Craft and chatter
2026-06-19 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-06-26 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-03 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-10 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-24 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-31 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
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.
They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area.
Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

Planetarium Go! Northampton
2026-06-20 10:00 - 20:30 | Northampton Market Square
Embark on immersive journeys through space, from family–friendly adventures to awe–inspiring documentaries revealing the mysteries of our universe. Pick your favourite film and prepare for a breathtaking 360° experience under our dome.

NEVER DAKOTA
2026-06-20 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
A full-throttle night of 2000s rock, pop punk, and emo anthems you know every word to.

From Blink to Paramore, Fall Out Boy to My Chem – they’ll be diving deep into the soundtrack of your youth.

Sing it.
Scream it.
Live it.

This is more than nostalgia – this is a throwback you can feel.

BIKE NIGHTS
2026-06-25 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-02 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-09 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-16 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-23 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-30 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-06 17:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
All are welcome, show off your ride.

KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
2026-06-25 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-02 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-09 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-16 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-23 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-30 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-06 20:00 - 23:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
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!

POWERCHILD
2026-06-27 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
POWERCHILD – LIVE & LOUD

Get ready to turn it up! Powerchild are bringing back a full-throttle night of iconic anthems and pure rock energy.

They’ll be smashing out the very best covers from:

Alice in Chains
Nirvana
Rage Against the Machine
Foo Fighters
Green Day
… and many more legendary rock heavyweights!

Expect huge riffs, massive choruses, and all the raw 90s/00s alt-rock attitude you love.

If you’re ready to sing it loud and feel every power chord — Powerchild have got you covered.

THE ABBA DAY PARTY
2026-07-04 15:00 - 20:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom

DEBRA SUSAN & RITCHIE DAVE PORTER
2026-07-05 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
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.

BENT BACK TULIPS
2026-07-11 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Bringing you the best covers in indie, rock, and pop — all killer, no filler!

From festival anthems to dancefloor classics, Bent Back Tulips deliver a high-energy set packed with crowd favourites and feel-good vibes.

Get ready to sing, dance, and lose yourself in the music — this is one band you won’t want to miss!

Bent Back Tulips – turning great tunes into unforgettable nights.

THE BIRD DOGS
2026-07-12 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
The Bird Dogs bring the ultimate soundtrack of the sixties back to life — packed with floor-fillers and sing-along classics.

From “Johnny Be Goode” and “Great Balls of Fire” to “Happy Together,” “Runaway,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and “Bad Moon Rising,” it’s wall-to-wall hits all night long.

Big songs. Big energy. The Bird Dogs.

V8
2026-07-25 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
V8 are pure hard rock power. Every riff hits, every chorus roars, and every show ends soaked in sweat and spilled beer!

ERIC JOHNSON
2026-07-29 19:00 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was
already a legend before he recorded his first album. By the early 1980s, many celebrated guitarists were singing
the praises of this skinny kid from Austin with the mind-melting chops. Comparisons were made to such guitar
heroes as Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix and when he joined the ‘70s Austin fusion band Electromagnets they were
being hailed as “the Mahavishnu Orchestra of Texas”. With the release of his highly-anticipated 1986 solo debut
album Tones, the underground guitar legend finally emerged onto the scene fully-formed. It landed him on the
cover of Guitar Player magazine, which hailed the album as a “majestic debut”, and earned him his first Grammy
nomination for the song “Zap”. With the release of his follow up album, 1990’s platinum-selling Ah Via Musicom,
which contained the Grammy Award winning song “Cliffs of Dover”, Eric Johnson became a bona fide international
guitar phenomenon.
