Northampton BID

The Worst Record Covers in the World
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Get ready for a showcase of the most hilariously bad album art ever created!

The Worst Record Covers in the World exhibition features collector Steve Goldman’s unique selection of over 500 unintentionally awful record sleeves.
From bizarre design choices to laugh-out-loud concepts gone wrong, this exhibition celebrates creative risk and the joy of failure in art. Visitors can even listen to tracks from these records and vote for their favourite “worst” cover.
Admission is free — come for the cringe, stay for the comedy!

Gladiators of Britain
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain.

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The events of the amphitheatre – its wild beasts and enslaved fighters – are one of the most enduring aspects of Roman culture that still capture the public imagination today.
This touring exhibition brings together some of the countryâ€™s most important objects to tell the story of Britainâ€™s entertainment venues and the people who died to the roar of the crowd. It will reveal the violence of the arena, and the importance of spectacle within Roman culture.
Highlights include the Colchester Vase loaned by Colchester Museums, which records an actual battle between two real gladiators, and the Hawkedon Helmet, the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain. These iconic loans will be supported by a selection of other items that reveal the popularity of gladiators throughout Roman society.
This tour is in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums and is inspired by the recent exhibition at Colchester Castle, Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games which featured British Museum loans. It will explore Roman spectacle in the local region, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.

An exhibition of work by final year students from Northampton College.
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 17 May â€“ Sunday 28 June 2025
The exhibition F332 illustrates the work of 14 photographers who find themselves at a personal crossroads; as they move on to the next phase of their career they share with us an eclectic mix of photographs and projects that explore their unique experiences.
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NORTHANTS MAKERS MARKET
2025-05-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Market Square
Join us at this new Makers Market for live performances and stalls from local artists and creatives.
. As well as stalls where you can buy local creative products, like jewellery and ceramics, each market will also feature a live performance and hands-on activities for the public.
According to Becky Carrier, its Founder and Director “Northants is such a creative county and we want to support creatives to showcase their wares but also to network with each other to make big things happen so that’s why, alongside the market, The Creative Place itself will be running a Creative Coffee Morning at 11am, Creative Lunch at 1pm and a Creative After-Party at 4pm to provide a networking space where everyone who wants to explore their creativity is welcome.”
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The opportunity to have a stall at the Makers Market is open to all Northants creatives and anyone interested should get in touch at nncreativeplace@gmail.com.
Those interested in keeping up-to-date with TCP activities and events, can visit The Creative Place – For Misfits and Mavericks, Creatives and Changemakers or sign up to the mailing list here The Creative Place

Beauty & The Beast Afternoon Tea
2025-05-24 12:00 - 14:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Be bold and daring â€“ thereâ€™s no time to be timid
What a magical afternoon this will be….decorated tables, themed food and cocktails. A three course afternoon tea, one course of savoury and two courses of sweetie bits.
From 12pm to 2pm eat, drink and be enchanted by the ambience and the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack playing in the background.
If you would like to dress up, and come in character, there will be prizes for the best dressed .
Total prices are £25.00 per child, £30.00 per adult for our Prohibition Tea and £40.00 per adult for our famous Tiddley Tea. Deposits of £10.00 per person are required at the time of booking. call now to secure your places.

Masterclass: Whisky.
2025-05-24 14:30 - 16:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

Whisky lovers â€“ this is for you!
Drinks pro and enthusiast Lox the Mixer will be talking us through a wide range of whiskies, as we discover the various styles, origins, history and flavours of a truly wonderful and diverse drink.

Masterclass: Classic Cocktails.
2025-05-24 16:30 - 18:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Cocktail? Yes please!
Discover (or re discover) the classics of the cocktail world in this exclusive masterclass with top spirits expert and connoisseur- Lox the Mixer. Lox will be shaking up some classics, but one thing is for certain â€“ theyâ€™ll be like nothing youâ€™ve tried before!

