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Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, NorthamptonWeek of Events
Monday, June 22, 2026
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June 22, 2026 RecurringProducer Bootcamp by In Good Company
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June 22, 2026 -CURATION
Producer Bootcamp by In Good Company
In Good Company are inviting you to grow your skills and knowledge of producing with our brand-new Producer Bootcamp. Rafia Hussain (Strategic Producer for In Good Company and Founder of Rafia Hussain Productions) will guide you through five days of intensive skills development, teaching you as someone who is starting out as a producer, or a self-producing artist. Producer Bootcamp will be a deep dive into the role of a producer, and what skills & knowledge you will need to produce your own work and the work of others. Some of the topics we will introduce are: Project Management, Budgets, Fundraising, Audience Development, Marketing, Tour Booking and Tour Management, and more. You can find out more about In Good Company and the work we do on their website. What can I expect? During this week you will have an intensive ran by leading theatre professionals. The bootcamp will explore a wide range of skills and industry knowledge. Each day is broken down into a morning and afternoon session, with breaks throughout. Who is this for? This course is aimed at early career producers, or self-producing artists who wish to learn more about producing as a skill. This course is suited for those wanting to...
CURATION
EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has important collections including butterflies, shells, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at, draw, study or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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June 23, 2026 RecurringProducer Bootcamp by In Good Company
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June 23, 2026 - RecurringFrom the Collection: Drawings
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June 23, 2026 - RecurringRose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
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June 23, 2026Jukebox Idols
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June 23, 2026An Evening With Ben Cohen
Producer Bootcamp by In Good Company
In Good Company are inviting you to grow your skills and knowledge of producing with our brand-new Producer Bootcamp. Rafia Hussain (Strategic Producer for In Good Company and Founder of Rafia Hussain Productions) will guide you through five days of intensive skills development, teaching you as someone who is starting out as a producer, or a self-producing artist. Producer Bootcamp will be a deep dive into the role of a producer, and what skills & knowledge you will need to produce your own work and the work of others. Some of the topics we will introduce are: Project Management, Budgets, Fundraising, Audience Development, Marketing, Tour Booking and Tour Management, and more. You can find out more about In Good Company and the work we do on their website. What can I expect? During this week you will have an intensive ran by leading theatre professionals. The bootcamp will explore a wide range of skills and industry knowledge. Each day is broken down into a morning and afternoon session, with breaks throughout. Who is this for? This course is aimed at early career producers, or self-producing artists who wish to learn more about producing as a skill. This course is suited for those wanting to...
From the Collection: Drawings
An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. Featuring photographic, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture, language, ritual and atmosphere. Exhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. The exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990), God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented, including documentation of Power for the People (1972), in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. Throughout the exhibition, architecture, movement and attention shape...
Jukebox Idols
The UK’s leading platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones and Strictly Come Dancing’s world–champion professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova have announced they will star together in a brand new show for 2026 called Jukebox Idols. Brought to you by the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox Idols is a non-stop whirlwind of the greatest hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s’ biggest music icons that celebrates the era-defining music that poured from jukeboxes around the globe to create the unforgettable soundtrack of a generation. Joining The Overtones and Nadiya will be a stellar supporting cast of dancers as they swing, bop, jive and rock ‘n’ roll their way throughout the ultimate jukebox show, bringing to life the show-stopping hits from legends such as Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown and many more – a song and dance spectacle for music lovers everywhere.
An Evening With Ben Cohen
Member priority booking period begins at 10am on Thu 23 April If you are a member, please make sure you are logged into your account before clicking the Times & Book button to select your seats. To learn more about becoming a member, please click here or speak to our Box Office in person or at 01604 624811. This show will be on general sale from Fri 24 April at 10am Ben Cohen MBE – Rugby World Cup Winner, Entrepreneur, Advocate, Ally and Mental Health Champion Rugby World Cup Winner Ben Cohen MBE is a truly unique and inspiring personality: a prolific try scorer on the pitch, an in-demand corporate speaker, a pioneering anti-bullying campaigner, a celebrated LGBTQIA+ ally, and someone who transformed personal challenges—including hearing loss and persistent tinnitus—into strengths that have shaped his life and work. I came to prominence with Northampton Saints, helping the club lift the Heineken Cup in 2000. A powerful, quick, and instinctive wing, I earned my international debut for England against Ireland in the 2000 Six Nations, going on to win 57 caps, score 31 international tries, and tour with the legendary British & Irish Lions in 2001. I also proudly represented top clubs including Northampton Saints, Brive, and...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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June 24, 2026 RecurringProducer Bootcamp by In Good Company
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June 24, 2026 - RecurringFrom the Collection: Drawings
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June 24, 2026 - RecurringRose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
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June 24, 2026Jah Makin It Happen: A Reggae Musical
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June 24, 2026 -PHOTOGRAPHY
Producer Bootcamp by In Good Company
In Good Company are inviting you to grow your skills and knowledge of producing with our brand-new Producer Bootcamp. Rafia Hussain (Strategic Producer for In Good Company and Founder of Rafia Hussain Productions) will guide you through five days of intensive skills development, teaching you as someone who is starting out as a producer, or a self-producing artist. Producer Bootcamp will be a deep dive into the role of a producer, and what skills & knowledge you will need to produce your own work and the work of others. Some of the topics we will introduce are: Project Management, Budgets, Fundraising, Audience Development, Marketing, Tour Booking and Tour Management, and more. You can find out more about In Good Company and the work we do on their website. What can I expect? During this week you will have an intensive ran by leading theatre professionals. The bootcamp will explore a wide range of skills and industry knowledge. Each day is broken down into a morning and afternoon session, with breaks throughout. Who is this for? This course is aimed at early career producers, or self-producing artists who wish to learn more about producing as a skill. This course is suited for those wanting to...
From the Collection: Drawings
An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. Featuring photographic, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture, language, ritual and atmosphere. Exhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. The exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990), God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented, including documentation of Power for the People (1972), in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. Throughout the exhibition, architecture, movement and attention shape...
Jah Makin It Happen: A Reggae Musical
Told through the vibrant sounds of reggae music, this brand new popular musical comedy portrays a Jamaican family’s challenges, resilience, and eventual triumphs as they adapt to a new life after migrating to the UK during the Windrush era. In this story, central character, Johnny dreams of becoming a reggae star, determined to provide the best life for his wife and children in the land he loves – Jamaica. But when devastation from a hurricane leaves him jobless, he leaves in search of new opportunities in the UK. With outstanding reviews, and sell out shows, this show promises to be a migration story like no other, with something for all the family to enjoy.
PHOTOGRAPHY
MONOPOD COMPETITION. The last meeting of our programme is our annual set subject competition depicting religious subjects from any faith. A competition held in honour of Mrs Humfrey's interest in church photography. Up to three entries per person, any mix of prints or projected images. TROPHY PRESENTATIONS. The evening concludes with the presentation of the annual trophies.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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June 25, 2026She Means Business: Networking, Talks, Coffee, Panels
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June 25, 2026 RecurringProducer Bootcamp by In Good Company
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June 25, 2026 - RecurringFrom the Collection: Drawings
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June 25, 2026 - RecurringRose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
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June 25, 2026 - RecurringThursday Morning Talks: April – July 2026
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June 25, 2026 -ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY
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June 25, 2026 - RecurringBIKE NIGHTS
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June 25, 2026 - RecurringYu-Gi-Oh Locals – Thursdays @ 6.00 pm
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June 25, 2026 -Lindsey Santoro & Felicity Ward: Work In Progress
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June 25, 2026 - RecurringKARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
She Means Business: Networking, Talks, Coffee, Panels
Calling all boss ladies! She Means Business is a must-attend event for women looking to connect, learn, and grow in their professional careers or businesses. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur, a professional, or a career-driven woman, this event is designed to inspire, educate, and equip you with practical tools to step into your confidence and achieve your goals. What to Expect: Networking Break: Grab a free tea or coffee, build meaningful connections and exchange ideas with fellow attendees Meet & Mingle: Start the day in a relaxed environment connecting with like-minded women Talk: Claire Gore – local business leader, Director, and Financial Planner Panel Discussion: Insights from local female business leaders – soon to be announced Networking: Close the event with informal networking Tickets for this event are available via Eventbrite.
Producer Bootcamp by In Good Company
In Good Company are inviting you to grow your skills and knowledge of producing with our brand-new Producer Bootcamp. Rafia Hussain (Strategic Producer for In Good Company and Founder of Rafia Hussain Productions) will guide you through five days of intensive skills development, teaching you as someone who is starting out as a producer, or a self-producing artist. Producer Bootcamp will be a deep dive into the role of a producer, and what skills & knowledge you will need to produce your own work and the work of others. Some of the topics we will introduce are: Project Management, Budgets, Fundraising, Audience Development, Marketing, Tour Booking and Tour Management, and more. You can find out more about In Good Company and the work we do on their website. What can I expect? During this week you will have an intensive ran by leading theatre professionals. The bootcamp will explore a wide range of skills and industry knowledge. Each day is broken down into a morning and afternoon session, with breaks throughout. Who is this for? This course is aimed at early career producers, or self-producing artists who wish to learn more about producing as a skill. This course is suited for those wanting to...
From the Collection: Drawings
An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. Featuring photographic, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture, language, ritual and atmosphere. Exhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. The exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990), God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented, including documentation of Power for the People (1972), in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. Throughout the exhibition, architecture, movement and attention shape...
Thursday Morning Talks: April – July 2026
Cost: £3.50 per talk or £21 for a series ticket Includes tea, coffee and biscuits Booking Essential Join us for the Summer series of these seven engaging talks covering a wide range of topics, including local history, cultural heritage, notable figures, and the evolution of our communities. Whether you’re curious about the past, passionate about storytelling, or simply enjoy learning something new, these talks offer something for everyone. Delivered by knowledgeable speakers in a friendly and welcoming setting, each talk invites you to explore stories that have shaped our local identity and continue to inspire us today. Thursday 16 April The Roles of a Supporting Artiste Speaker: Robert Brewer Discover the behind-the-scenes world of a TV and film extra. Robert shares stories from his work on Hollywood blockbusters, TV dramas, soaps, comedies, and even a few adverts. Thursday 30 April Northampton Saints & the Second World War Speaker: Graham McKechnie BBC Radio Northampton sports editor and Saints club historian Graham McKechnie explores the remarkable wartime experiences of Saints players who served around the world — in the air, at sea, in North Africa, the Far East, and Normandy. Thursday 14 May The Surprise of My Life Speaker: Rosie Rushton An...
ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY
A SELECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS BY LYSBETH HUMFREY FRPS. The society were given a large number of original large format photographic prints by Lysbeth Humfrey. During this meeting we will be able to study a selection of these unique prints, mainly featuring ecclesiastical, scenic and family subjects.
Yu-Gi-Oh Locals – Thursdays @ 6.00 pm
We have an excellent community of YGO players of all experiences and all competitive levels and you should join!
Lindsey Santoro & Felicity Ward: Work In Progress
Live stand up comedy at V and B Northampton. As part of the Northampton Comedy Festival 2026 in association with Northampton BID. Work in progress shows from Lindsey Santoro and Felicity Ward Show start time 7:30pm Lindsey Santoro: It Was Like That When I Got Here Lindsey returns following the huge success of her Fringe debut, which won NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy and earned her an Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nomination. Seen on Live at the Apollo, Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable and Comedy Central Live. Heard on The Jon Richardson Show, Sarah Millican’s Elephant in the Room and Russell Kane’s Evil Genius, plus her own BBC Radio 4 comedy series, The Lively Life of Lindsey Santoro. Tour support for Joe Lycett. ‘Surely only a matter of time before she becomes a television fixture’ **** (Scotsman) Felicity Ward: I Wish I Could Come Out of My Shell Best International Act 2025 Nominee at the NZ Comedy Festival. In 2025 Felicity Ward (Live at the Apollo,The Office - Australia) was the happiest she's been in a decade. What happened? Divorce, Bisexuality, and Dancing with the Stars. And this bonafide showpony's greatest gift is that she simply cannot shut tf up. 'Great...
KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
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!
Friday, June 26, 2026
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June 26, 2026 RecurringProducer Bootcamp by In Good Company
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June 26, 2026 - RecurringFrom the Collection: Drawings
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June 26, 2026 - RecurringRose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
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June 26, 2026 - RecurringMini Museum Explorers – April – July 2026
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June 26, 2026 - RecurringCraft and chatter
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June 26, 2026 RecurringLa Grande Façade
Producer Bootcamp by In Good Company
In Good Company are inviting you to grow your skills and knowledge of producing with our brand-new Producer Bootcamp. Rafia Hussain (Strategic Producer for In Good Company and Founder of Rafia Hussain Productions) will guide you through five days of intensive skills development, teaching you as someone who is starting out as a producer, or a self-producing artist. Producer Bootcamp will be a deep dive into the role of a producer, and what skills & knowledge you will need to produce your own work and the work of others. Some of the topics we will introduce are: Project Management, Budgets, Fundraising, Audience Development, Marketing, Tour Booking and Tour Management, and more. You can find out more about In Good Company and the work we do on their website. What can I expect? During this week you will have an intensive ran by leading theatre professionals. The bootcamp will explore a wide range of skills and industry knowledge. Each day is broken down into a morning and afternoon session, with breaks throughout. Who is this for? This course is aimed at early career producers, or self-producing artists who wish to learn more about producing as a skill. This course is suited for those wanting to...
From the Collection: Drawings
An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. Featuring photographic, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture, language, ritual and atmosphere. Exhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. The exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990), God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented, including documentation of Power for the People (1972), in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. Throughout the exhibition, architecture, movement and attention shape...
Mini Museum Explorers – April – July 2026
Booking essential, includes refreshments. Embark on a magical journey with Mini Museum Explorers! Every Friday morning, our beloved hands-on sessions invite curious little adventurers aged 2.5 to 5 years—and their grown-ups—into a world bursting with creativity and discovery. Each week brings a brand-new adventure filled with captivating stories, joyful music, imaginative art, and playful crafts. Explore the museum in a warm, welcoming space where imaginations take flight and new friendships bloom. And while your little explorer enjoys a tasty treat, you can relax with a well-deserved tea or coffee. It’s the perfect way to start your Friday—with fun, learning, and a sprinkle of museum magic! 17 April – Comic Capers 24 April – Dragons and Castles 1 May – May Day 8 May – Soldiers and Warriors 15 May – Truly Scrumptious! 22 May – Gardens and Plants 5 June – All the colours of the Rainbow 12 June – Animal Adventures 19 June – Smartest Giant in Town 26 June – Doctors and Nurses 3 July – Transport 10 July – Sailing the Seas These sessions are perfect for children aged 2.5 to 5 years, accompanied by parents or carers (no ticket needed for adults). Spaces are limited, so...
Craft and chatter
If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
La Grande Façade
Theatre Front of House are back with a bang, this time bigger, better, and with the budget to match! After stepping in to save the day with ‘The Show Must Go…On?’, the team launched head first into success. And with a taste of the limelight, the gang grew hungry for more as they questioned ‘Where do we go from here?’. And now they think they’ve finally found their answer… Join the Royal & Derngate’s unstoppable Front of House Team as they step back into the spotlight, this time with a show they’ve actually prepared for. For two nights only, join our Northampton Royalty as they debut their brand new hit musical La Grande Façade, with new music, new faces, and a whole new dream. Expect an unforgettable evening of high class art, from singing to dancing, acrobatics to operatics, as the team take their talent to a whole new level. Will the team find the stardom they so desperately desire, or will fame get the best of them?
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026 RecurringDancing Schools UK
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June 27, 2026 - RecurringFrom the Collection: Drawings
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June 27, 2026 - RecurringRose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
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June 27, 2026 - RecurringMagic The Gathering – Saturday Afternoon Commander – FREE
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June 27, 2026 - RecurringMini Makers at the Central Library
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June 27, 2026 RecurringLa Grande Façade
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June 27, 2026POWERCHILD
Dancing Schools UK
Join us for the toe-tapping Grand Final of Dancing Schools UK, proudly run by Step by Step Dance School Ltd. Now in its 13th year, this fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance event is designed to inspire school children from across the region to discover dance, build confidence, and develop teamwork. Originally launched as Strictly Junior, the event has evolved into Dancing Schools UK and, over the years, has seen more than 3,000 children bravely step onto the stage, into the spotlight, and achieve something they never thought possible — dancing in front of hundreds of people. At this spectacular Grand Final, finalists from regional school heats across Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire will compete for the coveted Dancing Schools UK title and the iconic Glitter Ball Trophy. This inspiring project is proudly supported by the Step by Step Dance and Arts Foundation, continuing its mission to make dance accessible, inclusive, and life-enhancing for young people.
From the Collection: Drawings
An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. Featuring photographic, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture, language, ritual and atmosphere. Exhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. The exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990), God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented, including documentation of Power for the People (1972), in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. Throughout the exhibition, architecture, movement and attention shape...
Magic The Gathering – Saturday Afternoon Commander – FREE
Join us every Saturday afternoon for our MTG Commander session! With a great group of players with all power and skill levels, it's a great opportunity to play MTG's top format! For more information and to join our community join us on Discord https://discord.gg/gZDj3z2PKV
Mini Makers at the Central Library
Come and join us for our exciting Mini Makers children's craft or art activity at Northamptonshire Central Library! Children aged 11 and under and their carers are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and arts! This is a drop-in session. There is a charge of £1 per child. New crafters are accepted up until 3 p.m.
La Grande Façade
Theatre Front of House are back with a bang, this time bigger, better, and with the budget to match! After stepping in to save the day with ‘The Show Must Go…On?’, the team launched head first into success. And with a taste of the limelight, the gang grew hungry for more as they questioned ‘Where do we go from here?’. And now they think they’ve finally found their answer… Join the Royal & Derngate’s unstoppable Front of House Team as they step back into the spotlight, this time with a show they’ve actually prepared for. For two nights only, join our Northampton Royalty as they debut their brand new hit musical La Grande Façade, with new music, new faces, and a whole new dream. Expect an unforgettable evening of high class art, from singing to dancing, acrobatics to operatics, as the team take their talent to a whole new level. Will the team find the stardom they so desperately desire, or will fame get the best of them?
POWERCHILD
POWERCHILD – LIVE & LOUD Get ready to turn it up! Powerchild are bringing back a full-throttle night of iconic anthems and pure rock energy. They’ll be smashing out the very best covers from: Alice in Chains Nirvana Rage Against the Machine Foo Fighters Green Day … and many more legendary rock heavyweights! Expect huge riffs, massive choruses, and all the raw 90s/00s alt-rock attitude you love. If you’re ready to sing it loud and feel every power chord — Powerchild have got you covered.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
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June 28, 2026 RecurringWellness Collective Wellness Walks
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June 28, 2026 - RecurringFrom the Collection: Drawings
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June 28, 2026 RecurringMayhew School Of Dance
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June 28, 2026Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now
Wellness Collective Wellness Walks
Free local wellness walk for women, every Sunday at 9am from Grandbies Coffee shop Join us and grab a coffee for a chill group walk to boost your mood, meet new friends, and soak up good vibes! Its free, just turn up All women welcome.
From the Collection: Drawings
An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
Mayhew School Of Dance
Mayhew School of Dance & Performing Arts are pleased to be returning to the Derngate stage with a show highlighting friendships created through music and movement. From first class to final performance, every child has a story to tell. Friends who dance together stay together, linked by passion, creativity and shared experience. Together we dance, together we shine! United by dance, unstoppable as a team, come and see our talented pupils light up the stage.
Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans. He’s encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown. Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter, but this show certainly is. “offbeat, revealing and very funny” – You Magazine “Brilliantly funny…genuinely hilarious” – David Mitchell “His charisma shines through as bright and colourful as a twirling blue light” – Times
