As the weather starts to brighten up, our minds turn to spring and summer, which is when Northampton's event calendar is the most jam-packed. And the town certainly has plenty to offer this year!
Big-named celebrities will be bringing their tour to the town in 2025, annual festivals such as Northampton Balloon Festival and the Gin and Rum Festival will return, and there will be plenty of gigs and music festivals to enjoy.
Below are just 19 of the huge array of excellent events and things to look forward to in Northampton in the second half of 2025.
5. Grease outdoor cinema
On Saturday June 28, Delapre Abbey will play host to an outdoor cinema screening of Grease. The showing will start at 7.30pm and there will be refreshments available. Guests can also bring there own seats, blankets and snacks. Search Outdoor Cinema on Facebook for more information. Photo: Facebook/Outdoor Cinema
6. British Grand Prix
The F1 race will return to Silverstone circuit on the weekend of July 3 to July 6. As well as the exhilarating race, there will be a whole host of other activities on. Last year, Stormzy headlined the main stage during the F1 weekend. Photo: David Davies
7. Northampton Pride
Northampton Pride will take place on Saturday July 12, due to take place in the Market Square from 11am. Headline acts have been announced as: Miss Alexis, Tom Aspaul, Nicole Faraday, Smashby, Teena and The Chappell Show. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
8. Race for Life
The huge Cancer Research UK fundraiser will take over Abington Park on the weekend of Saturday July 12 and Sunday July 13. There will be a 3k, 5k, 10, a pretty muddy 5k and a kids pretty muddy over the course of the weekend. Expect a sea of pink and feel good vibes. Sign up now on the Race for Life website. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds