Northampton BID

Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
2026-03-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 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!

Lifelines: The work of Sculptor Nicolas Moreton
2026-03-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 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.

From the Collection: Women Artists
2026-03-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 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.

Murder At Midnight
2026-03-11 19:30, 2026-03-10 19:30, 2026-03-09 19:30, 2026-03-07 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.

NMPAT: Orchestra Spectacular
2026-03-08 18:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust presents Orchestra Spectacular. An opportunity to share inspiration and aspiration with the three County Orchestras: County Junior Orchestra, County Training Orchestra and County Youth Orchestra.

Other NMPAT shows this season include:
NMPAT: Big Sing | NMPAT: Wind Band Spectacular

DEBRA SUSAN & RITCHIE DAVE PORTER
2026-03-08 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Debra & Ritchie Porter , an award-winning original duo , performing their own music alongside classic rock ’n’ roll covers from legends such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix and more.In August 2024, they were crowned International Duo of the Year in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) for our original music.achieving 13 number-one hits in the capital of Australia, receive extensive worldwide radio airplay, and have built a strong international following. This is one you don’t want to miss !Their music and story have featured in major publications including Shropshire Star, Blues Matters, Blues in the South, Radiodowntown Magazine (Canada), and Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine.

The Gruffalo’s Child
2026-03-08 10:30, 2026-03-07 10:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should

Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?
Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book
The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books

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Relaxed Performance
The performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed.
Audio Described & Touch Tour
The performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre.
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EDUCATIONAL RATE
£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10

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THE JOLLY ROGERS
2026-03-07 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Four-piece classic rock covers bandBlasting out hits from AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Free, Deep Purple, Hendrix, ZZ Top and many more.Pure rock. No fillers. Just big riffs.

Josh James: Doin’ Alright
2026-03-07 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
One of the most exciting names to breakout in UK comedy, viral comedy star Josh James presents his highly anticipated debut tour Doin’ Alright.
Join Josh as he guides audiences through the life of a ‘Essex Man’, the uniqueness of English culture and trying to do well for himself.
As seen on The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, Big Brother’s Late & Live (ITV), The Big Breakfast (Channel 4), Mo Gilligan’s Spotlight (Audible), Fighting Talk (Radio 5) and co-host of cult hit podcast ‘The Josh James Show’.

THE DEVOUT – DEPECHE MODE TRIBUTE – THE ROADMENDER
2026-03-07 19:00 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.

In 2026, the band are embarking on their European Black Celebration Tour.. A concert lasting over 2 hours 30 mins, filled with hits, fan favourites but with a nod to the 40th Anniversary of the legendary Black Celebration album.

The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right.
Reza Udhin (Killing Joke, Inertia, Black Volition)
Keith Trigwell (Speak & Spell, Form)
Barclay Quarton (The Doors Experience)

Top Gs Like Me
2026-03-07 19:00, 2026-03-07 14:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A new comedy, set in Northampton, about growing up online.
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED!
Aidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni, his mum can’t get out of bed, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away.
As he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be.
Will Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track, or will he lead Aidan to a darker, more dangerous place?
Directed by Jesse Jones, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit.
Transforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture, the pull of toxic masculinity, and the search for identity in the digital age.
Top Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.
Initially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge.

Northampton Vegan Market
2026-03-07 10:30 - 16:00 | Northampton Market Square
The Northampton Vegan Market is back and we’re taking over Market Square again!

As usual, the event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, environmental charities and more.
10:30am – 4pm. See you there!

ANDY C – THE ROADMENDER
2026-03-06 22:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
