Northampton BID

THE REFORMERS
2025-07-05 21:00 (Europe/London) | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
LIVE MUSIC

The Giant, Immersive Murder Mystery Game
2025-07-06 00:00, 2025-07-08 00:00, 2025-07-09 00:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
June – 7 September 2025
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
£25 per team
Step into the role of a detective and solve a series of curious and whimsical mysteries in your local museum. Using our companion app, youâ€™ll explore the museum to uncover hidden clues and encounter life-sized cardboard characters—each one a possible suspect, witness, or victim.
Work together to connect the dots, follow the twists in each story, and put your problem-solving skills to the test. It’s the perfect activity for families, friends, or anyone with a curious mind looking for a fun and unique experience.
What to Expect
A Unique Blend of Games
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure that combines elements of a murder mystery, escape room, scavenger hunt, and even a touch of Where’s Wally. Team up and see if you can crack the case.

An Immersive Museum Adventure
Watch the museum transform into a crime-solving playground. Track down cardboard clues, solve puzzles, and interact with quirky characters—surprises await around every corner.

Three Curious Cases to Solve
Your adventure lasts between 1 to 2 hours and includes three entertaining cases, from a vandalized moustache to a victim flattened by an ancient sarcophagus.
Ready to solve the mystery? Gather your team and start your investigation.
Perfect for friends, families, and curious minds – this is not your typical museum visit. It’s an adventure where YOU become the detective!
Just £25 per team
Timed slots
Only one phone needed to play

Join the 360° Wellness Run Club!
2025-07-06 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!

THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF MICROSCOPY
2025-07-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Including sales, exhibits, talks. This is an opportunity to meet with fellow microscopists and enthusiasts from around the country and also to see what’s on offer in the way of sales items. Why not bring along an exhibit of your own? Sales and exhibits in the morning and lectures in the afternoon. Guests are very welcome, just turn up, free entry.

Summer Festival of Music: New Generation
2025-07-06 12:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The end of year showcase for our junior ensembles, the new generation of county music students. Tickets will be available via the Derngate box office.
Featuring performances from County Junior Orchestra, NMPAT Singers, County Junior Brass Ensemble, Jazz 3, County Junior Strings and County Junior Wind Orchestra.
Click here for tickets, available via the Derngate box office.

The V and B Run Club
2025-07-06 12:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
The V and B Run Club. Start and finish at V and B Northampton, then enjoy 20% off your post-run food and drink from the bar. All levels welcome â€“ meet new people and feel better for it! Meet at 12. Every Sunday.

Gladiators of Britain
2025-07-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain.

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The events of the amphitheatre – its wild beasts and enslaved fighters – are one of the most enduring aspects of Roman culture that still capture the public imagination today.
This touring exhibition brings together some of the countryâ€™s most important objects to tell the story of Britainâ€™s entertainment venues and the people who died to the roar of the crowd. It will reveal the violence of the arena, and the importance of spectacle within Roman culture.
Highlights include the Colchester Vase loaned by Colchester Museums, which records an actual battle between two real gladiators, and the Hawkedon Helmet, the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain. These iconic loans will be supported by a selection of other items that reveal the popularity of gladiators throughout Roman society.
This tour is in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums and is inspired by the recent exhibition at Colchester Castle, Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games which featured British Museum loans. It will explore Roman spectacle in the local region, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.

Endangered and Extinct by creative recycling artist Val Hunt
2025-07-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
With inspiration, ingenuity, humour and skill, creative recycling artist Val Hunt has created a fascinating selection of large and small sculptural pieces which are both appealing and informative
Saturday 28 June â€“ Sunday 10 August 2025
Animals, exotic birds, fish, dinosaurs and species of flora, all on the edge or now extinct, have been made from a selection of throwaway material especially Val’s favourite medium, drinks can metal.
This exhibition presents a subtle message about recycling and preservation, raising awareness of why the creatures on show are endangered or extinct. Find out why species are disappearing from this planet at an alarming rate.

Bands in the Park 2025
2025-07-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3HN, United Kingdom
125th Anniversary year
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 6th April to 28th September
2 â€“ 5pm
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Enjoy live performances from local bands and musicians at the Abington Park Bandstand, every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from April through to September.*
Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and relax within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
This yearâ€™s performances start on 6th April and run through to 28th September.
Please view the full 2025 schedule below.
*There will be no Bands in the Park performance on 21st September, but you can enjoy the Rockinâ€™ Roadrunner Festival instead!
Please note that performances may be shortened or cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Updates will be provided on our social media accounts when possible.

125th Anniversary Celebration Event â€“ Saturday 17th May 11am â€“ 4pm

Marking 125 years of the bandstand in Abington Park with fun for all the family with activities, stalls and musical performances.

MORE INFORMATION: www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
Bands in the Park 2025 calendar
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SOUND INJECTORS
2025-07-06 16:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Summer Festival of Music: Second Generation
2025-07-06 18:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The end of year showcase for our training ensembles, the second generation of county music students.
Featuring performances from County Training Wind Orchestra, Guitarlactica, County Training Brass Band, Jazz 2 and County Training Orchestra.
Click here for tickets, available via the Derngate box office.

Ruby And The Lost Wallets
2025-07-06 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
SUNDAYS ARE FOR LIVE MUSIC LOVERS
This Sunday Ruby and The Lost Wallets will be keeping you transfixed with their awesome covers of some classic dance floor fillers and multi â€“ genre diversity

Anglia Comedy Allstars July 2025
2025-07-06 19:30 - 21:50 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Please note that the line-up may be subject to change without notice.
The Anglia Comedy Allstars return at the Deco Theatre at the Old Savoy, Northampton this July, with a huge line-up featuring the fantastic Tom Davis, Tom Rosenthal, Lloyd Griffith & Ria Lina.
Tom Davis is best known for hit shows King Gary, The Curse, Live at the Apollo and Murder in Successville, as well as his hugely popular podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan, which has received critical acclaim and sold out live shows.
Tom is also known for his stand out performance in Wonka and multiple appearances on A League of Their Own, The Ranganation, Judge Romesh, and Action Team.
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Tom Rosenthal is a familiar face as an actor and a comedian. Having featured in a number of programmes across our TV screens, eventually rising to fame as part of the hit Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner and the hugely successful Plebs.
“High energy, impressive and precociously smart” – The Guardian
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Lloyd Griffith is a comedian, actor, presenter and classically trained singer. You may have seen him most recently in Ted Lasso, It’s A Sin, Infinite, House of Games, Not Going Out & Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club.
He was also co-host of Soccer AM on Sky Sports and was co-host of FLINCH on Netflix. Other TV credits include 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Comedy Central Live at The Comedy Store, Pointless Celebrities & Roast Battle.
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??Ria Lina is a Filipina comedian known for her appearances on BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Now Show and Mock The Week.
“Fearless, provocative and very funny” – The Scotsman
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This show is not to be missed!
Strictly over 18s only.
Please note that the line-up may be subject to change without notice.

CURATION
2025-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
EXPLORING THE SOCIETYâ€™S COLLECTIONS. The society has important collections including butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at our extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome.

The Mailcoach Pub Quiz
2025-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Get ready for an electrifying night of brain-teasing fun at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Join us for an exciting Quiz event hosted by the one and only Adam the Greek. Put your knowledge to the test and compete with friends for fantastic prizes.
Donâ€™t miss out on the chance to showcase your trivia skills and enjoy a lively atmosphere with great company. Whether youâ€™re a seasoned quizzer or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Grab your team and head to Mail Coach Northampton for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories!

Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered LIVE
2025-07-07 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive.
Following his sell-out 2024 tour and hot off the release of his latest book, Unfiltered, Formula 1’s favourite underdog is back on the road for his biggest tour ever as he takes us into the pit lanes and onto the circuits of the world’s greatest race tracks. Through this unique lens, he guides us on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the heart of high-stakes motor racing, sharing an unobstructed view of the pressures and exhilaration of high-speed competition.
Full of twists and turns, from hiring and firing drivers, balancing books, pre-season preparations, the design, launch and testing of a car, culminating in the inside story of his severance from the team – Guenther will take you on a wild ride through his unconventional career in motor sport, his decade working on the Haas team… and beyond.
Uncompromising, brutally funny and searingly honest, this is Guenther at his very best, telling his story as only he can. Not an event any fan of Formula 1 can afford to miss.
There is an option to buy Unfiltered by Guenther Steiner as an add on to your ticket purchase.

Josh Pugh & Jessica Fostekew - Previews
2025-07-07 20:00 | The Lamplighter, 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton, northamptonshire, NN1 3JS, United Kingdom
Venue: 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JS
Date: Monday 7th July
Times: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm
Price: £10 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Josh Pugh and Jessica Fostekew â€“ Work in progress shows

Quieter Hour at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-07-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Every Tuesday between 9am and 10am will be our quieter hour to enable our customers with sensory needs and their families to enjoy Northamptonshire Central Library. We appreciate our customersâ€™ support in minimising noise during our quieter hour.

For more information please visit our website - Accessibility, health and wellbeing in our libraries | West Northamptonshire Council

From the Collection: Landscapes
2025-07-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
For centuries, landscape was considered an unworthy subject for serious artistic exploration.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Until Sunday 4 October
When landscape did appear in paintings, it was often relegated to the background—merely a setting for religious or historical scenes.
This perception began to shift in the 17th century with the work of Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain. These pioneering artists crafted idealised rural vistas to illustrate the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome, imbuing natural elements with metaphorical meaning. Through their romantic and structured visions of the countryside, landscape painting began to gain recognition as a meaningful art form.
It was not until the 19th century, however, that landscape truly came into its own. Artists such as J.M.W. Turner and John Constable redefined the genre, capturing the drama, emotion, and grandeur of the natural world. Their work affirmed landscape as a powerful subject in its own right—one that continues to inspire artists to this day.
Drawing from the museum collections, this exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting, where nature takes centre stage.
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IN EXTREMIS: Landscape Reimagined
2025-07-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 10:00 - 17:00 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
We are very pleased to be hosting this exhibition across all our galleries here at 78 Derngate. Simon James is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of nature and the urban environment in mostly abstract or semi-abstract forms and takes inspiration from his surroundings in the cities of Asia and Europe or, more recently, the English countryside. James trained in Fine Art and Printmaking at London’s Royal Academy and Royal College of Art and he now works across the spectrum from painting and drawing to video and photographic works, having adopted the expressive potential of digital media while working as a designer and independent artist in Asia. Having held solo shows in London, Berlin, Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo, whilst also designing for TV, publishing and the music industry, Simon was also a university lecturer in multimedia and photography.

www.simonjames.com

Table top game night
2025-07-08 18:00 - 23:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Come join us for a thrilling Board Game Night at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Whether youâ€™re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for all board game enthusiasts.
Bring your friends, family, or come solo â€“ we have a variety of games available, but feel free to bring your own favorites. Reserve a table and let us take care of the rest while you enjoy an evening filled with laughter, competition, and camaraderie.
Donâ€™t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills, discover new games, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable Board Game Night at Mail Coach Northampton!

Le French Club
2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Le French Club. 7-9. All levels welcome!
