Northampton BID

A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
2026-02-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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
2026-02-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 17:00, 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.

Valentine’s Opera Gala with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
2026-02-15 15:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Jordan de Souza Conductor
Anne-Marie MacIntosh Soprano
Nicky Spence OBE Tenor
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
If music be the food of love, opera is the ultimate candlelit dinner – an endless banquet of soaring passion, tender emotions and melodies that go straight to your heart. This Valentine’s weekend, treat the special people in your life to the full menu: a whole afternoon of operatic romance at its most indulgent, dressed in the silken sound of the full Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and delivered with love by the maestro Jordan de Souza. With a glittering line-up of opera stars, expect to be swept off your feet with beautiful singing and glorious tunes.
Nicky Spence ‘displayed his unstoppable and expansive energy, adaptability and wit, from Ravel and Poulenc to John Dankworth, Victoria Wood and Stephen Sondheim… It was over too soon.’ – The Guardian, November 2024
Anne-Marie MacIntosh ‘brought a wealth of experience to her role…Right from the get go, the audience sensed that MacIntosh was in full control…. with a strength and sumptuousness which made her vocal fireworks seem effortless.’ – Opera Canada, January 2025

Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz
2026-02-15 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues nationwide. From the quirks of her own body to the legend that is Eve (yes, from Adam and), to her newly discovered boundaries, Peach Fuzz is Ania at her most relatable – and most funny.
Ania has opened for Ed Gamble, Marc Maron and Catherine Cohen, and writes for Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date. Her choices on the Off Menu podcast are widely regarded as the worst of all time.

Murder At Midnight
2026-02-16 19:30, 2026-02-17 19:30, 2026-02-18 19:30, 2026-02-19 19:30, 2026-02-20 19:30, 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.

BELGIAN BEER TASTING
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
High in flavour, and high in ABV!

When it comes to beer, few countries do it better than Belgium. It’s the home of many iconic breweries, and the founder of many famous styles. From doubles, to triples, to fruit beers, we’ll be trying them all. Just be careful, they certainly pack a punch!

The Gruffalo’s Child
2026-02-20 10:30, 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

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A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY – THE ROADMENDER
2026-02-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY ….. HEADING IN YOUR DIRECTION!
Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s. The two bands have achieved massive commercial and critical success and both sold in excess of 80 million albums, with their supreme musical quality ensuring that they’ve never been victims of trends or passing fashions, and even their earliest hits are still being played on radio shows worldwide every day.
Sadly for those in the UK, their shows over here have been few and far between, and most fans of their music have not experienced the thrill of hearing it played live.
Thankfully, however, the next best thing is here in the shape of the award-winning band A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY.
A Foreigners Journey proudly won both the “UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Foreigner” and the “UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Journey” awards at the National Tribute Music Awards.
Their talent has also been acknowledged by Jeff Pilson, bass player of Foreigner, who said “Check out this amazing band, they rock!”
They have toured throughout the UK and Europe for the last 12 years, headlined a number of festivals and played to packed theaters and venues, safely establishing themselves as one of the most respected and known tribute shows around.
Featuring the incredible vocals and stage presence of Adam J Oades, and cherry picking the very best and most iconic songs from each of the two bands, to create a carefully balanced set- list, including bonafide rock classics such as the massive anthem Don’t Stop Believin’, Cold As Ice, Separate Ways, Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, to gentler power ballads like the hits I Want To Know What Love Is, Faithfully, Waiting For A Girl Like You, Open Arms and many more, A Foreigners Journey take things far beyond a mere ‘tribute act’ and turn their show into a living, breathing and powerful experience.
Ian Danter of Planet Rock summed up their show in his review “Great mix of classic songs delivered impeccably”
It is guaranteed to be an evening to remember and a real treat for all those who love quality, commercial rock, performed with passion.
Website: www.aforeignersjourney.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AForeignersJourney

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

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
