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Bardic Picnic 2025
2025-09-28 00:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Coconut Paradise, 9 Gold Street Mews, Northampton, northamptonshire, NN1 1RA, United Kingdom
Bardic Picnic 2025
Join us for Bardic Picnic 2025.
Donâ€™t be fooled by the name, you donâ€™t need to bring a Picnic. Food and Drink available to buy on the day.
kids activities, live performances through the day and of course the competition to find The Bard of Northampton.
If you would like to take part and compete to be the Bard then please contact Esther (Poetic License).

Join the 360° Wellness Run Club!
2025-09-28 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!

Swipe Vintage x Northampton Kilo Sale
2025-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Shop our rails & swipe your faves before someone else does! Unique vintage & retro all £20 per kilo, plus £10 per kilo sale rails
Find quality vintage all just £20 per Kilo! We care about what we sell so every item is hand-graded by our experienced team, and many are even washed before making it to our events. Each event is curated and prepared in advance so we can bring you the best true vintage & top brands we know you love.
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Fair & Accurate Pricing - Just £20 per kilo, calculated in 0.05kg increments. No rounding up, no paying for full kilos you didn’t reach.
The Sale Rails â€“ We have a couple of sale rails per event where everything is half price, so just £10 per kilo! If you find an item with a sale tag, keep it separate at checkout so we can apply the discount. Tags must remain attached to be valid.
Special Price Caps - Select heavy items like leather jackets or long winter coats are capped at £20 to save you money.
Shoes - Only £5 per pair.
Payment - Cash & card accepted, including contactless.

Nine Creatives @ 78 Derngate
2025-09-28 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-30 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Nine creatives from the very popular, ever-expanding Open Studios are displaying their diverse range of work and techniques across the galleries, shop and gardens until Sunday October 5th. Including glassware, paintings, photography, jewellery, woodwork and ceramics, there is something for everyone to appreciate. Free entry and all products for sale. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4.30pm

The Old Savoy Craft Autumn Fair
2025-09-28 10:30 - 14:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
**FREE ENTRY**
Get ready for another round of fantastic crafts and amazing people!
Local talent and handcrafted goodies galore at our Autumn Craft Fair Sunday 28th September 10.30-2.30!
You can look forward to woodwork creations, brilliant photography prints, beautiful jewellery stalls and LOTS more!
Make a day of it and stop in at our Café for a quick pitstop between stalls!
Stalls list to be announced soon, watch this space!
**FREE ENTRY- NO TICKETS NECESSARY**

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Scrum: Women in Rugby
2025-09-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Northampton Museum!

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 16 August â€“ Sunday 2 November 2025

Join us at Northampton Museum as we proudly mark Northampton’s role as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Explore a dynamic exhibition that delves into the rich history of women’s rugby and its growing popularity across Northamptonshire. Discover powerful images from local photographers, capturing the energy and dedication of players, coaches, and club staff, both on and off the pitch.
From grassroots heroes to elite teams like Loughborough Lightning and the Red Roses, this exhibition showcases the heart and passion behind the game.
Don’t miss this exciting celebration of sport, community, and women’s rugby in action!

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A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
2025-09-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Journey through 150 million years of Northamptonshireâ€™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 â€“ 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 Northamptonshireâ€™s heritage, guided by those who know their communities best.

Bands in the Park 2025
2025-09-28 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
2025-09-28 16:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live music from 4pm

DAVID SINCLAIR FOUR
2025-09-28 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
DAVID SINCLAIR FOURLondon Rock & Blues with Serious PedigreeThe David Sinclair Four are a sharp, professional rock-blues band from London, known for their powerful blend of R&B covers and original songs that pack a punch. Their latest album was selected as one of the Top Nine Albums of 2022 by Blues Matters magazine — a testament to their standout songwriting and musicianship.Joining them live is special guest Laurie Garman, one of the UK’s most respected blues harmonica players. Laurie’s career spans decades and includes collaborations with legends such as Lightnin’ Slim, The Yardbirds, Alexis Korner, Freddie King, Gerry Rafferty, and even Bob Marley. Expect authentic blues, driving rock, and a live show filled with energy, soul, and skill

David Sinclair Four: King Billy Music Bar
2025-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
DS4 bring their high-end rock & roll show to The King Billy Music Bar — one of Northampton’s favourite grassroots venues. Expect blues guitar & harmonica swagger with a London-delta twist. Come and feel the noiseâ€¦ Bandleader, songwriter, music journalist and raconteur-behind-the-velvet-rope, David Sinclair unveils the latest DS4 album, Sweet Georgina. As a writer and columnist for The Times of London, Rolling Stone and Billboard, David has seen the rock & roll years unfold at close quarters and lived to tell the tale. Now on his fifth album as a recording artist in his own right, he brings a storyteller’s craft to bear on the witty, bluesy, alt-rock narratives of Sweet Georgina. The title track is an ode to the band’s muse and the patron saint of songwriters everywhere: “She’s a woman of grace, a creature of youth/A master of rhyme, she told me the truth.” Joining David in the DS4 is master guitarist and co-songwriter, Geoff Peel, together with rhythm section of Derek White (bass) and Jack Sinclair (drums) and special guests on harmonica and vocals. The DS4 have played festivals across the UK including Cornbury and the North Wales Blues & Soul Festival, where they headlined the Friday night, and have regularly rocked London stages such as the Borderline, the 100 Club and Dublin Castle. https://www.davidsinclairfour.com https://bit.ly/2ROipA8 https://sptfy.com/1asT “A bluesy rock masterclass that displays the band’s pure musical talent and tightness as a unit”. The Morning Star “Catchy music, subtle lyrics and sheer pleasure. Highly recommended.” Cashbox

An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More…
2025-09-28 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Francis Rossi is coming to Northampton as part of his brand new show. This show will feature songs that he has never played before in this format and offer first hand backstage tales about appearing over 100 times on Top Of The Pops, why they went on first at Live Aid, life with Rick Parfitt, the hits, fellow stars, and misadventures across the world, all cut through with Francis’ wit and humour.
A strictly limited amount of VIP tickets will be available at each show, and will include: a pre-show Meet & Greet with Francis, personal photo opportunity (please bring your own phone/camera for this), signing opportunity for one of your own items, one of the best seats in the house for the show, and an exclusive tour merchandise item.
Francis will perform many of his signature hits that made the Quo name, plus some personal favourites and deeper cuts, and he’ll be telling more stories about his incredible life in music. Think you know Francis? Not yet you don’t… The story starts with Pictures of Matchstick Men but continues right up to the present day. Francis will mostly be playing his Acoustasonic guitar which, as he says, “is basically a Telecaster but is more compatible with a show of this nature – it still has the ring and sound of a Tele”.

Eddie Izzard: Hamlet
2025-09-28 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Direct from her critically acclaimed, triple-extended New York, Chicago and London solo performances of Shakespeare‘s Hamlet.
Nominated for New York’s: Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic’s Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award.
Akin to the original performances of Hamlet, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight.
Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell
Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd in association with PBJ Management
This production is true to the text of Shakespeare and for ages 9 to 90.

Navratri Celebrations 2025
2025-09-28 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-29 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-30 20:00 - 23:00 | University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom
Please join us for Navratri Celebrations
At University of Northampton (Waterside Campus)
In The Learning Hub (The Market)
New South Bridge Road. NN4 8RR
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From Monday, 22nd September To Wednesday, 1st October
And Sharad Purnima on Monday, 6th October
From 8:00 pm till Late
DJ Music
OPEN TO ALL
Payment for Parking is CASHLESS [Pay by Card or Via RINGO App ONLY]
Weekday Evenings (5pm – Midnight) = 50p
Saturday or Sunday (7am – Midnight) = £1

CURATION
2025-09-29 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 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.

Voni Blu Charity Show
2025-09-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Collingtree Park Golf Club, 90 Windingbrook Lane, Northampton,, NN4 0XN
Monday 29th September, 6.30 pm â€“ 9.00 pm
A preview of the best of this seasonâ€™s fashion from Europeâ€™s leading designers. Presented by Voni Blu, independent fashion boutique in the heart of Northamptonâ€™s Cultural Quarter offering an eclectic mix of contemporary fashion alongside a personal service to create a unique customer experience.

ASTRONOMY
2025-09-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
T CORONA BOREALIS by Gary Poyner, a famous variable star observer. This interesting variable star last flared up in 1946. Nicknamed the Blaze Star, it is a binary star and a recurrent nova 3,000 light-years away. It was first discovered in outburst in 1866. The science and the story by our well known speaker Gary Poyner. Guests and visitors are very welcome.

From the Collection: Landscapes
2025-09-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 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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From Ashes to Restoration: The Great Fire that Reshaped Northampton
2025-09-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
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An animated film to mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton.

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 20 September â€“ Sunday 5 October

(Please note: the film will not be available on the afternoons of Friday 26 & Saturday 27 September)
Saturday 20 September marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton – a devastating event that tore through the town, destroying 700 of 850 buildings in the centre and claiming 11 lives.
Experience a digital 270° surround animated film that brings to life the events of that fateful day and the remarkable story of recovery that followed.

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12 Artists, Two Venues, Limitless Creativity
2025-09-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
12 artists coming together at both Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Abington Park Museum

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery & Abington Park Museum
Saturday 13 September â€“ Sunday 9 November 2025
A mix of mediums including ceramics, sculpture, paintings, glass, woodwork, printing, papercut illustrations, drawing, felted art and mixed media art.
Part of Northampton and Rutland Open Studios

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El Spanish Club
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
7-9. All levels welcome.

The Makings of a Murderer 2: The Real Manhunter
2025-09-30 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!
Featuring Senior Investigating Officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killers Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant. Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, former head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad, shares the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most notorious murderers. In this all-new show, Colin, the inspiration behind the ITV drama series Manhunt, will walk you through his remarkable career and the experience of chasing and catching serial killers.
This unique, one-off event is perfect for true crime fans and theatre goers alike. Don’t miss The Makings of a Murderer 2 – a crime thriller night at the theatre!

150th planning meeting
2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
