Whats On Calendar – Local Events and Projects in Northampton
Check out our What's On calendar for 2024! We endeavour to publicise local events. If your event is located in Northampton, you can add it to our What's On calendar, by clicking the 'Add Item' button underneath the calendar and filling out the details. We cannot accept any responsibility for external information provided, nor for any web-links.
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Explore Northampton App - Mischievous Elf Trail & Interactive Festive Fun!
Thu, 1 Dec 2022 08:00
Northampton Town Council's 'Christmas in Northampton' App has launched!
Step into a world of augmented reality as mischievous elves take over the town this Christmas!
Interactive festive fun awaits on the Explore Northampton App with our MISCHIEVOUS ELF TRAIL, FESTIVE EVENT MAP & CHEEKY ELF ACTIVITY: CREATE YOUR OWN ELF OF MISCHIEF - Tag your cheeky elf creations - #NNCHRISTMAS
Featuring NLive Radio 24hr Christmas Radio & booking info for Santa's Grotto in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton with Northampton BID.
Download the EXPLORE NORTHAMPTON APP now! http://onelink.to/6jdu9n
(If you already have the app - please update to access new features!)
- Venue:
- Northampton
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Santa's Grotto, Grosvenor Shopping
Sat, 3 Dec 2022 10:30
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Families with children up to the age of 10 will be able to visit Santa's Grotto in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton.
Santa's Grotto will then be open from 10.30am to 4pm every Saturday and Sunday in December prior to Christmas, as well weekdays from Monday, 19th December to Thursday 22th December.
Book your slot now at www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/christmas
Brought to you by Northampton BID and sponsored by Northampton Town Council
- Venue:
- Grosvenor Centre, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@northamptonbid.co.uk
Christmas Saturdays
Sat, 3 Dec 2022 12:00
The magic of Christmas will be brought to life on the Market Square every Saturday leading up to the big day.
Join us at the Christmas Bandstand for live festive entertainment including musical performances from local singers, choirs, bands and community groups.
3rd December 12 - 4pm
Festive Line Up!
12pm Sax's Cool Band
1.15pm Northampton Rock Choir
2.15pm Duncan Craven
3.30pm The Gus Band
Santa's cheeky elves will be joining us too! Make sure you pay them a visit for their spectacular Christmas balloon modelling!
Tag us in your photos with your Christmas creation - #NNCHRISTMAS
- Venue:
- Market Square, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Frost Fair & Christmas Bandstand
Sun, 4 Dec 2022 11:00
Northampton Town Council's Christmas Bandstand will be in full festive swing alongside West Northants Council's Frost Fair on the Market Square, Sunday 4th December, 11am - 3.30pm.
Keep an eye out for Santa's magical 'Good-o-Meter' Elves, they'll be checking whether you've been naughty or nice this year!
11.15am Hannah Faulkner
12.15pm Northampton Concert Band
2.30pm Sax's Cool Band
- Venue:
- Market Square, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Christmas Saturdays
Sat, 10 Dec 2022 12:00
The magic of Christmas will be brought to life on the Market Square every Saturday leading up to the big day.
Join us at the Christmas Bandstand for live festive entertainment including musical performances from local singers, choirs, bands and community groups.
10th December 12 - 4pm
Festive Line Up!
12pm Hannah Faulkner
1pm Duncan Craven
2.15pm Nene Male Ensemble
'Elves with Altitude', Vince Pie and Russell Sprout are on a very special mission - to spread the gift of laughter! Their biplanes have had a Rudolph upgrade (Rudolph the red-nosed plane-deer!) - flying through the town, these cheeky little chappies will have you laughing your socks off with lots of festive fun & frolics!
- Venue:
- Market Square, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Rotary Clubs of Northampton's Official Annual Santa Fun Run 2022
Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:00
After last year's success, the Rotary Clubs of Northampton's Annual Official Santa Fun Run returns to the Racecourse for 2022. Taking place on Sunday 11th December from 11am.
Don your Santa suit, gather your friends and family and join the fun at your own pace, with a choice of 2.5 or 5k.
Timings are as follows:
- 9:30 am Santa Suit collections start
- 10:30 am Warmup session
- 11:00 am Start of staggered Santa Fun Run
This year's event is raising money for Cynthia Spencer, the Lowdown, the Lewis Foundation, the Saints Foundation, Northampton Town F.C Community Foundation, Northamptonshire Health Charity and the Hope Centre amongst others.
- Venue:
- The Racecourse
- Contact:
- The Rotary Club
NLive 24hr Christmas Radio
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00
Hosted by NLive, a 24-hour Christmas radio station dedicated to Northampton is playing back-to-back Christmas hits - the perfect soundtrack this festive season!
From 26th November listen online via nliveradio.com/Christmas, via the NLive Christmas smart phone app, or ask your smart speaker to 'Launch N Live Christmas'
The station will also broadcast from 87.9FM from 12th - 26th December.
Message the NLive website to promote your local business or community group with your Christmas activities and festive initiatives!
Proudly sponsored by Northampton Town Council in partnership with Northampton BID
- Venue:
- Northampton
- Contact:
- hello@nliveradio.com
Jazz with the Mayor
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:30
Book your tickets to our Jazz Night with the Mayor!
Black Tie Event featuring Live Jazz Quartet. Tickets £30 - includes deluxe hot buffet menu.
7.30 - 9.30pm Thursday 15th December.
To book email: mayor@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
- Venue:
- Northampton and County Club, George Row, NN1 1DE
- Contact:
- Mayor@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Festive Sing-Along
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:00
On Saturday 17 December, we have teamed up with V and B on St Giles Square to host a festive sing-along around the Christmas tree.
From 11am - 4pm there will be performances from carol singers and local musicians – the perfect backdrop to your Christmas shopping on the last Saturday before the big day!
Festive Line Up!
11am - 12pm:
Christmas Carols with Churches Together Northampton accompanied by NMPAT Brass Ensemble
12.30-3.30pm:
Festive Favourites with Hannah Faulkner, Tom Cayton and Chris Wilkinson
Keep your eyes peeled for Santa's mischievous elves! 'Elves with Altitude', Vince Pie and Russell Sprout are on a very special mission - to spread the gift of laughter with their 'Rudolph' upgrade biplanes (Rudolph the red-nosed plane-deer!) Checking whether you've been naughty or nice (or borderline!), the magical 'Good-o-Meter' Elves will be joining in the festivities too ticking off their list for Santa.
These cheeky little chappies will have you laughing your socks off with lots of festive fun & frolics.
- Venue:
- V and B, St Giles Square, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Christmas Saturdays
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:00
The magic of Christmas will be brought to life on the Market Square every Saturday leading up to the big day.
Join us at the Christmas Bandstand for live festive entertainment including musical performances from local singers, choirs, bands and community groups.
17th December 12 - 6pm
Festive Line Up!
12pm Hannah Faulkner
1pm Northampton Rock Choir
2pm Abington Wind Band
4.15pm Royal & Derngate Community Choir
'Elves with Altitude', Vince Pie and Russell Sprout are on a very special mission - to spread the gift of laughter! Their biplanes have had a Rudolph upgrade (Rudolph the red-nosed plane-deer!) - flying through the town, these cheeky little chappies will have you laughing your socks off with lots of festive fun & frolics.
Keep an eye out for Santa's magical 'Good-o-Meter' Elves too, they'll be checking whether you've been naughty or nice this year!
- Venue:
- Market Square, Northampton
- Contact:
- info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk