Scrum: Women in Rugby
2025-10-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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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DIY terrarium workshop
2025-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Dreams Coffee Lounge, 59 St Giles' Street, NN1 1JF
Create your own mini Eden.You will be gently guided through the process of creating your own beautiful balanced ecosystem in a jar, (your own Eden Encased) learning all the whats and whys, and just as importantly how to maintain your terrarium.Tickets price is £45You will be greeted by my self Laura, who will guiding you though the workshop.And be settled with a lovely hot drink by one of our lovely venue hosts from Dreams Coffee Lounge.You will make and take home your beautifully built and decorated terrarium, armed with the knowledge and confidence to care for it.
If you’d like any more information on the event or ticket sales please feel free to drop me a message

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
2025-10-18 18:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
? Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Northampton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
? Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
? View the FAQs for this event here
? Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
?? If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
? Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton
? To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Programme

I Want to Break Free
We Will Rock You
Somebody to Love
Radio Ga Ga
Donâ€™t Stop Me Now
Killer Queen
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Who Wants to Live Forever
Bohemian Rhapsody
Love of My Life
We Are the Champions
Another One Bites the Dust
And more!

Performers

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Matt Green
2025-10-18 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt Green returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself. Matt has moved house and the world has moved into an even more chaotic state. But we can still laugh about it – right?
Is selling a flat more annoying than Donald Trump? Will Keir Starmer ever be cool? And what happens when an algorithm knows you better than you know yourself? Or are these all just illegitimate concerns?
As seen and heard in his viral clips on social media and YouTube, James O’Brien’s show on LBC, Radio 4’s POV, Oh God What Now?, Paper Cuts, Mrs Sidhu Investigates, The Marlow Murder Club and even as a news reporter in Doctor Who! You might also have seen the back of his head in A Very Royal Scandal, but only if you were really paying attention in the wedding photographer scene.

Handbag Heaven Club Night
2025-10-18 19:30 - 23:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Live on Stage
“It’s a night of Old Skool disco! Where do people who used to tear up the dancefloors in the 60s/ 70s/ 80s or even 90s go to now if they want to dance?
To a Handbag Heaven Club Night at The Old Savoy!
A riot of memories, camp fun and iconic tunes hosted by Radio Northampton’s Bernie Keith, it’s a return to the dance floors we grew up with. 4 hours of non-stop dancing at The Deco – Handbag Heaven Club Nights will be the place to bring it all back!”
Get your tickets now. Doors at 7pm, fun starts 7.30pm

Ardal O’Hanlon: Not Himself
2025-10-18 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Oh, it’s all there! All the trademarks are in evidence in Ardal O’Hanlon’s latest show. Beautifully crafted stand-up comedy? Yes. Celebrated use of language? Tick. Lateral thinking, surreal flourishes, sharp observations? Of course. As for the occasional profundity? Maybe.
Despite his best attempts over many decades to put the world to rights, it is still a colossal mess. And so, Ardal has no choice but to go out on the road again. Like the good comedy doctor he is, he fearlessly diagnoses the various pathologies and neuroses that are currently ravaging humanity. Disclaimer: No solutions provided.
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason. Is everything a big lie? With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life. Towel Animals? A.I.? Chair Yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. And Yes.
No current idiocy is left unexamined. With a highly developed sense of the ridiculous, and proper comedy bones, Not Himself, is a testament to the healing power of humour. And the joy of jokes.*
*Ardal is not only an acclaimed stand-up comedian who has performed world-wide. He will be familiar to many from his appearances in TV shows such as Taskmaster and Would I Lie To You?, leading roles in Death In Paradise, Father Ted, and My Hero as well as cameos in Derry Girls, The Woman in The Wall, Return to Paradise and Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything.
He will soon be seen in the feature film, Fran The Man and the new Netflix series, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, as well as the CW drama, Sherlock And Daughter. Ardal is currently writing his third novel.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
2025-10-18 20:30 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
? Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Northampton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
? Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
? View the FAQs for this event here
? Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
?? If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
? Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton
? To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Programmeâ€œTimeâ€� from Inception
â€œThis Landâ€� from The Lion King
â€œZooster’s Breakoutâ€� from Madagascar
â€œSupermarineâ€� from Dunkirk
â€œHonorâ€� from The Pacific
â€œA Dark Knightâ€� from The Dark Knight
Wonder Woman Suite
Gladiator Suite
â€œCornfield Chaseâ€� from Interstellar
Dune Suite
â€œDiscombobulateâ€� from Sherlock Holmes
Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Performers
41 degrees quartet

