Arts and Entertainment

James Acaster at Wicksteed Park with Wicky Bear/National World

James Acaster set for three-night hometown gig run at Wicksteed Park

TVAM is one of the acts headlining The Black Prince

TVAM and Steve Mason among acts to play Independent Venue Week at Black Prince

Billy Lockett. Photo by Gavin Wallace.

Billy Lockett returns with ‘back to roots’ single I Could Use A Friend and UK to...

Former musician Andy Shaw and Tom Neal, manager at The Garibaldi, launched the ‘Matinee’ project – which has seen live performances take place most Saturdays and Sundays since.

Organiser hopes to ‘up the ante’ of live music at ‘best backstreet boozer’

Columbia Pictures and Apple Original Films present, a Scott Free production, a Ridley Scott film, Napoleon.
The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby/Sony Pictures

Stately home to grace the silver screen again

Ash Tu-kay & Rebecca Ryan. Photo by Gavin Wallace.

Northants Americana duo Tu-kay & Ryan discuss debut album Companion

Andy Crofts releases his new LP Live At The 100 Club on Friday (Nov 17)

'Magical' night at 100 Club captured on record as Andy Crofts releases new LP

Andy Crofts performs live at The Black Prince pub in Northampton on Sunday night

Andy Crofts excited ahead of Northampton homecoming gig at The Black Prince

The Zutons will headline the Roadmender next year. Photo by Jonathan Turton.

The Zutons announce Roadmender gig as part of new album tour

The finals of the Northamptonshire Local Music Awards was held last night.

Musicians, venues, promoters and producers honoured at annual award event

Ozric Tentacles.

Ozric Tentacles and Gong bring co-headline tour to the Roadmender

The Christmas light switch on will take place at Becket's Park at 5pm on Saturday, November 25.

Christmas light switch on 2023: When and where it is set to take place

A silent disco tent will be set up at the Northampton Christmas light switch on.

Christmas light switch on to include silent disco tent for all the family

The Church is an events and dining experience in a 12th century church in Northampton, and also hosts weddings and themed events.

Here’s what is coming up during the festive season for popular venue The Church

A Special Kinda Madness are headlining The Picturedrome.

Hits of The Specials and Madness heading to The Picturedrome stage this weekend

'The actors that they make the characters so likeable': David Nellist and Janine Leigh in I, Daniel Blake (photo: Pamela Raith)

Review: I, Daniel Blake is moving and powerful on stage
Steve Mills reviews I, Daniel Blake, directed by Mark Calvert and adapted by Dave Johns, at the Royal & Derngate, Northampton

Strictly Northampton 2023 will take place on Saturday, November 25 at the Royal & Derngate. Photo: Martin Farmer.

£35k raised in aid of Strictly Northampton – promised to be ‘absolutely amazing’

Roadmender announces New Model Army and Hayseed Dixie gigs.

Roadmender announces New Model Army and Hayseed Dixie gigs

Mr.B is bringing his National Treasure Tour to the Roadmender this week.

Gentleman Rhymer Mr.B bringing National Treasure Tour to the Roadmender

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

''A real spectacle for the audience': Northampton Musical Theatre Company's production of Kinky Boots

Review: Kinky Boots still in fashion on Northampton stage

Shambala Festival 2022. Photo by Sian Herbert

Tickets for annual Shambala Festival on sale next week

Jo Gordon is the chief executive of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust and its venues – including the Royal & Derngate.

‘The buzz of having an audience back is special,’ said Royal & Derngate CEO

The Bug Club are headlining The Black Prince.

Welsh trio The Bug Club back to play The Black Prince this weekend

There is plenty on at the theatre as it reopens following a forced closure after the discovery of RAAC.

22 shows to look forward to as Northampton's Royal & Derngate reopens

These pictures show step-by-step the way audience members will enter the Derngate building, as also demonstrated in the video at the top of this story.

