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SUMMARY:Solo Art Exhibition - The Brush Leads the Way
DESCRIPTION:Jack Watto Solo Exhibition ‘The Brush Leads the Way’ at Lumina Gallery\, Northampton NN1 1DF 6th – 13th June. Opening evening 6th June 6 – 9pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/solo-art-exhibition-the-brush-leads-the-way/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Lumina Gallery\, Lumina Gallery\, Northampton\, NN1 1DF
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Dr Louise Newson: Breaking The Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Dr Louise Newson: Breaking The Cycle – The Power of Hormones \nFollowing on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour\, renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson is back in 2026 with Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones\, an unmissable new show challenging everything you’ve been told about hormones. \nHormones are important chemical messengers found throughout your body\, telling it what to do and when. They are involved in your growth and development\, metabolism\, emotions\,sexual and reproductive function\, sleep and blood pressure. They help you feel happy\, sad\, furious and everything in between. \nBut how do hormones really work? And how can we harness them for a happier\, healthier life? Why is there so much confusion and misunderstanding about hormones? What is the difference between your own hormones and synthetic hormones\, including contraceptives\, available on prescription? In Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones\, Dr Louise will be answering these questions and more. \nKnown as “the medic who kick-started the menopause revolution”\, Dr Louise will be unpacking the history and the often-neglected science of hormones. She will be revealing decades of misinformation\, medical misogyny and attempts for doctors to be silenced by the establishment\, all leading to harms to the health of women. \nThere will be lightbulb moments\, shocking stories of power and greed\, myth busting factsand real-life stories – plus a chance for the audience ask their questions about hormones to Dr Louise\, one of the UK’s most pioneering doctors and researchers who has transformed the lives of millions of people globally through sharing her knowledge through her Dr Louise Newson podcast\, Balance app\, books\, social media and educational events. \nThis is more than a health talk – it is a movement and a wake-up call. This show will help people think differently about hormones as well as learn ways to reclaim their health and confidence. \nExpect to leave empowered\, angry\, shocked\, energised and ready to demand better. \n\nPremium Tickets include: \n\nMeet & Greet with Dr Louise Newson before the show including a selfie and book signature\nFree alcoholic or soft drink upon arrival\nThe best seats in the house\n\n 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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SUMMARY:PHOTOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION:NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PHOTO PROJECT NIGHT – “PHOTOGRAPHING A SPECIFIC LOCATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR”. This is the evening where we look at members’ photos taken for this year’s Northamptonshire project.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/photography-48/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire Natural History Society\, The Humfrey Rooms\, 10 Castilian Terrace\, Northampton\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T170000
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CREATED:20260528T112019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T112717Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Space Trail
DESCRIPTION:We’re challenging families to complete a trail of town centre businesses and track down eight space-themed installations to complement the Pop-Up Planetarium in the Market Square.\n\n\n\nLaunching this weekend\, the immersive 360-degree experience is expected to bring in thousands of children over the next month\, discovering more about our solar system and the universe beyond.\n\n\n\nSitting alongside the Planetarium GO UK experience will be a digital trail featuring eight space-themed installations housed in eight separate locations.\n\n\n\nThe activity will see participants encouraged to complete the trail by answering a question at each location on their phone\, with all those visiting all eight locations entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in Northampton town centre.\n\n\n\nTrail locations include Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Sol Northampton\, Northamptonshire Central Library\, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery\, Butterwicks\, Skipton Building Society and Northampton Market Square.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details visit https://vicinitytrails.com/c/northamptonbid.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-space-trail/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Northampton Town Centre
CATEGORIES:Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T170000
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T170000
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SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T170000
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T190000
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CREATED:20260310T104218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T104218Z
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SUMMARY:Planetarium Go! Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Embark on immersive journeys through space\, from family–friendly adventures to awe–inspiring documentaries revealing the mysteries of our universe. Pick your favourite film and prepare for a breathtaking 360° experience under our dome.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/planetarium-go-northampton/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260407T160650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160650Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Talks: April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cost: £3.50 per talk or £21 for a series ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes tea\, coffee and biscuits \nBooking Essential \nJoin us for the Summer series of these seven engaging talks covering a wide range of topics\, including local history\, cultural heritage\, notable figures\, and the evolution of our communities. Whether you’re curious about the past\, passionate about storytelling\, or simply enjoy learning something new\, these talks offer something for everyone. Delivered by knowledgeable speakers in a friendly and welcoming setting\, each talk invites you to explore stories that have shaped our local identity and continue to inspire us today. \nThursday 16 April\nThe Roles of a Supporting Artiste\nSpeaker: Robert Brewer \nDiscover the behind-the-scenes world of a TV and film extra. Robert shares stories from his work on Hollywood blockbusters\, TV dramas\, soaps\, comedies\, and even a few adverts. \nThursday 30 April\nNorthampton Saints & the Second World War\nSpeaker: Graham McKechnie \nBBC Radio Northampton sports editor and Saints club historian Graham McKechnie explores the remarkable wartime experiences of Saints players who served around the world — in the air\, at sea\, in North Africa\, the Far East\, and Normandy. \nThursday 14 May\nThe Surprise of My Life\nSpeaker: Rosie Rushton \nAn extraordinary personal story. They say life is full of surprises — but sometimes the biggest one doesn’t arrive until you’re 75. Join Rosie as she uncovers a mystery that has lingered since childhood. \nThursday 4 June\nThe Development of the Great American Songbook\nSpeaker: Melody Flyte \nHear how Irving Berlin\, Cole Porter\, the Gershwins and their contemporaries transformed popular music and musical theatre. Melody will perform in vintage costume\, featuring classics including You’re the Top\, Over the Rainbow\, and Ain’t Misbehavin’. \nThursday 18 June\nThe Remains of Annie Pritchard\nSpeaker: Kate Philbin \nIn 1892\, a dismembered body was discovered near the Althorp Estate. This talk tells the chilling story of Annie Pritchard and her neighbour Andrew MacRae\, who was convicted and hanged for her murder at Northampton Gaol. \nThursday 2 July\nFood Glorious Food\nSpeaker: J.P. Carr \nAn illustrated journey through Northamptonshire’s eating and shopping habits. Discover national brands with local roots\, much-loved food manufacturers\, and traditional county recipes. \nThursday 16 July\n10 Years of The Good Loaf\nSpeaker: Suzy Van Roogen \nA look back at a decade of baking Northamptonshire’s finest bread while supporting those who are less fortunate than ourselves. \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk series ticket \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk individual ticket \nTickets are also available to purchase from the museum direct\, either in person of by calling 01604 526322\, Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 12-5pm.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/thursday-morning-talks-april-july-2026/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
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SUMMARY:Solo Art Exhibition - The Brush Leads the Way
DESCRIPTION:Jack Watto Solo Exhibition ‘The Brush Leads the Way’ at Lumina Gallery\, Northampton NN1 1DF 6th – 13th June. Opening evening 6th June 6 – 9pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/solo-art-exhibition-the-brush-leads-the-way/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Lumina Gallery\, Lumina Gallery\, Northampton\, NN1 1DF
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T163000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260526T143739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T143739Z
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SUMMARY:GENERAL
DESCRIPTION:IRONBRIDGE GORGE AND ITS MUSEUMS by Paul Hayes. The Ironbridge Gorge area in Shropshire was the birthplace of modern-day industry and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a pictorial tour of the area and the museums featuring their unique contents and stories.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/general-14/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire Natural History Society\, The Humfrey Rooms\, 10 Castilian Terrace\, Northampton\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T230000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260203T081950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T081950Z
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SUMMARY:BIKE NIGHTS
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, show off your ride.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bike-nights-14/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260528T104544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T104544Z
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SUMMARY:Yu-Gi-Oh Locals - Thursdays @ 6.00 pm
DESCRIPTION:We have an excellent community of YGO players of all experiences and all competitive levels and you should join!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/yu-gi-oh-locals-thursdays-6-00-pm/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Kingdom Gaming\, The Ridings\, Northampton\,\, NN1 2BA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260511T124341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T133123Z
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SUMMARY:WINE AND FRENCH CRISPS
DESCRIPTION:Calling all lovers of crisps and wine\, this is the event for you! While this pairing may seem unorthodox to some\, we guarantee that it’s tasty. Come see what the hype is about\, and decide which combination is your favourite!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/wine-and-brets-crisps/
LOCATION:V and B\, 10 St Giles' Square\,\, Northampton\, NN1 1DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260526T153741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T153741Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Underground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comedy showcase of established and rising stand-up stars. \nThe line-up includes Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore\, a comedian\, actor and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country\, along with compelling young comic Chloe Petts who is one of the most exciting acts on the circuit. \nThey will be joined by critically acclaimed comedian and writer Jonny Pelham and comedy siren\, crowd enchantress and heckler annihilator Cecily Hitchcock. \nA great night’s entertainment for all comedy lovers. \n\nGlenn Moore\nEdinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore is a comedian\, actor and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country. \nGlenn is a regular face on TV\, having appeared on the likes of Live At The Apollo (BBC)\, Have I Got News For You (BBC)\, Mock The Week (BBC)\, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4)\, The Russell Howard Hour (Sky)\, Guessable (Comedy Central)\, and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). He is a regular guest on The Great American Joke Off (CW network) in the US. \nHe has his own Radio 4 comedy series ‘Glenn Moore’s Alamanac’. He can be heard daily as one quarter of The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio\, the UK’s biggest commercial radio breakfast show. He’s also appeared regularly on The News Quiz (Radio 4) and The Now Show (Radio 4). \nWatch Glenn Moore Live At The Apollo \n\nChloe Petts\nChloe Petts is “one of the most compelling young comics” (Brian Logan\, The Guardian) and one of the most exciting acts on the circuit. \nOn television and radio\, Chloe has appeared on Have I Got News For You (BBC 1) three times across 2024 and 2025\, as well as Live at the Apollo (BBC) in 2025 and Bake Off: An Extra Slice (Channel 4)\, and hosted her own segment every Saturday morning on Sky Sports News. She has also been a regular on The Frank Skinner Show (Absolute Radio)\, World Cup Breakfast (Sky Sports) for the Men’s Football World Cup 2022 and previously for Good Morning Euros (Sky Sports) for the UEFA Women’s Euros. Further appearances include MOTDx (BBC)\, Jonathan Ross’s Comedy Club (ITV)\, The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2)\, Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two)\, Random Acts (Channel 4)\, Hypothetical (Dave)\, Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live)\, BBC Three Quickies (BBC Three)\, as well as winning Pointless Celebrities (BBC One). \nAs well as supporting Ed Gamble on tour\, Chloe has supported Frank Skinner and performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for multiple years. \nWatch Chloe Petts Live \n\nJonny Pelham\nJonny Pelham is a critically acclaimed comedian and writer. Recently Jonny has performed stand-up on Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza (UKTV)  as well as Live from the BBC (BBC3)\, Mock The Week (BBC2)\, Russell Howard’s stand-up Central (Comedy Central) and Live at the Apollo (BBC2). \nJonny is also an in-demand comedy writer and actor having appeared in the Viceland series\, Bobby & Harriet Getting Married\, as well as his own short film released as part the Sky Comedy Shorts season\, Late Bloomer (Sky Arts). Jonny is currently developing a number of projects\, both scripted and unscripted\, for TV\, and has written and starred in his own Channel 4 Comedy Blap\, Brad Boyz (E4). \nWatch Jonny Pelham live at The Apollo \n\nCecily Hitchcock\nCecily Hitchcock is a comedy siren\, crowd enchantress & heckler annihilator. Her unique mix of outlandish anecdotes and off-beat observations have gained traction both online and on stage. Cecily is an accomplished live M.C and her sketches and stand up videos have amassed over 15 million views on social media and have been featured on Ladbible\, The Sidemen & Brewdog.\n \nWatch Cecily Hitchcock Live\n \n<br>
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/comedy-underground/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T211500
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CREATED:20260424T131645Z
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SUMMARY:A Star Wars Improv Show - The One-man Made-up Movie
DESCRIPTION:Times: Doors 7:30pm – Show 8pm \nRun time: 1 hour \nPrice: £12 Plus booking fee \nAges 14+ \nFresh from a sell-out residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 tour. Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom. Based solely on your suggestions\, Jon will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film all by himself. He’s all the trailers\, all the characters\, all the music\, the ships\, everything. Expect beautiful chaos! “Very funny\, clever and totally entertaining” – “I was doubled over laughing for the whole show” – “Fantastic show for Star Wars fans or not” – “Genuinely brilliant. Clever and inclusive\, whole family loved it” – “Fantastic show\, we laughed all the way through” – “Hilarious and fun with a highly skilled performer” – “A complete delight” – EdFringe.com Audience Reviews. \n\n“One of the best improv/comedy shows I’ve seen” – Edinburgh Review\n“His set was on fire – 4 Stars” – The National (Scotland)\nLeicester Comedy Festival Award Nominee – Audience Choice 2024\n“Hilarious” – Larry Dean\nLeicester Comedy Festival Award Nominee – Best New Show 2019\n“Great work” – Jack Whitehall\n“Laugh out loud funny” – Jon Richardson\n“High energy word wizard” – Rock Central Promotions\n‘Wish he’d have stayed on stage longer’ – The Scotsman\nAlumnus and graduate of Chicago’s The Second City (Writing/Improv)
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/a-star-wars-improv-show-the-one-man-made-up-movie/
LOCATION:The Charles Bradlaugh\, 1 Earl St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Northampton Comedy Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T230000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260206T145756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T145756Z
UID:134550-1781208000-1781218800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday 8pm – Close\, Karaoke is back! Come and sing your favourite songs with your friends or family\, Students come and enjoy your Student deal drinks\, cheaper then anywhere in town! Make a night of it Live At The Optimist!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/karaoke-night-party-33/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Optimist\, 23-25 St. Giles Street\, Northampton\,\, NN1 1JA
CATEGORIES:Karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260528T112019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T112717Z
UID:136972-1781254800-1781283600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Northampton Space Trail
DESCRIPTION:We’re challenging families to complete a trail of town centre businesses and track down eight space-themed installations to complement the Pop-Up Planetarium in the Market Square.\n\n\n\nLaunching this weekend\, the immersive 360-degree experience is expected to bring in thousands of children over the next month\, discovering more about our solar system and the universe beyond.\n\n\n\nSitting alongside the Planetarium GO UK experience will be a digital trail featuring eight space-themed installations housed in eight separate locations.\n\n\n\nThe activity will see participants encouraged to complete the trail by answering a question at each location on their phone\, with all those visiting all eight locations entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in Northampton town centre.\n\n\n\nTrail locations include Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Sol Northampton\, Northamptonshire Central Library\, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery\, Butterwicks\, Skipton Building Society and Northampton Market Square.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details visit https://vicinitytrails.com/c/northamptonbid.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-space-trail/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Northampton Town Centre
CATEGORIES:Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135698-1781258400-1781283600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135904-1781258400-1781283600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:135990-1781258400-1781283600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260310T104218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T104218Z
UID:134869-1781258400-1781296200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Planetarium Go! Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Embark on immersive journeys through space\, from family–friendly adventures to awe–inspiring documentaries revealing the mysteries of our universe. Pick your favourite film and prepare for a breathtaking 360° experience under our dome.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/planetarium-go-northampton/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T114500
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260407T160201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160201Z
UID:135925-1781259300-1781264700@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers – April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Booking essential\, includes refreshments. \nEmbark on a magical journey with Mini Museum Explorers!\nEvery Friday morning\, our beloved hands-on sessions invite curious little adventurers aged 2.5 to 5 years—and their grown-ups—into a world bursting with creativity and discovery. \nEach week brings a brand-new adventure filled with captivating stories\, joyful music\, imaginative art\, and playful crafts. Explore the museum in a warm\, welcoming space where imaginations take flight and new friendships bloom. \nAnd while your little explorer enjoys a tasty treat\, you can relax with a well-deserved tea or coffee. It’s the perfect way to start your Friday—with fun\, learning\, and a sprinkle of museum magic! \n17 April – Comic Capers \n24 April – Dragons and Castles \n1 May – May Day \n8 May – Soldiers and Warriors \n15 May – Truly Scrumptious! \n22 May – Gardens and Plants \n5 June – All the colours of the Rainbow \n12 June – Animal Adventures \n19 June – Smartest Giant in Town \n26 June – Doctors and Nurses \n3 July – Transport \n10 July – Sailing the Seas \nThese sessions are perfect for children aged 2.5 to 5 years\, accompanied by parents or carers (no ticket needed for adults). Spaces are limited\, so early booking is essential!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-april-july-2026/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260528T102512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T102512Z
