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.
9. Comedy weekender
25 acts will perform across three venues over the course of July 12 and 13. The Lamplighter, The Black Prince and The Charles Bradlaugh will host the gigs, which are often used as Edingburgh previews or tour warm ups. Find out more and purchase tickets at thecomedycrate.com. Photo: Submitted
10. Contributed
Indie-rock stars Ocean Colour Scene are coming Delapre Abbey on Saturday July 12 for an open air gig, featuring The Enemy and The Twang. Visit the artist's website for tickets. Photo: Submitted
11. Summertime Live
The Ibiza classic event is set to be back at Delapre Abbey on Saturday July 19. The outdoor gig event has proved popular over recent years. The festival’s main stage will be headlined by Ministry Of Sounds Ibiza Anthems. Also performing will be Ellie Sax, Nathan Dawe, Switch Disco, Karen Harding, Josh Parkinson and DJ Davey B. Visit summertimelive.co.uk for tickets and more information. Photo: David Evans Photography
12. Northampton Balloon Festival
The iconic event will return to The Racecourse on the weekend of August 15 - August 17. There will be the usual display of hot air balloons taking to the skies, as well as entertainment on the ground, stalls, fun fair rides and more. The full line up will be announced in due course. Search Northampton Balloon Festival for tickets. Photo: Katie Wheatley