Northampton BID

NIRVANA UK
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
Nirvana UK are returning to Northampton on Sat 14th September with the ultimate double bill featuring a tribute to Pearl Jam ‘Pearl Scam’ creating the ultimate 90s grunge package on one stage on one night.
NIRVANA UKTearing up venues up and down the UK and around Europe the band are formed of 3 die hard Nirvana fans who love nothing more than recreating Nirvana’s live music and look for other fans! The band strive to be as close to the real deal as possible. Including the same instruments, effect boxes and pre amp that Kurt Cobain used to ensure they re-create the distinctive Nirvana sound.
The band is made up of:
Jez – Kurt CobainDan – Krist NovoselicJon – Dave Grohl

The Amazing Northampton Run
2024-09-15 09:30 - 17:00 | Northampton Town Centre
The Amazing Northampton Run
A Community Interest Company. A redesign of the original Northampton Half Marathon â€“ warning this race contains 31 steps and 200m of grass!

The Amazing Northampton Run – Half Marathon
Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Rob Powell from NHCF
A top 10 race in the MARM races of the year 2023

Join us for the Amazing Northampton Run in 2024!
A loop around England’s largest town, starting In St Giles Street (for 2024), following the river past Northampton’s three main sporting grounds; Sixfields stadium (football), Franklin’s Gardens (rugby) and The County Ground (cricket), through two beautiful parks, passing through the modern University campus

NINE at 78
2024-09-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-20 10:00 - 16:00 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Art Exhibition-The Gallery
Running for the month of September as part of the hugely successful Northants and Rutland Open Studios event, 78 Derngate is pleased to present Nine at 78 – an eclectic exhibition of work from nine prominent Northamptonshire artists encompassing work in an array of styles and mediums. From paint, mixed media and collage, to glass, jewellery, ceramics, woodwork and textiles; there is something for everyone to appreciate and all the work is for sale.
Taking part are: Katy Dynes (painting and illustration), Nadege Honey (handcrafted jewellery), Sarah Luke (glass),Claire Mycock (painting and mixed media), Joy Norman (textiles and paper),Colin Proctor (painting), Mark Puryer (wood), Emma Saul (painting and ceramics)and Katrina Solano (painting). These artists and makersâ€™ creations will fill all our galleries and there will be pieces to view in the gardens, too! A great way to spend half a day (or longer!) in Northampton, why not combine this with a visit to the heritage house and shop followed by light refreshments in The Dining Room!
The exhibition opens on 31st August and runs to 29th September. Free entry to all galleries, closed on Mondays. For more information on Northants and Rutland Open Studios including individual artist profiles and linked events, please visit www.nros.co.uk

From Dock to Drop - Tour of Sessions House and Gaol Block
2024-09-15 10:30 | Sessions House
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From Dock to Drop â€“ Tour of Sessions House and Gaols Site
Step back in time with our exclusive tour of the historic Sessions House and Gaols site—a rare gem that stood as the heart of law and order from 1678 to 1992.
Tour Dates:

Friday, 6th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm
Saturday, 7th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm
Sunday, 8th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm
Friday, 13th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm
Saturday, 14th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm
Sunday, 15th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm

What to Expect:

Explore the Grade I listed Sessions House—a unique survivor from the past.
Discover the stories behind its magnificent decorative plaster ceilings, full-length Royal portraits, and the intriguing â€˜Iron Machine.â€™
Stand at the very site where executions took place, and reflect on the grim reality of justice served.
End the tour at the Victorian County Gaol, now home to the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.

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This is not just a tour—itâ€™s an immersive experience where youâ€™ll walk in the footsteps of history, sit in the courts, and even face the hangmanâ€™s noose. All in just 90 minutes—and itâ€™s completely FREE!
Booking is recommended due to limited spaces. Call 07746 116569 or email museums@westnorthants.gov.uk to secure your spot today!
Meeting Point: Outside Sessions House
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Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness history come alive!

Men's Wellness Walk
2024-09-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Exhibition: Oubaitori Arts Agency
2024-09-15 11:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Our upstairs room will be transformed again and filled with the work of a range of super talented artists. Their work will be available for you to enjoy from Sunday 15th

Titanic: Honour and Glory
2024-09-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
This exciting exhibition brings to life the history of the legendary ocean liner, the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic. From her conception to her premature demise, Titanic has become one of the most famous ocean liners in the world, displaying artefacts from the disaster and props from the blockbuster film, Titanic

Top Secret – The Magic of Science
2024-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform The Old Savoy – Home of The Deco Theatre into a real life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination. Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess!

Milton Jones: Ha!milton
2024-09-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss.
Like giraffes… and there’s a bit about tomatoes.
You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff.
A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.
WARNING* contains jokes from the start.

Dear Zoo Live!
2024-09-16 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-09-17 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
I wrote to the Zoo to send me a pet and they sent me a…
Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo sent a far too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next?!
Rod Campbell’s much-loved lift the flap book has been a firm favourite with children and parents for over forty years. Lovingly adapted for the stage, his distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show packed full of puppetry, songs and, of course, all the animals from the zoo.
With lots of laughs and audience interaction, Dear Zoo is the perfect introduction to theatre for young children. Join us and find out whether the zoo will send the perfect pet… in the end!
#DearZooLive

Illegal Eagles
2024-09-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more…
The latest all-star line-up of the show, produced as ever by Phil Aldridge, features Tony Kiley (formerly from 80’s sensation The Blow Monkeys) on drums, Trevor Newnham (Dr Hook) vocals and bass, Greg Webb vocals and guitars, Mike Baker vocals, guitars and keys and Garreth Hicklin vocals, guitars and keys.
Garreth, Greg, Trevor and Mike effortlessly capture the vocal style and delivery of Henley, Walsh, Fry, Schmidt and Meisner and are all masters of their respective instruments.
Extremely tight harmonies & an acute attention to detail are synonymous with The Illegal Eagles, now in their 24th year on the road. Following a number of critically acclaimed UK & European Tours, The Illegal Eagles have established themselves not only as the ultimate celebration of The Eagles, but as one of the foremost authentic and talented shows in the world.

Will Young: Light It Up
2024-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Will Young returns with forthcoming, ninth studio album, “Light It Up”, due for release on 9 August.
To celebrate the new album, Will is embarking on his most intimate tour yet – taking shape as an up close and personal evening of acoustic performances, stories and conversation.
New single, Falling Deep, channels the nostalgia of 80s pop with a modern, soulful touch that sits somewhere between The Police and The Weeknd. ‘Falling Deep’ speaks to the sweet surrender of giving into a new experience, however dangerous or out of control it makes you feel. It is the perfect introduction to Will’s first album of originals in five years.
Featuring special guest: Rachel Sage.

Sarah Millican – Late Bloomer
2024-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was sixteen.
Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.
In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens.
Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.

Lullaby Of Broadway
2024-09-19 12:30 - 14:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Showing Lullaby Of Broadway (1951) Directed by David Butler, Starring Doris Day and Gene Nelson
Running time 1 hour 32minutes

Coffee &Catch up With Northants Lesbian Society
2024-09-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Coffee & Catch up with Northants Lesbian Society
2024-09-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Saints Book Club & Cocktails
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Masteclass: Wine of The World
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
For this masterclass weâ€™ll be trying bottles from around the globe and seeing how the differences in grape, climate, terroir and method can impact the most important thing when it comes to wine â€“ how it tastes

Beverley Knight
2024-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Following her sold out birthday show in March 2023 at London Lafayette, Beverley Knight has announced the details of her biggest ever UK tour to date. The Queen of British Soul will perform twenty very special headline dates across some of the UK’s major cities throughout October and November 2023.
Beverley Knight has been one of the UK’s most consistent artists for almost three decades. Celebrating her incredible career over the years, the tour also marks her milestone 50th birthday. Back together with her live band expect a fun-filled night where she will perform all of her classic hits and fan favourites along with brand new songs.
Beverley said “It’s been a minute! I am so looking forward to finally getting back on the road with my band again! There is nothing like the energy of a live audience showing love in return for you giving them everything you’ve got.”

NC Jazz: John Law
2024-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
John Law, a prize-winning classical prodigy on piano, turned away from classical piano studies to pursue jazz and improvised music when he was 23 and has been involved in, and acclaimed for, a wide variety of contemporary jazz and classical projects: from solo piano concerts and albums, through trio and quartet tours and recordings, right through to large scale works for his semi-classical ensemble Cornucopia.
He has played at over fifty festivals worldwide including North Sea Jazz Festival (Rotterdam), Delhi International Jazz Festival and London Jazz Festival at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, and in clubs and concert halls all over the UK, mainland Europe, North America and beyond, working with musicians as diverse as Gwilym Simcock, Andy Sheppard, Jason Rebello, Tim Garland and Evan Parker. He has recorded over forty albums. John’s main projects currently are his acclaimed quartet Congregation, featuring Mercury Prize nominee James Mainwaring and playing John’s original music, bringing together acoustic and electronic music, his all-acoustic quartet Re-Creations, featuring Parliamentary Jazz Award winner Sam Crockatt, playing versions of tunes from jazz/pop/classical and Renaissance, an ambient, electronic keyboards project with saxophonist Jon Lloyd and visual artist from Tangerine Dream, Patrick Dunn, playing improvised music over samples created out of sacred vocal music from the 15th and 16th centuries.
In 2020 John Law was awarded a prestigious Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for Artists. In 2020 he was awarded an Arts Council touring award to tour his Congregation project and in 2021 a further Arts Council touring award to tour Renaissance.

Market Square Reopening - Traders Return
2024-09-20 | Northampton Market Square

DJ Ritchie K
2024-09-20 18:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Balaeric, acid, jazz, soul.
