BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northampton BID - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northampton BID X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northampton BID REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T171500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T171500 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20260206T165356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165356Z UID:134624-1772903700-1772903700@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:'49 Miles More' with shorts 'Blackpool' & 'Toad in the Hole' (18) with filmmaker Q&A DESCRIPTION:Comedy and drama your thing? We promise you laughs and plenty of drama with this selection. You’ll be able to put your questions to some of the filmmakers after the screening. \nBen Norris’ debut short\, comedy ‘Toad in the Hole’ premiered at London Film Festival 2025 before heading off on the festival circuit. We also have NFF alumni Stephen Gallacher back with his latest short ‘Blackpool’. Shane Meadows says it’s “A cracking short that punches harder than the usual drama…. Beautifully shot and acted short that finds massive heart and humour in the guts of Blackpool.” \nThese shorts are followed by feature ’49 Miles More’. While driving to an annual reunion with their university friends\, Max\, an unsuccessful insurance salesman\, and his fun loving buddy\, Doug break down. With 50 miles to go\, their only option is to brave the wilderness on foot. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/49-miles-more-with-shorts-blackpool-toad-in-the-hole-18-with-filmmaker-qa/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Festival,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Film-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T110000 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20260206T164330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T164330Z UID:134620-1772881200-1772881200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:New filmmaker screening @ Industry Day (12A) + filmmaker Q&A DESCRIPTION:To kickstart NFF’s new Industry Day we’re starting with some short films created by new and local filmmakers – more films to be added soon! \nThis screening includes the local premiere of BFI Film Academy Short Course film ‘You Are What You Eat’ created by the Core at Corby Cube and Northampton Film Festival. The students who created the film will be collecting their BFI certificates on the day. \nTickets are free so if you are unable to come\, please let us know so we can release your ticket as these events tend to sell out. Please arrive by 11am – we cannot hold unused tickets if there is a waiting list on the day so your ticket may be released to someone else if you are not there at the beginning of the screening. The screening is free but you can donate to NFF here Donate | Northampton Film Festival and The Creative Place or while booking your free ticket. You can also donate to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation here Make a donation \nAnyone can attend this screening but anyone under 12yrs must be accompanied by an adult. The screening includes some bad language\, injury detail and mild threat. \nNorthampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you’d like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out\, please contact us so we can see what we can do. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/new-filmmaker-screening-industry-day-12a-filmmaker-qa/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Festival,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Film-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T173000 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20260206T161336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161336Z UID:134616-1772818200-1772818200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Creative and Changemaker short films with CLICK Arts Foundation (12A) + filmmaker Q&A DESCRIPTION:This screening is in collaboration with CLICK Arts Foundation – all of the ticket sale profits go to CLICK who support performing arts projects with a focus on bringing the best out of a community. Please join us at Grandbies after the screening – book a free ticket on this site. \nThis screening is of local and British short films ranging from 1 minute to 20 minutes in length which meet the Creative or Changemaker remit of our festival manifesto – that Northants is a county of Rebels and Revolutionaries\, Misfits and Mavericks\, Creatives and Changemakers. We thought this screening particularly resonated with our charity partner CLICK! It includes animations\, dance films\, dramas\, comedies\, experimental films and documentaries so a real creative mix. \nCLICK Arts Foundation support groups who focus on social inclusion and personal development through the arts. We are the natural expansion of CLICK Productions\, where we produced plays and ran drama and movement workshops to support\, fundraise for\, and connect with the community since 1993. We recognise that the benefits of involvement in the arts extend far beyond the stage and as a charity\, we support those who provide a safe and nurturing space to promote growth through all aspects of performance and creativity. \nContains some themes that audience members might find distressing such as discussions of abuse (suitable for a 12A certificate)\, detention/immigration issues\, environmental issues and mental health. There is mild threat and infrequent bad language. You are welcome to get in touch if you’d like more information on trigger warnings – info@northamptonfilmfestival.co.uk\, 07930 646721 or pop into our arts space The Creative Place on Northampton Market Square. Anyone is able to watch these films but anyone under 12yrs must be accompanied by an adult. \nFilms start promptly at 5.30pm – no trailers. Doors open 20 minutes before the films start. \nNorthampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you’d like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out\, please contact us so we can see what we can do. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/creative-and-changemaker-short-films-with-click-arts-foundation-12a-filmmaker-qa/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Festival,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Film-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T201500 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20260206T161128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161128Z UID:134614-1772741700-1772741700@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:'Never Had A Chance' with short 'Far From the Plains' (18) DESCRIPTION:Films start at 8.15pm promptly with no trailers – first we have short film ‘Far From The Plains’. Hot off the back of Netflix’s hit show Adolescence\, ‘Far From the Plains’ stars the up-and-coming Amari Bacchus alongside acclaimed\, BRIT-nominated artist\, Kojey Radical\, in his first film role\, as well as Faith Alabi of HBO’s Industry and Luca Guadagnino’s We Are Who We Are. \nThen we have feature film ‘Never Had A Chance’\, Jazz Bhalla’s debut feature\, a British Asian drama set in West London\, Hounslow’s Punjabi community. \nDoors open 20 minutes before the films start. \nNorthampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you’d like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out\, please contact us so we can see what we can do. \n50p from every ticket sold for Northampton Filmhouse festival screening goes to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation. Home – Click Arts Foundation URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/never-had-a-chance-with-short-far-from-the-plains-18/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Festival,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Film-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T173000 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20260206T160724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160724Z UID:134608-1772645400-1772645400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Documentary 'The Corinthians: We Were The Champions' (PG) + Director Q&A DESCRIPTION:Films start promptly at 5.30pm – no trailers. Doors open 20 minutes before the film starts. You’ll be able to put your questions to Helen Tither\, Director of the film at the end of the screening then join us for drinks in the R&D foyer afterwards. \nNorthampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you’d like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out\, please contact us so we can see what we can do. \n50p from every ticket sold for Northampton Filmhouse festival screening goes to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation. Home – Click Arts Foundation URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/documentary-the-corinthians-we-were-the-champions-pg-director-qa/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Festival,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Film-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T201500 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20260206T155617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155617Z UID:134596-1772482500-1772482500@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Misfit and Maverick short films (18) + filmmaker Q&A DESCRIPTION:Northants is a county of Rebels and Revolutionaries\, Misfits and Mavericks\, Creatives and Changemakers – so here’s a selection of shorts from our 2026 submissions which we thought fitted under the Misfits or Mavericks themes. Here at NFF we think there’s lots of positivity around the idea of being a misfit. Misfits and Mavericks think differently\, take up space differently\, but also sometimes we all have that desire to just fit in…. \nFilms start promptly at 8.15pm – no trailers. Doors open 20 minutes before the films start. \nNorthampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you’d like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out\, please contact us so we can see what we can do. \n50p from every ticket sold for Northampton Filmhouse festival screening goes to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation. Home – Click Arts Foundation URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/misfit-and-maverick-short-films-18-filmmaker-qa/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Festival,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Film-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T174500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T174500 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20260206T155424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155424Z UID:134594-1772473500-1772473500@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Women in Film short films (12A) + filmmaker Q&A DESCRIPTION:Following sold out Women in Film screenings from 2025\, they’re back for 2026! Watch a selection of great films entered into this year’s festival made by and featuring women and women’s stories. We’ll get a chance to put our questions to some of the filmmakers after the screening including Swim Sistas’ Jasmine Boatswain (who you may recognise from The Traitors!)\, Statue in the Garden’ Qianhui Yu (Writer\, Director\, Animator) and Playground’s Tayla Halfacre. \nThe programme includes animation\, documentary\, local films\, LGBTQ+ drama\, comedy and experimental films. There is some strong language (but within the 12A certificate guidelines)\, brief use of racist terms (in an otherwise empowering film)\, and discussion of death\, sex and sexuality. Those under 12yrs are able to watch the films if accompanied by an adult. \nFilms start promptly at 5.45pm – no trailers. Doors open 20 minutes before the films start. \nNorthampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you’d like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out\, please contact us so we can see what we can do. \n50p from every ticket sold for Northampton Filmhouse festival screening goes to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation. Home – Click Arts Foundation URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/women-in-film-short-films-12a-filmmaker-qa/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Festival,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Film-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T190000 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20260206T154731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T154731Z UID:134592-1772391600-1772391600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Rebel and Revolutionary short films (18) + filmmaker Q&A DESCRIPTION:Your ticket includes a free drink at 78 Derngate from 5pm ahead of this screening – join us for a drink and a free look around this amazing house ahead of the films. The Filmhouse is only a few hundred metres away. Please book a free ticket on the schedule so we can keep you updated. \nNFF says Northants is a county of Rebels and Revolutionaries\, Misfits and Mavericks\, Creatives and Changemakers so we’ve picked out a selection of short films from this year’s entries to match some of those themes. \nThis programme includes animation\, documentary\, drama\, LGBTQ+ historical drama and some comedy. A bit of everything! It’s an 18 so be prepared for strong themes\, bad language\, violence and sex. \nFilms start promptly at 7pm – no trailers. Doors open 20 minutes before the films start. \nNorthampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you’d like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out\, please contact us so we can see what we can do. \n50p from every ticket sold for Northampton Filmhouse festival screening goes to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation. Home – Click Arts Foundation URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rebel-and-revolutionary-short-films-18-filmmaker-qa/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Festival,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Film-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20250603T140030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T140030Z UID:127422-1750604400-1750604400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Great Fire Community Spirit Season: Brassed Off DESCRIPTION:Screening Dates:\nSun 22 June 3:00pm \n\nDirector: Mark Herman \nStarring: Ewan McGregor\, Pete Postlethwaite\, Tara Fitzgerald \nIn North Yorkshire\, a local colliery band led by Danny (Pete Postlethwaite)\, prepare for the National Brass Band championships\, at a time when the pits miners face redundancy. When the daughter of a former band leader named Gloria (Tara Fitzgerald) arrives\, her return to the band raises their spirits\, alongside a blossoming relationship with one of the bands younger members (Ewan McGregor). \nWith Gloria leading on the flugelhorn\, this pivotal scene showcases the band performing Rodrigos Concierto de Aranjuez. Combining the yearning\, pining quality of brass band music with the films dry humour\, politics and human stories\,Brassed Offreminds us that its the music that matters. \n85 on the BFIs Top 100 British films \n\nPurchase Tickets URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/great-fire-community-spirit-season-brassed-off/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Film,The Great Fire of Northampton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/brassed-off-1996-6-1170x476-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T154500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T154500 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20250603T135836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T135836Z UID:127419-1750002300-1750002300@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Great Fire Community Spirit Season: Local Hero DESCRIPTION:Screening Dates:\nSun 15 June 3:45pm \n\nDirector: Bill Forsyth \nStarring: Burt Lancaster\, Peter Riegert\, Peter Capaldi\, Denis Lawson\, Fulton Mackay \nKnox Oil and Gas of Houston is far removed from the North Sea oil it desires and the sleepy Scottish seaside village it wants to buy and replace with a refinery. So Knox sends its ace dealmaker (Peter Riegert) to negotiate. He finds cheerful future millionaires\, awesome northern lights\, a lusty innkeeper\, a stubborn beachcomber and a mermaid with webbed toes. \nForsyths touch is perfect: whether showing us a tycoon (Burt Lancaster) with his head in the stars or bridging generations at an all-night ceilidh dance. \n37 on the BFIs Top 100 British films \n\nPurchase Tickets URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/great-fire-community-spirit-season-local-hero/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:The Great Fire of Northampton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/local-hero-1983-5-1170x476-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T154500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T154500 DTSTAMP:20260510T195508 CREATED:20250603T135647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T135647Z UID:127414-1749397500-1749397500@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Great Fire Community Spirit Season: Fires Were Started DESCRIPTION:Screening Dates:\nSun 8 June 3:45pm \n\nDirector: Humphrey Jennings \nStarring: Philip Dickson\, George Gravett\, Fred Griffiths\, Johnny Houghton\, Loris Rey\, William Sansom \nInHumphrey Jenningspropagandist documentary about heroism\, filmed with real fire fighters\, we meet a new man that joins the civilian firefighters at a London unit during the Second World War. He bonds with his fellow firemen and firewomen and even manages to enjoy some leisure time with them\, until he goes on his first mission with the crew as it attempts to save an explosives warehouse on Trinidad Street near the London docks. \n89 on the BFIs Top 100 British films \n\nPurchase Tickets URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/great-fire-community-spirit-season-fires-were-started/ LOCATION:Northampton Filmhouse CATEGORIES:Film,The Great Fire of Northampton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fires_were_started_01-1-1170x476-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR