Northampton BID

Omid Djalili: Namaste
2025-10-24 20:00 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show Namaste where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.
No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them.
You have been warned.

The Matt Day Trio
2025-10-24 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
It’s The Matt Day Trio

Friday 24th Of October | 9pm

Most people around here know who Matt is but for those who don’t … meet the best blues guitarist in town !! hands down. On drums, you’ve got Sam â€“ possibly the best drummer in the area. And on bass, Luke — a monster player in his own right.

These three are pretty much the top boys on the scene, bringing a powerful mix of blues and rock every time they hit the stage.

If you don’t believe us you’ll just have to come down and see for yourself

AS ALWAYS FREE ENTRY
GREAT PEOPLE
AND LOTS OF REFRESHMENTS

ECHOPLANE
2025-10-24 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live music from 9pm.

Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen's Pride in the Practice of Crafts
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-26 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
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 12:00 - 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
2025-10-25 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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Book Fair 2025
2025-10-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Saturday 25 October 202511am – 4pmNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery
Free admission
Calling all book lovers! Celebrate the power of storytelling, imagination, and the written word at our upcoming Book Fair.
Discover a bustling marketplace brimming with literary gems—from historical epics and cultural heritage to enchanting children’s books, irresistible cookbooks, and gripping modern fiction. Whether youâ€™re seeking your next page-turner or hoping to meet kindred spirits, thereâ€™s something here for every kind of reader.
We welcome authors, publishers, literary societies, literacy advocates, and vendors of book-related merchandise from across Northamptonshire to reserve a stall and showcase their work.
Stalls start from £40 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited—so don’t delay! Use the link below to submit your application today.
https://forms.westnorthants.gov.uk/xfp/form/641

Fang-tastic Halloween events at Grosvenor Shopping
2025-10-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
Something spooky is taking over Grosvenor Shopping Centre… twice!

Join us for two fang-tastic Halloween events on:

Saturday 25th October and Friday 31st October, 11AM – 4PM.

Step up to the giant Trick or Treat Box — ring the bell if you dare! Will you uncover a terrifying trick or a sweet treat?

Plus, our mystifying magician will be performing spooky spells and mind-bending magic throughout the day.

Bring your best costumes, gather your ghouls, and get ready for a frightfully fun family day out, it’s Halloween at Grosvenor, and it’s not for the faint-hearted!

Do you dare to ring the bell?

Spooky Stitch Afternoon Tea
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
â€˜Ohanaâ€™ means family and family means nobody gets left behind… especially when there’s cake involved!
Join us for a delightfully out-of-this-world afternoon with Spooky Stitch, featuring themed decorations, colourful cocktails and a three-course afternoon tea that’s anything but ordinary.
Enjoy one savoury course followed by two rounds of sweet treats that even Experiment 626 couldn’t resist.
We have one sitting: 12pm – 2pm
Prices:
£25.00 per child
£30.00 per adult for our non-alcoholic Prohibition tea
£40.00 per adult for our famous â€œTiddleyâ€� tea
A non-refundable £15.00 per person deposit when you confirm your booking. If a member of your party can’t make it, please let us know at least 24 hours before your booking, otherwise the full charge will apply.
Call us to book or contact us with details of your booking using the contact form on the website.

Scrum: Women in Rugby
2025-10-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Northampton Museum!

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 16 August â€“ Sunday 2 November 2025

Join us at Northampton Museum as we proudly mark Northampton’s role as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Explore a dynamic exhibition that delves into the rich history of women’s rugby and its growing popularity across Northamptonshire. Discover powerful images from local photographers, capturing the energy and dedication of players, coaches, and club staff, both on and off the pitch.
From grassroots heroes to elite teams like Loughborough Lightning and the Red Roses, this exhibition showcases the heart and passion behind the game.
Don’t miss this exciting celebration of sport, community, and women’s rugby in action!

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The Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-25 13:00 - 19:00 | Northampton Market Square
Meet our friendly scarecrows to collect your Pumpkin Hunt map in the Market Square.
Follow the trail around the town centre to find all the hidden pumpkins – then return to the Pumpkin Patch to pick a pumpkin from the patch to take home and carve!
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How it works
Collect your trail map and pumpkin bag to start your adventure.
Your map will show you where to go and what to look for.
Follow the trail
Look for the Pumpkin Patch stickers in shop windows – each one marks a trail stop!
At every stop, spot a hidden pumpkin and collect a letter!
Return to the Patch
Once you’ve found them all, head back to the Pumpkin Patch to collect your pumpkin, take a photo and enjoy the autumn atmosphere.
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Prize Draw !
Share a photo of your carved pumpkin using #NorthamptonshireDay and tag @northamptonbid on Facebook for a chance to win £100* in vouchers!
* T&C’s apply.

