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SUMMARY:Northampton Space Trail
DESCRIPTION:We’re challenging families to complete a trail of town centre businesses and track down eight space-themed installations to complement the Pop-Up Planetarium in the Market Square.\n\n\n\nLaunching this weekend\, the immersive 360-degree experience is expected to bring in thousands of children over the next month\, discovering more about our solar system and the universe beyond.\n\n\n\nSitting alongside the Planetarium GO UK experience will be a digital trail featuring eight space-themed installations housed in eight separate locations.\n\n\n\nThe activity will see participants encouraged to complete the trail by answering a question at each location on their phone\, with all those visiting all eight locations entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in Northampton town centre.\n\n\n\nTrail locations include Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Sol Northampton\, Northamptonshire Central Library\, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery\, Butterwicks\, Skipton Building Society and Northampton Market Square.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details visit https://vicinitytrails.com/c/northamptonbid.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-space-trail/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Northampton Town Centre
CATEGORIES:Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T160000
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SUMMARY:Solo Art Exhibition - The Brush Leads the Way
DESCRIPTION:Jack Watto Solo Exhibition ‘The Brush Leads the Way’ at Lumina Gallery\, Northampton NN1 1DF 6th – 13th June. Opening evening 6th June 6 – 9pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/solo-art-exhibition-the-brush-leads-the-way/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Lumina Gallery\, Lumina Gallery\, Northampton\, NN1 1DF
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T120000
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SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters\, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs’ distant ancestors\, the very first reptiles\, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live\, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-06-07/
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:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
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/2026-06-07/
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:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
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SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-06-07/
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:20260607T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T194500
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260526T150841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T150841Z
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SUMMARY:Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: A number of restricted view seats have become available to purchase. These price band C tickets have a limited view of the projector used for this show. \nGary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he’s doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utterly splendid filth. Come along. It’ll be fun. Don’t bring the kids or people who like to get their knickers in a twist. Do wear a TENA pad or dark trousers. ★★★★ “More quality jokes in one hour than most comics have in their entire careers… Quite brilliant” The Scotsman ★★★★“A master craftsman” The Times
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/gary-delaney-gary-on-laughing/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Comedy Night,Royal and Derngate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260528T112019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T112712Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Space Trail
DESCRIPTION:We’re challenging families to complete a trail of town centre businesses and track down eight space-themed installations to complement the Pop-Up Planetarium in the Market Square.\n\n\n\nLaunching this weekend\, the immersive 360-degree experience is expected to bring in thousands of children over the next month\, discovering more about our solar system and the universe beyond.\n\n\n\nSitting alongside the Planetarium GO UK experience will be a digital trail featuring eight space-themed installations housed in eight separate locations.\n\n\n\nThe activity will see participants encouraged to complete the trail by answering a question at each location on their phone\, with all those visiting all eight locations entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in Northampton town centre.\n\n\n\nTrail locations include Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Sol Northampton\, Northamptonshire Central Library\, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery\, Butterwicks\, Skipton Building Society and Northampton Market Square.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details visit https://vicinitytrails.com/c/northamptonbid.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-space-trail/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Northampton Town Centre
CATEGORIES:Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260526T143451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T143451Z
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SUMMARY:CURATION
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/curation-24/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire Natural History Society\, The Humfrey Rooms\, 10 Castilian Terrace\, Northampton\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260528T102512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T102512Z
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SUMMARY:Solo Art Exhibition - The Brush Leads the Way
DESCRIPTION:Jack Watto Solo Exhibition ‘The Brush Leads the Way’ at Lumina Gallery\, Northampton NN1 1DF 6th – 13th June. Opening evening 6th June 6 – 9pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/solo-art-exhibition-the-brush-leads-the-way/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Lumina Gallery\, Lumina Gallery\, Northampton\, NN1 1DF
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260526T150957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T150957Z
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SUMMARY:Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu: Reborn
DESCRIPTION:Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor\, Amy Dowden MBE\, accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu\, truly feels Reborn. \nBack on stage following a triumphant and acclaimed debut season\, Amy and Carlos share an intimate portrait of their lives and journeys\, in which the inspirational and transformative power of dance shines through. \nFeaturing a dazzling cast of world-class dancers\, amazing live vocalists\, and a soundtrack of iconic anthems from across the decades\, the show will take audiences on an emotional and uplifting journey through show-stopping routines. \nAmy & Carlos: Reborn is a genuine testament to the joy of dancing. \nPre-Show Meet & Greet – Includes a photo opportunity and signed poster with Amy and Carlos. Approximate start time 5.30pm\, further details will be emailed in advance of the show.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/amy-dowden-carlos-gu-reborn/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T213000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260526T143544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T143544Z
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SUMMARY:ASTRONOMY
DESCRIPTION:A UNIVERSE FROM SCRATCH by Julian Onions. Astronomy is mostly a visual and non-experimental science. We can only look at what is out there but can’t bring stars and galaxies into the lab. However\, we can build them inside computers and attempt to simulate them. In this talk\, we will see how simulations can show us how the universe evolves and what we can do with them\, and what areas we are still struggling to make models of. Guests are very welcome.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/astronomy-25/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire Natural History Society\, The Humfrey Rooms\, 10 Castilian Terrace\, Northampton\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260528T112019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T112717Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Space Trail
DESCRIPTION:We’re challenging families to complete a trail of town centre businesses and track down eight space-themed installations to complement the Pop-Up Planetarium in the Market Square.\n\n\n\nLaunching this weekend\, the immersive 360-degree experience is expected to bring in thousands of children over the next month\, discovering more about our solar system and the universe beyond.\n\n\n\nSitting alongside the Planetarium GO UK experience will be a digital trail featuring eight space-themed installations housed in eight separate locations.\n\n\n\nThe activity will see participants encouraged to complete the trail by answering a question at each location on their phone\, with all those visiting all eight locations entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in Northampton town centre.\n\n\n\nTrail locations include Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Sol Northampton\, Northamptonshire Central Library\, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery\, Butterwicks\, Skipton Building Society and Northampton Market Square.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details visit https://vicinitytrails.com/c/northamptonbid.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-space-trail/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Northampton Town Centre
CATEGORIES:Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
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/2026-06-09/
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:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135901-1780999200-1781024400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-06-09/
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:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
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/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260310T104218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T104218Z
UID:134866-1780999200-1781031600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Planetarium Go! Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Embark on immersive journeys through space\, from family–friendly adventures to awe–inspiring documentaries revealing the mysteries of our universe. Pick your favourite film and prepare for a breathtaking 360° experience under our dome.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/planetarium-go-northampton/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260528T102512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T102512Z
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SUMMARY:Solo Art Exhibition - The Brush Leads the Way
DESCRIPTION:Jack Watto Solo Exhibition ‘The Brush Leads the Way’ at Lumina Gallery\, Northampton NN1 1DF 6th – 13th June. Opening evening 6th June 6 – 9pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/solo-art-exhibition-the-brush-leads-the-way/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Lumina Gallery\, Lumina Gallery\, Northampton\, NN1 1DF
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260528T112019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T112717Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Space Trail
DESCRIPTION:We’re challenging families to complete a trail of town centre businesses and track down eight space-themed installations to complement the Pop-Up Planetarium in the Market Square.\n\n\n\nLaunching this weekend\, the immersive 360-degree experience is expected to bring in thousands of children over the next month\, discovering more about our solar system and the universe beyond.\n\n\n\nSitting alongside the Planetarium GO UK experience will be a digital trail featuring eight space-themed installations housed in eight separate locations.\n\n\n\nThe activity will see participants encouraged to complete the trail by answering a question at each location on their phone\, with all those visiting all eight locations entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in Northampton town centre.\n\n\n\nTrail locations include Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Sol Northampton\, Northamptonshire Central Library\, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery\, Butterwicks\, Skipton Building Society and Northampton Market Square.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details visit https://vicinitytrails.com/c/northamptonbid.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-space-trail/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Northampton Town Centre
CATEGORIES:Trail
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135696-1781085600-1781110800@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/2026-06-10/
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:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135902-1781085600-1781110800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-06-10/
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:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:135988-1781085600-1781110800@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/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260310T104218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T104218Z
UID:134867-1781085600-1781118000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Planetarium Go! Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Embark on immersive journeys through space\, from family–friendly adventures to awe–inspiring documentaries revealing the mysteries of our universe. Pick your favourite film and prepare for a breathtaking 360° experience under our dome.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/planetarium-go-northampton/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260528T102512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T102512Z
UID:136893-1781089200-1781107200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Solo Art Exhibition - The Brush Leads the Way
DESCRIPTION:Jack Watto Solo Exhibition ‘The Brush Leads the Way’ at Lumina Gallery\, Northampton NN1 1DF 6th – 13th June. Opening evening 6th June 6 – 9pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/solo-art-exhibition-the-brush-leads-the-way/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Lumina Gallery\, Lumina Gallery\, Northampton\, NN1 1DF
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260526T153635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T153635Z
UID:136727-1781119800-1781119800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dr Louise Newson: Breaking The Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Dr Louise Newson: Breaking The Cycle – The Power of Hormones \nFollowing on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour\, renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson is back in 2026 with Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones\, an unmissable new show challenging everything you’ve been told about hormones. \nHormones are important chemical messengers found throughout your body\, telling it what to do and when. They are involved in your growth and development\, metabolism\, emotions\,sexual and reproductive function\, sleep and blood pressure. They help you feel happy\, sad\, furious and everything in between. \nBut how do hormones really work? And how can we harness them for a happier\, healthier life? Why is there so much confusion and misunderstanding about hormones? What is the difference between your own hormones and synthetic hormones\, including contraceptives\, available on prescription? In Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones\, Dr Louise will be answering these questions and more. \nKnown as “the medic who kick-started the menopause revolution”\, Dr Louise will be unpacking the history and the often-neglected science of hormones. She will be revealing decades of misinformation\, medical misogyny and attempts for doctors to be silenced by the establishment\, all leading to harms to the health of women. \nThere will be lightbulb moments\, shocking stories of power and greed\, myth busting factsand real-life stories – plus a chance for the audience ask their questions about hormones to Dr Louise\, one of the UK’s most pioneering doctors and researchers who has transformed the lives of millions of people globally through sharing her knowledge through her Dr Louise Newson podcast\, Balance app\, books\, social media and educational events. \nThis is more than a health talk – it is a movement and a wake-up call. This show will help people think differently about hormones as well as learn ways to reclaim their health and confidence. \nExpect to leave empowered\, angry\, shocked\, energised and ready to demand better. \n\nPremium Tickets include: \n\nMeet & Greet with Dr Louise Newson before the show including a selfie and book signature\nFree alcoholic or soft drink upon arrival\nThe best seats in the house\n\n 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260526T143643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T143643Z
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SUMMARY:PHOTOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION:NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PHOTO PROJECT NIGHT – “PHOTOGRAPHING A SPECIFIC LOCATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR”. This is the evening where we look at members’ photos taken for this year’s Northamptonshire project.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/photography-48/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire Natural History Society\, The Humfrey Rooms\, 10 Castilian Terrace\, Northampton\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260528T112019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T112717Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Space Trail
DESCRIPTION:We’re challenging families to complete a trail of town centre businesses and track down eight space-themed installations to complement the Pop-Up Planetarium in the Market Square.\n\n\n\nLaunching this weekend\, the immersive 360-degree experience is expected to bring in thousands of children over the next month\, discovering more about our solar system and the universe beyond.\n\n\n\nSitting alongside the Planetarium GO UK experience will be a digital trail featuring eight space-themed installations housed in eight separate locations.\n\n\n\nThe activity will see participants encouraged to complete the trail by answering a question at each location on their phone\, with all those visiting all eight locations entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in Northampton town centre.\n\n\n\nTrail locations include Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Sol Northampton\, Northamptonshire Central Library\, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery\, Butterwicks\, Skipton Building Society and Northampton Market Square.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details visit https://vicinitytrails.com/c/northamptonbid.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-space-trail/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Northampton Town Centre
CATEGORIES:Trail
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135697-1781172000-1781197200@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/2026-06-11/
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:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135903-1781172000-1781197200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260408T111952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111952Z
UID:135989-1781172000-1781197200@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/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T133344
CREATED:20260310T104218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T104218Z
UID:134868-1781172000-1781204400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Planetarium Go! Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Embark on immersive journeys through space\, from family–friendly adventures to awe–inspiring documentaries revealing the mysteries of our universe. Pick your favourite film and prepare for a breathtaking 360° experience under our dome.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/planetarium-go-northampton/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
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