Northampton BID

Sunday Dinner with George Furbank
2025-03-23 16:30 (Europe/London) | Mercure Northampton, Silver Street, Northampton, NN1 2TA
Meet Northampton Saints player, George Furbank, at the Mercure Hotel, Northampton on Sunday 23rd March 2025
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Sir Geoff Hurst
2025-03-23 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Enjoy an Evening with England’s Hat Trick Hero and World Cup winner as Sir Geoff Hurst comes to Royal & Derngate for one final farewell tour.
Back by popular demand after last years successful tour, Sir Geoff will talk amusingly about his illustrious West Ham & England Career.
Everyone that came between 2018 and 2023 had a great time and we have had so many requests to do it again. So here we are back on the road with his great friend and agent Terry Baker from A1 Sporting speakers once again asking the questions. The second half will be a question & answer session with the audience.
This will be a great event for football fans.
VIP tickets include a photo with Geoff plus an autograph per person.

Tour of the Guildhall Northampton
2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom
This tour show you areas of the Guildhall which are not always open to the public.
We meet in the Spencer Percival foyer of the Guildhall. This is the entrance to the old part of the Guildhall by the public toilets and statue of Spencer Percival. Tour includes the Mayorâ€™s Shelid Gallery, the old Town Hall keepers living quarters and the basement cells.
The maximum group size for tours is 14.
Although all public areas of the building are accessible by lift, the basement can only be reached by stairs.
Due to uneven floors in places, please wear appropriate footwear.
This tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old.
All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tours will last approximately 1 hour.

VISUALISE at 78
2025-03-25 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-27 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-28 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Contemporary Stitched Textiles
The Bassett-Lowke Rooms

Sat 8 Mar 2025 â€“ Sun 25 May 2025

An exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles
We are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread.
The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise.
On display is a diverse array of abstract, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper, fabric (new, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment.
The exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself, with framed and small items for sale.
Combining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition, gardens and shop, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton town.
There will be some â€˜Meet the Artistsâ€™ days during the exhibition, details as yet to be announced.
The members meet regularly in Welford, Northamptonshire, with the aim of promoting creativity through rigorous discipline, underpinned by an interest in the history of textiles worldwide.
Opening on Saturday 8th March until Sunday 25th May 2025, closed Mondays
10am- 4.30 pm â€“ free admission to galleries, shop and cafe.
https://www.visualise.online/

The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware
2025-03-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware

Image courtesy of the artist and copyright Gemma Briggs
A photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene
A photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene. These constructed scenes of everyday life – produced in collaboration with survivors – reflect the ambiguities and psychological manipulation that enable this crime to flourish.

Chris McCausland: Yonks!
2025-03-25 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks!
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making.
This date has very limited availability but an extra date has been added for next year Click here for details.

Lemn Sissay
2025-03-25 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA nominated author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE as he takes to the stage with this brand-new show.
Every morning for 10 years Lemn has written four lines and shares them on his socials with no explanation and no title. After catching the public’s attention, they have been transformed into murals, quoted in books, made into songs and even tattoos. He chose the best of them for Let the Light Pour In which became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller- and now a live show.
With live readings from his books, Lemn will unravel some of the original stories behind the poems, and how they have been used in people’s lives and his own. Expect the unexpected. A night bursting with light to stave off the dark.
With the unique chance to pepper Lemn with questions, this thought-provoking and entertaining show on the power of creativity can’t be missed. An evening full of truth, humour and hope, Lemn will allow us into his morning poetry practice and show us all how he lets the light pour in.
I will build an embassy
In your heart over time
There is a plot of land inside me
Build one in mine
Lemn will be signing books after the show. Copies of Let the Light Pour In (RRP £12.99) and additional bestselling titles will be available for purchase at each show.

DRET Primary Music Festival 2025: The Magic Flute
2025-03-26 18:00, 2025-03-27 18:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The David Ross Education Trust presents a 60-minute version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute in partnership with the Royal Ballet & Opera. 300 students from Northamptonshire primary schools join with professional singers Samantha Hay, Emyr Lloyd Jones, Blaise Malaba and instrumentalists from the Royal Academy of Music to retell this magical interpretation of Mozart’s ever popular opera.
Relive the story of the prince Tamino discovering the princess Pamina, of the birdcatcher Papageno desperately searching for his ‘Papagena’, of the conflict between the powerful Sarastro and Queen of the Night, and of the mysterious power of a magic flute and magic bells.
Perfect for audiences young and old!

Wed 26 March
Booth Wood Academy, Bringhurst Primary School, Cedar Road Primary School, Eastfield Academy, Greenfields Primary School, Ingoldsby Academy, Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School and Rockingham Primary School
Thu 27 March
Abbey CE Academy, The Arbours Primary Academy, Bobby Moore Academy (Primary), Briar Hill Primary School, Falconer’s Hill Academy, Kings Heath Primary Academy, Newnham Primary School and Welton CE Academy

Mark Steel: The Leopard In My House
2025-03-26 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join multi-award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour The Leopard In My House. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of. Cancer has done nothing to dull Mark’s acute political observations or quash his “frankly bonkers” energy: you will laugh, you will cry, but you’ll laugh again, and again, and again. The Leopard In My House is proof that this leftie, working-class, Radio 4 favourite truly deserves his place in the UK comedy pantheon.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
“A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE” â€“ WILDLIFE (FLORA AND FAUNA) by Neil Malton. Images of British insects and other macro images in the first half and images of birds and mammals in the second half. Lecture presented by Zoom. Join us in the Humfrey Rooms in the company of other members or check our web site www.nnhs.info/Whats-On/ for the Zoom link.

Mini Museum Explorers - Transport
2025-03-27 10:15 - 11:45
Friday 10 January â€“ Friday 4 April (exluding 21 February)
10.15 â€“ 11.45am
£5 per child per session
Join Us for Fun, Creative Pre-School Sessions!
Bring your little ones (ages 2.5–5) to our popular, hands-on sessions designed especially for underfives. Explore the museum through exciting stories, music, and arts & crafts activities—all while making new friends and creating lasting memories in a welcoming and family-friendly environment.
These sessions are for children aged 2.5–5 and their parents/carers and are held every Friday morning during term time. Each week, we offer a new theme filled with fun activities to engage your child’s creativity and imagination. A child’s snack and an adult tea/coffee are included, making it a relaxed, enjoyable experience for everyone.
Friday 10 January Winter (Snow and Ice)
Friday 17 January Toys and Games
Friday 24 January Lines
Friday 31 January Romans
Friday 7 February Food
Friday 14 February Valentines
Friday 28 February Weather
Friday 7 March Animals
Friday 14 March Castles
Friday 21 March Bugs
Friday 28 March Transport
Friday 4 April Easter

The Greatest Show
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Born to Perform Mini’s and Juniors Present: ‘The Greatest Show’
Join us for an afternoon of pure magic and joy as Born to Perform’s talented Mini and Junior students take the stage to present The Greatest Show. This exciting production promises to be a spectacular celebration of their hard work, featuring a delightful mix of dance, musical theatre, and sing & sign performances.
Prepare to be uplifted, inspired, and entertained as these young stars showcase their passion and creativity in this theatrical treat. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

ZOOLOGY
2025-03-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES OF FLOWERS. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides of mostly local flowers taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.

Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall
2025-03-27 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A show about being human – can you relate???
Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I’m going to do all my own jokes!
A deep, dumb show for the masses.
Star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show With James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC)

The Vulcan Sessions 9: Google AI ate my SEO! Now what?!
2025-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Rd, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Hear from Natalie de Weerd on how AI is reshaping SEO â€“ what’s changed, what still works and what you can do to keep your content visible with Natalie de Weerd
Remember when SEO was all about ranking #1 on Google? You’d sprinkle in some keywords, get a few backlinks, and boom! Traffic rolled in.
Now, AI is rewriting search results, answering questions before users even click, and making old-school SEO feel like a relic of the past.
In this talk, Natalie will dive into how AI is reshaping SEO. We’ll cover what’s changed, what still works, and what you can do to keep your content visible in an AI-driven search world.
Whether youâ€™re a designer, developer, or a business owner trying to stay ahead, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to keep your website relevant. Plus, Natalie will touch on how AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT are changing how people find information beyond Google.
SEO isn’t dead, but it’s evolving fast. Let’s get into what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can adapt.
About Natalie de Weerd
As the self-proclaimed “Queen Nerd” of Altavia UK, Natalie head’s up a team of talented digital designers and developers, serving a client list which boasts iconic retail brands.
Her role encompasses overseeing a wide spectrum of digital projects that flow through the organisation, from conceptualisation to execution, all while keeping abreast of the latest industry tech and trends.

CRAFT & CHATTER
2025-03-28 12:30 - 14:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Every Friday 12.30 â€“ 2.00 Free If youâ€™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.

Psychic Supper
2025-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Friday 28th March
7pm to 10pm

Would you like to make contact?

Back by popular demand, Rosie, our resident psychic medium, will be here passing messages to a small group of people (16 max).
Although we can’t guarantee that everybody will receive a message, you will come away with a wonderful warm feeling.
There’s laughter and tears and a cocktail or two, if you fancy, and we will bring up a sharing platter for your group halfway through to nibble on. Tickets are £40 pp including a deposit of £10 pp at the time of booking. We cater for most dietary requirements but please advise us when you book. Final payment is required on the night.
To book places, please call on 01604 626977 or contacts us via the website form. Please be aware this event sells out VERY quickly but, if you miss out, this time, there will be other events coming soon.

NC Jazz: Clark Tracey’s Jazz Champions
2025-03-28 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Clark Tracey is a jazz master. An inventive jazz drummer he’s also a proven group leader, writer and arranger, having appeared over many years with the world’s jazz greats. With this stellar band he has revived the famous jazz suites written by his late father, the great pianist & composer Stan Tracey, bringing masterpieces such as Under Milkwood successfully to admiring younger audiences. “For me Tracey is a world-class musician whose mature and distinctive artistry – his own “ snap-crackle” – is right up there with the likes of Philly Joe Jones and Roy Haynes.” Jazz Journal, 2024
Alan Barnes’ range and brilliance have made him a “first call” for studio and live work since his precocious arrival on the scene more than thirty years ago. His recorded catalogue is immense. He has made over thirty albums as leader and co-leader alone, and the list of his session and side-man work includes Bjork, Bryan Ferry, Michel LeGrande, Clare Teale, Westlife, Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum. He has toured and played residencies with such diverse and demanding figures as Ruby Braff, Freddie Hubbard, Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache, Ken Peplowski, Harry Allen and Conte Candoli.
Tenor saxophonist Simon Allen leads his own quartets and quintets. In addition, he has recorded and performed with Sir Paul McCartney, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Phil Collins, Jamie Cullum, Beverly Knight and many, many more.
Dave Newton has been voted Best Jazz Pianist sixteen times by the Jazz audience of the UK. His dynamic and lyrical jazz has perhaps been overshadowed by his work as accompanist for singers such as Marion Montgomery, Tina May, Annie Ross, Claire Martin and of course Stacey Kent, with whom he spent ten years recording and touring, travelling all over the world.
Bassist Andy Cleyndert started out in the bands of Don Weller and Bobby Wellins and has since flourished on the jazz scene in the UK and beyond. He has played and toured with the cream of the UK’s musicians and a string of international soloists, including Bud Shank, George Coleman, Ray Bryant, Lee Konitz and James Moody.

Nikita Kuzmin: Midnight Dancer
2025-03-28 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
International champion and Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first-ever solo UK and Ireland tour.
The cast of Midnight Dancer will include dancers Sophie Baker, Thomas Charles, Lowri Hamilton, Samuel Lake, Charlotte Lee, Zara Liu, Seamus Mcintosh, Daniel Rae and Andreea Toma. Also joining the cast is Vocalist Rebecca Lisewski (MAMMA MIA! West End, The Spongebob Musical UK tour, Cabaret West End).
Nikita Kuzmin invites you to a fairytale ball like no other and a night full of music, sequins, and world class dancing.
Follow the highs and lows of a classic romance story, as two star-crossed lovers meet only to be torn apart. Will they reunite at the masked ball, or will real life put an end to their fairytale fantasy? This brand-new dance spectacular is a modern-day Cinderella story and features all of your favourite dance floor anthems, dazzling costumes and explosive dancing. Don’t miss TV dance star Nikita Kuzmin like you’ve never seen him before!

FRICTION
2025-03-28 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live Music.

The Mob Live
2025-03-28 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
The Mob Live take to the stage at 9pm to really start the weekend off in style!!

Mini Makers at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Come and join us for our exciting Mini Makers childrenâ€™s craft or art activity at Northamptonshire Central Library! Children aged 11 and under and their carers are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and arts! This is a drop-in session. There is a charge of Â£1 per child.
