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Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen's Pride in the Practice of Crafts
2025-11-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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
2025-11-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 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.

12 Artists, Two Venues, Limitless Creativity
2025-11-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
12 artists coming together at both Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Abington Park Museum

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery & Abington Park Museum
Saturday 13 September â€“ Sunday 9 November 2025
A mix of mediums including ceramics, sculpture, paintings, glass, woodwork, printing, papercut illustrations, drawing, felted art and mixed media art.
Part of Northampton and Rutland Open Studios

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BIKE NIGHTS
2025-11-06 17:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
ALL ARE WELCOME! Show off your ride.

Masterclass: Fortified Wine.
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
I’d like a wine â€“ but make it fortified.
Join us on the 6th of November as we taste Port, Sherry & lots more. Learn about the history of fortified wines, where they come from, how theyâ€™re made and how they taste. Why should Santa have all the fun?

Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile
2025-11-06 19:30, 2025-11-07 19:30, 2025-11-08 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.
On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?
Following the sell-out tour of Murder On The Orient Express, this thrilling production will feature reunites writer Ken Ludwig, director Lucy Bailey (Witness For The Prosecution) and Fiery Angel.
Starring as Poirot is Mark Hadfield (Belfast; Outlander; Wallander) who will be joined on stage by Glynis Barber (Dempsey and Makepeace; EastEnders) and Bob Barrett (Murder on the Orient Express; Holby City). This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is not to be missed.

Michael Rosen: Getting Through It
2025-11-06 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Poetry legend Michael Rosen presents his new one-person show Getting Through It, formed of a double-bill of monologues: The Death of Eddie and Many Kinds of Love.
In The Death of Eddie, Michael recounts the death of his son from meningitis at the age of 18. In Many Kinds of Love, Michael recalls how he contracted COVID-19 and spent 48 days in intensive care. He was put into an induced coma and had a 50% chance of dying.
Getting Through It is a powerful one-person show exploring grief and mortality.

KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY
2025-11-06 20:00 - 23:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
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!
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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?

CRAFT & CHATTER
2025-11-07 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.

DROWNING POOL/SPINESHANK/HED P.E
2025-11-07 19:00 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom

MEGA MUSICAL BINGO
2025-11-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Zapato Lounge, Newland Walk, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EB, United Kingdom
EYES DOWN at Zapato Lounge in Northampton for an fun evening of ?MEGA? musical bingo with Stacey Charlesâ€¦ a new twist on bingo that replaces the standard bingo format with live singing of your favourite hits with amazing prizes!

Myra DuBois: Cosmic Empath
2025-11-07 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland with her critically acclaimed show ‘Be Well’, registered empath Myra DuBois returns to the stage with a brand-new show Cosmic Empath.
The empath strikes BACK! Boldly caring where compassion has never cared before. An adventure giving you time (and space) to heal. When questioned on her upcoming tour, Ms DuBois stated:
“Most people would spend some time idling on the shores of some far off semi-private island after enduring the workload 2024 dumped on my plate, but not me! How could I desert my public, right as I need them most? I’ve consulted my own wellness guide, the very Reverend Dr Guru Malcolm, and he tells me that right now every star of the cosmos is looking at me with expectation. I don’t think my new show Cosmic Empath” shall let them down!”
Cosmic Empath sees Myra DuBois questioning where her great gift for compassion comes from. Her up-bringing? Her ancestors? The COSMOS? Who can say? All we know is that with Myra’s trademark killer wit and a singing voice that’s truly like no-one else’s, it’s going to be out of this world!

8 FOOT UNDER
2025-11-07 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Digging Deeper Than the Dead.Friday 7th of November | 9PM til you can’t go anymoreStraight from the raw nerve of rock’s past, 8 Foot Under is a no-compromise, three-piece power machine resurrecting the sound and spirit of the bands that changed everything — and the ones who should have.With thunderous riffs, soul-wrenched vocals, and basslines you can feel in your spine, they bring the ghosts of forgotten legends back to life.This is not nostalgia — it’s resurrection.

MOD STORY
2025-11-07 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live music from 9pm.

Northampton Town and County Art Society: 108th Open Annual Exhibition
2025-11-08 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
An exhibition in Art Gallery 1
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

Bingo Bottomless Brunch
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
â€œNumber 3: Cup of Teaâ€�â€¦or something like that
Get ready for an afternoon of classic bingo with a lively twist! Enjoy all your favourite tunes playing throughout as you sip bottomless cocktails and Prosecco. Halfway through, a tasty sharing platter will be served to keep your energy up for the rest of the games.
There will be three exciting rounds, with prizes for lines and full houses. Perfect for those who love an afternoon tipple and an early night, or for those who want to keep the party going into the evening!
The price is £45.00 per person
Deposit: £15.00 per person (non-refundable)
Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will be charged in full.
Call us or contact us with details of your booking using the contact form on the website, to secure your place at the table.

Attention All Shipping
2025-11-08 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
‘Dogger, Fisher, German Bight’: Charlie Connelly brings the shipping forecast vividly to life in this hilarious and moving celebration of an iconic cultural institution. Charlie explores the broadcast’s remarkable history, unlocks its beguiling mysteries and tells riproaring stories of his own adventures among the sea areas, ensuring the forecast will never sound the same again.
How did a weather forecast for ships capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?
Delving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it, Charlie explains what those curious phrases really mean, celebrates its wide cultural impact, shares riproaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas – the times he was accused by the media of trying to annex Rockall from the British government and sang sea shanties with Tom Hardy in a Manx hotel bar while Scary Spice pulled the pints – and presents his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement.
Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book, which has sold more than a quarter-of-a-million copies worldwide, this pacy, moving and hilarious show takes you all the way from Viking to South-East Iceland to ensure the shipping forecast will never sound the same again

Northern Live – Do I Love You
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:50 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
NORTHERN LIVE – DO I LOVE YOU

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

The World’s Greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul Show,
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to hear:
Dobie Gray – “Out On The Floor”, R Dean Taylor – “There’s A Ghost In My House”,
Frank Wilson – “Do I love You – Indeed I Do”, Gloria Jones – “Tainted Love”,
Al Wilson – “The Snake”, Yvonne Baker – “You Didn’t Say A Word”,
Jimmy Radcliffe – “Long After Tonight Is Over”, Garnet Mimms- “Looking For You”,
Dean Parrish – “I’m On My Way” and many, many more.
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
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TRIBUTE BAND

THE SMYTHS - ‘MEAT IS MURDER’ at 40 + Hits & More + Guests
2025-11-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
We are very pleased to announce The Smyths are returning to The Roadmender Northampton on Sat 8th November 2025 following their packed out at the venue in 2024.
2025 sees the 40th anniversary of The Smiths a legendary second album Meat is Murder. Arguably the bands most controversial release (the band considered it as a protest album), not only did it do more than anything in pop culture to encourage a generation to become vegetarians, it was the first album to introduce Morrisseys criticism of the Royal Family. Coming a year on from the bands debut, Meat Is Murder showed the band moving its musical might to a muscular new sound (whilst still maintaining its ability to produce heart-breaking beautiful songs).
The Smyths presents Meat is Murder a show that will celebrate the album alongside a full collection of classic hits and more from The Smiths.

NC Jazz: O’Higgins & Luft Quartet
2025-11-08 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Dave O’Higgins – tenor sax
Rob Luft – guitar
Jim Watson – organ
Billy Pod – drums
Saxophonist Dave O’Higgins & guitarist Rob Luft may be more than a generation apart, yet are very much of one musical mind. Now recording their 3rd album together, they have been touring with extensively since 2019. The line-up at Northants tonight is the classic organ combo, drawing on influxes from George Benson, Joe Henderson, Grant Green, Michael Brecker and many more as a springboard for Luft’s lush soundscapes & O’Higgins’ impassioned tenor. Joining them on organ is the virtuosic Jim Watson, and the magically swinging drummer form Greece, Billy Pod.

THROWBACK
2025-11-08 20:30 | Replay Northampton, 34 - 38 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1PA
Best of UKGarage, Funky and RnB music with live performances.
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