Mamma Mia Party
2025-10-18 21:00 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
Mamma Mia Party
Get ready to say ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’ to a night of non-stop fun! Join us for the ultimate ABBA Tribute Act that will have you dancing, singing and feeling like a Dancing Queen.
Saturday 18th October, Starting at 9:00pm, Free Entry

THE CLASSIC ROCK UNION
2025-10-18 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Get ready to crank it up with a 5-piece powerhouse delivering the very best of 70s, 80s, and 90s hard rock — blistering riffs, soaring vocals, and a rhythm section that hits like a freight train.Featuring seasoned pros from Johnny the Fox and Dirty Deeds, The Classic Rock Union brings raw energy and authentic sound to every stage.From Zeppelin to AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses to Van Halen — this is the real deal.No backing tracks. No gimmicks. Just loud, live rock ‘n’ roll.

SOUND INJECTORS
2025-10-18 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Playing live from 9pm

Join the 360° Wellness Run Club!
2025-10-19 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!

A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
2025-10-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-22 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.

BENT BACK TULIPS
2025-10-19 16:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Playing live from 4pm

BRIGHTON RIOT
2025-10-19 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Some of you know… others are about to find out.One of The Billy’s proud new owners just happens to be in a band — and yeah, they’re pretty damn good. A four-piece from Northampton, Brighton Riot tear through the best of mod, new wave, and punk.Think: The Jam, The Who, right through to Pulp and Oasis.Big tunes. Loud energy. No messing about.Come see what all the fuss is about. Live at The King Billy – don’t miss it.

Sara Pascoe: I am a Strange Gloop
2025-10-19 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn’t wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them?
THIS SHOW IS THAT THOUGHT.
In that it doesn’t make much sense and is a bit weird on reflection.
Sara Pascoe is a comedian and her children don’t sleep and her kitchen won’t clean itself and her husband “doesn’t want to be in it”.
As seen and heard on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Sewing Bee, Last One Laughing UK, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mock the Week and co-host of Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club podcast.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-10-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
THREE WAY CHALLENGE The annual competition between Northampton Camera Club, Duston Camera Club and ourselves. Hosted by Northampton Camera Club this year, 7.45pm for a 8.00pm start, at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4 6DA.

12 Artists, Two Venues, Limitless Creativity
2025-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-22 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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Philosophy Club
2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Philosophy Club hosted by @moodrin.g. 7-9. No homework necessary.

MICROSCOPY
2025-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
SPECIALISED INSECT BODY PARTS â€“ SESSION 3 by Kevin Rowley. Kevin will be showing us other marvels of evolution from within the insect kingdom, using specimens, fresh samples and slides from the society’s microscope slide collections.

An Evening with Katie Price and Kerry Katona
2025-10-21 19:30 - 21:50 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Katie and Kerry arrive in Northampton as part of their tell-all tour!
Having been friends for over twenty years, they are looking forward hitting the road together and sharing stories of marriage and divorce, bankruptcy, ‘I’m A Celebrity’, the importance of family, their constant press attention and turning their lives around.
There will also be some song and dance and an opportunity for audience questions in an evening that promises to be warm, inspirational, motivational and lots of fun!
There is also a limited opportunity to purchase a meet and greet pass which includes a photo (taken on your own phone / camera) with Katie and Kerry and one (flat) item personally signed by each of them.
NB: Recommended age restriction of 18+ (16+ with parent or guardian)

Salvage Training
2025-10-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
This in-person course will cover all aspects of emergency planning with practical sessions to get hands-on experience of salvage techniques.
Gain confidence in emergency planning and salvage for collections. This course will cover all aspects of emergency planning, including prevention measures, what makes a good emergency plan and how to protect and rescue collections. Practical sessions will give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience of salvage techniques.
By the end of the session, attendees will:

Understand why emergency planning is important

Have gained knowledge to help you respond to an emergency situation for your collection

Be able to update or write an emergency plan

Have skills to protect, pack, and carry out basic first aid for collections

This event supports the Arts Council England Ambition and Quality Investment Principle

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
2025-10-22 19:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Jimmy Carr’s brand new live tour, Laughs Funny, is on sale now.
Jimmy Carr laughs funny and he wants to make you laugh by being funny.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-10-22 20:00 - 22:00
MCPF PORTFOLIO OF DIGITAL IMAGES The MCPF Travelling Portfolio includes the award-winning entries and a selection of the best entries of the 2025 Midland Counties Photographic Federation Photofolio Exhibition.
