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Oak Apple Day
Mon, 29 May 2023 11:30
An ancient ceremony of thanksgiving will take place at All Saints' Church on Monday, 29 May to commemorate Northampton's Oak Apple Day.
The ceremony will begin at 11:30am with a thanks giving service led by Father Oliver Coss at All Saints' Church. Shortly after midday, The Company of Pikemen and Musketeers, who are a ceremonial unit of the Honourable Artillery Company dressed in 17th century uniform, will parade from the Judges' Lodgings on St Giles' Square, down George Row and onto All Saints' Church piazza proceeded by A Company LNR, Army Cadet Force, Corps of Drums overseen by Lt Col Robert Blomfield of The Royal Anglian Regiment.
The Mayor will then place a wreath of oak leaves on the statue of Charles II, which stands on the church's portico followed by a drum and musket fire ceremonial performance which will be observed by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, Mr James Saunders Watson and the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire, Milan Shah.
Find out more about Oak Apple Day: www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/news
- Venue:
- The Guildhall and All Saints' Church, Northampton Town Centre
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Bands in the Park - Sax's Cool Band & Similar Jones!
Mon, 29 May 2023 12:00
Bank Holiday Monday 29th May - Double Band Bank Holiday Bonus!
12 - 2pm | Sax's Cool Band
2 - 5pm | Similar Jones - Rock n Roll Band
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 16th April to 24th September, join us at the Abington Park bandstand for a schedule packed with local bands and musicians! Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and enjoy an afternoon of live music within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
See the full Bands in the Park 2023 schedule HERE
- Venue:
- Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park
- Contact:
- events@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Northampton County Beer Festival
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June 2023
11am - 11pm
Live Music & Festival Food
Craft & Bottled Beer - Ales - Ciders - Processco - Spirit Bar - Wine
Tickets available NOW: skiddle.com/e/36179042
Further events details can be found by visiting:
Northampton County Beer Festival at Becket's Park | Northampton | Facebook
Organised by Showtime Events Group with the support of Northampton Town Council.
- Venue:
- Becket's Park, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@showtimeeventsgroup.co.uk
Ukraine Art Exhibition: This War Painted
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:00
This War Painted:
An exhibition by Ukrainian artists
Saturday 3rd - Sunday 18th June
Friday 24th February 2023 marked the one year anniversary since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian artists have curated an exhibition of paintings which portrays the stories and experiences of a war-torn country.
The debut display of the exhibition will be held at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery this Summer, in partnership with Northampton Town Council. Further details coming soon.
- Venue:
- Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Northampton County Beer Festival
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:00
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June 2023
11am - 11pm
Live Music & Festival Food
Craft & Bottled Beer - Ales - Ciders - Processco - Spirit Bar - Wine
Tickets available NOW: skiddle.com/e/36179042
Further events details can be found by visiting:
Northampton County Beer Festival at Becket's Park | Northampton | Facebook
Organised by Showtime Events Group with the support of Northampton Town Council.
- Venue:
- Becket's Park, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@showtimeeventsgroup.co.uk
Bands in the Park - Leighton-Linslade Concert Band
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 14:00
Sunday 4th June | 2 - 5pm | Leighton-Linslade Concert Band
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 16th April to 24th September, join us at the Abington Park bandstand from 2 - 5pm for a schedule packed with local bands and musicians! Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and enjoy an afternoon of live music within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
See the full Bands in the Park 2023 schedule HERE
- Venue:
- Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park
- Contact:
- events@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Northampton Carnival
Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:00
It's Carnival time!
On Saturday 10th June, The Northampton Carnival returns to The Racecourse from 12.00 until 7.30pm.
The theme for 2023 is 'Celebrating the people who came' – chosen to give hope and the opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate! Featuring a variety of stalls, exciting fun fair and live stage entertainment and of course the ever-popular Carnival parade through the town.
The parade sets off from The Racecourse at 2pm - check out the route map and visit the Northampton Carnival website for more information: www.northamptoncarnival.co.uk
Organised by Northampton Carnival and Cultural Arts (NCCA) with the support of Northampton Town Council.
- Venue:
- The Racecourse, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Bands in the Park - Rushden Mission Band
Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:00
Sunday 11th June | 2 - 5pm | Rushden Mission Band
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 16th April to 24th September, join us at the Abington Park bandstand from 2 - 5pm for a schedule packed with local bands and musicians! Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and enjoy an afternoon of live music within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
See the full Bands in the Park 2023 schedule HERE
- Venue:
- Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park
- Contact:
- events@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Bands in the Park - NMPAT - Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust
Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:00
Sunday 18th June | 2 - 5pm | NMPAT - Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 16th April to 24th September, join us at the Abington Park bandstand from 2 - 5pm for a schedule packed with local bands and musicians! Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and enjoy an afternoon of live music within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
See the full Bands in the Park 2023 schedule HERE
- Venue:
- Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park
- Contact:
- events@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Windrush 75
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:55
The Windrush flag will be raised outside The Guildhall at 11.55am Thursday, 22nd June to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush ship.
The Northampton Windrush@75 Working Group, which includes Northampton Windrush Generation and Descendants UK and Friends, the Northamptonshire Black History Association, Northampton Town Council and West Northamptonshire Council are hosting a series of events across Northampton.
Find out more HERE
- Venue:
- Northampton
- Contact:
- mayor@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Armed Forces Day
Sat, 24 Jun 2023 10:00
Armed Forces Day will be marked in Northampton with a military parade and entertainment taking place in the town centre on Saturday, 24th June: 10am - 2pm
The parade will begin at 10am at the top of Abington Street, by BBC Radio Northampton, marching down to Wood Hill, onto St Giles' Street and Fish St, finishing on Abington Street at approximately 10.25am.
From 10.40am there will be live stage entertainment, kindly sponsored by Travis Perkins, on the All Saints' Church Piazza from rockabilly band 'Ignition' and vintage vocals trio 'The Swingettes' alongside military display vehicles and a variety of stalls from charities and local organisations including the Royal British Legion and Help For Heroes.
Find out more HERE!
- Venue:
- Northampton Town Centre
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Bands in the Park - Northampton Concert Band
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:00
Sunday 25th June | 2 - 5pm | Northampton Concert Band
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 16th April to 24th September, join us at the Abington Park bandstand from 2 - 5pm for a schedule packed with local bands and musicians! Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and enjoy an afternoon of live music within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
See the full Bands in the Park 2023 schedule HERE
- Venue:
- Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park
- Contact:
- events@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Northampton Town Festival
Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:00
Northampton Town Festival returns to The Racecourse on 1st and 2nd July!
12 - 11pm
The event features live stage entertainment, live action arena with stunt teams and displays, craft marquee, circus workshops, birds of prey, food vendors and bars plus fireworks on both Saturday and Sunday evening.
There will be a large Fun Fair for the duration of the event that will be open from 5pm – 11pm on Friday night.
For event tickets and more information visit the festival WEBSITE and follow the Facebook page HERE
Northampton Town Council will have an information stall at the event so please come and say hi to our team and find out about the services we provide for the community and the events and projects we are involved with.
Organised by Showtime Events Group with the support of Northampton Town Council.
- Venue:
- The Racecourse, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@showtimeeventsgroup.co.uk
Northampton Town Festival
Sun, 02 Jul 2023 11:00
Northampton Town Festival returns to The Racecourse on 1st and 2nd July!
12 - 11pm
The event features live stage entertainment, live action arena with stunt teams and displays, craft marquee, circus workshops, birds of prey, food vendors and bars plus fireworks on both Saturday and Sunday evening.
There will be a large Fun Fair for the duration of the event that will be open from 5pm – 11pm on Friday night.
For event tickets and more information visit the festival WEBSITE and follow the Facebook page HERE
Northampton Town Council will have an information stall at the event so please come and say hi to our team and find out about the services we provide for the community and the events and projects we are involved with.
Organised by Showtime Events Group with the support of Northampton Town Council.
- Venue:
- The Racecourse, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Bands in the Park - The Kibworth Band
Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:00
Sunday 2nd July | 2 - 5pm | The Kibworth Band
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 16th April to 24th September, join us at the Abington Park bandstand from 2 - 5pm for a schedule packed with local bands and musicians! Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and enjoy an afternoon of live music within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
See the full Bands in the Park 2023 schedule HERE
- Venue:
- Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park
- Contact:
- events@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk