Northampton BID

Wild Places
2025-04-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Wild Places is a stunning photography exhibition featuring beautiful photographs of the landscapes of the UK.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 29 March â€“ Sunday 11 May 2025
From majestic hills to dramatic seas, the exhibition has something for everyone and inspires the visitor to marvel in the richness of the varied habitats of the UK.
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Extinction
2025-04-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 29 March â€“ Sunday 11 May 2025
Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? This exhibition addresses this fascinating topic and journeys through the demise of the dinosaurs and marine reptiles, death of the ice age mammoths and the impact of humans on the dodo.

Anton Du Beke At The Musicals
2025-04-01 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025.
With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter.
Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals.
Expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows.
Plus, behind the scenes stories from his time on Strictly Come Dancing that will have you laughing out loud.
Anton Du Beke At The Musicals will showcase stunning dance performances, soulful vocals, and live music that will transport audiences to a world of glamour, excitement, and pure entertainment.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to get up close to the King of the Ballroom in 2025.

MICROSCOPY
2025-04-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
BOTANY –PART 2 â€“ STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF LEAVES by Mike Asquith. Mike will discuss the structure and functions of leaves. We will then look at sections and fresh samples under the microscope. Please bring a selection of leaves we can study at the meeting.

Join us for the Great British Spring Clean
2025-04-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Northampton Town Centre
We will be hosting a Tidy Day on Wednesday 2nd April from 9.30 am â€“ 12.30 pm.
We will be meeting outside All Saints Church if you would like to join us.
This is a great opportunity for businesses to demonstrate and exercise their corporate responsibilities along with networking with like-minded individuals.
The day will consist of litter-picking with light-touch graffiti removal.
It is hoped that this period will also see the start of further focused activity around graffiti.

VISUALISE at 78
2025-04-02 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Contemporary Stitched Textiles
The Bassett-Lowke Rooms

Sat 8 Mar 2025 â€“ Sun 25 May 2025

An exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles
We are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread.
The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise.
On display is a diverse array of abstract, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper, fabric (new, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment.
The exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself, with framed and small items for sale.
Combining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition, gardens and shop, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton town.
There will be some â€˜Meet the Artistsâ€™ days during the exhibition, details as yet to be announced.
The members meet regularly in Welford, Northamptonshire, with the aim of promoting creativity through rigorous discipline, underpinned by an interest in the history of textiles worldwide.
Opening on Saturday 8th March until Sunday 25th May 2025, closed Mondays
10am- 4.30 pm â€“ free admission to galleries, shop and cafe.
https://www.visualise.online/

Mike + The Mechanics: Looking Back – The Living Years 2025 Tour
2025-04-02 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Following 2023’s much lauded sell out Refuelled! Tour, Mike + The Mechanics return for the Looking Back – Living The Years 2025 Tour. This tour will see them play their hits including Over My Shoulder, The Living Years and All I Need Is A Miracle as well as drift into some of Genesis’s much loved classic tracks.
Mike Rutherford says “It’s exciting to announce that we will be touring The Mechanics again. Getting back on the road with the guys last year was a real pleasure. Even though it had been four years, we slotted back into the old ways, the old jokes and the camaraderie like it had been a day! We had so much fun on the last tour and the audiences were so gracious and warm, when we played the final show in Dusseldorf we all agreed then that we wanted to do it all again. We can’t wait to see you.”
Originally formed in 1985 by Mike Rutherford “as a side project to Genesis”, Mike + The Mechanics originally featured Paul Young and Paul Carrack as frontmen, and together, they achieved huge commercial success throughout the 80s and 90s achieving number ones all over the world and going on to sell over 10 million albums. After Paul Young’s sudden death in 2000 the band released one further album before deciding to call it a day. In 2011, Mike started writing songs again and invited Roachford and Howar to join him and their chemistry was instant and they released The Road album and the band began touring again with huge success and have remained together since.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-04-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
CORNWALL CUP A competition for natural history images as per PAGB rules 2018. Up to three projected images per round allowed. Round 3 of 3.

BOTANY
2025-04-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
AN ABERRANT BOTANIST VISITING VENEZUELA. Seán will talk about his and Ann’s holiday looking at the flowers and the other sights in the country.

Masterclass: Malbec.
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

Explore one of the world’s most popular grapes.

Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation
2025-04-03 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show!
After the huge international success of his last tour, So, Where Were We? which sold out 173 venues across 20 countries and was named UK Comedy Tour of the Year 2023 (Chortle), Dara’s new show Re:Creation sees one of Ireland’s finest live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience. It’s guaranteed to be a very, very, funny night.
Daily Telegraph’s 50 Funniest Comedians of the 21st Century

Comedy at the Picturedrome
2025-04-03 20:00 - 22:30 | The Picturedrome, 222 Kettering Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4BN, United Kingdom
Josh Pugh
Edinburgh Award nominated viral sensation, Josh Pugh. Tour support for Joe Lycett and ‘almost certain future star’ (Chortle.co.uk), Amassing over three million views on his Twitter videos and regularly headlining the biggest clubs in the country
Josh’s television appearances include Live at the Apollo, Last Leg, Hypothetical, Mock the Week, As Yet Untitled, Match of The Day X, Question Team, Unforgivable, Live at the Moth Club and Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza.
Lindsey Santoro
Naturally effusive and full of giddy joy, Birmingham’s Lindsey Santoro has emerged as one of the most original female voices to come out of the West Midlands and is one of the best hidden gems on the comedy circuit.
As recently seen on Live at the Apollo, Mel Giedroyc’s: Unforgivable, Comedy Central Live and The Stand-Up Sketch Show. Other credits include Ch4’s The Joy of Missing Out and The Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican on BBC Radio 4.
Lindsey enjoyed remarkable success at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, winning Next Up’s Biggest Award in Comedy for the most outstanding show at the Fringe.
Pete Selwood
A hotly tipped up and coming comedian on the circuit, Yorkshire born-and-bred comedian Pete Selwood has quickly risen through the comedy ranks with his excellent storytelling style that mixes hilarious observational material with killer punchlines.
In keeping with his material about disability, Pete is also half of a double-act with Britain’s Got Talent star Jack Carroll, performing sketches and creating videos about the portrayal of disability within our society.
Jon Pearson
Crowned Best MC in the Midlands in 2022. Jon has provided tour support for Darren Harriot and Lucy Porter.
Jon’s laid back storytelling has audiences hanging on his every word. With tales based around his own life experiences, his anecdotes are relatable and certain to have people in hysterics.

Vulcan Works Open Day
2025-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Rd, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Experience the innovative projects and initiatives at Vulcan Works during our Open Day
Welcome to Vulcan Works Open Day!
Join us at Vulcan Works â€“ Offices & Coworking Space for a day filled with networking, and discovering new opportunities. Whether youâ€™re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or just curious about coworking spaces, this event is for you!
Explore our modern facilities, tour our offices and meet our vibrant community. Donâ€™t miss this chance to see firsthand what makes Vulcan Works the perfect place to work and connect.
Mark your calendar and come along to Vulcan Works Open Day – we canâ€™t wait to show you around!

Mini Museum Explorers - Easter
2025-04-04 10:15 - 11:45 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Friday 10 January â€“ Friday 4 April (exluding 21 February)
10.15 â€“ 11.45am
£5 per child per session
Join Us for Fun, Creative Pre-School Sessions!
Bring your little ones (ages 2.5–5) to our popular, hands-on sessions designed especially for underfives. Explore the museum through exciting stories, music, and arts & crafts activities—all while making new friends and creating lasting memories in a welcoming and family-friendly environment.
These sessions are for children aged 2.5–5 and their parents/carers and are held every Friday morning during term time. Each week, we offer a new theme filled with fun activities to engage your child’s creativity and imagination. A child’s snack and an adult tea/coffee are included, making it a relaxed, enjoyable experience for everyone.
Friday 10 January Winter (Snow and Ice)
Friday 17 January Toys and Games
Friday 24 January Lines
Friday 31 January Romans
Friday 7 February Food
Friday 14 February Valentines
Friday 28 February Weather
Friday 7 March Animals
Friday 14 March Castles
Friday 21 March Bugs
Friday 28 March Transport
Friday 4 April Easter

CRAFT & CHATTER
2025-04-04 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.

BINGO LOCO
2025-04-04 18:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
BINGO LOCO NORTHAMPTON
BINGO LOCO IS COMING TO YOU AFTER SOLD OUT SHOWS IN DUBLIN / NEW YORK / SYDNEY / VANCOUVER + 200 OTHER DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.
GEAR UP FOR A NIGHT OF BINGO MADNESS FEATURING HILARIOUS HOSTS, DJS PLAYING THE BEST OF 90S/00 MUSIC, CONFETTI SHOWERS, DANCE OFFS, LIP SYNC BATTLES AND INCREDIBLE PRIZES RANGING FROM INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAYS TO LAWNMOWERS.”
LOCATION – ROADMENDER
SHOW TIME: 6PM-10PM
GET YOUR TICKETS BELOW! â�

BINGO LOCO NORTHAMPTON- Friday 04th April 25
Tickets
www.bingo-loco.com/

Piddled & Paint
2025-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Piddled & Paint
Friday 4th April
7pm to 10pm

A Novel way to Express your Inner Van Gogh

Join us for one of our most popular events on the calendar, where we supply you with the materials to paint directly onto a wine glass or high quality paper, while you sip at your favourite drink. Our unique decorative environment has also been the inspiration of many a budding artist.
These are great nights for friends to meet and catch up whilst creating a masterpiece.
Itâ€™s £30 per person and includes all your materials, gift wrapping bits, nibbles and a glass of Prosecco or Nosecco on arrival.
As this is such a popular event, places do sell our very quickly, so call us today, or contact us by email through our website Contact page. A non-refundable deposit of £10 pp is required when you book.

Karen & Gorka: Speakeasy
2025-04-04 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their all-new show Speakeasy to Northampton!
Expect exhilarating live music and breath-taking choreography with Karen and Gorka’s newest offering, following their debut tour Firedance. Unlock the door to an undercover world of elegance and iconic dance flavours. From the clandestine New York Speakeasy to the sultry Havana dance floors and from the Burlesque Cabaret Clubs of the mid 1900’s to the glittering mirror balls of Studio 54, SPEAKEASY will be a delicious dance experience. Mamba, Salsa, Charleston, Foxtrot and Samba the night away with our electrifying cast of world-class dancers, vocalists and musicians.
Don’t miss your exclusive chance to make your Speakeasy experience something you will never forget!
Get up close and personal with Gorka Marquez before the show to meet him one-on-one for a photo!
The Meet and Greet Pass experience includes:

A limited-edition Meet and Greet laminate pass with lanyard
A photo* opportunity with Gorka Marquez
A programme signed by Gorka

*Photo to be taken with individual’s own camera / phone.

The George Harrison Project
2025-04-04 19:30 - 21:50 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Not to be missed!
Here comes the perfect tribute to a Beatles legend!
Dive into an evening of timeless classics and unforgettable melodies as we celebrate the legendary George Harrison. From the heart of The Beatles to his soul-stirring solo work, and Traveling Wilburys, experience a live music journey like no other!

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

After the Liverpudlian four-piece called time on Beatlemania, George Harrison enjoyed a successful solo career, releasing 12 studio albums, including Living In The Material World, Cloud Nine, Brainwashed and the classic triple album All Things Must Pass.
During this show, these talented musicians authentically recreate some of George Harrison’s best-known tracks, earning rave reviews wherever they go. The hit-packed show includes well-loved songs such as My Sweet Lord, Here Comes The Sun, Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Got My Mind Set On You, All Things Must Pass, Handle With Care, Taxman, Give Me Love, What Is Life, If I Needed Someone, and many more!
This is a popular show, including interesting stories about George and his music, and is suitable for all ages.

Ivor Johnson at The Wig & Pen
2025-04-04 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Northampton Easter Riddle Trail
2025-04-05 | Northampton Town Centre
Get ready to hop into spring with Northampton’s Easter Riddle Trail

From Saturday 5th April to Tuesday 22nd April, you are invited to embark on an egg-citing adventure through the town centre, solving brain-teasing riddles while exploring local businesses.
Simply download the LoyalFree app and scan the QR codes at each spot to uncover the answers to the riddles. Complete the trail to receive a delicious chocolate treat and you’ll also be entered into a prize draw to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend locally!
All those taking part can simply use their phone to solve the riddle displayed in the windows of 11 town centre businesses. A completed trail will enable players to collect a free Easter treat from Market Square News and also be entered into a draw to win one of two £50 vouchers* to spend in the town centre.
Make the most of the Easter break and get involved in this free, family-friendly adventure.
Terms and Conditions apply.

Mini Makers at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Come and join us for our exciting Mini Makers childrenâ€™s craft or art activity at Northamptonshire Central Library! Children aged 11 and under and their carers are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and arts! This is a drop-in session. There is a charge of Â£1 per child.
