisory: This exhibition includes sculptures featuring the nude human form and parental discretion is advised.

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Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs

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

Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 21 February - Sunday 7 June 2026 Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs' distant ancestors, the very first reptiles, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you've ever seen before! A must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!

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The Gruffalo’s Child

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

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood… Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books Access Enhanced Performance Relaxed Performance The performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. Audio Described & Touch Tour The performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. Please click here for Access Performance Information EDUCATIONAL RATE £12 with 1 free ticket for every 10 Click here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.

Northampton Vegan Market

Northampton Market Square

The Northampton Vegan Market is back and we're taking over Market Square again! As usual, the event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, environmental charities and more. 10:30am – 4pm. See you there!    

Free Entry

New filmmaker screening @ Industry Day (12A) + filmmaker Q&A

Northampton Filmhouse

To kickstart NFF's new Industry Day we're starting with some short films created by new and local filmmakers - more films to be added soon! This screening includes the local premiere of BFI Film Academy Short Course film 'You Are What You Eat' created by the Core at Corby Cube and Northampton Film Festival. The students who created the film will be collecting their BFI certificates on the day. Tickets are free so if you are unable to come, please let us know so we can release your ticket as these events tend to sell out. Please arrive by 11am - we cannot hold unused tickets if there is a waiting list on the day so your ticket may be released to someone else if you are not there at the beginning of the screening. The screening is free but you can donate to NFF here Donate | Northampton Film Festival and The Creative Place or while booking your free ticket. You can also donate to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation here Make a donation Anyone can attend this screening but anyone under 12yrs must be accompanied by an adult. The screening includes some bad language, injury detail and mild threat. Northampton...

Industry Day

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

A day of free film and creative industry opportunities in the heart of Northampton. Sign up to get updates straight to your inbox as more details are unveiled - this will include our programme of talks. Exhibitors include: Warner Bros CrewHQ - CrewHQ support existing crew, create career pathways and foster the next generation of talent, through a programme of innovative training and development activity based in our training centre on site at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. CenterFrame - A community designed to connect filmmakers with the resources, network and opportunities they need to turn their vision into reality. Tony Klinger Coaching - Tony Klinger has made films, television, rock videos and documentaries around the world while working at the highest level with stars like The Who, Lee Marvin, Roger Moore, Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda, Deep Purple, Peter Finch, Shelley Winters, Omar Sharif, Peter Ustinov, Supertramp, Mickey Rooney, Michael Caine and many others) CARRIER-media - film and television lighting company headed by Gaffer Pete Carrier, providing a one stop shop for equipment, transport and staff. His Gaffer credits include feature films, television, and commercial and corporate content, from Sky’s ‘Portrait Artist of the Year’ and the Netflix documentary ‘Attack on London’...

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