Northampton BID

Coffee & Catch Up
2025-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Thursday 17th April, 5-6:30pm â€“ Coffee & Catch Up w/ @northantslesbiansociety ??????

Women's Bookclub April
2025-04-17 18:30 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Saints womenâ€™s book club! ?? Come on your own or with friends. All women are welcome! We meet every third Thursday of the month. Book talk, cocktails, wine, coffee, etc ???? Tickets are £10 to attend, the price of the ticket is fully redeemable against drinks purchased on the night. Contribute as much or as little to the book chat as you like, weâ€™d just love to have you there! For details of each monthâ€™s book, please see Instagram and Facebook posts or direct message us on those platforms. Tickets are non-refundable. Looking forward to welcoming you to the book club! ??? Meet at 6:30, settle in, and discussions start at 7pm

Masterclass: Big Italian Names.
2025-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

The big names in Italian wine appellations.

Most of us are pretty savvy when it comes to French appellations (we’ve all heard of Saint-Émilion and Châteauneuf-du-Pape) But how familiar are you with the Italian equivalents? For this masterclass, we’ll be going on a wine tasting journey around Italy, and tasting wine for their most prestigious appellations.

Murder, She Didn’t Write
2025-04-17 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure.
They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show this extraordinarily talented company use audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do… is solve it!
Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide!
But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed?

The Mail Coach Spotlight
2025-04-17 20:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Get ready for a night of incredible music at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Join us for a sensational musical showcase featuring various artists hosted by the talented Charlie Sumner.
Experience a diverse range of musical styles and performances that will have you dancing all night long. From soulful ballads to energetic pop hits, this event has something for everyone.
Come and support local talent while enjoying a night of live music in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Donâ€™t miss out on this unforgettable evening at Mail Coach Northampton

Easter Bank Holiday
2025-04-17 22:00, 2025-04-18 22:00 | NBâ€™s, 25-29 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1NS
EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th April 2025
Join us for an egg-cellent Easter Bank Holiday party this April! Weâ€™re celebrating with delicious Easter-themed cocktails, including our decadent Creme Egg creations. Plus, get ready for loads of fantastic giveaways throughout the long weekend. Donâ€™t miss out on this cracking fun!
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Easter Cocktails â€“ £7 each or 2 for £12
Cadbury Creme Egg Aero Mint Terryâ€™s Chocolate Orange
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Thursday 17th April 22:00 â€“ 04:00 Free entry & selected drinks from £2.50
Friday 18th April 22:00 â€“ 04:00 £5 entry & FOMO drink promotions
Saturday 19th April 22:00 â€“ 04:00 £7 entry b4 12, £10 after & 2-4-1 on selected drinks before midnight
Sunday 20th April 22:00 â€“ 04:00 £5 entry & 2-4-1 on selected drinks before midnight

Northampton Easter Riddle Trail
2025-04-18, 2025-04-19 | Northampton Town Centre
Get ready to hop into spring with Northampton’s Easter Riddle Trail

From Saturday 5th April to Tuesday 22nd April, you are invited to embark on an egg-citing adventure through the town centre, solving brain-teasing riddles while exploring local businesses.
Simply download the LoyalFree app and scan the QR codes at each spot to uncover the answers to the riddles. Complete the trail to receive a delicious chocolate treat and you’ll also be entered into a prize draw to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend locally!
All those taking part can simply use their phone to solve the riddle displayed in the windows of 11 town centre businesses. A completed trail will enable players to collect a free Easter treat from Market Square News and also be entered into a draw to win one of two £50 vouchers* to spend in the town centre.
Make the most of the Easter break and get involved in this free, family-friendly adventure.
Terms and Conditions apply.

WIG FEST
2025-04-18 00:00 - 2025-04-21 00:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
4 Days of Live Music.

Easter is nearly here and what a weekend we have in store for you

Fridayâ€¦ Itâ€™s Indiebox from 9pm tonstart the bank holiday off with a bang

Saturdayâ€¦ 3pm itâ€™s a Six Feet Apart Trio followed by 2HD at 9pm

Sundayâ€¦ 4pm itâ€™s the Bushpigs to celebrate Sunday Funday in style!!

Monday itâ€™s Steve Bennett from 2.30 to finish off the weekend on a high!!

And just to top it off, our beer festival is running all weekend

GamesWorld: Interactive Video Gaming Experience
2025-04-18 10:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join us for an Epic Gaming Extravaganza this Easter!

