Northampton BID

Murder At Midnight
2026-03-14 19:30, 2026-03-13 19:30, 2026-03-12 19:30, 2026-03-11 19:30, 2026-03-10 19:30, 2026-03-09 19:30, 2026-03-07 19:30, 2026-03-06 19:30 (Europe/London) and 1 more date | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A murder mystery like no other…
Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV, Coronation Street), Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road,Coronation Street, Hollyoaks).
A killer night out!
From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other.
It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house…
We meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum—who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown.
Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong?
Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight…
Written by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder In The Dark, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight.
Cast also includes Callum Balmforth, Peter Moreton, Iryna Poplavska, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay
2026-03-14 18:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Northampton. Get your tickets now and experience the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
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Programme
Coldplay – Clocks
Coldplay – Something Just Like This
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
Coldplay – Fix You
Ed Sheeran – Photograph
Coldplay – The Scientist
Coldplay – Feelslikeimfallinginlove
Ed Sheeran – Shivers
Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Coldplay – Viva la Vida
Ed Sheeran – Give me Love
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
Performers
String Quartet – Ensamble M

From the Collection: Women Artists
2026-03-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
An exhibition of artworks from NMAG’s collection celebrates the variety of genres, methods and media used by women artists, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 11 November – Sunday 12 April 2026 Throughout history, both men and women have created art, yet only a select few have been remembered within Western art history. Art by men was historically valued more highly than art by women, reflecting broader beliefs that only men could possess artistic or creative genius. Certain genres and mediums were also considered more prestigious, while work made in the domestic sphere was dismissed as craft or decoration rather than recognised as fine art. Women were barred from studying nude figures a crucial part of classical art training until the late 1800s. Second-wave feminism in the twentieth century, and wider social changes in the twenty-first, have challenged these hierarchies. Today, women are at the forefront of artistic production, with artists such as Tracey Emin, Maggi Hambling, Rachel Whiteread and Jasleen Kaur recognised as leading voices in contemporary art.

BEDLEM BREAKOUT
2026-03-13 19:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom

The Gruffalo’s Child
2026-03-08 10:30, 2026-03-07 10:30, 2026-03-06 10:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should

Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?
Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book
The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books

Access Enhanced Performance
Relaxed Performance
The performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed.
Audio Described & Touch Tour
The performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre.
Please click here for Access Performance Information

EDUCATIONAL RATE
£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10

Click here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.

THE DEVOUT – DEPECHE MODE TRIBUTE – THE ROADMENDER
2026-03-07 19:00 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.

In 2026, the band are embarking on their European Black Celebration Tour.. A concert lasting over 2 hours 30 mins, filled with hits, fan favourites but with a nod to the 40th Anniversary of the legendary Black Celebration album.

The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right.
Reza Udhin (Killing Joke, Inertia, Black Volition)
Keith Trigwell (Speak & Spell, Form)
Barclay Quarton (The Doors Experience)

Top Gs Like Me
2026-03-07 19:00, 2026-03-07 14:30, 2026-03-06 19:00, 2026-03-05 19:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A new comedy, set in Northampton, about growing up online.
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED!
Aidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni, his mum can’t get out of bed, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away.
As he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be.
Will Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track, or will he lead Aidan to a darker, more dangerous place?
Directed by Jesse Jones, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit.
Transforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture, the pull of toxic masculinity, and the search for identity in the digital age.
Top Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.
Initially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge.

Northampton Vegan Market
2026-03-07 10:30 - 16:00 | Northampton Market Square
The Northampton Vegan Market is back and we’re taking over Market Square again!

As usual, the event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, environmental charities and more.
10:30am – 4pm. See you there!

ANDY C – THE ROADMENDER
2026-03-06 22:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
