Celebrations planned to mark 350-year anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton
A packed programme of cultural events and celebrations is being lined up to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton.
2025 marks 350 years since flames ripped through the streets of Northampton, destroying 700 of the 850 buildings in the town centre and claiming 11 lives.
To observe the anniversary, cultural and historical groups are teaming up with partners including Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), Northampton Town Council and West Northamptonshire Council to put together a series of events to showcase the story of the fire and the rebuild that followed.
The celebrations will be launched on Thursday, May 29 with an Oak Apple Day parade and service at All Saints Church – including the annual hanging of a wreath in honour of King Charles II who donated 1,000 tonnes of timber to help rebuild much of the town.
There will be a five-month programme of activities, including everything from art exhibitions and light shows to processions and window displays, with all community groups and organisations encouraged to get involved.
The blaze is believed to have been caused by sparks from an open fire in a home on St Mary’s Street, near the former castle site. The fire quickly spread and engulfed the surrounding buildings. As the flames raged, residents sought refuge in the Market Square but the situation grew increasingly dire, and the authorities ordered the evacuation of the area, with terrified residents forced to flee.
The fire’s destructive path left behind a scene of devastation, with prominent buildings such as All Hallows Church reduced to ashes.
While the Great Fire of Northampton caused immense destruction, it also marked a turning point in the town’s architectural development. Following the fire, efforts were made to rebuild and revitalise Northampton, leading to the construction of new buildings and a renewed focus on urban planning.
In a remarkable display of community spirit and determination, local residents and businesses rallied together, raising £25,000 to finance the ambitious reconstruction of the town centre, centred around the bustling Market Square.
Northampton Town Council has commissioned a virtual trail as part of the celebrations, to transport users back to the day of the Great Fire, with characters telling the story of the catastrophic event as it unfolded. The trail will be available on the Explore Northampton app from May.
Series of Great Fire of Northampton events
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Date/Time |
Location | Event |
Contact Information |
| Sunday 6th April
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Raunds Temperance Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 13th April
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
|
For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 20th April
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Northampton Ukulele Group
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Monday 21st April
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Hayden Regan Rock n Roll Covers
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 27th April
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Dunchurch Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 4th May
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Rushden Town Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 5th May
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Elvis Tribute
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 11th May
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Towcester Studio Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 18th May
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Daventry Brass
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 25th May
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – The Sixties Club Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Monday 26th May
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Buddy Holly Tribute
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Thursday 29th May
11 am |
All Saints Church | Oak Apple Day
Join Northampton Town Council for Oak Apple Day, featuring a Church service at All Saints’ Church, military and civic processions, traditional ceremony, and educational exhibits on the events significant history and connection to the town. The Great Fire Augmented Reality Interactive App will also be launched, kicking off a series of commemorative events.
The event will begin from 10.30am when military contingents will muster in the Market Square ahead of the parades and Church service at 11am. The event is free for all to attend and everyone is welcome at the Church service and traditional ceremony on All Saints’ Piazza.
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For more information about the Church Service, please contact Father Oliver Coss at rector@allsaintsnorthampton.co.uk.
For more information about the parade, please contact Stuart Carter at clerk@northamptontowncouncil.co.uk.
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| Thursday 29th
May – September
Tues to Sat 10 am – 5 pm |
Creative Space Market Square | Northampton Film Festival
What is Northampton made of? Drop in to The Creative Place, the smallest arts centre in the world (probably) on Northampton Market Square, 10 am-5 pm Tuesday – Saturday from Thursday 29th May to take part in some fun short creative activities to answer that question!
We’re going to use the stuff you make to produce a short animated film – and you can get involved in the making of the film too. The first free film workshop, open to any Northampton resident, is on Saturday 14th June 11 am-1 pm (so you can visit the Carnival after) at The Creative Place. The film will premiere in September 2025.
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For more information, please contact Becky Carrier at becky@northamptonfilmfestival.co.uk.
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| Friday 30th May – Saturday 31st May
11 am – 11 pm |
Becket’s Park | Northampton County Beer Festival 50th Anniversary
Enjoy a variety of local beers, food, and entertainment. |
Buy tickets online via Skiddle: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Northampton/Beckets-Park-Bedford-Rd-Northampton-NN1-5NG/Northampton-County-Beer-Festival/40149744/ |
| Sunday 1st June
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Moulton 77
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Tuesday 3rd June – Sunday 29th June | 78 Derngate Mackintosh House | Visit “Aftermath: Regeneration through Architecture”, focusing on architectural changes following the Great Fire. | For more information, please contact 78office@78derngate.org.uk
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| Sunday 8th June
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Thrapston Town Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 15th June
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – NMPAT Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May. |
For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Saturday 21st June
11.30 am
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All Saints | Northampton Interfaith Forum is holding its Unity in Faith Walk, which will be ‘Great Fire-themed’.
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For more information, please visit www.niff.org.uk. |
| Sunday 22nd June
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – The Mainline Big Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 29th June
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – The Starlight Sisters
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 29th June
5 pm |
Town Centre | The Mystery Tours: The Great Fire of Northampton – 1675
Step Into the Flames of History!
Join us for an immersive journey back to September 20th, 1675, when a single spark ignited a catastrophic fire that reduced much of Northampton to ashes. Guided by our enigmatic Time Traveller, you’ll witness the unfolding disaster, hear the tales of survival, and see how the town rose from the ashes. Tickets £15 |
For more information, please visit www.themysterytours.com (for tickets)
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| June to September 2025 | Town Centre | Northampton in Bloom
Experience the vibrant fire-themed hanging baskets and planters throughout the town, featuring striking red, orange, and yellow colours. Judging for the East Midlands in Bloom competition will take place in early July, showcasing the town’s commitment to beautification. |
For more information, please visit
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/northampton-in-bloom
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| June to late September | Northampton Museum and Art Gallery | Explore “The Great Fire Exhibition” at the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, highlighting the history and impact of the Great Fire on the town. | For more information, please visit www.northamptonmuseums.com/whatson.
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| 2nd June – 28th September
Open Mon–Fri, 9 am – 6 pm and Sat, 9 am – 5 pm |
Northamptonshire Central Library
Abington Street |
Check out “The Great Fire of Northampton” featuring historical artifacts and stories from the event. | For more information, please visit www.westnorthants.gov.uk/list-libraries/northamptonshire-central-library
https://www.facebook.com/@northamptonshirecentrallibrary/?locale=en_GB
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| Sunday 8th
June |
Northampton Filmhouse | Attend a dedicated film season titled “Community Spirit and Determination” | For more information, please contact, jo.gordon@namtrust.co.uk
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| Tuesday 10 June to 28 August
Open Tuesday–Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
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Northamptonshire Archives Service
Wootton Hall Park NN4 8BQ |
Visit ‘A Most Dreadfull fire’: an exhibition from the archives, highlighting the impact of the fire on personal lives. Entrance is free. | For more information, please contact Sarah.bridge@westnorthants.gov.uk
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| Saturday 14th June
12 pm – 7.30 pm |
Racecourse Park, NN1 4LG
Carnival Parade through the town centre.
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Northampton Carnival
Experience the vibrant Northampton Carnival, featuring colourful parades and cultural celebrations at the Racecourse. |
For more information, please contact Northamptoncarnival@yahoo.co.uk
https://northamptoncarnival.co.uk/
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| Sunday 15th
June |
Northampton Filmhouse | Attend a dedicated film season titled “Community Spirit and Determination” | For more information, please contact, jo.gordon@namtrust.co.uk
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| Wednesday 18th June – Sunday 28th September | Delapré Abbey London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AW |
Visit Delapré Abbey for the exhibition “Regeneration: Recreating Northampton,” focusing on the town’s revival and transformation.
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For more information, please contact Amanda Nicholls at Amanda.nicholls-polinska@delapreabbey.org.
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| Saturday 21st June
7.00 pm – 8.45 pm
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Christ Church
3 Christchurch Road, NN1 5LL |
Then Sing We All
Northampton Bach Choir
Northampton Bach Choir, the largest choral society in the East Midlands, presents a Jazz-inspired programme celebrating the power of the human voice and the renewal of community spirit. Will Todd’s celebrated Mass in Blue is paired with Iain Farrington’s Then Sing We All, composed in 2022 to mark the re-emergence of communal singing after Covid. Conducted by Simon Toyne, accompanied by the Jem Lowther Trio with soprano Sophie Taylor Denton, the concert is a perfect way to see in a summer evening.
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For more information, please contact, Simon Toyne at stoyne1@dret.co.uk or call 07775848438
Please visit https://www.northamptonbachchoir.org.uk/concert_2025_06_12_then_sing_we_all.shtml
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| Sunday 22nd June | Northampton Filmhouse | Attend a dedicated film season titled “Community Spirit and Determination” | For more information, please contact, jo.gordon@namtrust.co.uk
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| Friday 4th July
10 am – 3 pm |
University of Northampton | Participate in the Great Fire Symposium at the University of Northampton, featuring discussions and insights on the historical event. | For more information, please contact Nick Allen
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| Sunday 6th July
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Northampton Concert Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Saturday 12th July
11 am – 6 pm |
Market Square | Northampton Pride, celebrate diversity and inclusion at the Market Square, featuring a day of festivities and parade. | For more information, please contact Nick Allen
Visit the official Northampton Pride Facebook Page for up-to-date date https://fb.me/e/8tJviWUxB for more information. |
| Saturday 12th July
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NN Contemporary
Art: Northampton Rooms Space @ 24 Guildhall Road. NN1 1DP |
Explore a vibrant presentation of newly commissioned and archival carnival costumes, reimagined through the lens of the Great Fire / Phoenix Rising theme for Carnival 2025 | For more information, please contact Morcea Walker morceawalker@btinternet.com or Emer Grant emer@nncontemporaryart.org
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| Sunday 13th July
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Abington Wind Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 20th July
2 pm – 5 pm
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Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Northampton Male Voice Choir
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 27th July
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Rushden Mission Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 3rd
August
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – The Friday Night Konspiracy Party Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 10th August
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Fynnius Fogg Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 17th August
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Sax’s Cool Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 24th August
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Nene Valley Community Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May. |
For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 24th August
12 pm – 5 pm |
The Market Square | The Official Women’s Rugby World Cup Fan Zone on the Market Square with interactive family activities.
Northampton Matches – Ireland vs Japan
12:00 kick off / South Africa vs Brazil 14:45 kick off Theme – Technology and Innovation Showcase businesses and organisations across Northamptonshire, examples are:- UON Rugby Arcade Game (in development) Virtual Reality Experiences Racing Simulators to showcase High Performance Engineering ( liaising with Silverstone Museum) Showcase inclusive sporting technology (wheelchair rugby / rock climbing chairs)
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For more information, please contact Charlotte Orton at Charlotte.Orton@westnorthants.gov.uk
www.rugbyworldcup.com/2025/en/cities-and-venues/northampton
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| Sunday 25th August
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Similar Jones – 60’s to 90’s Covers
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 30th August
12 pm – 7 pm |
The Market Square | The Official Women’s Rugby World Cup Fan Zone on the Market Square with interactive family activities.
Northampton Match – England vs Samoa 17:00 kick off
Theme – A celebration to welcome our national team and Samoa
A festival vibe, with street entertainment, examples are:- Live music on the route to the Stadium (possible stage on this date for live music) England Match will be played live with sound on the Big Screen Pro Club presence from Cricket / Rugby / Football
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For more information, please contact Charlotte Orton at Charlotte.Orton@westnorthants.gov.uk
www.rugbyworldcup.com/2025/en/cities-and-venues/northampton
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| Sunday 31st August
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Kettering Town Silver Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 31st August
5 pm |
Town Centre | The Mystery Tours: The Great Fire of Northampton – 1675
Step Into the Flames of History!
Join us for an immersive journey back to September 20th, 1675, when a single spark ignited a catastrophic fire that reduced much of Northampton to ashes. Guided by our enigmatic Time Traveller, you’ll witness the unfolding disaster, hear the tales of survival, and see how the town rose from the ashes. Tickets £15 |
For more information, please visit www.themysterytours.com (for tickets)
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| Sunday 31st
August
12 pm – 5 pm |
The Market Square | The Official Women’s Rugby World Cup Fan Zone on the Market Square with interactive family activities.
Northampton Match – Ireland vs Spain 12:00 kick off Theme – Family Vibes Activities for all ages, examples are:- Inflatable Sporting Activities Face Painters / Craft Activities Mascot Race Local Rugby Club Parade
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For more information, please contact Charlotte Orton at Charlotte.Orton@westnorthants.gov.uk
www.rugbyworldcup.com/2025/en/cities-and-venues/northampton
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| Saturday 6th September
12.30 pm – 3.30 pm |
Workbridge
Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7AD |
Attend FestiVol, a free community event where you can learn about various charities and how to get involved as a volunteer. | For more information, please contact Dawn Wirght dmwright@stah.org
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| Sunday 7th
September
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Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Greton Silver Band
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 7th
September
12 pm – 8 pm |
The Market Square | The Official Women’s Rugby World Cup Fan Zone on the Market Square with interactive family activities.
Northampton Matches – Italy vs Brazil 14:00 kick / France vs South Africa 16:45 kick off Theme Art / Music / Culture Celebrating Art / Music / Culture across Northamptonshire, examples are:- Incorporate Northampton Music Festival (this is confirmed) Collaborate with local artists to create community legacy art Floral displays Yarn Bombing (in progress for all dates)
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For more information, please contact Charlotte Orton at Charlotte.Orton@westnorthants.gov.uk
www.rugbyworldcup.com/2025/en/cities-and-venues/northampton
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| Sunday 7th
September
12 pm – 9 pm |
Market Square and surrounding town centre | Northampton Music Festival, enjoy a day of live performances and music celebrating local artists and culture. | For more information, please visit
https://northamptonmusicfestival.co.uk/.
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| Friday 12th – 21st September | Town Centre | Heritage Open Days
Participate in Heritage Open Days with guided heritage walks and a display of early fire engines, celebrating local history.
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For more information, please contact Andy Roberts at
andy.roberts@westnorthants.co.uk.
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| Friday 12th September
6 pm – 12 pm |
NN Contemporary
24 Guildhall Road (and various venues) |
NN Nights, a free, multi-location event, celebrating artists across diverse exhibitions, performances and installations.
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For more information, please visit,
https://nncontemporaryart.org/
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| Friday 12th
September – Sunday 21st September 2025 |
Town Centre | Visit the town centre to view a special window display dedicated to the Great Fire, highlighting its significance in local history. | For more information, please visit www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/
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| Saturday 13th September
11 am – 4 pm |
The Guildhall | Tales & Traditions of the Guildhall, Northampton Town Council. As part of Heritage Open Day, enjoy historical re-enactors, musical entertainment, and a visit to the Mayor’s Parlour. | For more information, please contact Andy Roberts at
andy.roberts@westnorthants.co.uk.
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| Sunday 14th September
4:30 pm
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The Deco Theatre, The Old Savoy | Marking the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton, we invite you to join us in a powerful celebration of the town’s resilience, community spirit, and history. Northampton Remembers…The Great Fire of 1675: A showcase presented by the young people and community groups of Northampton aims to bring together local performers, artists, and residents to honour the lives impacted by the fire and showcase the strength and unity of the community.
Want to Get Involved? We’re inviting local performers, artists, schools, and community groups to take part in Northampton Remembers… The Great Fire of 1675 — a powerful showcase marking the 350th anniversary of the fire.
