Back in 1971 LINDISFARNE released their ground-breaking first album and began to attract the fervent fan base that followed them for decades.

In October that year they released their second album ‘FOG ON THE TYNE’ which topped the UK charts for six weeks in spring 1972. ‘Fog on the Tyne’ was a game-changer, and UK and international success soon followed.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this classic album, Lindisfarne frontman BILLY MITCHELL and founder member RAY LAIDLAW tell the group’s amazing story with a combination of superb songs, vital video, tall tales and of course, scurrilous gossip.

Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning Dreamgirls at Northampton in 2022. Direct from the West End with an extraordinary story and the unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals that send audiences wild, this spectacular musical production features the classic songs And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, Listen, I Am Changing and One Night Only.

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Northampton with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Sing a Song of Murder”. Jessica Fletcher visits London, home of her Music Hall star cousin Emma (also played by Angela Lansbury) but soon gets caught up in a murder mystery only she (or you!) can solve!

A unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television, this critically acclaimed show was rated one of Time Out 50 Great Nights Out in London in 2021 (and 2019) and has played to sell-out audiences across the UK and Australia.

Florian won't be the only Frenchie in the house as we welcome the Commercial Director of the Vignerous de Puisseguin Lussac Saint Emilion for our Bordeaux Rive Droite masterclasses. He'll be ecplaining the various differences in teroir along Bordeaux's right bank - definitely not one to miss for the Bordeaux wine-lovers! Grab your tickets in-store or on eventbrite 

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most successful and entertaining live bands.

Steve from St Giles Cheese will be doing another live performance with support from In Atoms. we were lucky enough to have Canyons perform back in the summer and they really do know how to put on a show!

Othello RE:MX takes place in a post-apocalyptic, industrial setting. This much-shortened version of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy concentrates on the background of Othello and relationship between Othello and Iago. Things start to go wrong when Desdemona and Cassio appear on the scene and they all career towards a climactic finish through their dystopian setting against a backdrop of industrial electronic music, digital dreams and dark landscapes. The piece incorporates dance, poignant snippets of Shakespeare’s text, creative captions and BSL.

Starring a black, gender-fluid Othello, we bring the story bang up to date as social commentary of our times. Is this the future of theatre?

Join us for this fantastic tribute to Amy Winehouse!

‘Amy A Tribute’ beautifully recreate the sound of Amy Winehouse, whether it be from her BBC concerts or staying true to the original recordings. The band aim to stay true to the sound of the Winehouse/Ronson style, with a full horn section, including baritone sax & flute.

The band will get you singing along, dancing and getting into the rhythm of the music – a must for any Amy fan and a show not to be missed!

No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa’s Grotto to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season. Important Information Pre-booking is required. All money from this event will be donated to charity. There will be a £1 charge to secure the booking per family, using PayPal.  6 tickets per half hour will be sold to allow a provision of 5 minutes with Santa. The last family to arrive for their half-hour session will have to wait 25 minutes. Families will be able to take their own photos with Santa. Each child will receive a gift.  

On Saturday November 26 the town will be lit up for another festive season - and stars from the Royal & Derngate’s pantomime will be on to provide live entertainment. Organised by Northampton Town Council and Northampton Town Centre BID, the light switch will be an afternoon of celebrations. Free parking will be available in West Northamptonshire Council car parks

Step into our circle and peel back the layers of this riotous, narrative cabaret. Blending theatre, dance, circus, and over 100 delightfully destroyed onions, Wild Onion brings three queer best friends together to explore and grow their chosen family.

As Daisy loses her sense of self in the midst of family secrets, Rach attempts to manage her fear of men, and Adam tries to make himself cry on a cyr wheel.

A ‘highly recommended show’ by FringeReview, described as ‘A right-rollicking night out,’ where the best tears are onion tears, and we guarantee not a dry eye in the house.

All destroyed onions will be composted at a local community garden

The now legendary EAST 17 embark on their first ever

National theatre Tour which promises to be the Christmas

Must see show in 2022.

Achievements include 18 top 20 singles and 4 top 10 albums

With worldwide record sales in excess of 18 Million Units.

They are one of the most influential acts of their generation

Mixing up hip hop, RnB and pop into their own style