Derngate reopening: Everything you need to know about changes made to entry

Royal & Derngate's Unforgettable Gift appeal for 2023

Theatre launches scheme to share the joy of Christmas with disadvantaged childre...
Royal & Derngate has launched its annual Unforgettable Gift appeal for Christmas 2023

Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage

Andy Crofts is releasing a single, LP and embarking on a UK tour

Northampton's Andy Crofts hits the road to showcase new single and LP

Maddox Jones is headlining the Roadmender. Photo by Gavin Wallace.

Maddox Jones discusses new single ahead of Roadmender headline gig

Wheatus are heading to Corby.

Teenage Dirtbags Wheatus head to Corby as part of mammoth three-month tour

'An unsettling psychological thriller, punctuated with jump scares and uncomfortable humour': Murder in the Dark (photo: Pamela Raith)

Review: Murder in the Dark is a thrillingly twisted night out

'An unsettling psychological thriller, punctuated with jump scares and uncomfortable humour': Murder in the Dark (photo: Pamela Raith)

Review: Murder in the Dark is a thrillingly twisted night out

Cuddly Toy star Andrew Roachford will perform festive soul hits on a nine date UK tour

Ad Feature LISTEN: Cuddly Toy star Roachford reveals Christmas tour details

Blondes are one of this year's Town Takeover headliners.

Music festival Town Takeover returns with headliners The Rills, Feet and Blondes

Tom Meighan will headline the Roadmender next year. Photo by Milla Magee.

Tom Meighan to bring acoustic tour to Roadmender in Northampton next year

Charlotte Carpenter's debut album A Modern Rage is out now.

Charlotte Carpenter releases debut album A Modern Rage

That Joe Payne. Photo by Jack Savage.

Performers come together for third gig marking World Mental Health Day

Royal & Derngate will remain closed until at least October 16.

Northampton's Royal & Derngate reveals reopening date after RAAC discovery

Nicky Pritchard pictured with her sister, Suzanne Hill, at The Moon in the Garden.

Northamptonshire florist and event stylist launching a new business this Friday

Happy Mondays. Photo by Paul Husband.

Happy Mondays announce headline Royal & Derngate gig

Billy Lockett. Photo by Gavin Wallace.

Billy Lockett releases new single Finish Line ahead of winter UK tour

The Northamptonshire shopping village pictured in its central location at the heart of England.

Northamptonshire shopping village set to double in size by next year

The Malcolm Arnold Festival returns next month.

Annual Malcolm Arnold Festival to return to Northampton venues next month

Trampolene frontman Jack Jones on stage at Esquires in Bedford on February 1, 2023. Photo by David Jackson.

Trampolene to headline The Black Prince

Karl Phillips.

Karl Phillips and Restoration Soundsystem at The Lab Weekender

Dave McPherson.

InMe’s Dave McPherson to headline The Black Prince

Royal & Derngate will remain closed into October after the discovery of RAAC. Photo: Royal & Derngate.

Royal & Derngate to remain closed into October as RAAC investigations continue

Take That.

Take That announce Stadium MK gig as part of 29-date UK tour

Voting is open in the Northamptonshire Local Music Awards.

Voting opens in Northamptonshire Local Music Awards

Panto Cast: Fern Roach, Chris Wills, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daisie Belle, Colin Ridgewell & Mark Jones

Meet the cast of this years Christmas Panto - Cinderella!

Poster

Brass band concert

Each year the free festival takes over the space near the Bandstand, all the way back to The Park Cafe. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

REVIEW: ‘The Rockin’ Roadrunner Festival joyous and instils community spirit’

Rehearsals are soon to begin for the contestants taking part in the “biggest and best” Strictly Northampton show to date. Photo: Martin Farmer.

Rehearsals to begin for ‘biggest and best’ Strictly Northampton show to date

The exhibition opens this week and runs until March.

Punk: Rage & Revolution exhibition opens at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery