Northampton BID

Endangered and Extinct by creative recycling artist Val Hunt
2025-07-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
With inspiration, ingenuity, humour and skill, creative recycling artist Val Hunt has created a fascinating selection of large and small sculptural pieces which are both appealing and informative
Saturday 28 June â€“ Sunday 10 August 2025
Animals, exotic birds, fish, dinosaurs and species of flora, all on the edge or now extinct, have been made from a selection of throwaway material especially Val’s favourite medium, drinks can metal.
This exhibition presents a subtle message about recycling and preservation, raising awareness of why the creatures on show are endangered or extinct. Find out why species are disappearing from this planet at an alarming rate.

Rhymetime at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-07-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Bring your under 5â€™s to clap, sing and wave our way through our favourite nursery rhymes and songs. Singing nursery rhymes and doing the actions are great for interaction, communication skills and motor skills â€“ and most of all, itâ€™s fun!
Please note that the Rhymetime sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am.

CRAFT & CHATTER
2025-07-18 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.

Soultasia Northampton
2025-07-18 15:00 - 22:30 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
The UKâ€™s smash hit touring soul spectacular comes to Delapré Abbey for a lifetime celebration of Soul & Disco featuring some legendary performersâ€¦.

Piano, Prosecco, Charcuterie!
2025-07-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Piano and Prosecco
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Apéro DJ - Revive
2025-07-18 18:00 - 22:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Apéro DJ: @revive_groove_and_social . •soul•disco•boogie• 6-10.

Young Company: Boudica
2025-07-18 19:00, 2025-07-19 19:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
“I’d rather walk in blood than walk a slave”
On the furthest outreaches of the Roman Empire, the edge of the known world, rebellion is brewing…
The King of the Iceni has died. His widow, Boudica, comes to claim her rightful throne and territories in defiance of the occupying force, Rome. For daring to try and take what is hers the native queen is flogged, her daughters raped, and they are banished from their homeland. But now Queen Boudica has returned. And this time, she has an army.
She will take back her land, her freedom, and more, much more: she will have revenge. She will have blood.
Join us for Boudica (written by Tristan Bernays, directed by Anna Simpson with fight choreography by Kiel O’Shea) and watch the Royal & Derngate Young Company bring this play based on ancient history hurtling into the 21st century, exploring urgent and provocative questions about occupation and oppression, the legacy of colonial violence, and how people try to hold on to their humanity amidst war’s brutality.
Performed in arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
From our Community.

Content Warning: Contains strong language, depictions of violence and death, and references to sexual assault.

Masterclass: Pizza & Beer
2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Masterclass: Pizza & Beer. Taste 6 different @santinaswoodfiredpizzaco pizzas, paired with 6 different V and B beers â€“ all expertly explained. 7-9. £25pp.
For those of you not attending the masterclass, Santina’s pizzas will be available to enjoy on our terrace or inside from 7-9pm.

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Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell
2025-07-18 19:30, 2025-07-19 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Midnight Bell comes to Northampton for the first time in 2025.
In 1930s London ordinary people emerge from cheap boarding houses nightly to pour out their passions, hopes and dreams in the pubs and fog-bound streets of Soho and Fitzrovia. Step inside The Midnight Bell, a tavern where one particular lonely-hearts club gather to play out their lovelorn affairs of the heart; bitter comedies of longing, frustration, betrayal and redemption.
Inspired by the great English novelist Patrick Hamilton (Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky, Hangover Square) who created some of the most authentic fiction of his era; stories borne out of years of social interactions with the working man and woman at his favourite location – the London Pub.
Hailed by The Observer as ‘the undisputed king of dance theatre’, master storyteller Bourne has produced some of the most successful dance theatre productions of the last 30 years including Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Red Shoes and Edward Scissorhands.

In Conversation with Matthew Bourne
Join us after the performance on Tue 15 July 7:30pm for a fully BSL interpreted chat with Matthew Bourne himself for a unique opportunity to discover the insights of creating this show. This event is free with a ticket to the performance that evening.

Live Music – Cara Howard
2025-07-18 20:30 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
Live Music – Cara Howard, music through the decades

COLM LYONS
2025-07-18 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live Music.

8 FOOT UNDER
2025-07-18 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Live Music

Boxing Night
2025-07-19 00:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
Watch live on the big screen â€“ Usyk vs Dubois

The Giant, Immersive Murder Mystery Game
2025-07-19 00:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
June – 7 September 2025
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
£25 per team
Step into the role of a detective and solve a series of curious and whimsical mysteries in your local museum. Using our companion app, youâ€™ll explore the museum to uncover hidden clues and encounter life-sized cardboard characters—each one a possible suspect, witness, or victim.
Work together to connect the dots, follow the twists in each story, and put your problem-solving skills to the test. It’s the perfect activity for families, friends, or anyone with a curious mind looking for a fun and unique experience.
What to Expect
A Unique Blend of Games
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure that combines elements of a murder mystery, escape room, scavenger hunt, and even a touch of Where’s Wally. Team up and see if you can crack the case.

An Immersive Museum Adventure
Watch the museum transform into a crime-solving playground. Track down cardboard clues, solve puzzles, and interact with quirky characters—surprises await around every corner.

Three Curious Cases to Solve
Your adventure lasts between 1 to 2 hours and includes three entertaining cases, from a vandalized moustache to a victim flattened by an ancient sarcophagus.
Ready to solve the mystery? Gather your team and start your investigation.
Perfect for friends, families, and curious minds – this is not your typical museum visit. It’s an adventure where YOU become the detective!
Just £25 per team
Timed slots
Only one phone needed to play

Mini Makers at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-07-19 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.

Gladiators of Britain
2025-07-19 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.

From the Collection: Landscapes
2025-07-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
For centuries, landscape was considered an unworthy subject for serious artistic exploration.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Until Sunday 4 October
When landscape did appear in paintings, it was often relegated to the background—merely a setting for religious or historical scenes.
This perception began to shift in the 17th century with the work of Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain. These pioneering artists crafted idealised rural vistas to illustrate the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome, imbuing natural elements with metaphorical meaning. Through their romantic and structured visions of the countryside, landscape painting began to gain recognition as a meaningful art form.
It was not until the 19th century, however, that landscape truly came into its own. Artists such as J.M.W. Turner and John Constable redefined the genre, capturing the drama, emotion, and grandeur of the natural world. Their work affirmed landscape as a powerful subject in its own right—one that continues to inspire artists to this day.
Drawing from the museum collections, this exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting, where nature takes centre stage.
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IN EXTREMIS: Landscape Reimagined
2025-07-19 10:00 - 17:00 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
We are very pleased to be hosting this exhibition across all our galleries here at 78 Derngate. Simon James is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of nature and the urban environment in mostly abstract or semi-abstract forms and takes inspiration from his surroundings in the cities of Asia and Europe or, more recently, the English countryside. James trained in Fine Art and Printmaking at London’s Royal Academy and Royal College of Art and he now works across the spectrum from painting and drawing to video and photographic works, having adopted the expressive potential of digital media while working as a designer and independent artist in Asia. Having held solo shows in London, Berlin, Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo, whilst also designing for TV, publishing and the music industry, Simon was also a university lecturer in multimedia and photography.

www.simonjames.com

Grandbies Business Networking Event
2025-07-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Business Networking Brunch – Letâ€™s Talk Marketing! Join us for our second vibrant networking event, where great minds meet over coffee!
Business Networking Brunch – Letâ€™s Talk Marketing!
Join us for our second vibrant networking event, where great minds meet over coffee, cake, and conversation.
Whether youâ€™re a start-up founder, freelancer, creative, or small business owner, this is your space to connect, collaborate, and grow.
? What to Expect

Fresh coffee, delicious food, and homemade cake ?
An inspiring guest speaker Finance and accounting
Open discussion: How do YOU market your business?
Space to share ideas, swap contacts, and build relationships

? Why You Should Come

Build your local network
Gain insights into accounting and cost effective strategies.
Exchange tips and experiences in a relaxed setting
Leave feeling motivated and supported in your business journey

? Special Guest Speaker:
Weâ€™ll be joined by a marketing expert sharing practical tools, stories, and fresh ideas to help you amplify your brand and reach the right audience.

