Northampton BID

Becoming your own boss workshop at Northamptonshire Central Library
2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
For anyone thinking about starting a business, this in-person workshop provides an opportunity to explore the basic principles and procedures required.
BIPC events need to be booked via Eventbrite. For full details and a list of webinars and events to book please visit our Eventbrite page.

Bounce and Rhyme at Northamptonshire Central Library
2024-01-31 10:30 - 11:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Sessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills.
Please note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am. This event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.

The Story of Guitar Heroes
2024-02-01 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
Featuring talented world-class musicians and state-of-the-art video projection, the show journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll through to the most creative and inspirational guitar heroes of the modern era.
Renowned for its highly versatile musicianship, The Story of Guitar Heroes recreates the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising no less than 30 different authentic guitars.
Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slash and many more!

Comedy Crate at The Picturedrome
2024-02-01 20:00 | The Picturedrome, 222 Kettering Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4BN, United Kingdom
Patrick Monahan
Award winning Iranian-Irish stand up comedian Patrick Monahan has performed all over the world, including Dubai, Australia, New York, Norway, and almost every town and city in Britain.
His comedy cover topics such as class, family, relationships and his hilarious observations of daily life. He has performed over sixteen solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival over consecutive years, which have then toured to sell-out crowds, both nationally and internationally.
Patrick has recorded four solo comedy specials, released online and on DVD. He has made multiple television appearances on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky. He was also the winner of two ITV competition series, Take the Mike and Show Me the Funny.
Darren Harriott
He shines as a dynamic and captivating comedian making waves in the circuit. With notable appearances on Live at the Apollo, BBC’s News Jack Unplugged, and CBBC’s The Dog Ate My Homework, he’s a familiar face on panel shows like Mock the Week and Don’t Hate the Playaz. He’s not just about comedy, but also gives his witty take on reality shows like The Apprentice: You’re Fired and The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice. As a Comedy Central favorite, he’s graced shows like The Comedy Bus and Roast Battle. His creative prowess extends to writing and recording the series Black Label on BBC Radio 4.
Hailing from Birmingham and now based in London. Darren’s confident performances delve into subverting stereotypes, everyday observations, and even thought-provoking topics like religion. Having earned Edinburgh nominations and a Birmingham mural celebrating his stardom, Darren Harriott is an exciting talent leaving an indelible mark.
Eva Bindeman
Eva is a Bristol based, North East Comic bringing a warm, conversational sense of humour with a twist of the unexpected. Recently seen on BBC 1 and iplayer for the BBC New Comedy Awards, Eva is a performer to look out for this year and beyond.
Funny women “one to watch” 2022
Stand up or cider finalist 2021
SYTYF semi finalist 2019
“Superb…Very Funny” – Russell Howard.
Jonathan Elston
Jonathan has been a permanent fixture of the UK comedy circuit since beginning stand up at the age of 19.
His adaptability either as a quick witted MC or delivering a set of packed fully relatable punchlines means he is at home performing in a wide range of venues from Art centres and Parent Teacher Associations to Military bases.

Big Girls Don’t Cry
2024-02-02 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Come out tonight as we take you to a place where the moon shines bright and we dance the night away, taking you back in time with Big Girls Don’t Cry, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
This non-stop hit machine, authentically recreated by our phenomenal cast and live band will transport you back in time to 1963 and beyond for a magical evening enjoying all your favourites.
During the sixties and seventies number one hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom.
After selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest.
It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsetto, and features his solo hits like Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Who Loves You.
So it’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate one of the worlds treasures in two hours of non-stop hits with Big Girls Don’t Cry!
Oh what a night it will be! It’s the time, it’s the place, it’s the motion.
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Allergy @ The Wig & Pen
2024-02-02 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live Music at The Wig & Pen.

Kickstart live at the King Billy Rock Bar
2024-02-02 21:30 - 23:45 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
KICKSTART playing classic Who, Kinks,Small Faces, Jam, Specials, Undertones, Buzzcocks 60s soul ska & more

Live Music @ The King Billy
2024-02-03 00:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom

The Gruffalo Adventure @ Central Library
2024-02-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Let’s celebrate the National Storytelling Week together!

Join us for The Gruffalo Adventure on 3rd of February at 2:30pm at Northamptonshire Central Library. There will be a story, craft and activity pack for children and their families to get to know more about The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. This drop-in event is suitable for all ages. Come and join in the fun!

You can also borrow a Story Sack for one week FREE of charge during the National Storytelling Week!

Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle
2024-02-03 15:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
NEW SHOW ADDED – Sat 3 February 3pm

After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition…are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we’ve made up to keep people working hard for no reason.
Join Romesh as he examines all of these issues and more while providing no real answers.
Best known for The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation, Rob & Romesh Vs, A League Of Their Own, Avoidance, Romantic Getaway, host of Weakest Link and For The Love Of Hip Hop.

Food Truck Moo Hatch @ V and B
2024-02-03 17:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Saturday 3rd: Food Truck: Moo Hatch AND Brooklyn brownie co. Two award winning food trucks will be parked up on the front, @moohatch serving delicious handmade chuck steak burgers, and @brooklynbrownieco selling amazing artisan US brownies. 5-9.

Amy A Tribute
2024-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Amy A Tribute is an 8 piece band with full horn section/backing singers.
They are all musicians with a goal to recreate the sound of Amy Winehouse. Whether it be from her BBC concerts or staying true to the original recordings. This band isn’t about looking like Amy, they aim to stay true to the sound of the Winehouse/Ronson style, with a full horn section, including baritone sax & flute.

Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle
2024-02-03 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition…are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we’ve made up to keep people working hard for no reason.
Join Romesh as he examines all of these issues and more while providing no real answers.
Best known for The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation, Rob & Romesh Vs, A League Of Their Own, Avoidance, Romantic Getaway, host of Weakest Link and For The Love Of Hip Hop.

Sonic Vultures @ The Wig & Pen
2024-02-03 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live at The Wig & Pen.

Red Thunder Rock n Roll
2024-02-04 00:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Giovanni Pernice: Let Me Entertain You
2024-02-04 17:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Strictly Theatre Co. presents GIOVANNI PERNICE – LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU
The ultimate showman returns! Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour – LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU. The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner is the epitome of live entertainment.
Giovanni will be joined by a world class cast of professional dancers and West End performers to bring you an unforgettable experience. A show of non-stop action – prepare to be entertained.
Dancer, performer, showman…Giovanni is THE Entertainer!
May contain haze, smoke, pyrotechnics and flashing lights.
£1 of each ticket price supports The Strictly Foundation, a foundation set up to support underprivileged children through stage school and theatre training. Find out more here.

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0
2024-02-05 19:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Please note that this show has been rescheduled from Wed 27 September 2023 due to the temporary building closure. For more information about the closure, click here.

Star of the UK’s most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy Carr is back on the road with brand new material for 2022 and 2023.
Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things. Having politcal correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

Please note this is the same show that was performed on Fri 19 May 2023

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0
2024-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Star of the UK’s most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy Carr is back on the road with brand new material.
Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things. Having politcal correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0
2024-02-05 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Please note that this show has been rescheduled from Wed 27 September 2023 due to the temporary building closure. For more information about the closure, click here.

Star of the UK’s most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy Carr is back on the road with brand new material for 2022 and 2023.
Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things. Having politcal correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

How to research my market workshop
2024-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
A guide to the free subscription resources available to help with your market research.
We will explore the free library subscription market research database resources to help you research your business idea and market.
We will be looking at:

Complete Business Reference Adviser (COBRA)
Fame
Grantfinder
IBIS World market research reports
Local Data
Newsbank
Statista

We will also be exploring some other resources freely available online.
This workshop is for people living in the UK only
Following the event Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire will send a feedback form which we would be grateful if you could complete to allow us to monitor the success of our events. This is facilitated by our third party processor Reason Digital Limited.

Luther Live
2024-02-07 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The world’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ – experience all the hits from Luther Vandross’ amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band.
Never Too Much, Here and Now, Give Me The Reason, I Really Didn’t Mean It, Stop To Love, So Amazing, The Best Things In Life Are Free, Always and Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now, Your Secret Love, Shine, The Closer I Get To You, Love The One You’re With, Any Love, Superstar, Until You Come Back to Me, Dance with My Father, and many many more.

Open Mic @ V and B
2024-02-08 19:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Thursday 8th: Open Mic. Join us upstairs from 7 for our super popular open mic, hosted by the brilliant @tukayandryan .

SOLD OUT Spanish Wine Masterclass @ V and B
2024-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Thursday 8th: Masterclass: Spanish Wine. For this sold out event, @richard_the_wine_guy will be talking us through the regions, grapes and methods behind sunny Spanish wine.

The World According to Kaleb: Kaleb Goes On Tour
2024-02-08 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO KALEB: KALEB GOES ON TOUR
Shut the gate! Kaleb Cooper, Chipping Norton’s finest celebrity farmer and Sunday Times bestselling author, who shot to fame starring in Prime Video series, Clarkson’s Farm, has decided to conquer his fear of the unknown and embark on his first ever theatre tour with, The World Accordng to Kaleb: Kaleb goes on tour.
Kaleb has captured the hearts of viewers around the world with his often-frustrating quest to teach Jeremy Clarkson a thing or two about farming, as well as his extremely amusing comments on life, the universe and everything. First and foremost a farmer, Kaleb is now learning something new himself and stepping outside of his beloved Chippy to treat audiences to a rip-roaring riot of a show.
Fans can expect Kaleb’s strong views on many things–including sheep (‘stupid’), Jeremy Clarkson (f***ing idiot’), goats (‘they’re a proper good clear-up animal–they eat everything–no wonder they taste horrible’), New York (‘if it’s like London where there are no tractors, that’s no good’), famous people, why farming is the best job in the world and, crucially, sartorial matters such as hairstyles-especially his own!
Despite his surprise status as a household name, Kaleb is still the same down to earth, hard-working farmer, with his feet firmly on the ground. He will give audiences the chance to participate in some rather interesting rural pastimes during the show, as well as highlighting some of the many challenges that British farmers face today and perhaps share how we can all help to make a difference and support them.
With often-unwitting humour, deadpan delivery and unique observations, Kaleb is coming to Northampton to tell it like he sees it!

Comedy at the Bradlaugh
2024-02-08 20:00 | The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AU, United Kingdom
Featuring: Dan Tiernan, Lindsey Santoro, Jack Skipper, Tom Toal

IMMERSIVE YOGA
2024-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Tuesday 9January – Tuesday 13 February
6-7pm
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Be immersed in our energetic, dynamic, flow yoga experience,
where a 270 degree projection of colour, film and music will
surround you as you take part in this class. Led by experienced
instructor Maz, her yoga flow classes are all about listening to
your body and moving in a way that feels good to you. The class
will be suitable for all levels and modifications and progressions
will be offered. There will be an emphasis on strength and
softness within poses. Classes are based on a spiritual or
philosophical theme or focus that changes each week. Please
bring your own yoga mat/towel and water bottle. Book a series
ticket and get a free Museum branded mat and water bottle.

Fascinating Aïda: The 40th Anniversary Show!
2024-02-09 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Please note that this show has been rescheduled from Fri 22 September 2023 due to the temporary building closure. For more information about the closure, click here.

Celebrating 40 years on the road in 2023, Dillie, Liza and Adèle, Britain’s raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio, are bringing their brand-new show to Northampton.
Fascinating Aïda have racked-up millions of internet followers, performed in the world’s most prestigious venues and been showered with awards and plaudits since they sashayed onto the scene back in 1983.
Uniquely charming, with diamond-sharp satire, filthy, hilarious, belligerent, political, poignant and outrageous, this indomitable trio are still the mistresses of their craft. Marking this astonishing milestone, the show will feature much-loved favourites and some wickedly hilarious new songs. If you’ve been delighted by Dogging, sung-along to Cheap Flights or shared their rudest ever Christmas song, don’t miss the chance to celebrate with these unstoppable performers in their glorious prime!
With Michael Roulston on piano. Directed by Paul Foster.

Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael
2024-02-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
FASTLOVE
The George Michael Tribute
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!
Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.
Our talented cast will recreate for you, a night like no other! It’s a brand-new show for 2023!
Make new memories whilst reliving old classics – this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you!
This show has it all, the power, emotion and star quality in this stunning production with full video and light show, as we respectfully recreate the soundtrack to your life.
Playing all the hits, from Wham! right through his glittering career, including, Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.
Fastlove: for the fans.
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.

Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael
2024-02-09 19:30 - 22:00 | 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 FASTLOVE The George Michael Tribute Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
2024-02-09 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Don’t miss our comedy club with compere Dan Evans.
This season features many of comedy’s rising stars.
Doors 7.45pm Show 8pm.
Click on the dates to book.

Fri 9 February 2024
Dan Antopolski
Alex Haddow
Joe Jacobs
This show will be performed in the Royal auditorium
