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Mini Christmas Makers Market

Northampton Market Square

It's Christmas at The Creative Place! We're turning our space into a Mini Christmas Makers Market! We open on Sat 22nd Nov along with the Christmas Light Switch On and running right up until Christmas! You can expect... - Local artists & makers selling handmade gifts - Free Christmas crafts for children and adults - A festive space to make and shop local! Creative activities & local traders announced soon, so watch the space! Grab a gift for someone you love or just come in, get inspired, and get crafty! Tues-Sat 10am-5pm 22 Nov- Christmas Inside The Creative Place, Northampton Market Sq

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CRAFT & CHATTER

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

Every Friday 12.30 - 2.00 Free 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 cafe area. Drop in no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

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Northampton Market Square On Ice

Northampton Market Square

4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 Market Square, NN1 2DF This Christmas, Northampton’s Market Square will be transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland! Gather your family and friends, lace up your skates, and join us for this lovely festive experience. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, all abilities are welcome and we have skating aids available to hire. The Market Square On Ice, bringing Christmas cheer right at the heart of town. More details at: https://www.theoldsavoy.co.uk/ice-skating/

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Northampton Market Square On Ice

Northampton Market Square

4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 NN1 2DF This Christmas, Northampton’s Market Square will be transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland! Gather your family and friends, lace up your skates, and join us for this lovely festive experience. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, all abilities are welcome and we have skating aids available to hire. The Market Square On Ice, bringing Christmas cheer right at the heart of town.

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The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan

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

Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, with a star-studded cast. Heading up the cast are award-winning actor, writer, comedian and presenter John Thomson, taking on the role of Captain Hook, and CBeebies presenter George Webster, who will be joining the pirate crew as Starkey. Following his appearance as Ugly Sister Aldianna in 2024s Cinderella, seasoned pantomime performer Gordon Cooper returns to co-direct and play the part of the Dame Dolly. Also joining the cast are Simone Robinson (currently touring with The Lightning Thief  The Percy Jackson Musical) as Wendy Darling, Oliver Scott as Smee, Northampton local David Breeds as Peter Pan, and Millie Davies as Elizabeth Darling. The award-winning Evolution Productions will be returning to produce this spectacular show, the same team behind 2023s smash-hit, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, and 2024's brilliant Cinderella. Its never too early to book, and with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, what’s not to love? Hook your tickets now!

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Beauty and The Beast

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

Be Our Guest at Christmas 2025 as The Old Savoy present the tale as old as time, Beauty & The Beast. Starring TV Legend Todd Carty! Join Beauty, Dame Fifi and her cheeky son, Willy, as they are transported to an enchanting castle under a curse set by an Evil Enchantress. Can Beauty see beyond the Beast's gruff exterior, break the spell and find her happily ever after before the rose drops its last petal? This enchanting family pantomime features breathtaking scenery, spellbinding special effects, dazzling costumes and lots of audience participation. (Oh yes there is!) Book your tickets now and join us for Northampton's most delightful pantomime that promises to captivate hearts of all ages! The performance on 23rd at 1pm will be a relaxed performance

THE SOUTH THE ROADMENDER

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

The South are back on the road and do what they do best - perform the songs of that great British pop institution, The Beautiful South, to the thousands of fans of these timeless classics. The South are an impressive 9 piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Since Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group at the end of 2016, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison and taken on vocal duties. Now, in keeping with the 2 male singers of The Beautiful South, trumpet player Gareth John takes over some vocal duties on a few songs whilst Gaz goes back to his old job of being a Sax player! Since the demise of The Beautiful South in 2007, this exciting live band have spent 14 years touring the theatres and festivals of the UK up and down the country, bringing back the full sound and arrangements of these treasured songs  -  A Little Time (the number one single), Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, Don't Marry Her plus many more singles and album...

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BIG PHAT JUKEBOX

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

Get ready for a massive night of hits!From Oasis to ABBA, The Weeknd to A-ha, and so many more, Big Phat Jukebox deliver the ultimate soundtrack to your night out.Expect big tunes, big energy, and non-stop singalongs every era, every style, one incredible show.

Grinch Trail

Northampton Market Square

Find the Grinch puppets with the letters, spelling out a festive word. Email your answer, along with your name and address, to info@northamptonbid.co.uk for the chance to win a family ticket for four to the spectacular Market Square On Ice rink.

Small Business Saturday

Northampton Town Centre

Small Business Saturday returns on Saturday, 6th December, and we will be using this as an opportunity to champion our wide range of independent town centre businesses. Northampton town centre is set to burst into festive life on Small Business Saturday, with a packed programme of family-friendly activities, character appearances and a town-wide competition designed to encourage shoppers to explore and support local businesses. The highlight of the activities on Saturday, 6 December will be a mischievous ‘Grinch Takeover’ in Market Square, where families can enjoy meet-and-greet sessions with the Grinch every 30 minutes between 3 pm and 5.30 pm. Expect festive fun, photo opportunities and plenty of seasonal mischief. Earlier in the day, budding bakers can get creative at cupcake decorating workshops in the Grosvenor Gatherings unit at Grosvenor Shopping Northampton. Running from 11 am to 3 pm, the sessions are free to take part in and perfect for younger visitors looking to add a sweet treat to their Christmas countdown. We are also launching a special Grinch-themed competition. Families are invited to hunt for Grinch puppets, hand-crocheted by the Northamptonshire Women’s Institute, that will be displayed in shops around the town. Some puppets will be holding a letter....

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