This is a unique opportunity to perform on stage and be part of a meaningful event that brings our community together in remembrance and reflection. Whether you’re a dancer, singer, musician, or part of a creative group, we’d love to see how you can contribute to this commemorative moment.
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis — so don’t wait! Email tayla@theoldsavoy.co.uk to register your interest and receive full details on how to get involved.
Take the stage. Share your talent. Be part of something unforgettable
*This event is kindly sponsored by Northampton Town Council
Free Entry for everyone, tickets must still be purchased through the box office. |
For more information, please visit
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| Sunday 14th
September
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Ni NI Sessions – Acoustic Showcase with Hannah & Friends
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Sunday 14th September
9.30 am – 12.30 pm |
Northampton Town Centre | The Amazing Northampton Run
Join us in Northampton, currently Britain’s largest town, for the Amazing Northampton Run as we take you on a grand tour of everything amazing in Northampton, through beautiful parks, along the riverside, and past great sporting venues and amazing architecture.
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For more information, please contact Simon Hollis at
admin@gobeyondchallenge.co.uk or visit www.theamazingnorthamptonrun.co.uk/
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| Monday 15th September – Sunday 21st September
7 pm – 10 pm
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All Saints Church | Experience “Fire Fantastic,” a nightly light and sound show that brings the Great Fire’s history to life. | For more information, please contact Father Oliver Coss at rector@allsaintsnorthampton.co.uk.
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| Thursday 18th September
7 pm
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All Saints Church | Fiori Musicalli will perform Handel’s Firework Music | For more information, please contact Penelope Rapson at Penelope@fiori-musicalli.com |
| Saturday 20th September
5.30 pm |
Town Centre | The Mystery Tours: The Great Fire of Northampton – 1675
Step Into the Flames of History!
Join us for an immersive journey back to September 20th, 1675, when a single spark ignited a catastrophic fire that reduced much of Northampton to ashes. Guided by our enigmatic Time Traveller, you’ll witness the unfolding disaster, hear the tales of survival, and see how the town rose from the ashes. Tickets £15 |
For more information, please visit www.themysterytours.com (for tickets)
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| Saturday 20th September
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TBC | 365 years: The Day the Fire Destroyed the Town
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TBC |
| Saturday 20th September – Sunday 5th
October
(Please note: Not available in the afternoon on Friday 26th September or Saturday 27th September). |
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery | From Ashes to Restoration: the Great Fire that reshaped Northampton
Join us for the opening of a virtual reality exhibition, offering an innovative way to explore art and history. |
For more information, please contact Nick Gordon at Nick.gordon@westnorthants.gov.uk
www.northamptonmuseums.com/whatson
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| Sunday 21st September
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Rockin Road Runner Festival
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| 22nd September to 31st October 2025 | UoN | Navratre – 9 days festival
Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the colourful musical 9-day festival. |
For more information, please contact Neelam Aggarwal-Singh on 07791618450 or email neelam@ihwo.org.uk.
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| Sunday 28th September
2 pm – 5 pm |
Abington Park | Bands in the Park – Milton Keynes Brass
Enjoy a summer of band concerts every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, also celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 17th May.
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For more information, please visit,
www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
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| Saturday 18th October
Stalls 10 am Stage 1 pm Parade 6 pm |
Market Square | Join the Diwali Festival of Light, featuring a parade and stalls in the market square, celebrating culture and community. | For more information, please contact Neelam Aggarwal-Singh on 07791618450 or email neelam@ihwo.org.uk.
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| Saturday 1st November
Entertainment from 4 pm
Fireworks 6 pm |
The Racecourse | Northampton’s Annual Fireworks Spectacular
Don’t miss the annual event, featuring live entertainment, music, and a stunning fire and pyro show. |
For more information, please visit www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/. |
The Great Fire of Northampton Planning Committee would like to acknowledge and express their gratitude to all partners and stakeholders who have contributed in making this period of reflection possible
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