UID:136895-1781262000-1781280000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Solo Art Exhibition - The Brush Leads the Way
DESCRIPTION:Jack Watto Solo Exhibition ‘The Brush Leads the Way’ at Lumina Gallery\, Northampton NN1 1DF 6th – 13th June. Opening evening 6th June 6 – 9pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/solo-art-exhibition-the-brush-leads-the-way/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Lumina Gallery\, Lumina Gallery\, Northampton\, NN1 1DF
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260319T102427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T102427Z
UID:135019-1781267400-1781272800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Craft and chatter
DESCRIPTION:If you’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. \nThey take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. \nDrop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/craft-and-chatter-5/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260526T153907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T153907Z
UID:136733-1781292600-1781292600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World
DESCRIPTION:Primetime Emmy Nominee Michelle Wolf has established herself as one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape. Her stand-up specials across HBO and Netflix have garnered critical acclaim and top viewing figures. \nWolf has headlined across the world\, including her infamous appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner. She has had two sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs and scored a prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination. Wolf is also known for her appearances on The Daily Show (Comedy Central) and The Break with Michelle Wolf (Netflix). \n“Influential\, daring and brilliant” Rolling Stone \n“Smart & sly” Guardian \n“The voice comedy needs right now” Village Voice \n“The future of stand-up comedy” Daily Beast
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/michelle-wolf-best-job-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260526T154003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T154003Z
UID:136736-1781294400-1781294400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Seann Walsh: This Is Torture
DESCRIPTION:After his sell-out 2023 tour\, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up\, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don’t miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country. This year\, he’s decided to name the show after the thing he says the most in life – This Is Torture. \n‘Unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation’ – The Guardian \n‘A cracking good show’ – The Telegraph \n‘One of comedy’s hottest properties… very talented\, very funny’ – The Evening Standard \n‘He remains one of the most entertaining observational comics on the block’ – The Independent
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/seann-walsh-this-is-torture/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260528T112019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T112717Z
UID:136973-1781341200-1781370000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Northampton Space Trail
DESCRIPTION:We’re challenging families to complete a trail of town centre businesses and track down eight space-themed installations to complement the Pop-Up Planetarium in the Market Square.\n\n\n\nLaunching this weekend\, the immersive 360-degree experience is expected to bring in thousands of children over the next month\, discovering more about our solar system and the universe beyond.\n\n\n\nSitting alongside the Planetarium GO UK experience will be a digital trail featuring eight space-themed installations housed in eight separate locations.\n\n\n\nThe activity will see participants encouraged to complete the trail by answering a question at each location on their phone\, with all those visiting all eight locations entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in Northampton town centre.\n\n\n\nTrail locations include Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Sol Northampton\, Northamptonshire Central Library\, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery\, Butterwicks\, Skipton Building Society and Northampton Market Square.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details visit https://vicinitytrails.com/c/northamptonbid.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-space-trail/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Northampton Town Centre
CATEGORIES:Trail
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135699-1781344800-1781370000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T165730
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135905-1781344800-1781370000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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