Northamptonshire Day 2025
2025-10-25 13:00 - 19:30 | Northampton Market Square
Rooted in the county’s proud shoemaking heritage and inspired by St Crispin’s Day, Northamptonshire Day has grown into a vibrant celebration of everything that makes our county unique.

This year, Northamptonshire Day will be marked with a dedicated event in Northampton Market Square. The event will bring together residents, visitors, and local organisations to showcase the very best of Northamptonshire â€“ from craftsmanship and innovation to local pride and community spirit.

Join us in celebrating the people, places, and businesses that make Northamptonshire a fantastic place to live, work, visit and invest. Keep checking back as this page will be updated shortly with everything to expect on the day from family fun, live music, and community projects.

The Boogie-Man Brunch
2025-10-25 13:00 - 2025-10-26 01:00 | Bridge 26 Bar & Bites, 26 Bridge Street,, Northampton,, NN1 1NW
Itâ€™s Back for 2025!
Are you Ready to Boogie the day away this Halloween?
We will be hosting our unique Halloween Bottomless Brunch disco thriller like no other!Its time to get on that Halloween outfit, slip on those dancing shoes and â€˜freakâ€™ the day away!
What to expect:* 2 Saturdays available to book â€“ 25th Oct and 1st Nov* 3 Hour Table Sittings (2 hour brunch & 1 hour extra)* Bottomless Brunch price â€“ £41.00pp* Sitting between 1pm and 8pm (8pm last sitting)* Bar/Restaurant DJ â€“ Spinning everything from 70â€™s, 80â€™s, 90â€™s to current Party & Spooky vibes!* Boom Room DJ â€“ Everything Urban & Requests!* Full venue décor & Halloween props * Customized Halloween Special dry-ice cocktials* Bridge 26 Gift Voucher Giveaway for the best outfit (judged by our team)
WARNING: This will be loud, lively, scary & fun! If you dare to attend this freak show of an event, simply select â€˜goingâ€™, share this event and, fill out the short online booking form via our website today!

Northampton Town v Luton Town
2025-10-25 15:00 | Sixfields stadium, Sixfields Stadium,, Northampton, Northants, NN5 5QA, United Kingdom
Tickets are now on sale for the game against Luton Town at Sixfields on Saturday October 25th (3pm kick off).
Tickets are now on sale from ntfcdirect.co.uk, or by calling 01604 683777 or by visiting the ticket office.
Matchday tickets are priced as follows, the prices shown in brackets are the matchday prices, a £2 discount on the matchday prices can be secured by buying tickets in advance of matchday:
All Stands, the LCS Stand includes the BEES Family HiveAdult £26 (£28).Senior £22 (£24)Under 21s £22 (£24)Under 18s £14 (£16)Under 14s £10 (£12)Under 7s FREE
Proof of age may be required.
Disabled supporters will pay the appropriate age category price, with a free carer ticket available for those who qualify.
Proof of status required and all tickets are subject to availability.

Immersive Sacred Sound Experience
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LY
Hi everyone, you are warmly invited to another amazing, full immersion in sound, within beautiful setting of the Holy Sepulchre Church, Northampton This is an incredible merge of classical and ancestral sounds that transcend all time and space. A transformational journey that ignites all the senses. The meeting and dance between these instruments is so unique and something you will never forget
Tickets are selling fast, so donâ€™t wait, let me know if you would like any put aside. Bring a friend and have the most amazing sound experience!
You can get tickets (£25) on the door if there are any left. It is a,seated event but here will be space to lie down like in a sound bath if you would prefer that experience. Please bring whatever you need to make yourself comfortable if so. A good padded mat to lie on, pillow and blankets

FLEETWOOD BAC
2025-10-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
Featuring The Greatest Hits & More Of Fleetwood Mac

Two Mr Ps in a Podcast: Live
2025-10-25 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
LET THAT BE A LESSON…
Join the Two Mr Ps as they take their award-winning podcast back on the road with Let That Be A Lesson… Prepare for an evening filled with laughter as they share more hilarious stories and anecdotes about the challenges teachers, parents, and school staff face while working with the most unintentionally funny comedians of all—children.
Drawing from their uproarious classroom experiences, as well as the most embarrassing, cringeworthy, and downright hilarious tales from educators across the UK, the Two Mr Ps will have you laughing until your cheeks hurt. And just like in school, audience participation is encouraged! You can submit your own stories, confessions, dilemmas and embarrassing moments to be read anonymously during the show here – http://bit.ly/3CDIz4x
Mr P has been a primary school teacher for over 17 years and is one of the leading voices for teachers and school staff in the UK. He continues to work part-time in school and delivers training nationwide and internationally. With his unique blend of practical tips and humorous insights into classroom life, he has become one of the most followed teachers on social media.
Don’t miss this chance to see the Two Mr Ps live—it’s a lesson in laughter you won’t want to miss!

Celebrating Celine – The Ultimate Céline Dion Tribute Concert
2025-10-25 19:30 - 21:45 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Celebrating Celine – The Ultimate Céline Dion Tribute Concert

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 Ultimate Ce?line Dion tribute concert with an incredible full live band and starring the highly acclaimed vocalist, January Butler.
With dazzling costumes, jaw dropping vocals and a sensational ‘live concert’ feel, this show will take you on a two hour electrifying journey through Ce?line’s life and career as we travel through four decades of hits.

Live Music – Thomas Pollyn
2025-10-25 20:30 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
Live Music – Thomas Pollyn
Making his debut to The Fish covering a wide range of music! From hits by Elvis, Abba and much more.
Saturday 25th October, from 8:30 pm, Free entry

MAY CONTAIN NUTZ
2025-10-25 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Bedford’s very own four-piece, female-fronted powerhouse is hitting the stage with a genre-jumping setlist that spans the decades!From classic anthems to modern bangers, MAY CONTAIN NUTZ delivers a high-energy performance guaranteed to get you dancing, singing, and shouting for more. Expect iconic tracks from:•Bee Gees, Kinks, Elvis Costello•Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol, The Undertones•Oasis, Green Day, Radiohead, Snow Patrol•Foo Fighters, The Cranberries, Wheatus•Kings of Leon, Stereophonics, Queen•4 Non Blondes, The Buzzcocks, Robbie Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Bryan Adams… and more!

SOUNDHAUS
2025-10-25 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

XL are at the Mailcoach, Derngate
2025-10-25 21:00 - 23:59 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
XL are a high energy, fun loving, classic rock covers band, with an eclectic mix of music.

Join the 360° Wellness Run Club!
2025-10-26 08:00 | 360 Wellness, 73 St Giles Street Northampton, NN1 1JF
Looking to stay active, meet like-minded people, and enjoy the benefits of running? 360° Wellness Run Club meets every Sunday at 8am, welcoming runners of all ages and levels. Whether youâ€™re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, youâ€™re invited to join our supportive community!
We start and finish at 360° Wellness HQ, 73 St Gilesâ€™ Street, NN1 1JF- a boutique wellness centre in the heart of Northampton. Plus, our sister company, St Giles Physiotherapy Clinic (38 York Road, NN1 5QJ), is here to help runners stay injury-free and prepare for events.
Come run with us and be part of something bigger!

Outdoor Film Club: Monsters Inc.
2025-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Delapre Abbey, NN4 8AW
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (film starts 1 hour after opening) Tickets: £16.96 for general admission, £8.83 for under-12s
Outdoor Film Club are thrilled to be bringing a 3-day Halloween Film spooktacular to the historic halls of Delapré Abbey, Northampton, this October Half Term. For three nights, the Abbey’s grand interior will be transformed into a hauntingly magical cinema, perfect for celebrating Halloween with family favourites, teen cult classics, and late-night horror films.
Each screening will have food, drink & sweat treats, come join us in a truly unique indoor setting within one of Northampton’s most iconic heritage sites—the perfect way to enjoy Halloweeen and Half Term!
*Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs at this screening.

Outdoor Film Club: Casper
2025-10-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Delapre Abbey, NN4 8AW
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (film starts 1 hour after opening) Tickets: £16.96 for general admission, £8.83 for under-12s
Outdoor Film Club are thrilled to be bringing a 3-day Halloween Film spooktacular to the historic halls of Delapré Abbey, Northampton, this October Half Term. For three nights, the Abbey’s grand interior will be transformed into a hauntingly magical cinema, perfect for celebrating Halloween with family favourites, teen cult classics, and late-night horror films.
Each screening will have food, drink & sweat treats, come join us in a truly unique indoor setting within one of Northampton’s most iconic heritage sites—the perfect way to enjoy Halloweeen and Half Term!
*Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs at this screening.

Megaslam Wrestling: Live And Loaded Tour 2025
2025-10-26 15:30 - 17:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
MEGASLAM WRESTLING: RUMBLE SPECTACULAR

Get ready Northampton, The #1 Live Experience for Families returns to The Old Savoy – Home of the Deco Theatre with an adrenaline fuelled, action packed, 2 hour family entertainment spectacular!

The stars of Team Nasty will battle it out with the stars of Team Megaslam in this not to be missed afternoon extravaganza.

It is every man for himself as the Megaslam Rumble takes centre stage. All wrestlers will be in the ring at the same time and the only way to eliminate your opponent is to throw them over the top rope. The winner is the last man standing!

You do not need to be a Wrestling fan to enjoy Megaslam shows, muscle bound characters will have your eyes glued to the stage as they show off their skills in front of an excited audience!

Grab your foam finger and witness what 250,000 fans see each year and get ready to chant along – Megaslam, Megaslam, Megaslam!

PRYO (80'S)
2025-10-26 16:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live music from 4pm.
