Northampton BID

Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
2026-03-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026

Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs’ distant ancestors, the very first reptiles, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!
A must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!

Mark Wright & The Internationals
2026-03-15 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Keeping 50s & 60s Rock ’n’ Roll Alive
Get ready to twist, jive, and rock all night!Mark Wright & The Internationals bring the golden age of rock ’n’ roll to life — blasting out the greatest hits of the 1950s and 60s.Pure rhythm. Pure energy. Pure rock ’n’ roll!

Murder At Midnight
2026-03-16 19:30, 2026-03-17 19:30, 2026-03-18 19:30, 2026-03-19 19:30, 2026-03-20 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A murder mystery like no other…
Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV, Coronation Street), Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road,Coronation Street, Hollyoaks).
A killer night out!
From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other.
It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house…
We meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum—who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown.
Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong?
Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight…
Written by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder In The Dark, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight.
Cast also includes Callum Balmforth, Peter Moreton, Iryna Poplavska, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.

From the Collection: Women Artists
2026-03-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 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.

Lifelines: The work of Sculptor Nicolas Moreton
2026-03-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition of the stone carving of sculptor Nicolas Moreton to the public.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 17 January – Sunday 22 March 2026

The artist has been described as ‘a modern master of the medium of stone carving’ and his works are collected worldwide. The exhibition has two strands celebrating human life and the force of water.
Visitor Advisory: This exhibition includes sculptures featuring the nude human form and parental discretion is advised.

Banjo Promotions Presents St Patrick's Day
2026-03-17 12:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Big news!
The King Billy Music Bar is teaming up with the legends at Banjo Promotions for what’s set to be one heck of a St Patrick’s Day celebration!

Future-proof your SEO: AI, content and strategy.
2026-03-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Rd, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Join us for a free event for marketers, business owners and content creators to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of content and SEO.

Confirmed sessions
The three pillars of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and tactics to improve AI visibility – Tristan James (EE)
This talk will cover the critical areas of optimising your digital strategy and provide objectives and tactics to consider.
Tristan will provide some insight into how EE are tackling the challenges of AI in search and give you actions to take away to repurpose for your businesses and clients.
Confirmed speakers
Camilla Christensen (Head of Customer Experience) and Elsa Hagman (Customer Success Manager) at Cludo

Corby Rebels and Revolutionaries art exhibition - drop in
2026-03-18 16:30
As part of NFF 2026 we held a free-to-enter art competition and – commissioned by Made With Many, a Creative people and Places programme funded by Arts Council England – we also ran free creative sessions in Corby. Here you can see some of the work that was created and, if you visit between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, we’ll do a bit of networking for creatives, artists and anyone who is interested in meeting others! Drop in anytime. It is free to attend.
Deadline for submitting work to NFF 2026 is 21 Feb. See NNCreativePlace socials for rules or email nncreativeplace@gmail.com
We’ve asked people to submit an artwork in any medium – poem, painting, textiles, photography, doodle, sculpture etc – inspired by our prompt (or part of it): ‘Northants is a county of Rebels and Revolutionaries, Misfits and Mavericks, Creatives and Changemakers’. The winner will be announced in our 18yrs and Under, and 19yrs+ categories at the awards ceremonies on Sunday 8 March – come along!

Core at Corby Cube theatre
Parkland Gateway, downstairs inside The Corby Cube, George St, Corby NN17 1QG
March 18, 2026, 4:30 – 8:30 PM GMT

Free networking for artists, creatives and anyone interested in creativity!
2026-03-18 18:30
As part of our art exhibition of local and county-wide work, we’ve also got a few hours of free networking. See the artwork, get a drink at the bar, mingle with creative people!
This project was commissioned by Made With Many, a Creative People and Places programme funded by Arts Council England.
Please book a ticket so we get a sense of numbers.

Core at Corby Cube theatre
Parkland Gateway, downstairs inside The Corby Cube, George St, Corby NN17 1QG
March 18, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30 PM GMT

BIKE NIGHTS
2026-03-19 17:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
All are welcome, show off your ride.

KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
2026-03-19 20:00 - 23:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
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!

Northampton Careers Fair
2026-03-20 10:00 - 14:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom
Looking for a new Career? Looking for your next Hire? The UK Careers Fair returns to Northampton on Friday 20th March.

Are you looking for a new Job or Career?
The Northampton Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds, experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers, all in one place.
Why should you attend?
By participating in the Northampton Careers Fair, you will have the chance to explore a wide variety of organizations and job roles, which can save you a significant amount of time compared to submitting online applications. Instead, you can engage in direct conversations with employers to gain valuable insights into their company culture, benefits, and hiring requirements.
What type of companies usually exhibit?
Exhibitors typically hail from a diverse array of sectors, including finance, education, sales and marketing, motoring, human resources, IT, healthcare, tourism, commercial real estate, biochemistry, electronics, manufacturing, hospitality, social work, events management, retail, job boards, supermarkets, banking, and pharmaceuticals. Contact us to find out exactly who is hiring at this event.
The Venue
Northampton Guildhall is a municipal building in St Giles’ Square in Northampton, England. It is a Grade II* listed building. Northampton’s Guildhall speaks volumes of the thriving economy and cultural aspirations of the town in the mid 19th century. The building is triumphal and richly decorated, in the Gothic idiom.

The Daredevils Reunion
2026-03-20 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Live , bringing you the soundtrack of a generation.A powerhouse tribute to modern rock legends.Featuring classics and deep cuts from Foo Fighters, Oasis, Biffy Clyro, and more.Book us now — we bring the energy, the sound, and the crowd

RONI SIZE X LTJ BUKEM – THE ROADMENDER
2026-03-20 22:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
Two absolute legends in the game, LTJ Bukem and Roni Size, join forces for a double headline show of mind-blowing drum ‘n’ bass with lyrical master MC Dynamite
