NEON PARTY
2025-11-10 20:00 (Europe/London) | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA

Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen's Pride in the Practice of Crafts
2025-11-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 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. itâ€™s the only Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed house south of the border of Scotland. itâ€™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.

A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
2025-11-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Journey through 150 million years of Northamptonshireâ€™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 â€“ 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 Northamptonshireâ€™s heritage, guided by those who know their communities best.

Northampton Town and County Art Society: 108th Open Annual Exhibition
2025-11-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 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 â€“ 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
2025-11-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
An exhibition of artworks from NMAGâ€™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 â€“ 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.

THE BILLY JAM NIGHT
2025-11-12 19:30 - 22:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Got a favourite instrument dying to be played? then bring it.

Open Mic
2025-11-12 20:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Join us from 8pm.

Café Scientifique - Single mothers
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:30 | The Beehive, Harborough Rd, Northampton, NN2 8LR
Single mothers, stigma and online dating: an FRDA exploration of modern relationships in the digital world.

Thursday 13th November 2025, 5.00 – 6.30pm
The Beehive
Harborough Rd,
Northampton NN2 8LR
September’s Café Scientifique is presented by Sarah Ibordor a Psychology PhD student at The University of Northampton with a background in Social Work and Social Sciences.
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes-and-centres/centre-for-health-sciences-and-services-chss/
This talk will examine Declan’s work with Northampton’s Active Quarter and the partnership of local people and organisations.
This talk will examine Sarah’s research around single mothers, stigma and online dating.?
Modern relationships are increasingly influenced by the digital world and its content, which in itself is a rapidly evolving landscape. The rise, development and popularity of dating apps has created limitless options in regards to connecting with people, with the potential of developing a romantic connection. The practical implications of this have seen an abundance of possibility although also the capacity for deception and a paradox of choice. Within the demographic of single mothers who are seeking a romantic partner, the historical stigma, which remains present was explored within the research study through semi structured interviews.?
We look forward to welcoming you.
Refreshments available to purchase.

BIKE NIGHTS
2025-11-13 17:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Show off your ride, all are welcome.

Rhone valley wine
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Rhone valley, here we come!
Join us as we take a deep dive into wines from Rhone Valley, a region renowned for its vast variety and quality of produce. We will be exploring wines from both the Northern and Southern region, and comparing the differences between the two. Whether it’s red, white or rose, we’ve got all bases covered

ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA
2025-11-13 19:00 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead! Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since ’94. Elvana tear through Nirvana’s catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock & rolls finest moments, culminating in a whopper mash up of overdrive & old school Rockabilly. It smells like cheeseburgers and teen spirit, daddy-o!

Rave On
2025-11-13 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation.
Featuring leading performers from West End Productions The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous 50s and swinging 60s in stunningly authentic style.

Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of singing along, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and dancing in the aisles! Featuring note perfect renditions of the most loved 50s and 60s songs, Rave On is performed by an incredibly talented, era-obsessed group of musicians. From the emergence of rock and roll at Sun Records in Memphis, to the British Invasion and beyond, this is a musical adventure you won’t want to miss!
Rave On features hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, The Who, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more.
Rave On is a musical experience like no other.

KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY
2025-11-13 20:00 - 23:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
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!
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With not only multiple screens, but a HUGE TV wall next to the bar for you to enjoy a great selection of beers on tap and some Champions League winning food. With Happy Hour, cocktail and shot deals too, what more could you want?

ABBA Duo Live Show
2025-11-13 21:00 | La Famiglia, 17A Castillian Street, Northampton, NN1 1JS, United Kingdom
Get ready for a night of music, nostalgia & sparkle!
Enjoy a dazzling tribute show plus a delicious 3-course dinner – all for just £70 per person. Spaces are limited – book early to secure your table! Call us or send us a message to reserve now._________________________________________ 17 Castilian Street, NN1 1JS Northampton 07916 249066 www.lafamiglia-restaurant.co.uk

CRAFT & CHATTER
2025-11-14 12:30 - 14:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Every Friday 12.30 â€“ 2.00 Free If youâ€™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. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower cafe area. Drop in no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

An Evening with Steve Collins
2025-11-14 19:00 | Mercure Northampton, Silver Street, Northampton, NN1 2TA
Come and meet Steve Collins at the Mercure Northampton.
14th November 2025 @ 7:00 pm.
Tickets include:
2 Course meal,
Professional Photo with Steve Collins
On stage interview and Q&A
Fundraising Auction & Raffle
PLEASE NOTE:
We kindly request that no items be brought for signing, as these will not be permitted into the venue under any circumstances.
Thank you for your understanding.

George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do
2025-11-14 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Described as ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid.
Now he’s bringing his brand new stand up show to the stage. It won’t just be about parenting though, because he has done loads this year. He’s bought a new hoover, watched some more stuff on Netflix… loads.
Between #makingmemories with his kids, George has also appeared on The Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live, written a best selling book (Don’t Panic! All the stuff the expectant dad needs to know) and has supported Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Russell Kane and Josh Widdicombe on their national tours.
So, activate the parents’ whatsapp groups, dump the kids with whoever is willing to have them, and join George for a brilliant night out.

Get It On
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS SHOW THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT PEOPLE MAY STAND UP AND DANCE AROUND YOU AND IN FRONT OF YOU

It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for – one night of glam rock!
From the producers who brought you hit show – Lost in Music!
Girls rock your boys as we bring you the biggest glam rock show of a generation!
An outrageous celebration of a golden age, live on stage. The costumes, the make-up, the music.
You ain’t seen nothing yet! So, bring your tiger feet and join us for a night like no other.
We will transport you back to a time dreams were made of!
Featuring the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more.
Come on feel the noize and dress to impress for this feel-good show of the year!
Brand new for 2025 from Entertainers. Touring nationwide!
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
