Events

In our Opinion, Portuguese wine is massively underrated- so we can't wait to put it front and centre for this event.

Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a front-line of two of the UK’s greatest jazz improvisers: tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste and guitarist Nigel Price.  Together they celebrate the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, with a repertoire of pieces from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Ahmad Jamal and others, as well as more recent works from Charlie Haden’s Quartet West. Time Magazine described Denys Baptiste as an ‘icon of British jazz’, with a most distinctive and immediately recognisable sound. In his time he has received the MOBO Best Jazz Act award twice, and a British Jazz Award for Rising Star.  He has played and recorded with some of the biggest names in jazz and other genres including McCoy Tyner, Andrew Hill, Ernest Ranglin, Martin Taylor, Billy Higgins and many more. Nigel Price is the winner of two British Jazz Awards for best guitarist (2014 & 2016), a virtuoso soloist who has recorded with Van Morrison and JTQ as well as having five albums to his name. Alex Webb is a prolific songwriter, arranger and pianist, whose songs have been recorded by jazz singers China Moses, Mina Agossi, Sandra Nkake, Liane Carroll, Allan Harris, Alexia Gardner and Alexander Stewart,...

When the Searchers announced the end of their touring years in 2018, they left behind them a legion of devoted fans and supporters who were shocked and saddened that they would no longer be able to enjoy the concerts and the music that over six decades had become such an important part of their lives. We are very happy to announce that The Searchers have decided to return for just one more tour in the Spring of 2023 as a fit and proper way of showing appreciation to all those who gave them a wonderful and successful career.

From the Company that brought you the critically acclaimed RUSH A Joyous Jamaican Journey this narrated musical tells the story of The King Of Reggae whose iconic music fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady. Get ready to enjoy songs like One Love, No Woman No Cry and Is This Love all played live on stage by the incredible JA Reggae Band, as we tell the story of the man who brought Reggae music to the world. From a Government yard in Trenchtown to Rastafari Icon, this brand new narrated musical charts the life and times of the King of Reggae, touching every aspect of the Jamaican superstar’s musical, spiritual and political life and the impact his music was to have worldwide. Featuring over 20 of his iconic hits, hear the story of the man and enjoy the music.

Following several sell-out UK tours, Stacey Dooley is heading back on the road to celebrate the publication of her new book Are You Really OK? Understanding Britain’s Mental Health Emergency, which explores the mental health crisis in Britain and its particular impact on young people, inspired by Stacey’s two most recent documentaries on mental health. In conversation for these limited events, Stacey will open up the conversation about mental health in young people, to challenge the stigma and stereotypes around it. Having worked in collaboration with mental health experts and charities, Stacey will responsibly share the stories of young people in the UK directly affected by mental health issues, in order to shine a light on life on the mental health frontline and give a voice to young people throughout the UK who are living with mental health conditions across the spectrum. Stacey will also touch on related, broader topics which she has tackled in her documentaries – poverty, addiction, identity, the pressures of social media – and look back on the stand-out moments and interactions from her wide-reaching career. Join her for what promises to be a thought-provoking, inspiring and informative evening. With a chance to try your own hand at journalism...

Two of our super talented bar staff are putting on an exhibition, and we're beyond proud to host it. Lea and Marina are both art graduates, and have joined forces to bring us this exhibition. Marina is from Ukraine, so funds will be donated to a foundation providing assistance to Ukrainian military forces.

NORTHERN LIVE – DO I LOVE YOU The World’s Greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul Show, Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits

Headliner Al Murray rose to fame under the guise of ‘The Pub Landlord’ and is one of the most successful British comedians in a career spanning the last 30 years. Known for his unique brand of hard-edged social and political satire, alongside his extraordinary ability to work a crowd, Murray pulls no punches as he tackles a range of topics with always hilarious results.

Plans are underway for Northampton Carnival 2023. Our theme this year “Celebrating The People Who Came” has been chosen to give hope and the opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate!

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS? An experiential ghost story, unlike anything you have ever experienced before. Welcome to a haunting night at the theatre. Are you feeling brave? If you are, join us, and we tell you all the secrets of what goes on when the theatre goes dark. When the only thing to guide you is the Ghost Light

This is the evening where we look at member’s photos taken for this year’s Northamptonshire project.

We’re back at The King Billy, Northampton with 90s alternative rock and grunge from Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins and much more!

Come down to HMV Northampton to see some fantastic live music in-store this month! We’ve got @lakeacacia on 17th June to help us celebrate hmv vinyl day! On the 24th June we have the Kian Russell Band live instore!   Follow @hmvNorthampton for more details

Come and Sing - Postponed Saturday 17 June, Holy Sepulchre, Northampton Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we now need to postpone this event until Autumn/Winter. We hope you will still join us for our concert in July - see details below; O Sing Joyfully! Saturday 8 July, Holy Sepulchre, Northampton The choir returns to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, this time to perform the Monteverdi in concert, along with other European music from the period by composers such as Tallis and Batten. Sit back and relax in this superb historic building and listen to the choir along with organ and string accompaniment from Thomas Moore, Adrian Turner and others. Tickets are £15, free for under 19s, available via the link below with an early purchase discount, or on the door: Get Tickets for "O Sing Joyfully!" Full details at www.northamptonchamberchoir.org.uk/concerts.html

Celebrating the music of Sir Paul McCartney, The Beatles and Wings From the producers of smash hit shows That’ll Be The Day and Walk Right Back, comes the ultimate McCartney experience. The McCartney Songbook takes to the stage recreating masterworks spanning over six decades. Starring Peter John Jackson (Let It Be, The Sessions At Abbey Road, That’ll Be The Day), this fantastic production takes you on a musical journey of Sir Paul’s career from the early beginnings with the Fab Four, the Wings days and his prolific solo career with tales of life on the road and flashbacks to life in Liverpool. With authentic costume and instrumentation complete with a fantastic live band, The McCartney Songbook features over 40 monster hits including Band On The Run, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Live and Let Die, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Hey Jude. This amazing showcase of some of the greatest songs ever written is not to be missed!

The multi award-winning antidote to panel games pays a welcome visit to the Royal & Derngate. Join Jack Dee and an all-star line-up for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense. “Whether the teams are singing the words of one song to the tune of another, making up serial rhymes or entering the mythic maze of Mornington Crescent, they have now become the National Theatre of fun” – Gillian Reynolds, Daily Telegraph The evening will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.

Using ready-prepared cultures members will have an opportunity to study and photographic these amazing and fascinating protozoan organisms

Calling Planet Earth: the show that defines a decade! A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time – the electrifying ’80s. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and many, many more. Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is the must see show that simply defines a decade.

SHANIA – 25 LIVE COME ON OVER The World’s premier show in celebration of the biggest selling Country album of all time.   The 25th anniversary tour features the sensational Liza Rebecca Walsh (Shania) an amazing live band with incredible vocals, performing a classic selection of songs from ‘Come On Over’ plus other Shania hits and the music of Glen Campbell, John Denver, The Bellamy Brothers, Dolly Parton, Dr Hook and Johnny Cash. Relive all the greatest country songs

Armed Forces Day will be marked in Northampton with a military parade and entertainment taking place in the town centre on Saturday, 24th June.

Join The Scottish Detective, David Swindle, for a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre. True crime fans, and those with a curious mind, can explore the cases, the circumstances and the detective’s perspective on what really went on, the early warning signs and the clues behind The Makings of a Murderer! What makes a serial killer tick? What are the tell-tale signs? What really goes on behind the scenes?

PG | 1h 40min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy | Released: 2013 Disney’s Frozen showing at The Old Savoy for a fantastic sing along afternoon! The double Oscar winning animated feature, on screen lyrics, join in and sing along with Elsa and Anna while you help save Arundel!

We are thrilled to announce that the Grange School summer show is back and wow, do we have a show for you! You are invited to put your gladrags on and join us for a night of entertainment that you will never forget.   The Grange School presents … ‘Night at the Oscars’

DJ novak from spiral archive records will be playing out on the front from 6pm and will be joined live by The Paul Cox Band. We've got loads of blankets in case it gets chilly... maybe bring a fleece. Who doesn't love a fleece?

After an incredible sold-out debut run, the man who asked us “do you ski?” is leaving his home in the Tower of London (for good). Catch him as he departs on a second triumphant tour across our nation armed with even more outrageous takes, unbelievable tales and biblical chat to leave you bowled over with laughter. Having amassed a loyal fan base of over a quarter of a million followers the multi-viral, social media sensation is delving even deeper into his ludicrous life as he tries to smarten up the not so honourable aspects of himself. Take a look at the pitfalls of online celebrity, the perils of post-palace living and find out, that in an age where everyone is so obsessed with the veneer of virtual contentment, maybe it takes crashing back down to reality to discover where happiness truly lies. As seen on Comedy Central and tour support for Milton Jones.

Live on Stage Darren is bringing his UK wide Tour back to Northampton in June 2023, having worked in the UK and Overseas, he has gained a reputation as an evidential medium. Having appeared in Chat its Fate magazine as well as radio and TV.   Darren regularly demonstrates by providing evidence from our loved ones securing his belief that our loved ones continue to exist through the communication they provide.

Live music event held once a month at the Fat Fugu Lounge in Northampton filled with loads of vibes and banging cocktails , Hosted by Dreadz