Gaming Club at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-07-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Fancy a game of D&D? Or maybe you would to try something a little different? Try our Gaming Club hosted at Northampton Central Library in our Young Adults Area.
This event is suitable for people aged 14+

Summer Open Days - June - September at Church of The Holy Sepulchre
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LY
Summer Open Days â€“ June- September

Every Saturday at 2 p.m. for 2 hours

Please note that this event will not be taking place between 28 Jun 2025 and 5 Jul 2025

Church Of The Holy Sepulchre

Sheep Street/Church Lane Northampton, NN1 3NL, United Kingdom

Our Medieval Round Church has been welcoming visitors since 1100 AD and in 2024 she is set to fling open her doors again.
On Saturdays afternoons from 2pm-4pm from June to September, visitors can learn all about this fascinating church and the historic treasures she contains. (Please note there is no Open Day on 28th June)
If only these walls could talk, I wonder what they would say? For the moment we will let our historians do the talking.
The Holy Sepulchre is the oldest building in Northampton, surviving the great fire, one of only four medieval round churches in the U.K., and has the longest aisle in Northampton.
Historic battles have taken place here, famous people have been married here and royalty has visited.
The stained glass is beautiful, the Soldier’s Chapel delightful and the stories even more intriguing.
Join our volunteers and historians every Saturday from June to September to find out more.
DATES:
Every Saturday from June 6th until 6th September. 2pm-4pm. Please note there is no Open Day on 28th June.
WHERE:
Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL.
E-mail tours@holysepulchre.co.uk for more information.
Please note while the church will be open at these times we can’t always guarantee there will be a historian or tour guide on site.

Paint and Sip - Bob Ross Sunset | The Optimist
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Northampton! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!

Whatâ€™s included
??Approx. 2 hour step-by-step painting session led by our experienced artist and assistants.
??All painting materials needed to complete your masterpiece.
?? Acrylic paint on high-quality stretched canvas.
?? Photos taken throughout the session & posted on our Facebook page.
?? Heaps of fun exploring your creative side.
??A one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home.
??and best of all â€“ we clean up!
Please arrive 15 mins before your event start time to get settled .
Drinks are not included but can be purchased from the bar. BYO is not permitted as our events are held at licensed venues.

Summertime Live Northampton 2025
2025-07-19 14:00 - 22:30 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

We return to Delapré Abbey on 19th July for our biggest show to date, now with 4 stages of DJs & Live Music! ??

Your Summertime Live Northampton line up is headlined by Ministry of Sound Ibiza Anthems with Ellie Sax, plus performances from Sigma, Nathan Dawe, Switch Disco, SoSolid Crew and over 20 other artists across 4 stages!
Expect an unforgettable day out with live roaming entertainers, shisha bar, festival fashion, glitter stalls, funfair amusements, an epic food village and the all new woodland stage.
You do not want to miss this oneâ€¦
TICKETS ALWAYS SELL OUT IN ADVANCE, EARLY BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED
Early entry (pre 3pm): Our most cost effective ticket! Ticket must be scanned for entry before 3pm.
General admission: Price goes up in phases as time goes on. Book early to pay less!
VIP Garden: Q-jump entry, VIP Garden access with premium bar and posh loos!

Tadiwa Mahlunge & Ross Smith - Previews - 19th July
2025-07-19 15:00 | The Lamplighter, 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton, northamptonshire, NN1 3JS, United Kingdom
Venue: The Lamplighter, 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JS
Date: Saturday 19th July
Times: Doors 2:00pm Show 3:00pm
Price: £8 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Tadiwa Mahlunge & Ross Smith— Work in progress shows

Wellness and Mental Health Workshop
2025-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
SEND mums wants to empower you. Learn about how we belive in the power of community.
SEND Mum Empower You: Wellbeing, Wisdom & Community
You’re invited to an uplifting evening designed especially for SEND mums — because your wellbeing matters.
Join us for a heartfelt gathering focused on empowerment, support, and community. It’s a space to breathe, connect, and be reminded that you’re not alone on this journey.
? What to expect:

A welcoming, relaxed atmosphere
Drinks, nibbles, and a beautiful charcuterie board
An inspiring talk from our special guest speaker
Thoughtful conversation and community connection

Whether you’re looking for encouragement, friendship, or just some well-deserved ‘you’ time — we’d love to see you there.
Let’s build strength in sisterhood. ?Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

Apéro DJ: Andy Skank
2025-07-19 18:00 - 22:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Apéro DJ: @andyskank1 . •balearic•disco•tropical• 6-10.
