Northampton BID

Live Band – The Krakens
2026-02-20 21:00 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
A 4 piece covers band. Covering Rock classics through the ages!!!
Rock on folks……and unleash The Krakens.

Tom Osborne Robinson: Celebrating his life and work
2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-22 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Retrospective – The Gallery
An exhibition celebrating Tom Osborne Robinson’s passion for the Charles Rennie Mackintosh House and his association with both Bassett-Lowke and the Royal Theatre, Northampton.
The Mayor of Northampton will officially launch the exhibition at 2pm on Sunday February 1st
From Sunday February 1st – to Sunday March 8th
In The Barwell Room
10.00am – 4.30pm

78 Derngate: A Retrospective
2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-22 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
A-level students in Art & Textiles from Northampton High School display an abundance of young talent in the Mezzanine areas.
Free of charge.

A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Journey through 150 million years of Northamptonshire’s past. From prehistoric treasures to modern marvels, 100 remarkable objects reveal the people, events, and industries that shaped the county, each telling a unique story of its cultural, social, and economic heritage. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 20 September – Sunday 22 February 2026 This exhibition has been shaped by an extraordinary network of 51 guest curators from across the county, each bringing their own expertise and local knowledge to the project. These dedicated individuals, from historians and collectors to community groups, have worked alongside the museum team to select objects and craft narratives. Their collaborative efforts ensure this exhibition truly reflects the breadth of Northamptonshire’s heritage, guided by those who know their communities best.

From the Collection: Women Artists
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
An exhibition of artworks from NMAG’s collection celebrates the variety of genres, methods and media used by women artists, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 11 November – Sunday 12 April 2026 Throughout history, both men and women have created art, yet only a select few have been remembered within Western art history. Art by men was historically valued more highly than art by women, reflecting broader beliefs that only men could possess artistic or creative genius. Certain genres and mediums were also considered more prestigious, while work made in the domestic sphere was dismissed as craft or decoration rather than recognised as fine art. Women were barred from studying nude figures a crucial part of classical art training until the late 1800s. Second-wave feminism in the twentieth century, and wider social changes in the twenty-first, have challenged these hierarchies. Today, women are at the forefront of artistic production, with artists such as Tracey Emin, Maggi Hambling, Rachel Whiteread and Jasleen Kaur recognised as leading voices in contemporary art.

Lifelines: The work of Sculptor Nicolas Moreton
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition of the stone carving of sculptor Nicolas Moreton to the public.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 17 January – Sunday 22 March 2026

The artist has been described as ‘a modern master of the medium of stone carving’ and his works are collected worldwide. The exhibition has two strands celebrating human life and the force of water.
Visitor Advisory: This exhibition includes sculptures featuring the nude human form and parental discretion is advised.

Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026

Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs’ distant ancestors, the very first reptiles, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!
A must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!

The Gruffalo’s Child
2026-02-21 10:30, 2026-02-22 10:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should

Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?
Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book
The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books

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Relaxed Performance
The performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed.
Audio Described & Touch Tour
The performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre.
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EDUCATIONAL RATE
£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10

Click here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.

Murder At Midnight
2026-02-21 19:30, 2026-02-23 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A murder mystery like no other…
Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV, Coronation Street), Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road,Coronation Street, Hollyoaks).
A killer night out!
From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other.
It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house…
We meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum—who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown.
Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong?
Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight…
Written by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder In The Dark, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight.
Cast also includes Callum Balmforth, Peter Moreton, Iryna Poplavska, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.

80s Live
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:45 | The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
80s Live!

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS SHOW THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT PEOPLE MAY STAND UP AND DANCE AROUND YOU AND IN FRONT OF YOU

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!
Get ready as we bring you – direct from The Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End – the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK – 80s Live!
We will make you feel shiny and new as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night out you have been dreaming of – put your hands together and get into the groove as our live band Electric Dreams perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from Wham!, The Weather Girls,Culture Club, Rick Astley, Madonna, Duran Duran, Soft Cell, The Human League, A-Ha,Tears for Fears and more.
We will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug!

The ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember. Blending pop and soft rock, the show includes Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, The Edge of Heaven, Tainted Love, Love Shack, Living on a Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don’t You Want Me?, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It’s Raining Men, Rio. . . the list goes on.
With our sensational cast and live band, this is just what the doctor ordered.
This is 80s Live!
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

ONE NIGHT IN NASHVILLE – THE ROADMENDER
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom

Russell Hicks: This Time It’s Personal
2026-02-21 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
American stand up comedian Russell Hicks is back on tour. It’s been a big year for Russell. He’s appeared in multiple feature films including Edgar Wright’s The Running Man (2025). You also may have seen his phenomenally successful ‘Dear Diary’ series on Instagram, which has gained millions of views. Last year’s show was about his life in the UK. This year is about…him. He’s back. And this time…It’s personal.
(As seen on ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Prime Video, and Paramount Pictures. 2x Leicester Festival Best Show Nominee and Winner of the 2024 Prague Fringe Festival)

8 FOOT UNDER
2026-02-21 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
8 FOOT UNDER – back for their home gig !
Digging Deeper Than the Dead.
Straight from the raw nerve of rock’s past, 8 Foot Under is a no-compromise, three-piece power machine resurrecting the sound and spirit of the bands that changed everything — and the ones who should have.
With thunderous riffs, soul-wrenched vocals, and basslines you can feel in your spine, they bring the ghosts of forgotten legends back to life.
This is not nostalgia — it’s resurrection

8 FOOT UNDER
2026-02-21 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Digging Deeper Than the Dead.Straight from the raw nerve of rock’s past, 8 Foot Under is a no-compromise, three-piece power machine resurrecting the sound and spirit of the bands that changed everything — and the ones who should have.With thunderous riffs, soul-wrenched vocals, and basslines you can feel in your spine, they bring the ghosts of forgotten legends back to life.This is not nostalgia — it’s resurrection.

ONE NIGHT STAND.
2026-02-21 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live music from 9pm.

Live Music – The Band “Isabelle”
2026-02-21 21:00 - 23:30 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
An acoustic Trio version of the band, expect plenty of soul, Motown, rock and pop covers from the decades……enough to get you all dancing the night away!!

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show 2026
2026-02-22 12:30 | The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Tom Gates is back for 2026!
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world!
It’s pure fun for the whole family whether you’re a lover of the books or new to Tom and his friends!
Showings at 12.30pm and 3.30pm!
Age 3+

2020 VISION.
2026-02-22 16:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live music from 4pm.

ACCRINGTON STANLEY
2026-02-22 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Back and this time … Performing Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band — in full !!

WHO DOES THAT ?!? … THATS RIGHT , NO ONE

Formed over 40 years ago — and still going strong.

Accrington Stanley return with a special performance celebrating every track from the legendary Sgt. Pepper’s album.

Renowned masters of The Beatles, Eagles, and the very best of the ’60s, Accrington Stanley bring timeless classics to life with unbeatable energy, precision, and musicianship.

From rock ’n’ roll anthems to rich, soulful harmonies, their repertoire is vast — and every song is a crowd favourite.

Accrington Stanley — four decades on, still rocking the stage.

Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death
2026-02-22 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on tour after sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, his European Tour, and his hit New York Soho Theatre run. Emmanuel’s hilarious and heartfelt show explores his life after surviving heart failure, facing the cause of the trauma, and the strange and funny ways we all find to keep going when life gets hard. It’s about turning life’s toughest moments into comedy gold, finding the laughs in survival and the punchlines in perseverance.
One of the UK’s most in-demand comedians, Sonubi is a powerhouse on stage, delivering unstoppable energy, razor-sharp wit, and stories that hit hard as he can and still land even harder. Come and see for yourself… (and bring your glasses)
“Big laughs, engaging tales, you’re seduced by the easy authority of his storytelling”
The Guardian

ASTRONOMY
2026-02-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
THE SEARCH FOR a PLANET B by Larissa Palethorpe Join Dr. Larissa Palethorpe in discussing the possibility of finding, travelling and inhabiting other worlds. We will be exploring the history of exoplanet discovery, notable exoplanets including Earth-like candidates and whether a Planet B will ever be a reality. Talk presented by Zoom from Edinburgh or Bristol. You are welcome to join us in the Humfrey Rooms, or via Zoom.
