Northampton BID

The Dinosaurs are returning to Northampton town centre
2022-04-23 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Market Square
THEY ARE BACK â€“ EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER THAN BEFORE

Join us for another ‘roarsome’ day of free family fun in Northampton town centre as we welcome back our very special dinosaur guests – and they are bringing some exciting new friendsâ€¦

Itâ€™s not every day you come face-to-face with a triceratops and a T Rex but shoppers will get up close and personal with the giant beasts as part of a free family fun day being held in Northampton town centre from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, April 23.

Ritchie the Raptor, Zeus the T Rex and Tank the Triceratops will be appearing in Market Square and Abington Street as the town is transported back to the Jurassic era, with a host of activities lined up for young adventurers.

Our augmented reality Dino Trail will once again be available through the Explore Northampton app – giving you the chance to hunt down 10 friendly dinosaurs hidden around the town centre.

Find them all and grab a selfie with your favourite!

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Dinosaur Bath bomb Making At Lush
2022-04-23 09:30 - 17:00 | Lush, 28, Newland Walk, Grosvenor Centre, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EB, United Kingdom
Join Lush on this fun day of Bath bomb making in connection with Northampton BIDâ€™s Dinosaur day!

Record Store Day
2022-04-23
Record Store Day is an annual event inaugurated in 2007 and held on one Saturday every April and every Black Friday in November to â€œcelebrate the culture of the independently owned record storeâ€�. The day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores around the world.

Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years
2022-04-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply breath-taking’.
Performing the songs in a truly captivating way, against a backdrop of iconic imagery, their delicate recreation of the unmistakable sound of the American folk-rock duo is something of a masterpiece. Bookends have been performing their unique, world-class concert to audiences in some of the finest theatres and concert halls across the UK, Europe and the United States.

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac
2022-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac returns to the stage in 2022 with a brand new show celebrating the very best of their music, including a very special blues set paying tribute to the group’s legendary Peter Green era.
Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, this unmissable night of music offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Personally endorsed by Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

Arrival
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
Over 45 years since their legendary Eurovision win, come and join us to celebrate the music of one of the biggest selling and most iconic bands of all time.
ARRIVAL’s multi award-winning show is returning for 2020 following sell out shows in over 20 different countries worldwide, bringing the magic of ABBA to stages across the UK.
The high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Voulez Vous’, and of course ‘Waterloo’, plus many more!
With a winning formula of fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes and first-class vocals and musicians, ARRIVAL brings to life the extraordinary song-writing talents of Benny and Bjorn, recreating the true feel and thrill of a live ABBA show.

The Sensational ’60s Experience
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The biggest and best 60’s show touring the UK is appearing at Royal & Derngate for one night only, with a brand new production for 2022. The Sensational ‘60s Experience brings you a three hour ‘60s spectacular of pure nostalgia. The show with the definite feel good factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s. The Sensational 60s Experience will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten where you’ll find it impossible to remain in your seat.
Whether you come to this show to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years. Come and experience the musical phenomena of the 1960s for yourself.

The Unthanks
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The Unthanks return to live touring after two years off the road, with the rich and colourful sound of their eleven-piece ensemble, showcasing forthcoming new album, Sorrows Away, alongside favourites such as Magpie, The King Of Rome and Mount The Air.
Using the traditional music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits can be heard in the band’s 14 records to date, earning them a Mercury Music Prize nomination and international acclaim along the way.

Geological Diagrams And Sections
2022-04-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Bob Purser and Sue Barker will present some of the geological diagrams and sections which are used to illustrate geological processes and are used when interpreting geological maps

Digital Academy - How to Nail Your Key Messages and Tone of Voice on Social Media
2022-04-21 11:00 - 12:00
Town centre businesses in Northampton are invited to learn how they can improve their digital marketing skills as part of a new mini webinar series.
The Northampton BID Digital Academy has launched a free-to-attend spring programme to offer local companies the chance to enhance their marketing and digital abilities by attending online sessions with local experts.

My Travels Through My Lens And The Eye Of A Photographer
2022-04-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
My Travels Through My lens And The Eye Of A Photographer by Colin Dixon. I have had a huge opportunity to travel with my work and personal life. As a photographer at heart this is my story of these trips through my love of landscape, cityscape and street photography.

Diversity: Connected
2022-04-18 19:30 - 2022-04-20 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
After nine sell out UK tours, over 600,000 tickets sold, and countless television and live performances Diversity have announced one of their biggest UK tours to date including three dates in Northampton for spring 2021.
This tour is set to be even bigger, and as Diversity promised their fans on the Born Ready tour, they will continue the legacy of Diversity and never let anyone tell them they cannot achieve something. To take them into the new decade of Diversity, Ashley has created a new show, Connected, which centres around the world of social media, the internet, and the digital era we now live in, but more importantly how this connects us all.

Justin Live!
2022-04-17 11:00 - 16:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Come and see CBeebies superstar and children’s favourite Justin Fletcher live on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.
Justin Live is a fabulous show for all the family packed full of well-known songs, lot’s of dancing, hilarious comedy and plenty of slapstick fun!
Famous for his BAFTA Award Winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin Fletcher MBE is bringing his very own spectacular show to our theatre in 2022

Kelmarsh Show
2022-04-17 09:30 - 17:00 | Kelmarsh Hall, Main Rd, Kelmarsh, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY, United Kingdom
The Kelmarsh Show is the perfect for families to see and experience first class performances throughout a whole weekend of activity.

Remembering The Oscars
2022-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Fresh from their sell-out tour with their highly entertaining and innovative Remembering The Movies, Aljaz Škorjanec and Janette Manrara, will be returning with their brand new show Remembering The Oscars. Get ready to celebrate the Oscar winning songs in this exhilarating new dance spectacular with Strictly’s favourite couple, Aljaz and Janette.
Whether you are Wishing On A Star, Swinging On A Star or merely dancing in the City of Stars, this incredible production will take you from Disney family favourites, through to the Golden Ages of Hollywood and Bollywood, with songs from Lady Gaga, Adele, Prince, Queen, Eminem, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand, as well as classics from legendary songwriters such as Burt Bacharach, John Barry, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Irving Berlin and many more.

Abba Bottomless Brunch
2022-04-16 11:30 - 15:00 | The Picturedrome, 222 Kettering Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4BN, United Kingdom
All the greatest hits and big sing along with a bottomless booze and brunch!

Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-16 09:30 - 12:30 | Winwick Hall, Elkington Ln, Winwick, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7PD, United Kingdom
Easter egg hunt around the garden and grounds of Winwick Hall. Choose a Team Name, collect your Detective Pack and solve the clues for a chocolatey surprise at the end

Fastlove – Everything She Wants Tour
2022-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!
Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you! Playing all the hits, from Wham right through his glittering career, including, Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom 90, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.

The Lovely Eggs
2022-04-14 19:30 - 23:00 | The Black Prince, 15 Abington Square,, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4AE, United Kingdom
For the last two years The Lovely Eggs have sat back and watched England and the rest of the planet slowly eat itself. Their Number One Official UK Independent selling album “I am Moron” is the result of their observations, a relentless analysis of a modern culture that is bringing the world to its knees.

The ELO Experience
2022-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The ELO Experience are a multi-award-winning tribute act who have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra to the live stage since 2006.
With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection, The ELO Experience includes the greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue spanning over 45 years.

MOBBS MEMORIAL MATCH | SAINTS XV VS BRITISH ARMY
2022-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Franklinâ€™s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom
A Saints XV play the British Army on Wednesday 13 April.

That’ll Be The Day – 35th Anniversary
2022-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
That’ll Be The Day reaches another milestone this year as it celebrates its 35th anniversary!
From humble beginnings, the show has grown into a “must see” attraction all over the UK, coming up with a new production from its multi-talented cast year after year. Unashamedly nostalgic, That’ll Be The Day takes its audience on a rollercoaster ride through the golden age of Rock and Roll and Pop. The show has been described as “Relentlessly Entertaining”, mixing brilliant vocals and superb musicianship with impersonations and hilarious comedy routines.
Audiences are guaranteed a great night out, this is truly the best feel good show on the road. You won’t be disappointed!

Digital Academy - Social Ads - What They Are And How They Can Help Drive Custom
2022-04-13 11:00 - 12:00
Town centre businesses in Northampton are invited to learn how they can improve their digital marketing skills as part of a new mini webinar series.
The Northampton BID Digital Academy has launched a free-to-attend spring programme to offer local companies the chance to enhance their marketing and digital abilities by attending online sessions with local experts.
â€˜Social Ads â€“ What they are and how they can help drive customâ€™ â€“ Dave Williams

Underwood Cup Final
2022-04-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
The round where the winners from the previous Three rounds of our practical images competition vie for the trophy. With an invited judge.

Craig Revel Horwood
2022-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The star of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing is taking to the road with his debut solo tour!
Join Craig as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and candour, and gives a very special performance of some of the music which has been the soundtrack to his career.
Book now for a fabulous evening of entertainment!

The Guilty Feminist Live
2022-04-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Less of a podcast and more of a global phenomenon, The Guilty Feminist, is part comedy, part deep-dive discussion and part activism. Hosted by Deborah Frances-White and featuring a different array of world class guests each night, together, they examine our noble goals as 21st-century feminists – and our hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine those goals.
With over 95 million downloads in six years, this is the show that proves you don’t have to be perfect to be a force for meaningful change

Mark Jones – Stand Up Comedy for Kids
2022-04-10 15:30 - 17:00 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
The rickshaw-riding, toilet roll-swinging, cucumber-chopping Wishee Washee from our Christmas pantomime, Aladdin, returns to The Deco on Sunday 10th April with a brand-new comedy show for kids…and grown-ups who really should know better.
If you’ve seen Mark in either of the last two Christmas pantomimes here at The Deco, or in his last Comedy for Kids show back in October, then you’ll know to expect the unexpected!

JapFest Silverstone
2022-04-10 | Silverstone, Towcester, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
Experience non-stop high-speed performance track action including spectacular drifting displays, a huge retail village and over 4,000 cars on display from the UKâ€™s thriving club scene.

A Slightly Naughty Night Out
2022-04-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
PIE Entertainment are one of the leading bespoke comedy suppliers in the UK and bring this comedy spectacular to The Deco Theatre.
Non stop laughter with comedians to suit all tastes. Have your funny bone well and truly tickled at this great value, unpredictable evening that promises to be full of pure comedy!
Starring a top host and introducing some of the finest and funniest acts on the UK comedy circuit today!

Easter Craft Fair
2022-04-09 14:00 - 17:00 | The Lab, 95-97 Charles St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3BG, United Kingdom
Fun Family craft fair at cosy welcoming community venue. A range of crafts and childrenâ€™s workshops.