Player One: Ready? Player Two: Ready? Then prepare to level up your nostalgia as GamesWorld spawns in to Royal & Derngate for three days of interactive video gaming mayhem.
With 100 consoles and a high-score-worthy selection of games spanning the last 50 years – from Atari to Xbox, Sega to PlayStation and Virtual Reality experiences, there is something for every kind of gamer.
Whether you’re an old-school joystick warrior or a competitive button-masher, challenge your friends and family in multiplayer battles, rediscover your childhood favorites, and press X to relive gaming history.
90-minute bookable sessions and All Day passes available.
Plus a special adults only event on Sat 19 April at 7pm

Easter Weekend
2025-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Marseille Restaurant, 83 Sheep St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2NE, United Kingdom
Hop into Easter Weekend with us at Restaurant Marseille. Join us for a special celebration filled with delicious food, festive cheer, and fun for the whole family.

Bring the little ones for our exciting Easter Egg Hunt, where they can search for hidden treasures and sweet surprises!

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Adults can join in on the hunt for special treats too:â€“ “Today’s coffee is on us!” â€“ “Get your bill paid!” â€“ “Enjoy dessert on us!” …and so much more))Make lasting memories with your loved ones while enjoying our Easter specials. Reserve your table now and let’s make this weekend unforgettable!

VISUALISE at 78
2025-04-18 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Contemporary Stitched Textiles
The Bassett-Lowke Rooms

Sat 8 Mar 2025 â€“ Sun 25 May 2025

An exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles
We are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread.
The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise.
On display is a diverse array of abstract, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper, fabric (new, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment.
The exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself, with framed and small items for sale.
Combining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition, gardens and shop, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton town.
There will be some â€˜Meet the Artistsâ€™ days during the exhibition, details as yet to be announced.
The members meet regularly in Welford, Northamptonshire, with the aim of promoting creativity through rigorous discipline, underpinned by an interest in the history of textiles worldwide.
Opening on Saturday 8th March until Sunday 25th May 2025, closed Mondays
10am- 4.30 pm â€“ free admission to galleries, shop and cafe.
https://www.visualise.online/

Wild Places
2025-04-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Wild Places is a stunning photography exhibition featuring beautiful photographs of the landscapes of the UK.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 29 March â€“ Sunday 11 May 2025
From majestic hills to dramatic seas, the exhibition has something for everyone and inspires the visitor to marvel in the richness of the varied habitats of the UK.
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Extinction
2025-04-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 29 March â€“ Sunday 11 May 2025
Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? This exhibition addresses this fascinating topic and journeys through the demise of the dinosaurs and marine reptiles, death of the ice age mammoths and the impact of humans on the dodo.

Benjamin Bunny Easter Bonnet Making
2025-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Benjamin Bunny
Easter Bonnet Making
Friday 18th April
12pm to 3pm

Who wants to make an Easter Bonnet???

Over Easter we are holding a series of events to add a bit of fun to the occasion.
Join us for lunch where both adults and children can make their own Easter Bonnet., At the same time, the children can enjoy a special lunch box, full of treats, and the adults can choose from a menu of sandwiches and toasties, cakes etc, which is included in the price (NB: one of each per person only) and unlimited hot drinks.
The price, per person is £20 each for adults and children. A £10 non-refundable deposit, per person, is required at the time of booking to secure your places.

CRAFT & CHATTER
2025-04-18 12:30 - 14:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Every Friday 12.30 â€“ 2.00 Free If youâ€™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. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower cafe area. Drop in no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors
2025-04-18 14:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Easter Holidays Family Fun!
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!
So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!
Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!
Awful Egyptians: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife?
It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
Terrible Tudors: Wed & Fri 2pm, Thu & Sat 6.30pm
Awful Egyptians: Wed & Fri 6.30pm, Thu & Sat 2pm

Family Ticket Offer
Off-Peak: Family of three: £54 / Family of four: £72 (Wed and Thu performances – Price Band A and B)
On-Peak: Family of three: £69/ Family of four: £92 (Fri and Sat performances – Price Band A )

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Easter Weekend 'Disco Mash-Up' Bottomless Brunch
2025-04-18 15:00 - 2025-04-20 23:30 | Bridge 26 Bar & Bites, 26 Bridge Street,, Northampton,, NN1 1NW
One not to be missed *
This Easter Bank Holiday weekend we take you through a 3 Decade music mash-up Bottomless Brunch across 3 Days!
Groovy 70â€™s, Rad 80â€™s, & Totally Cool 90â€™s — it’s the ultimate nostalgia trip Bottomless Brunch you didn’t know you needed this long Easter weekend! Whether youâ€™re channelling your inner disco queen, rocking that neon vibe, or jamming to your favourite 90’s hits, we’ve got the perfect throwback experience for you!
What to expect:• Doors Open: Friday 18th, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th â€“ 3pm â€“ late.
• Bottomless Brunch: £42.50 per person – Enjoy a main or 2 sides to get you started and then sip, chill and indulge in endless drinks for 2 hours before grabbing some props and having that much needed Boogie!
• 2.5-hour sittings per table: 2-hours of Bottomless Brunch + Half an hour extra stay on tables. Email us if you wish to stay longer, we will do our best to re-allocate you if we require your table back
• Book your 2.5-hour table sitting between: 3pm – 4pm OR 6pm – 7.30pm (7.30pm last sitting).
• Retro 70’s, 80’s, 90’s Party Props & Giveaways!
• Full retro venue decor & lighting!
• Super Fun, Friendly & Speedy service team!
• Tables & Booths from 2 – 15ppl catered for! (email us with any additional requirements)
• ALL day cocktail happy hour prices!
• Main Bar/Restaurant room – Our very own DJ Jay spinning groovy 70’s funk, 80’s disco hits and 90â€™s Pop singalong’s and dancealong’s! As well as requests!
• The Boom Room (dance room) – DJ Prowsy spinning the bangers including 80’s & 90â€™s Club classics, Hip-Hop, R&B, Garage, Reggae, requests & more!
To Book: Simply fill out the short booking form at www.bridge26.co.uk/book-now and select your preferred day and time and let us take care of the rest!(limited availability)
Menus & Further information will follow – more info email us anytime info@bridge26.co.uk or call us during opening times on 01604 628789
(P.S â€“ Dont forget those dancing shoes!)

Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
2025-04-18 18:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Jamali Maddix – Aston
2025-04-18 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston.
Expect Jamali’s trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.
He is a regular on the series of Nevermind the Buzzcocks for Sky and was one of the most anarchic Taskmaster contestants the show has ever seen. Alongside this he was a regular contributor for Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2) and has been seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), 8 Out of 10 Cats (More4), The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) as well as many others

ASWAD
2025-04-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
Headliners
ASWAD

Supporting
MYSTIC CREW
Information

After eighteen albums and five decades on the music scene, Aswad remains one of Britainâ€™s best loved reggae bands.Â Originally led by the trio of Brinsley â€œDanâ€� Forde (on vocals and rhythm guitar), Angus â€œDrummie Zebâ€� Gaye (on vocals and drums), and Tony â€œGadâ€� Robinson (on vocals & bass), Aswad is renowned among reggae fans for their rich melodies and compelling harmonies, woven over hard rhythm tracks and inspired horn riffs.
Aswad (a name derived from the Arabic word for â€˜blackâ€™) was formed in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London in 1974. (Brinsley ford left the band in 1994) Along with contemporaries Matumbi, The Cimmarons, and Black Slate, the band was among the first home grown acts to prove that Caribbean music could successfully take root in Europe.Â In its early years, Aswad was the only British group to record and/or perform in concert with several top Jamaican artists, including Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer.Â (Bunny, in fact, was known to refer to Aswad as the â€˜Young Wailersâ€™).
The trio first gained national attention in 1976 when their debut release, â€œBack To Africa,â€� hit the #1 slot on the UK Reggae Charts.Â â€œLove Fire,â€� their popular anthem released in 1981, eventually became part of the reggae canon and is still covered today by many Jamaican record producers (an honour no other British band has been awarded).Â The groupâ€™s 1983 Island release, Live and Direct, is considered one of the quintessential live reggae albums.
By the mid-80â€™s, the Aswad rhythm section of Drummie and Tony had contributed to a number of top British reggae hits by such artists as Janet Kay, Smiley Culture, Trevor Walters and Trevor Hartley.Â Â Later in the decade, the band became known for their adventurous fusion of such different musical styles as dancehall, funk, hip-hop and dub.Â Their catchword â€œfreshâ€� soon became a favourite in Jamaican dancehalls.
In the 1980â€™s Aswad signed with a new manager Les Spaine CEO of The Spaine Music Company who signed them back to Island Records for their most successful run of singles and albums on Island, Aswad earned international acclaim with their reggae version of â€˜Donâ€™t Turn Aroundâ€™, a song previously covered by both Luther Ingram and Tina Turner.Â â€˜Donâ€™t Turn Aroundâ€™ released on Island in 1988, sailed to the #1 slot on the UK National charts and was the most-played record on French radio as well as charting in most countries around the world – this was followed by hits such as Give A Little Love / Next to You / Best Of My Love / On & On & Beautyâ€™s Only Skin Deep.
Over the years, Aswadâ€™s recordings have found them joining forces with a variety of artists, including Dennis Brown, Maxi Priest, Hugh Masakela, Steely & Cleevie, Shabba Ranks, and Sly & Robbieâ€™s Taxi Gang.Â The band has toured extensively, playing to packed houses in such diverse locales as Londonâ€™s Royal Albert Hall and Montego Bayâ€™s Reggae Sunsplash to West Africa, Israel and Japan.
In 1994, Aswad captured a host of new fans with the release of Rise & Shine, a recording which garnered the bandâ€™s first Grammy nomination for â€˜Best Reggae Album of the Year.â€™ Rise & Shine spent four weeks at the #1 slot on the CMJ New World chart and garnered a Top 10 slot on the Billboard reggae chart.Â The album was also a major hit in the UK and Japan, where it produced a #1 single, Shine, boosting worldwide sales to more than 600,000.
Aswad continued to build on its impressive track record with the 1995 release of Rise & Shine Again which features all but one of the tracks from the Grammy-nominated album, plus five bonus tracks, and DUB: The Next Frontier, the bandâ€™s first dub recording in more than a decade.Â As Vibe Magazine noted, â€œAswad seems set to shine for years to come.â€�
The band were enlisted as producers for the re-recording of the Prince Buster classic Whine & Grind which was used for the LEVIS TV commercial.Â Whilst not visually featuring the act the single achieved Top 20 chart status in the UK.Â It was during these sessions that the band decided upon the concept for their album â€˜Roots Revivalâ€™.
â€˜Roots Revivalâ€™ reunited Aswad with classic songs from the Reggae songbook including Caution from The Waiters, Boom Boom Carnival (1998â€™s official Notting Hill Carnival Anthem) and Peace Truce from The Gladiators.Â The album also included several new songs including the first single Follow plus The Best Times Of Our Lives, which featured vocals from Arab music superstar Cheb Maim, a cover of Invisible Sun, a collaboration with Sting on The Police classic, previously only available on the X-Files movie soundtrack.
1999 was a big year for Aswad, but the new millennium brought even bigger things for both founder members Drummie Zeb and Tony Gad.Â 2000 saw Aswad celebrate their 25th anniversary along with a specially recorded live album â€˜25 Liveâ€™ and UK tour.Â The band also received the prestigious and much coveted â€˜Outstanding Contribution To Black Musicâ€™ at the fifth MOBO Awards held in October that year.
Aswad released an album â€œCool Summer Reggaeâ€� out on Universal Records the first single â€œShy Guyâ€� (a Diana King cover) is feat. Easther Bennett (of Eternal).
Aswad sadly lost their lead vocalist and friend â€“ Drummie Zeb having passed away due to illness and whom is sorely missed
As a result – Sulaiman Gaye-Clarke who is also Drummieâ€™s son & has been with Aswad for over 20+ years – stepped into the lead vocal spot
Aswad, after more than 46 years, are still the purveyors of the UK reggae scene and have continued to be so in this new millennium, with The Album City Lock – they are still a huge Festival favourite both in the UK & worldwide with a new album to be released in the UK early

THE SMARTIES
2025-04-18 20:30 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
The Smarties – 3-piece Indie, Pop, and Rock Band.

Mini Makers at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Come and join us for our exciting Mini Makers childrenâ€™s craft or art activity at Northamptonshire Central Library! Children aged 11 and under and their carers are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and arts! This is a drop-in session. There is a charge of Â£1 per child.

GKR Karate Northampton
2025-04-19 09:00 - 18:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
Find out more about our club and join us on the day. We will have free uniforms to give out and opportunities to show us your punching and kicking techniques!

Coconut Paradise - 1st Birthday Weekend Celebration
2025-04-19 12:00 - 2025-04-20 19:00 | Coconut Paradise, 9 Gold Street Mews, Northampton, northamptonshire, NN1 1RA, United Kingdom
We’re turning ONE! To thank you for being part of our story, we’re throwing a two-day birthday celebration – and you’re invited!
SATURDAY 19TH APRIL – GIRL POWER TAKEOVER
We’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women in music with a fierce and fabulous all-female lineup
Expect: Upbeat vibes, a buzzing crowd, great food, and tunes that celebrate the strength and spirit of women.
SUNDAY 20TH APRIL – EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL
Ease into Easter with chilled-out grooves and legends of the local music scene
Expect: Soulful Sunday vibes, friendly faces, Caribbean dishes and a beautiful end to a weekend of celebration.
