NFL SUPERBOWL
2026-02-08 23:30 (Europe/London) | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
Don’t miss the nfl superbowl live on the 8th February, pregame build up starts at 22:45 and official kickoff is 23:30!!! Don’t forget to book online!!!
— at The Optimist.

ASTRONOMY
2026-02-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
TELESCOPIC TOPICS A meeting comprising member contributions on various astronomy themes. Your chance to show the section observations you have made, equipment you are using or anything else that has interested you enough to share it with the section. Guests are very welcome.

Tom Osborne Robinson: Celebrating his life and work
2026-02-10 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Retrospective – The Gallery
An exhibition celebrating Tom Osborne Robinson’s passion for the Charles Rennie Mackintosh House and his association with both Bassett-Lowke and the Royal Theatre, Northampton.
The Mayor of Northampton will officially launch the exhibition at 2pm on Sunday February 1st
From Sunday February 1st – to Sunday March 8th
In The Barwell Room
10.00am – 4.30pm

78 Derngate: A Retrospective
2026-02-10 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
A-level students in Art & Textiles from Northampton High School display an abundance of young talent in the Mezzanine areas.
Free of charge.

A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
2026-02-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 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 Northamptonshire’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 – 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 Northamptonshire’s heritage, guided by those who know their communities best.

From the Collection: Women Artists
2026-02-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Lifelines: The work of Sculptor Nicolas Moreton
2026-02-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition of the stone carving of sculptor Nicolas Moreton to the public.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 17 January – Sunday 22 March 2026

The artist has been described as ‘a modern master of the medium of stone carving’ and his works are collected worldwide. The exhibition has two strands celebrating human life and the force of water.
Visitor Advisory: This exhibition includes sculptures featuring the nude human form and parental discretion is advised.

The Business Side of Apprenticeships; What every business need to know !
2026-02-10 10:30 - 14:00 | Mercure Northampton, Silver Street, Northampton, NN1 2TA
This session will explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce and help you navigate the latest HR and employment law changes

Join The Right Track Consultancy and CE People for an engaging seminar designed for local business owners during National Apprenticeship Week. This session will explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce and help you navigate the latest HR and employment law changes

Adult Panto Tour Presents ‘Beauty & The Beast’
2026-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Tale as old as time? Not this one!
Beauty’s looking for love — but instead finds herself trapped in a castle with a beast with a very big… personality. Packed with outrageous innuendo, dazzling drag, and more sass than you can shake a candle stick at. This is a laugh-out-loud, adults-only twist on the fairy tale you thought you knew.
Starring from Drag Race UK S1 – CHERYL, Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 Winner – ICESIS COUTURE, Drag Race Season 7 – PAIGE THREE and Drag Race Season 7 – ELLE VOSQUE
Expect saucy jokes, outrageous antics, and enough cheek to make even Mrs. Potty blush. Will Beauty break the spell before the last rose petal falls or will she end up the wildest of them all?
Leave the kids at home and be our guest — this one’s strictly for the adults!

PLEASE NOTE : The first two rows are premium seating and include a meet & greet with the cast prior to the show.

The Classic Rock Show
2026-02-10 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Over 100 million YouTube views worldwide
‘The Best Rock Show On The Planet’ London Times
Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, AC/DC, The Beatles, Dire Straits, Meat Loaf, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Boston, Toto, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac and more
An amazing opportunity for rock fans, young and old, to celebrate three decades of the world’s greatest classic rock music with a stunning multi-million dollar sound and light show to match.
Note-for-note, anthem after anthem and riff after riff – culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel, that is definitely not to be missed.

Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess
2026-02-11 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
MUMS’ NIGHT OUT! Helen and Ellie are BACK with a brand new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe. Featuring brand new songs, sketches, stand-up, and of course, sparkly new catsuits. Bring your mates, bring your mum, bring your partner if they’re feeling brave enough… It’s a big Scummy party!
★★★★★“Highly recommended!” One4Review

THE BILLY JAM NIGHT
2026-02-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Got a favourite instrument? then bring it along.

OPEN MIC NIGHT
2026-02-11 20:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

PHOTOGRAPHY
2026-02-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
CRITIQUING NIGHT Members should bring in up to 2 digital images or prints on the night. The images can be any they would like critiqued, or maybe ones they are thinking of entering into a future competition. Each person in turn will be asked to critique an image and to discuss how it may be improved. This isn’t a competition but an opportunity to practice critiquing and to learn from our own and each other’s images. 2 of 4 critique evenings.

GENERAL
2026-02-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
A TOUR OF CHURCHES IN NORTHERN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE by Paul Hayes The annual Ride and Stride day gives a great opportunity to explore many churches that are either disused or not normally open outside service times. A photographic exploration of the architectural, interesting or historic features found at many of the churches.

BIKE NIGHTS
2026-02-12 17:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
All are welcome, show off your ride.

Punk Off
2026-02-12 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
50 years since punk and new wave kicked the door in, Punk Off storms the stage—louder, bolder, and messier than ever. After a riotous debut tour in 2025, this one-of-a-kind concert show returns with music from Blondie, The Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash and more.
It’s raw. It’s rebellious. And it’s alive.
This isn’t a tribute—it’s a riot. A full-throttle celebration of the era that tore up the rulebook and made being loud a lifestyle. With a fierce cast of musicians, singers and dancers, Punk Off throws you headfirst into the scenes, sound, and spirit of punk.
Dancing is welcome during this performance! Please listen for announcements from the stage, stay considerate of those around you and for your safety ensure fire exits remain clear.

Tony Stockwell – Psychic Medium
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Tony Stockwell – Psychic Medium
Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, and always humorous
The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long-established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums. Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones with detailed messages frequently including names, dates, and locations and all delivered with emotion, sensitivity, and empathy. The evening may include psychometry, photograph readings and psychic prediction.
Recent legislative guidelines insist that any Evening of Mediumship should be billed ‘for entertainment purposes’. Tony certainly uses his natural wit, showmanship, and Cockney charisma to entertain but more important, Mediumship has the potential to change someone’s life and instil in them a sense of peace, comfort, and purpose.
We hope that nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience.

KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY
2026-02-12 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!
