Sip & Paint
2025-05-04 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Unleash your creativity at our Sip and Paint! a fun and relaxing evening where art meets leisure!
Welcome to the Sip & Paint event at Grandbies Coffee House and Boutique! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and relaxation. Grab a drink, pick up a paintbrush, and let your artistic side shine!
Drinks are included with the tickets!

Bands in the Park 2025
2025-05-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3HN, United Kingdom
125th Anniversary year
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 6th April to 28th September
2 â€“ 5pm
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Enjoy live performances from local bands and musicians at the Abington Park Bandstand, every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from April through to September.*
Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and relax within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
This yearâ€™s performances start on 6th April and run through to 28th September.
Please view the full 2025 schedule below.
*There will be no Bands in the Park performance on 21st September, but you can enjoy the Rockinâ€™ Roadrunner Festival instead!
Please note that performances may be shortened or cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Updates will be provided on our social media accounts when possible.

125th Anniversary Celebration Event â€“ Saturday 17th May 11am â€“ 4pm

Marking 125 years of the bandstand in Abington Park with fun for all the family with activities, stalls and musical performances.

MORE INFORMATION: www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
Bands in the Park 2025 calendar
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METEOROLOGY
2025-05-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE WEATHER? Our monthly meeting to discuss all weather and climate issues past present and future. All are welcome.

Shipman's bank holiday open mic and birthday bash!
2025-05-04 19:30 | The Shipmans, 12 Drapery,, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2HG, United Kingdom
On May 4th to celebrate the bank holiday weekend it’s the shipman’s open mic and the day before my birthday so shall be a celebration open mic. All welcome and the more the merrier

Cerys Hafana / Aoife Foley at V and B Northampton
2025-05-04 19:30 - 23:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Cerys Hafana is a Welsh triple harpist and composer who mangles, mutates and transforms traditional music. They explore the creative possibilities of archival material, folk songs and psalms, found sounds and electronic processing, alongside original compositions. They come from Machynlleth, mid Wales, where rivers and roads meet on the way to the sea.

Cerys has won over audiences from End of the Road, Green Man to the Eisteddfod and from BBC 6 Music Festival to Celtic Connections with their magical, progressive sound.

Edyf, their second album, drew inspiration from material found in the Welsh National Library’s online archive, including fragments of Psalm tunes, hymns about doomsday and philosophical musings on the length of eternity, along with some original compositions, and was selected as one of The Guardian’s Top Ten folk albums of 2022.
Cerys’ latest EP, The Bitter, released earlier in 2024 is aninnovative exploration of some dark English and Scottish ballads.
Hafana explores resonances from the past that connect with the modern day in a contemporary, creative wayâ€¦ they use their harp as a percussive, jagged-toothed tool… sings movingly, their high voice like an indie-pop soprano shorn of its sweetness.’Jude Rogers, The Guardian.
https://ceryshafana.bandcamp.com/

With Support from Aoife Foley on stage at 8pm

This shows will be all seated only 65 tickets available, Sorry all tickets have been sold,

Disco Henry Leaving Party
2025-05-04 22:00 | NBâ€™s, 25-29 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1NS
An End of an Era this Bank Holiday Sunday!

Get Ready for a Legendary Bank Holiday Sunday! Weâ€™re throwing a massive celebration to honour a true Northampton icon: the one and only Disco Henry! For over two incredible decades, heâ€™s been the man behind the lens, capturing the energy and memories of our nights out. Now, as he hangs up his camera to enjoy a well-deserved 6 month break, itâ€™s our turn to put him in the spotlight. Come join us and letâ€™s give this legend the huge, glittering thank you party he deserves!

The Mailcoach Pub Quiz
2025-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Get ready for an electrifying night of brain-teasing fun at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Join us for an exciting Quiz event hosted by the one and only Adam the Greek. Put your knowledge to the test and compete with friends for fantastic prizes.
Donâ€™t miss out on the chance to showcase your trivia skills and enjoy a lively atmosphere with great company. Whether youâ€™re a seasoned quizzer or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Grab your team and head to Mail Coach Northampton for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories!

For the Love of Rugby Live
2025-05-05 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
England’s most capped men love rugby. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole’s podcast For The Love Of Rugby is coming to Royal & Derngate this Summer. Ben Youngs is a scrum-half so he’s spent most of his 127 games chatting away to teammates, opposition and referees. His mate Dan Cole is still in the England squad and has cult hero status thanks to his no-nonsense approach to most of life’s events.
They’ve spent 20 years together at Leicester Tigers, toured together for the British and Irish Lions, and now podcast together every week. They’ll bring you their ultimate guide to rugby’s biggest games, give you a behind the scenes tour of Twickenham, and tell you what really happens inside an England camp.
If you’re a rugby fan, you won’t want to miss it ?

Pre-Show Meet & Greet – Includes the best seats in the house, a pre-show meet and greet and photo opportunity.

VISUALISE at 78
2025-05-06 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Contemporary Stitched Textiles
The Bassett-Lowke Rooms

Sat 8 Mar 2025 â€“ Sun 25 May 2025

An exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles
We are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread.
The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise.
On display is a diverse array of abstract, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper, fabric (new, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment.
The exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself, with framed and small items for sale.
Combining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition, gardens and shop, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton town.
There will be some â€˜Meet the Artistsâ€™ days during the exhibition, details as yet to be announced.
The members meet regularly in Welford, Northamptonshire, with the aim of promoting creativity through rigorous discipline, underpinned by an interest in the history of textiles worldwide.
Opening on Saturday 8th March until Sunday 25th May 2025, closed Mondays
10am- 4.30 pm â€“ free admission to galleries, shop and cafe.
https://www.visualise.online/

Wild Places
2025-05-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Wild Places is a stunning photography exhibition featuring beautiful photographs of the landscapes of the UK.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 29 March â€“ Sunday 11 May 2025
From majestic hills to dramatic seas, the exhibition has something for everyone and inspires the visitor to marvel in the richness of the varied habitats of the UK.
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Extinction
2025-05-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 29 March â€“ Sunday 11 May 2025
Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? This exhibition addresses this fascinating topic and journeys through the demise of the dinosaurs and marine reptiles, death of the ice age mammoths and the impact of humans on the dodo.

Table top game night
2025-05-06 18:00 - 23:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Come join us for a thrilling Board Game Night at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Whether youâ€™re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for all board game enthusiasts.
Bring your friends, family, or come solo â€“ we have a variety of games available, but feel free to bring your own favorites. Reserve a table and let us take care of the rest while you enjoy an evening filled with laughter, competition, and camaraderie.
Donâ€™t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills, discover new games, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable Board Game Night at Mail Coach Northampton!

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal
2025-05-06 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as ‘two people reading some poems’.
Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands.
Not ones to overpromise, Brian and Henry are prepared to commit to delivering the greatest poetry show in the history of the world: an evening of poems to be enjoyed, not endured.
Brian Bilston has been described as the Banksy of poetry and Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate. With over 200,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community.
Henry Normal is a writer, poet, TV and film producer, founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature Festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival.
Please note that this performance contains some swearing and light sexual references.

MICROSCOPY
2025-05-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
BEACH SAND REVISITED by Ian Wilson. Last year we looked at beach sand and concentrated on the Foraminifera. This year we will look more closely at other organisms likely to be found in beach sand, molluscs, bryozoans, ostracods and others. There will be a range of sand samples to look at under the microscope and, hopefully you will be inspired to collect some sand if you are visiting a beach over the summer.

Create. Record. Thrive.
2025-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Rd, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Meet The Pod Collective
Curious about podcasting? Already creating and want to level up?
Come along to our exclusive Meet & Greet event and find out how The Pod Collective can support your journey — from idea to broadcast.
Whether youâ€™re a content creator, business owner, or influencer, The Pod Collective are your one-stop solution for professional podcasting.
Who Are The Pod Collective?
The Pod Collective is your one-stop shop for all things podcasting. Whether you’re a creator, influencer, or business, they offer the tools, expertise, and professional spaces to help your ideas thrive. From state-of-the-art studios to full-service production and promotion, they’re here to amplify your voice.
What to Expect at the Meet & Greet
? Learn how they manage podcasts from concept to distribution
? Chat with Hugo & Jack about how they can support your podcast journey
? Connect with other creators, businesses, and content pros
Whether youâ€™re just getting started or looking to level up your content, come say hello and see how The Pod Collective can support your story.
? Ready to turn your ideas into a podcast?
Register now and join us at Vulcan Works.

Creative Industries Networking Event
2025-05-07 17:30 | The Creative Place, Northampton Market Square
Looking for collaborators, inspiration, or just good creative company? This is the place!

All creatives of varying levels are welcome @vandb_northampton on Weds 7th May.
Tickets are free! Book on northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org
Photos by Simon J Turner

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-05-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
SET SUBJECT COMPETITION. This year there is only one round of this competition â€“ subject this year is: “People at Work”. Invited Judge.

VE DAY Short Flag Raising Ceremony
2025-05-08 09:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom

Rhymetime at Northamptonshire Central Library.
2025-05-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Bring your under 5â€™s to clap, sing and wave our way through our favourite nursery rhymes and songs. Singing nursery rhymes and doing the actions are great for interaction, communication skills and motor skills â€“ and most of all, itâ€™s fun!
Please note that the Rhymetime sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance.
Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Thursday morning at 10am.

GENERAL
2025-05-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.

Masterclass: Cheese & Wine Tasting.
2025-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

You can’t beat the combo that is Cheese & Wine.
You can keep your eggs and bacon, or even your coffee and croissant (ooh controversial!) because cheese and wine will, in our opinion, always come out on top. For this masterclass, we’ll not only be tasting a whole range of wine and cheese pairings, but teaching you what goes with what, and how you can perfectly pair at home.

The Mail Coach Spotlight
2025-05-08 20:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Get ready for a night of incredible music at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Join us for a sensational musical showcase featuring various artists hosted by the talented Charlie Sumner.
Experience a diverse range of musical styles and performances that will have you dancing all night long. From soulful ballads to energetic pop hits, this event has something for everyone.
Come and support local talent while enjoying a night of live music in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Donâ€™t miss out on this unforgettable evening at Mail Coach Northampton

Comedy at the Bradlaugh
2025-05-08 20:00 - 22:30 | The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AU, United Kingdom
Venue: The Charles Bradlaugh 1, Earl Street, NN1 3AU.
Times: Doors 7pm â€“ Show 8pm
Featuring: Mike Rice, Hubert Mayr, Blank Peng, Barry Dodds
Price: £13 NO Booking Fee
Line ups are subject to change.