THE CUREHEADS + Siouxsie & The Budgiees – THE ROADMENDER
2025-05-24 19:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
The Cureheads have been together since 1990 and celebrated 30 years together in 2020. They have recreated the look, sound and atmosphere of shows by The Cure and have taken their show around the UK, Spain, France, Italy, Eastern Europe, South America, Japan and The USA.
Expect to hear some massive anthems including Just like Heaven, Inbetween Days, A Forest, Close To Me, Friday Iâ€™m in Love, Letâ€™s Go to Bed, Lullaby, Lovesong, The Walk, Boys Donâ€™t Cry, Pictures Of You, Lovecats, Why Canâ€™t I Be You and many more.
Special guests for the evening are Siouxie & The Budgiees – From the Happy house to the Hong Kong Garden Takeaway the Budgiees aim to please any fans of the Gothic Punk Queen and her Banshees. The UK based band strive to recreate the sounds, shapes and fashion-influencing style of, perhaps one of the most important influencers of the British Avant Garde scene. The Budgiees are named after The Banshees drummer â€œBudgieâ€�. They play originals and covers made famous by The Banshees and occasionally are joined onstage by The Cureheads frontman to celebrate the time that Cure frontman Robert Smith was on guitar duty for Siouxsie & The Banshees
14 plus event-Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult

Nathan Caton: My Big Fat Blasian Wedding
2025-05-24 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Nathan Caton is an award-winning comedian as seen on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Russell Howard’s Good News and BBC R4’s Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing…
It’s official. Nathan’s married and off the market – sorry ladies… and gentlemen! What should’ve been the happiest time of his life turned out to be the most stressful and expensive time ever. The end result? Well, it was either therapy or turn it into comedy. Nathan chose the latter…
Nathan is one of the most exciting young comedians on the scene. Gigging since the tender age of 19, over the last decade he has established himself both as a circuit headliner, and a name on TV and radio.

The Shires
2025-05-24 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2025. The two of us tour will see Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes tour the length and breadth of the UK performing all their classic tracks.
The Shires achievements speak for themselves: three consecutive UK Top 3 albums, four #1 UK Country albums, 100 million+ streams, two Gold-certified records, and countless sold-out headline shows, including filling the prestigious Royal Albert Hall.
The Shires first broke through in 2014 with their single Nashville Grey Skies, a playful song about Britain needing its own country scene. And that’s something which they helped happen, starting with their 2015 debut Brave, which became the first ever Top 10 album by a UK country music artist. That success continued with a succession of hit albums: 2016’s My Universe, 2018’s Accidentally On Purpose, 2020’s Good Years and 2022’s 10 Year Plan.
Their authenticity saw them embraced by the Nashville scene immediately, leading to two CMA Awards, touring highlights including C2C Festival and shows as guests to Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, The Corrs and more.

The Resident DJ
2025-05-24 20:30 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
Dance the bank holiday weekend away with The Resident DJ spinning the hottest tracks.

THE SMARTIES
2025-05-24 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live music from 9pm.

THE URS | NORTHAMPTON (La Famiglia)
2025-05-24 21:00 | La Famiglia, 17A Castillian Street, Northampton, NN1 1JS, United Kingdom
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Join the 360° Wellness Run Club!
2025-05-25 08:00 | 360 Wellness, 73 St Giles Street Northampton, NN1 1JF
Looking to stay active, meet like-minded people, and enjoy the benefits of running? 360° Wellness Run Club meets every Sunday at 8am, welcoming runners of all ages and levels. Whether youâ€™re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, youâ€™re invited to join our supportive community!
We start and finish at 360° Wellness HQ, 73 St Gilesâ€™ Street, NN1 1JF- a boutique wellness centre in the heart of Northampton. Plus, our sister company, St Giles Physiotherapy Clinic (38 York Road, NN1 5QJ), is here to help runners stay injury-free and prepare for events.
Come run with us and be part of something bigger!

