Flash Fringe Festival 2026 - Our Yellow Roses
A romantic drama about childhood sweethearts navigating love and rivalry at the Flash Fringe Festival.
Events in Northampton From 20th April – 26th April 2026
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What’s on in Northampton this week?
This week in Northampton, community-led events and cultural programming take place across multiple venues, reflecting longstanding traditions and recent developments. Live music continues at spaces including The Old Savoy and Royal & Derngate, with performances ranging from tribute acts to family-friendly shows. Weekly Rhymetime sessions are held at libraries such as Northamptonshire Central Library, Buckby Library & Hub, and Moulton Community Centre, offering interactive storytelling for children under five. Networking events occur monthly at venues like Nuovo Restaurant and The Black Prince, while themed evenings include the Great Gatsby party at Bandabing and a comedy show by Daniel Sinclair at The Old Savoy. These gatherings reflect ongoing civic interest in shared spaces, with music playing a key role in community connection as spring approaches.
Parking remains limited around Sheep Street and Marefair, and public transport use is high, particularly on the A45 during peak times. Events are accessible through listings provided by Northampton Borough Council via official channels only; no third-party sources are used to ensure accuracy across dates from 2026-04-19 to 2026-04-26.
Check the listings below for times and venues.
Monday 20th April
Tuesday 21st April
Quiz Night
A competitive quiz night hosted at Grosvenor Casino, featuring live commentators and challenging rounds.
Northampton City Ladies Networking April Launch
Northampton City Ladies host a networking event at the Hilton Northampton.
An Evening With Penny & Pete: Northampton & County Club, nn1
Penny & Pete present a live evening of clairvoyance and mediumship at the Northampton & County Club.
Wednesday 22nd April
Flash Fringe Festival 2026 - Blood is Thicker Than Water
The Flash Fringe Festival 2026 returns with a performance titled 'Blood is Thicker Than Water' at the University of Northampton.
Thursday 23rd April
Rhymetime at Kingsthorpe Community Library
A free Rhymetime session for pre-school children at Kingsthorpe Community Library.
Rhymetime at Northamptonshire Central Library
A family-friendly Rhymetime session at Northamptonshire Central Library for children under five.
Speed Dating in Northampton Ages 20-39
Speed Dating event in Northampton for singles aged 20 to 39 at Brampton Halt.
Flash Fringe Festival 2026 - Misfits
A comedy sketch show about four PR workers navigating a media crisis at the University of Northampton.
Rhymetime at Long Buckby Community Library (Buckby Library & Hub)
A playful Rhymetime session for parents and children under 5 featuring songs, scarves, and instruments at Buckby Library & Hub.
Iain Stirling - Live - Special Warm up
Comedian Iain Stirling performs his special warm-up live at Charles Bradlaugh in Northampton.
The Love Buzz
A live music event featuring local artists at The Lab in Northampton.
Friday 24th April
The Leisure Society at The Black Prince
The Leisure Society performs a live music gig at The Black Prince in Northampton on 24 April 2026.
Northampton Business Lunch Apr 2026
A monthly business networking event featuring meals and professional connections at Nuovo Restaurant.
Rhymetime at Moulton Community Library (Term-time)
Rhymetime at Moulton Community Centre offers songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers under five.
Livewire The Ac/dc Show:
Live/Wire performs an AC/DC tribute concert at Roadmender Northampton, delivering high-voltage rock energy.
Pure Genius ft. Hollie Marie – Live at The Mailcoach, Northampton
Live music performance by Pure Genius featuring Hollie Marie at The Mail Coach in Northampton.
Mums & Tots Play Cafe Morning
Mums and toddlers attend a play cafe morning with free drinks and activities for kids.
The Searchers & Hollies Experience – The Best of Both Worlds
A tribute band performance celebrating The Searchers and The Hollies at The Deco in Northampton.
How Sweet it is - The Greatest Hits of Motown
A tribute show celebrating the greatest hits of Motown performs at Northampton's Royal & Derngate Theatre.
The Searchers & Hollies Experience
A tribute performance featuring The Searchers and Hollies, celebrating classic 1960s rock music at The Old Savoy.
Livewire Ac/dc
A tribute band performs AC/DC hits at Roadmender in Northampton.
Real People, Real Stories - a New Podcast Series With Simon Cox
Simon Cox hosts a new podcast series at Vulcan Works, Northampton, on 24 April 2026.
The Searchers And Hollies Experience
A tribute act performs classic hits from The Searchers and The Hollies at The Old Savoy.
Saturday 25th April
The Great Gatsby Party in Northampton!
A Great Gatsby-themed party returns to Bandabing in Northampton with 1920s-inspired entertainment.
Solo Connects Northamptonshire Coffee & Cake (All Ages) - April
Solo Connects hosts a coffee and cake meet-up for singles of all ages at Middlemore Farm.
Daniel Sinclair – Comedy Hypnotist
Comedian and hypnotist Daniel Sinclair delivers a comedic mind-reading show at The Old Savoy.
Justin Live
Justin Fletcher performs a family-friendly music and laughter-filled show with audience participation at Royal & Derngate in 2026.
Justin Live - Justin Time to Rock Justin Fletcher Mbe
Children's entertainer Justin Fletcher performs his live show 'Justin Time to Rock' at the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton.
The Marley Experience
A tribute performance celebrating the music and legacy of Bob Marley at Roadmender in Northampton.
Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby
Northampton Saints host Bath Rugby in a live rugby match at cinch Stadium.
Sunday 26th April
The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection
A tribute show celebrating Cher's greatest hits performs at the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton.