Arts and Entertainment

Orbital. Photo by Manja William.

Acclaimed electronic duo Orbital to headline Roadmender as part of Other LP tour

Lenny Henry returns to the experiences that shaped him while also exploring the ideas driving him today (photo: Steve Ullathorne)

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Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Julian Clary: 'I have decided to open up to the public' (photo: Jenni Carvell)

Julian Clary to 'reveal all' in Northampton show

Drink The New Wine is available to pre-order now.

Bauhaus to release ‘final’ single 'Drink The New Wine' on limited coloured vinyl

Dwane Walcott as Othello in a bold new production taking to the stage in Northampton (photo: Marc Brenner)

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

The Whiskey Flowers.

Whisky Flowers win blues contest and launch campaign to fund international trips

The Lemonheads on stage at the Roadmender in Northampton on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Photo by David Jackson.

In Pictures: Roadmender redemption for Lemonheads in Northampton

'It's not like I gave up being funny - it's just that I gave up doing it for my job' (photo: Andy Hollingworth Archive)

Sir Lenny Henry on his return to stand-up ahead of Northampton show

TVAM headlines The Black Prince on Friday.

TVAM to headline Black Prince this week as part of Ruins album tour

unpeople release their debut album this week. Photo by Bridie Cummings

“Every time I listen to it, I get goosebumps" - unpeople set for LP release

Billy Lockett and his mum at with his award.

Billy Lockett celebrates award win and announces UK tour

The Choir of Man promises an uplifting celebration of community and friendship (photo: The Other Richard)

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

Levison Wood served in the Parachute Regiment for 13 years (photo: Martin Hartley)

Levison Wood brings tales of adventures and forests to Lamport Hall

Sunset Boulevard

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard coming to theatre

The show has won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album (photo: Marc Brenner)

Musical phenomenon Hadestown heads to Northampton on first UK tour
Show has won multiple awards and been hailed as “achingly beautiful and boldly original”
Peter Ormerod

Dwane Walcott as Othello. Photo credit Marc Brenner

Othello set in 1980s Britain comes to Royal & Derngate

One of the Dance Till Dawn events, which has helped raise more than £10,000, taking place. Photo by Ben Browning

Music brand Dance Till Dawn celebrates passing £10,000 fundraising milestone

Bernard Butler is returning to Esquires.

Bernard Butler returning to Esquires for headline solo show

A publicity image for Once Upon A Time In Sokoto

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

The Feeling are headlining The Roadmender.

The Feeling to celebrate 20th anniversary of debut album with Roadmender gig

Robbie Williams has been announced as the Thursday headline music act for the 2027 British Grand Prix.

Robbie Williams set to headline 2027 British Grand Prix opening night

Festival goers watching drummers perform at Shambala’s on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Photo by David Jackson.

Tickets for next year's Shambala Festival to go on sale next week

Michael Portillo will talk about the great railway journeys he has undertaken, among other topics

Hear tales from Portillo’s remarkable life in new show coming to Northampton

Bex's new single Fairies is out this week. Photo by Richard Mukuze.

BEX is back with new single Fairies and headline gig at The Garibaldi

thistle. headlining the Together Festival at The Charles Bradlaugh in Northampton on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Photo by David Jackson.

In Pictures: Musicians unite for fundraising festival at Charles Bradlaugh

The cast of The King's Speech

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis to appear in The King’s Speech
Neighbours star Stefan Dennis will take to the stage at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate when a new production of The King’s Speech arrives in the town next year.
David Summers

Silhouette Youth Theatre has revealed they are moving into the second half of the former Wilkos unit, with the aim of building a 250-seater theatre and community space within the next two years.

REVEALED: Here is what’s taking over half of former Wilkos unit in Weston Favell

Robbie Williams will head to Silverstone next year.

Robbie Williams revealed as first act to play at next year’s British Grand Prix

Lula offers a playful first experience of sensory theatre for babies (photo: Greta Zabulyte)

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

Anita Harris: 'To look into those incredible blue eyes was amazing'

Anita Harris stars in Sinatra tribute on Northampton stage

What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas

Much-loved Julia Donaldson story to make world premiere on stage

Good Habits

Good Habits to play village on day new album is released

Wildlife camera operator and presenter Anna Dimitriadis (photo: Devon Jenkins)

TV's Wild Women to celebrate Mother Nature on stage in Northampton

The Rotary Club of Northampton Becket is made up of around 40 people of all ages, who raise funds and volunteer on projects to support good causes.

Fundraisers known for Santa initiative to host family concert and they need YOU

Alex Novak and Andy Denton.

Venus Fly Trap to mark 40th anniversary with Black Prince headline gig

Renowned ventriloquist Paul Zerdin brings his unusual friends to the stage

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

Northampton singer-songwriter Andy Crofts has released his first solo album, called Melody Boy

Northampton's Andy Crofts hitting the right notes with debut solo LP Melody Boy

Business owner Micky Clow is proud that Bonham Drumheads has been endorsed by well-renowned musician Don Powell from Slade, among many others.

Music business has ‘grown remarkably’ with endorsements from well-known names

The production follows four women from vastly different backgrounds who find themselves brought together by a shared set of circumstances (photo: Paul H Lynch)

Theatre hit heads to Northampton before big-screen debut

Nerve Theatre’s third production is called The House She Built and the 1950s Hollywood set thriller will be performed at The Black Diamond for three days only from September 24 to 26.

Meet the theatre company founder about to debut third play at ‘hidden gem’ venue

The team at DOTMEDIA spent the 2025/26 season embedded with the NSB rugby programme, creating a three-part documentary called HOMEGROWN: NSB, which will be available to watch soon. Photo: Kie Fewster.

Documentary to air on Northampton School for Boys’ unprecedented rugby success

thistle. are headlining Together at The Charles Bradlaugh.

Musicians unite for fundraising Together festival at Charles Bradlaugh

Composer Malcolm Arnold was also a professional trumpet player.

Malcolm Arnold Festival returns with performances to honour acclaimed composer

Bob Vylan headlining the Solasta stage at the Shambala Festival on Friday, August 28, 2026. Photo by David Jackson.

In Pictures: Musicians take to the stage at the Shambala Festival

Stormbringer's new album is out this week.

Stormbringer to celebrate new album release with headline Roadmender gig

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts will hold sessions every Saturday for four to 18-year-olds at Parker E-ACT Academy.

Pauline Quirke Academy to open in Daventry

The Rev Richard Coles and Alan Carr have both given their support to Sunday's event.

Alan Carr and Richard Coles urge residents to attend Northampton Music Festival

'Laid-back charm': Jason Manford

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

Festival goers taking part in Shambala’s annual carnival on Saturday, August 29, 2026, dressing up to showcase this year’s ‘Lyrical Genius’ theme.

In Pictures: Festival goers dress up for Shambala's 'Lyrical Genius' carnival

Royal & Derngate Youth Theatre Picture: Graeme Braidwood Photography

Places up for grabs as venue invites young people to join popular Youth Theatre

Inua Ellams: 'I'm able to divorce true religion from the weaponising of religion' (photo: Adama Jalloh)

Once Upon a Time in Sokoto playwright on a story that shapes lives today

Thousands of festival goers gathered for Shambala’s annual closing ceremony and fireworks display on Sunday, August 30, 2026. This year’s theme was Voices of Courage. Photo by David Jackson.

Thousands flock to Shambala Festival for their annual 'Adventure In Utopia'

Mini Meadows Farm, on the border of our county and Leicestershire in Welford, evolved from the owner’s hobby to an attraction that holds a special place in the hearts of its 80,000 annual visitors.

Make the most of final days of reduced summer ticket prices at family farm

Running from December 4 to December 28, the production welcomes audiences to follow the yellow brick road to fantastic family fun from just £16.50 per ticket.

IN PICTURES: Much-loved Old Savoy launches this Christmas’ panto Wizard of Oz