VISUALISE at 78
2025-05-25 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/

WiFi Wars - 10th Anniversary Tour
2025-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 | The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AU, United Kingdom
Timings: 2:00pm â€“ 3:00pm
Venue: The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl Street Northampton NN1 3AU
Recommended for ages 6+
Ticket price: £8 + booking fee
Wi-Fi Wars returns with another live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TVâ€™s hit comedy/gaming show â€œDara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bitâ€�) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!
NB: Due to limited capacity all members of your party will be required to book a ticket, even if you are not planning to play along yourself.
The Guardian â€“ â€œNot To Be Missedâ€�
Time Out â€“ Criticâ€™s Choice
The Times â€“ Hot List
Metro â€“ Top Ten London Geek Nights Out

YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/Xi7umT7zTWA
Website: www.wifiwars.co.uk
Twitter: @WiFiWarsUK

WARNING: BRING A CHARGED SMARTPHONE OR POWER BANK TO THESE LIVE SHOWS â€“ YOU WILL USE IT TO PLAY THE ENTIRE SHOW!
The Charles Bradlaugh 1, Earl Street, NN1 3AU.

MATCHDAY BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
2025-05-25 14:00 - 15:30 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
This 25th May at 2PM, we’re serving up the perfect hat-trick — banging food, bottomless pints, and full-throttle football vibes. Whether youâ€™re a die-hard supporter or just here for the beers and banter, this is your call-up to the ultimate Sunday day drinking session.
Expect big screens, best seats in the house and ice-cold pints that just keep coming! With an atmosphere louder than the final whistle, matchday has never looked (or tasted) this good.
?Mark your spot. Bring your appetite and rally the squad because at our brunch, every seat is front row!

Bands in the Park 2025
2025-05-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3HN, United Kingdom
125th Anniversary year
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 6th April to 28th September
2 â€“ 5pm
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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 yearâ€™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 Rockinâ€™ 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 â€“ Saturday 17th May 11am â€“ 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
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SIX FEET APART
2025-05-25 16:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live music from 4pm.

CURATION
2025-05-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
EXPLORING THE SOCIETYâ€™S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of 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. On cooler days door may be closed, please ring doorbell to top right.

JOE CORKRAM TRIO
2025-05-26 14:30 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live music from 230pm.

The Mailcoach Pub Quiz
2025-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Get ready for an electrifying night of brain-teasing fun at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Join us for an exciting Quiz event hosted by the one and only Adam the Greek. Put your knowledge to the test and compete with friends for fantastic prizes.
Donâ€™t miss out on the chance to showcase your trivia skills and enjoy a lively atmosphere with great company. Whether youâ€™re a seasoned quizzer or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Grab your team and head to Mail Coach Northampton for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories!

Cookie Decorating
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Kidsâ€™ Cookie Decorating Workshop
Looking for a simple, fun activity to keep the little ones entertained? Join us for our Kidsâ€™ Cookie Decorating Workshop – the perfect treat for creative little bakers!
Children will get the chance to decorate their own cookies using icing, sprinkles, and other goodies, creating sweet treats to take home (or enjoy right away!).
While the kids get busy decorating, hot drinks, coffee, and refreshments will be available for parents and carers to enjoy.
? Simple, fun cookie decorating for kids
? Icing, sprinkles, and toppings provided
? Coffee and drinks available for grown-ups
? Perfect for all ages
Free kids meal with every ticket.
Drop in, decorate, and enjoy a sweet moment together. Book your place today!

Table top game night
2025-05-27 18:00 - 23:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Come join us for a thrilling Board Game Night at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Whether youâ€™re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for all board game enthusiasts.
Bring your friends, family, or come solo â€“ we have a variety of games available, but feel free to bring your own favorites. Reserve a table and let us take care of the rest while you enjoy an evening filled with laughter, competition, and camaraderie.
Donâ€™t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills, discover new games, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable Board Game Night at Mail Coach Northampton!
