Northampton and the wider county has so much to offer in 2024 in terms of events and activities.
From food and drink festivals, to the expected completion of the Market Square, and big name artists and comedians coming to the town, there is plenty going on in 2024.
Below are just 26 of the huge array of excellent things to look forward to in Northampton in 2024.
5. Northampton County Beer Festival
The popular beer festival will return to Becket's Park on May 30, 31 and June 1, 2024. There will be craft and bottled beer, ales, ciders, prosecco, a spirit bar, wine and a live music. Tickets are available now via Skiddle and cost between £4 and £5.50, plus a booking fee. Photo: Facebook/Northampton County Beer Festival
6. Northampton 5k and 10k
Taking place on Sunday May 26, 2024, the 5k and 10k event starts and finishes at Sixfields stadium and takes runners on a road-closed route around Northampton. There is also a juniors event. The event is in support of Northamptonshire Health Charity. Photo: Northampton 5k and 10k
7. Expected opening of the new Market Square
After what will have been more than a year in Commercial Street, it is expected that the new Market Square will open in summer 2024. Permanent market stalls have recently been craned in. Once open, the new Market Square is set to include high-quality seating and planting, a flexible event space, and a new water feature once the plaza is opened. Photo: WNC
8. Northampton Carnival 2023
The carnival will take place at The Racecourse on June 8 from midday to 7.30pm. Organisers say it will be “a festival for all cultures”. Applications are open for participants in the parade, performers for the main stage and stall holders. Visit www.northamptoncarnival.co.uk to find out more. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds