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SUMMARY:Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/open-mic-36/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Mail Coach\, 8 Derngate\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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SUMMARY:The Big Quiz at The Mailcoach
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-big-quiz-at-the-mailcoach/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Mail Coach\, 8 Derngate\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Pub Quiz
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T170000
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing 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. \nExhibited 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. \nThe 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. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T114427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T114427Z
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SUMMARY:I Grew up 80s
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip back in time with the nostalgia-filled exhibition\, I Grew Up 80s. \nYou’ll explore the cultural landscape of 1980’s Britain through the eyes of a child – revisiting the colourful vibrancy and innovation that defined the decade. From Betamax to BMX\, Dirty Dancing to Donkey Kong\, the Thompson Twins to Transformers. \nI Grew Up 80s is a lovingly curated time capsule of over two-hundred treasures that showcase the youthful exuberance of the much-loved decade. Collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox has devoted himself to exploring a 1980s childhood through the iconic objects of a decade in which so much changed.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/i-grew-up-80s/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T170000
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SUMMARY:Humans of NC
DESCRIPTION:This collection of images explores themes of diversity and inclusivity\, capturing how college students and staff celebrate their individuality while embracing a shared sense of belonging. Through these photographs\, the work highlights the richness of different backgrounds\, identities\, and experiences within the college community. \nAt its core\, the exhibition reflects a simple but powerful idea: while we may appear different on the surface\, we have far more that unites us than divides us. Together\, these images tell a story of connection\, respect\, and the strength found in the community.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/humans-of-nc/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing 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. \nExhibited 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. \nThe 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. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T114427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T114427Z
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SUMMARY:I Grew up 80s
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip back in time with the nostalgia-filled exhibition\, I Grew Up 80s. \nYou’ll explore the cultural landscape of 1980’s Britain through the eyes of a child – revisiting the colourful vibrancy and innovation that defined the decade. From Betamax to BMX\, Dirty Dancing to Donkey Kong\, the Thompson Twins to Transformers. \nI Grew Up 80s is a lovingly curated time capsule of over two-hundred treasures that showcase the youthful exuberance of the much-loved decade. Collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox has devoted himself to exploring a 1980s childhood through the iconic objects of a decade in which so much changed.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/i-grew-up-80s/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T114844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T114844Z
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SUMMARY:Humans of NC
DESCRIPTION:This collection of images explores themes of diversity and inclusivity\, capturing how college students and staff celebrate their individuality while embracing a shared sense of belonging. Through these photographs\, the work highlights the richness of different backgrounds\, identities\, and experiences within the college community. \nAt its core\, the exhibition reflects a simple but powerful idea: while we may appear different on the surface\, we have far more that unites us than divides us. Together\, these images tell a story of connection\, respect\, and the strength found in the community.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/humans-of-nc/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T223000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260424T132350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T132457Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Thomas & Andrew O'Neill: Work In Progress
DESCRIPTION:Live stand up comedy at the King Billy. As part of the Northampton Comedy Festival 2026 in association with Northampton BID. \nDoors 7pm – Show 8pm \nFeaturing: \nMark Thomas\nMark Thomas is a multi-award-winning comedian and investigative journalist. His landmark Channel 4 series\, The Mark Thomas Comedy Product\, ran for six series and became famous for high-stakes political stunts that successfully influenced UK arms trade legislation and tax laws. \nTV & Radio Credits: \n\nThe Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4)\nThe Mary Whitehouse Experience (BBC Radio 1)\nThe Manifesto (BBC Radio 4)\nDispatches (Channel 4)\n\nAwards: \n\nAmnesty International Freedom of Expression Award\nTime Out Comedy Award\nSony Radio Award for Comedy\nScotsman Fringe First Award (multiple winner\, most recently for England & Son)\nGuinness World Record holder (formerly) for the most political demonstrations in 24 hours.\n\nAndrew O’Neill\nAndrew O’Neill is a surrealist stand-up\, musician\, and best-selling author. They are a fixture of the alternative comedy scene\, frequently performing at major festivals like Glastonbury\, Download\, and the Edinburgh Fringe. \nTV & Radio Credits: \n\nGood Omens 2 (Amazon Prime/BBC) – acting alongside David Tennant and Michael Sheen.\nNever Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC)\nSaxondale (BBC) – acting opposite Steve Coogan.\nPharmacist Baffler (BBC Radio 4)\nDamned Andrew (BBC Radio 4)\n\nAwards: \n\nVictoria Wood Edinburgh Comedy Award (2025 winner)\nTransgender Television Award (for Pharmacist Baffler)\nBest Comedy Show – Latest 7 Magazine
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/mark-thomas-andrew-oneill-work-in-progress/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Northampton Comedy Festival 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135733-1784800800-1784826000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing 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. \nExhibited 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. \nThe 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. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T114427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T114427Z
UID:137417-1784800800-1784826000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:I Grew up 80s
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip back in time with the nostalgia-filled exhibition\, I Grew Up 80s. \nYou’ll explore the cultural landscape of 1980’s Britain through the eyes of a child – revisiting the colourful vibrancy and innovation that defined the decade. From Betamax to BMX\, Dirty Dancing to Donkey Kong\, the Thompson Twins to Transformers. \nI Grew Up 80s is a lovingly curated time capsule of over two-hundred treasures that showcase the youthful exuberance of the much-loved decade. Collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox has devoted himself to exploring a 1980s childhood through the iconic objects of a decade in which so much changed.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/i-grew-up-80s/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T114844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T114844Z
UID:137544-1784800800-1784826000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Humans of NC
DESCRIPTION:This collection of images explores themes of diversity and inclusivity\, capturing how college students and staff celebrate their individuality while embracing a shared sense of belonging. Through these photographs\, the work highlights the richness of different backgrounds\, identities\, and experiences within the college community. \nAt its core\, the exhibition reflects a simple but powerful idea: while we may appear different on the surface\, we have far more that unites us than divides us. Together\, these images tell a story of connection\, respect\, and the strength found in the community.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/humans-of-nc/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T230000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260203T081950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T081950Z
UID:134170-1784826000-1784847600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:BIKE NIGHTS
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, show off your ride.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bike-nights-14/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T104622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T104622Z
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SUMMARY:#BusComm Northampton Evening Networking Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you an ambitious\, entrepreneurial business owner with a collaborative mindset? You are? Good! You’re in the right place. \n\n\n\n\nAre you an ambitious\, entrepreneurial business owner with a collaborative mindset? You are? Good! You’re in the right place. \nRunning your own business can be tough and the odds are against you – but don’t worry! The support you need is on your doorstep – at next to no cost! \nAt The Business Community\, we believe that\, with the right support at the right price – any small business can succeed. With our positive attitude of mutual collaboration and a desire to share our collective wisdom and experience\, we all have so much to gain: \n\nConnections & contacts\nBusiness advice and tips\nEncouragement and support through the dark days\nA pat on the back when things go well\n\nThe cost for these enormous business benefits? Membership of The Business Community comes in at only £32 per month (includes 1 meeting face-to-face meeting and all virtual meetings – cancel any time).
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/buscomm-northampton-evening-networking-meeting/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Cheyne Walk Club\, 2 Cheyne Walk\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 5PU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T103639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T103639Z
UID:137250-1784833200-1784840400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:LA VIE EN ROSE
DESCRIPTION:Dip into the wonderful world of rosé. \n\nEveryone has their favourite style of rosé\, but have you ever wondered what’s behind it? Are you team blush? Or do you prefer something sweeter? Learn about the grapes\, regions and methods behind one of our favourite summer tipples.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/la-vie-en-rose/
LOCATION:V and B\, 10 St Giles' Square\,\, Northampton\, NN1 1DA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260612T082756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T082756Z
UID:137127-1784836800-1784836800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:O'Neill's Karaoke Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Will we see you for karaoke? Join us every Thursday and sign up and sing your favourite song\, see you there!! \n8 pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/oneills-karaoke-thursday/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:O’Neill’s Northampton\, 23–25 St. Giles Street\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, NN1 1JA
CATEGORIES:Karaoke
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135734-1784887200-1784912400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:136020-1784887200-1784912400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing 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. \nExhibited 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. \nThe 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. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T114427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T114427Z
UID:137418-1784887200-1784912400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:I Grew up 80s
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip back in time with the nostalgia-filled exhibition\, I Grew Up 80s. \nYou’ll explore the cultural landscape of 1980’s Britain through the eyes of a child – revisiting the colourful vibrancy and innovation that defined the decade. From Betamax to BMX\, Dirty Dancing to Donkey Kong\, the Thompson Twins to Transformers. \nI Grew Up 80s is a lovingly curated time capsule of over two-hundred treasures that showcase the youthful exuberance of the much-loved decade. Collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox has devoted himself to exploring a 1980s childhood through the iconic objects of a decade in which so much changed.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/i-grew-up-80s/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T114844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T114844Z
UID:137545-1784887200-1784912400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Humans of NC
DESCRIPTION:This collection of images explores themes of diversity and inclusivity\, capturing how college students and staff celebrate their individuality while embracing a shared sense of belonging. Through these photographs\, the work highlights the richness of different backgrounds\, identities\, and experiences within the college community. \nAt its core\, the exhibition reflects a simple but powerful idea: while we may appear different on the surface\, we have far more that unites us than divides us. Together\, these images tell a story of connection\, respect\, and the strength found in the community.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/humans-of-nc/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260319T102427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T102427Z
UID:135025-1784896200-1784901600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Craft and chatter
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThey take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. \nDrop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/craft-and-chatter-5/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T104950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T104950Z
UID:137266-1784917800-1784923200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Immersive Sound Bath Experience 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for what promises to be an amazing event\, where sound healing frequencies & stunning immersive visuals create a powerful experience \n\n\n\n\nImmersive Sound Bath \nFridays 24 April\, 22 May\, 26 June\, 24 July 2026 \n6.30-8pm \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n£22 per person. \nOver 18s only \nBooking essential \nJoin us for what promises to be an amazing event\, where sound healing frequencies and stunning immersive visuals meet to create a powerful experience. Enter a realm of peace\, tranquillity\, contemplation and wonder. Lay back and melt away any stresses you may be carrying\, as the journey unfolds with beautiful visuals and sacred geometry. \nAshleigh Louise is a Sound Practitioner and Holistic Therapist who intuitively creates and layers frequencies and vibrations with gongs\, chimes\, drum\, crystal singing bowls and more. \nStimulate your senses and clear your mind with this offering of transformative sounds enhanced by beautiful visuals. \nSound Therapy benefits include: \n• improved sleep \n• improved focus and concentration \n• meditation \n• stress relief \n• anxiety relief \nAshleigh suggests that you bring your own mat and blanket/cushion so that you are comfortable together with a bottle of water to rehydrate after the session.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/immersive-sound-bath-experience-2026-3/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T000000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260612T083858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T083858Z
UID:137183-1784919600-1785369600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/open-mic-36/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Mail Coach\, 8 Derngate\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260612T083053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T083053Z
UID:137149-1784923200-1784923200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live music at O'Neills Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Live music every Friday and Saturday\n8pm – close\nLive DJ every Friday and Saturday 10 – close
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/live-music-at-oneills-northampton/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:O’Neill’s Northampton\, 23-25 St Giles' St\, Northampton\, NN1 1JA
CATEGORIES:DJ,MUSIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135735-1784973600-1784998800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:136298-1784973600-1784998800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing 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. \nExhibited 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. \nThe 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. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144053
CREATED:20260618T114427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T114427Z
UID:137419-1784973600-1784998800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:I Grew up 80s
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip back in time with the nostalgia-filled exhibition\, I Grew Up 80s. \nYou’ll explore the cultural landscape of 1980’s Britain through the eyes of a child – revisiting the colourful vibrancy and innovation that defined the decade. From Betamax to BMX\, Dirty Dancing to Donkey Kong\, the Thompson Twins to Transformers. \nI Grew Up 80s is a lovingly curated time capsule of over two-hundred treasures that showcase the youthful exuberance of the much-loved decade. Collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox has devoted himself to exploring a 1980s childhood through the iconic objects of a decade in which so much changed.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/i-grew-up-80s/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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