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SUMMARY:KPOP Fantasy
DESCRIPTION:EXTRA SHOW ADDED at 11.00am \nKPOP Fantasy is a high-energy theatrical celebration of the global phenomenon that is K-pop. \nBlending electrifying choreography with outstanding live vocals\, this immersive stage show brings the spectacle\, precision\, and passion of K-pop to life in a thrilling theatre experience. \nFeaturing powerful performances inspired by the biggest K-pop moments from music\, TV\, and film\, the show delivers non-stop energy\, bold visuals\, and slick choreography from start to finish. \nExpect explosive dance routines\, unforgettable musical moments\, and a vibrant atmosphere that captures everything fans love about K-pop. \nPerfect for devoted fans or K-pop newbies this show is a hit with all ages\, KPOP Fantasy is a vibrant\, feel-good production that celebrates the fantasy\, energy\, and global impact of K-pop in an exhilarating live theatre setting. \nThis production is an independent tribute and is in no way affiliated with\, endorsed by\, or associated with the original artists\, their estates\, or management.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/kpop-fantasy/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre\, Abington Square\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 4AE
CATEGORIES:Deco,Theatre
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SUMMARY:BENT BACK TULIPS
DESCRIPTION:Bringing you the best covers in indie\, rock\, and pop — all killer\, no filler!\n\n\nFrom festival anthems to dancefloor classics\, Bent Back Tulips deliver a high-energy set packed with crowd favourites and feel-good vibes.\n\n\nGet ready to sing\, dance\, and lose yourself in the music — this is one band you won’t want to miss!\n\n\nBent Back Tulips – turning great tunes into unforgettable nights.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bent-back-tulips-5/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MUSIC
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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SUMMARY:Craft and chatter
DESCRIPTION:If you’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. \nThey take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. \nDrop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/craft-and-chatter-5/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers – April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Booking essential\, includes refreshments. \nEmbark on a magical journey with Mini Museum Explorers!\nEvery Friday morning\, our beloved hands-on sessions invite curious little adventurers aged 2.5 to 5 years—and their grown-ups—into a world bursting with creativity and discovery. \nEach week brings a brand-new adventure filled with captivating stories\, joyful music\, imaginative art\, and playful crafts. Explore the museum in a warm\, welcoming space where imaginations take flight and new friendships bloom. \nAnd while your little explorer enjoys a tasty treat\, you can relax with a well-deserved tea or coffee. It’s the perfect way to start your Friday—with fun\, learning\, and a sprinkle of museum magic! \n17 April – Comic Capers \n24 April – Dragons and Castles \n1 May – May Day \n8 May – Soldiers and Warriors \n15 May – Truly Scrumptious! \n22 May – Gardens and Plants \n5 June – All the colours of the Rainbow \n12 June – Animal Adventures \n19 June – Smartest Giant in Town \n26 June – Doctors and Nurses \n3 July – Transport \n10 July – Sailing the Seas \nThese sessions are perfect for children aged 2.5 to 5 years\, accompanied by parents or carers (no ticket needed for adults). Spaces are limited\, so early booking is essential!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-april-july-2026/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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SUMMARY:KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/karaoke-night-party-33/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:The Optimist\, 23-25 St. Giles Street\, Northampton\,\, NN1 1JA
CATEGORIES:Karaoke
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T081950Z
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SUMMARY:BIKE NIGHTS
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, show off your ride.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bike-nights-14/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T120000
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CREATED:20260407T160650Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Talks: April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cost: £3.50 per talk or £21 for a series ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes tea\, coffee and biscuits \nBooking Essential \nJoin us for the Summer series of these seven engaging talks covering a wide range of topics\, including local history\, cultural heritage\, notable figures\, and the evolution of our communities. Whether you’re curious about the past\, passionate about storytelling\, or simply enjoy learning something new\, these talks offer something for everyone. Delivered by knowledgeable speakers in a friendly and welcoming setting\, each talk invites you to explore stories that have shaped our local identity and continue to inspire us today. \nThursday 16 April\nThe Roles of a Supporting Artiste\nSpeaker: Robert Brewer \nDiscover the behind-the-scenes world of a TV and film extra. Robert shares stories from his work on Hollywood blockbusters\, TV dramas\, soaps\, comedies\, and even a few adverts. \nThursday 30 April\nNorthampton Saints & the Second World War\nSpeaker: Graham McKechnie \nBBC Radio Northampton sports editor and Saints club historian Graham McKechnie explores the remarkable wartime experiences of Saints players who served around the world — in the air\, at sea\, in North Africa\, the Far East\, and Normandy. \nThursday 14 May\nThe Surprise of My Life\nSpeaker: Rosie Rushton \nAn extraordinary personal story. They say life is full of surprises — but sometimes the biggest one doesn’t arrive until you’re 75. Join Rosie as she uncovers a mystery that has lingered since childhood. \nThursday 4 June\nThe Development of the Great American Songbook\nSpeaker: Melody Flyte \nHear how Irving Berlin\, Cole Porter\, the Gershwins and their contemporaries transformed popular music and musical theatre. Melody will perform in vintage costume\, featuring classics including You’re the Top\, Over the Rainbow\, and Ain’t Misbehavin’. \nThursday 18 June\nThe Remains of Annie Pritchard\nSpeaker: Kate Philbin \nIn 1892\, a dismembered body was discovered near the Althorp Estate. This talk tells the chilling story of Annie Pritchard and her neighbour Andrew MacRae\, who was convicted and hanged for her murder at Northampton Gaol. \nThursday 2 July\nFood Glorious Food\nSpeaker: J.P. Carr \nAn illustrated journey through Northamptonshire’s eating and shopping habits. Discover national brands with local roots\, much-loved food manufacturers\, and traditional county recipes. \nThursday 16 July\n10 Years of The Good Loaf\nSpeaker: Suzy Van Roogen \nA look back at a decade of baking Northamptonshire’s finest bread while supporting those who are less fortunate than ourselves. \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk series ticket \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk individual ticket \nTickets are also available to purchase from the museum direct\, either in person of by calling 01604 526322\, Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 12-5pm.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/thursday-morning-talks-april-july-2026/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135719-1783418400-1783443600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260227T105123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T105123Z
UID:134778-1783274400-1783274400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:DEBRA SUSAN & RITCHIE DAVE PORTER
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/debra-susan-ritchie-dave-porter-2/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MUSIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135718-1783252800-1783270800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260206T141543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T141543Z
UID:134520-1783177200-1783195200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:THE ABBA DAY PARTY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-abba-day-party/
LOCATION:Roadmender\, 1 Lady's Ln\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MUSIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:136006-1783159200-1783184400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135717-1783159200-1783184400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260319T102427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T102427Z
UID:135022-1783081800-1783087200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Craft and chatter
DESCRIPTION:If you’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. \nThey take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. \nDrop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/craft-and-chatter-5/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T114500
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260407T160201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160201Z
UID:135928-1783073700-1783079100@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers – April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Booking essential\, includes refreshments. \nEmbark on a magical journey with Mini Museum Explorers!\nEvery Friday morning\, our beloved hands-on sessions invite curious little adventurers aged 2.5 to 5 years—and their grown-ups—into a world bursting with creativity and discovery. \nEach week brings a brand-new adventure filled with captivating stories\, joyful music\, imaginative art\, and playful crafts. Explore the museum in a warm\, welcoming space where imaginations take flight and new friendships bloom. \nAnd while your little explorer enjoys a tasty treat\, you can relax with a well-deserved tea or coffee. It’s the perfect way to start your Friday—with fun\, learning\, and a sprinkle of museum magic! \n17 April – Comic Capers \n24 April – Dragons and Castles \n1 May – May Day \n8 May – Soldiers and Warriors \n15 May – Truly Scrumptious! \n22 May – Gardens and Plants \n5 June – All the colours of the Rainbow \n12 June – Animal Adventures \n19 June – Smartest Giant in Town \n26 June – Doctors and Nurses \n3 July – Transport \n10 July – Sailing the Seas \nThese sessions are perfect for children aged 2.5 to 5 years\, accompanied by parents or carers (no ticket needed for adults). Spaces are limited\, so early booking is essential!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-april-july-2026/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:136005-1783072800-1783098000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135716-1783072800-1783098000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260206T145756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T145756Z
UID:134553-1783022400-1783033200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/karaoke-night-party-33/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:The Optimist\, 23-25 St. Giles Street\, Northampton\,\, NN1 1JA
CATEGORIES:Karaoke
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260203T081950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T081950Z
UID:134167-1783011600-1783033200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:BIKE NIGHTS
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, show off your ride.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bike-nights-14/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260407T160650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160650Z
UID:135943-1782988200-1782993600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Talks: April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cost: £3.50 per talk or £21 for a series ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes tea\, coffee and biscuits \nBooking Essential \nJoin us for the Summer series of these seven engaging talks covering a wide range of topics\, including local history\, cultural heritage\, notable figures\, and the evolution of our communities. Whether you’re curious about the past\, passionate about storytelling\, or simply enjoy learning something new\, these talks offer something for everyone. Delivered by knowledgeable speakers in a friendly and welcoming setting\, each talk invites you to explore stories that have shaped our local identity and continue to inspire us today. \nThursday 16 April\nThe Roles of a Supporting Artiste\nSpeaker: Robert Brewer \nDiscover the behind-the-scenes world of a TV and film extra. Robert shares stories from his work on Hollywood blockbusters\, TV dramas\, soaps\, comedies\, and even a few adverts. \nThursday 30 April\nNorthampton Saints & the Second World War\nSpeaker: Graham McKechnie \nBBC Radio Northampton sports editor and Saints club historian Graham McKechnie explores the remarkable wartime experiences of Saints players who served around the world — in the air\, at sea\, in North Africa\, the Far East\, and Normandy. \nThursday 14 May\nThe Surprise of My Life\nSpeaker: Rosie Rushton \nAn extraordinary personal story. They say life is full of surprises — but sometimes the biggest one doesn’t arrive until you’re 75. Join Rosie as she uncovers a mystery that has lingered since childhood. \nThursday 4 June\nThe Development of the Great American Songbook\nSpeaker: Melody Flyte \nHear how Irving Berlin\, Cole Porter\, the Gershwins and their contemporaries transformed popular music and musical theatre. Melody will perform in vintage costume\, featuring classics including You’re the Top\, Over the Rainbow\, and Ain’t Misbehavin’. \nThursday 18 June\nThe Remains of Annie Pritchard\nSpeaker: Kate Philbin \nIn 1892\, a dismembered body was discovered near the Althorp Estate. This talk tells the chilling story of Annie Pritchard and her neighbour Andrew MacRae\, who was convicted and hanged for her murder at Northampton Gaol. \nThursday 2 July\nFood Glorious Food\nSpeaker: J.P. Carr \nAn illustrated journey through Northamptonshire’s eating and shopping habits. Discover national brands with local roots\, much-loved food manufacturers\, and traditional county recipes. \nThursday 16 July\n10 Years of The Good Loaf\nSpeaker: Suzy Van Roogen \nA look back at a decade of baking Northamptonshire’s finest bread while supporting those who are less fortunate than ourselves. \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk series ticket \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk individual ticket \nTickets are also available to purchase from the museum direct\, either in person of by calling 01604 526322\, Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 12-5pm.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/thursday-morning-talks-april-july-2026/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T030639
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:136004-1782986400-1783011600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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