Santa's Grotto
2025-12-20 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 10:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa’s Grotto back to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season. Important Information Pre-booking is required. All proceeds from this event will be split between two charities being Northamptonshire Toy Library and Rockin Roadrunner. There will be a £2 charge to secure the booking per family, using PayPal. Families will be able to take their own photos with Santa. Each child will receive a gift. Northamptonshire Toy Library would also be appreciative of new/used toy donations to support their work. These can be left at the Grotto for them.

Mog's Christmas
2025-12-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 14:00, 2025-12-21 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
It’s Christmas time, and the Thomas family are looking back on the past year and all the adventures they’ve shared with their cat, Mog from catching a burglar in the spring to a dramatic summer chase at the V.E.T. Now as they prepare for the festive season, Mog is baffled by strange noises, peculiar smells, and what’s this? A tree moving indoors! Amidst the festive chaos, will Mog ever come inside for Christmas? Join Mog and the Thomas family for a heartwarming Christmas adventure filled with surprises, snowy mischief, and the true meaning of family. The Wardrobe Ensemble (whose The Stage Award-winning Education, Education, Education transferred from Royal & Derngate to the West End) adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage in a lively and enchanting production directed by Helena Middleton (Pippi Longstocking), with songs, live music, and a menagerie of creatures little and large. These timeless tales of family, friendship, and festive fun are brought to life to allow a new generation of children to fall in love with Mog. Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books. Originally produced by Royal & Derngate, Northampton, The Old Vic and The Wardrobe Ensemble.

Beauty and The Beast
2025-12-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 15:00 - 17:00 | The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Be Our Guest at Christmas 2025 as The Old Savoy present the tale as old as time, Beauty & The Beast. Starring TV Legend Todd Carty! Join Beauty, Dame Fifi and her cheeky son, Willy, as they are transported to an enchanting castle under a curse set by an Evil Enchantress. Can Beauty see beyond the Beast’s gruff exterior, break the spell and find her happily ever after before the rose drops its last petal? This enchanting family pantomime features breathtaking scenery, spellbinding special effects, dazzling costumes and lots of audience participation. (Oh yes there is!) Book your tickets now and join us for Northampton’s most delightful pantomime that promises to captivate hearts of all ages! The performance on 23rd at 1pm will be a relaxed performance

Northampton Market Square On Ice
2025-12-20 11:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-21 11:00 - 20:00 | Northampton Market Square
Northampton Market Square On Ice – NN1 2DF
4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026
This Christmas, Northampton’s Market Square will be transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland!
Gather your family and friends, lace up your skates, and join us for this lovely festive experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, all abilities are welcome and we have skating aids available to hire.
The Market Square On Ice, bringing Christmas cheer right at the heart of town.

Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Christmas Afternoon Tea
2025-12-20 12:00 - 17:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
So much love for the Beauty and the Beast Afternoon Tea, we’ve been asked to hold one at Christmas. So our next will be an “Enchanted Christmas” afternoon Tea on Saturday 20th December 12pm-2pm, and due to popular demand we’ve added another sitting 3pm-5pm.3 courses, beautiful decor, themed food and cocktails. A welcome drink and gifts to take away.Prices are £25 per child, £30 prohibition and £40 Tiddley.
Deposits for this are £15, and are non refundable. Any cancellations must be made up to 24hrs before otherwise we will have to charge full price

CHRISTMAS BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
2025-12-20 12:00 - 20:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA

Xmas Afternoon Tea Third Person Free
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Come join us for a cozy Xmas Afternoon Tea where every third person gets in for free – it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season!

The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan
2025-12-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 19:00, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, with a star-studded cast. Heading up the cast are award-winning actor, writer, comedian and presenter John Thomson, taking on the role of Captain Hook, and CBeebies presenter George Webster, who will be joining the pirate crew as Starkey. Following his appearance as Ugly Sister Aldianna in 2024s Cinderella, seasoned pantomime performer Gordon Cooper returns to co-direct and play the part of the Dame Dolly. Also joining the cast are Simone Robinson (currently touring with The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical) as Wendy Darling, Oliver Scott as Smee, Northampton local David Breeds as Peter Pan, and Millie Davies as Elizabeth Darling. The award-winning Evolution Productions will be returning to produce this spectacular show, the same team behind 2023s smash-hit, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, and 2024’s brilliant Cinderella. Its never too early to book, and with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, what’s not to love? Hook your tickets now!

Candlelight: Christmas Classics
2025-12-20 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 Christmas Classics 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 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
👤 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
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🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Programme

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker – Tchaikovsky
Greensleeves
Carol of the Bells
O Holy Night
O Tannenbaum
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Feliz Navidad – José Feliciano
Jingle Bells
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
Love is All Around – Wet Wet Wet
Let It Go from Frozen
Once Upon a December from Anastasia – Stephen Flaherty
Maestro from The Holiday – Hans Zimmer
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Michael Bubblé
Last Christmas – Wham!

Performers

String Quartet – Ensemble M

Just B4 Christmas
2025-12-20 18:00 - 23:30 | Cozy African Restaurant & Bar, 73 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2BH
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Just B4 Christmas – a festive celebration full of joy, laughter, and good vibes!

Just B4 Christmas
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with our festive event at Cozy African Restaurant & Bar! Join us for a night of great food, drinks, comedy and music as we celebrate Just B4 Christmas. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this special event – mark your calendars now!

DEVILUTION
2025-12-20 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Get ready—Devilution return to unleash another night of high-voltage, full-throttle rock carnage.

White Room at The Wig & Pen
2025-12-20 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
The best month of the year is upon us… its December

Live Band – Rhythm Street
2025-12-20 21:00 - 23:30 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
Another chance to join us in Northampton. 5 Days before Santa shows his face!
Bring your dancing shoes for all the hits from the 50’s to the 2020’s!

Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen's Pride in the Practice of Crafts
2025-12-21 10:00 - 16:00 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen are having an exhibition of work in the Barwell Room at 78 Derngate, Northampton, UK. Saturday 25th October until 21st December.opening times are 10am until 4pm. Please check opening days before you travel to the exhibition.there will be a collection of crafts including jewellery, ceramics, wood, basketry, textile accessories & glass. ideal Xmas gift ideas to suit all pockets 78 Derngate is a unique venue in Northampton. it’s the only Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed house south of the border of Scotland. it’s now a museum and art gallery housing some fabulous artwork and cafe. Visit www.78derngate.org.uk to find out more, or call 01604 603407.

Festive Family Fun Day
2025-12-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Market Square
Sunday 21 Dec – Festive Family Fun Day
12pm – 4pm
Northampton Market Square

Free market square sitewide activities for all those who visit the square this Sunday, with skaters being able to enjoy the ice skating puddings as they skate:

Free Face Painting by Brushed Beauties Face Paint co.
Festive Arts & Crafts by Lemonpop
Balloon Modeling & Storytelling
Special appearance on the ice by Ice Skating Christmas Puddings!

A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
2025-12-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Journey through 150 million years of Northamptonshire’s past. From prehistoric treasures to modern marvels, 100 remarkable objects reveal the people, events, and industries that shaped the county, each telling a unique story of its cultural, social, and economic heritage. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 20 September – Sunday 22 February 2026 This exhibition has been shaped by an extraordinary network of 51 guest curators from across the county, each bringing their own expertise and local knowledge to the project. These dedicated individuals, from historians and collectors to community groups, have worked alongside the museum team to select objects and craft narratives. Their collaborative efforts ensure this exhibition truly reflects the breadth of Northamptonshire’s heritage, guided by those who know their communities best.

Northampton Town and County Art Society: 108th Open Annual Exhibition
2025-12-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Town and County Art Society: 108th Open Annual Exhibition
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Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 8 November – Sunday 11 January 2026
The Northampton Town & County Art Society presents its 108th Annual Exhibition, showcasing paintings, sculptures, and original prints by leading and emerging Northamptonshire artists.
This long-running exhibition features works by society members and selected non-members, offering a rich variety of styles and media. Most pieces are available for sale, providing an ideal opportunity to purchase original art.
Free entry

From the Collection: Women Artists
2025-12-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
An exhibition of artworks from NMAG’s collection celebrates the variety of genres, methods and media used by women artists, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 11 November – Sunday 12 April 2026 Throughout history, both men and women have created art, yet only a select few have been remembered within Western art history. Art by men was historically valued more highly than art by women, reflecting broader beliefs that only men could possess artistic or creative genius. Certain genres and mediums were also considered more prestigious, while work made in the domestic sphere was dismissed as craft or decoration rather than recognised as fine art. Women were barred from studying nude figures a crucial part of classical art training until the late 1800s. Second-wave feminism in the twentieth century, and wider social changes in the twenty-first, have challenged these hierarchies. Today, women are at the forefront of artistic production, with artists such as Tracey Emin, Maggi Hambling, Rachel Whiteread and Jasleen Kaur recognised as leading voices in contemporary art.

Decorate Christmas Stocking
2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Get ready to get crafty and festive with our Decorate Christmas Stocking event – bring your creativity and let’s make some holiday magic!

Get crafty this festive season! Join us for a fun and creative Christmas Stocking Design Workshop. Personalise your own stocking with festive fabrics, ribbons, glitter, and more — perfect for hanging by the fireplace or gifting to someone special.
All materials will be provided, and no crafting experience is needed — just bring your imagination and Christmas cheer!

6/5ths
2025-12-21 16:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
