Even though the kids are back to school and summer is coming to an end, there’s still plenty going on to keep September bright in Northamptonshire. Here’s our round-up of events taking place across Northamptonshire.
Wonderful Wildflowers Trail @ Canons Ashby
📅 Until 5th Sep 2025
📍 Canons Ashby, National Trust
Families can follow a self-guided trail through the historic gardens to discover wildflower-themed points. Each station teaches something about summer blooms and the wildlife they attract. Normal admission applies and the trail is free.
Psychic Mediumship Event with Marcus Starr @ Holiday Inn Northampton
📅 6th Sep 2025 (7 pm)
📍 Holiday Inn, Bedford Road, Northampton
Celebrity medium Marcus Starr leads an evening of mediumship and paranormal investigation. Guests witness messages from the spirit world and explore ghostly occurrences under his guidance.
Art Jam Festival 2025 @ Delapré Abbey (Walled Garden)
📅 6th Sep 2025 (11 am – 8 pm)
📍 Northampton
A family-friendly festival celebrating creativity with workshops, craft stalls and live music. Visitors can browse art exhibitions, watch live painting demos and enjoy food, drink and hands-on crafts.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Italy v Brazil + Fanzone @ cinch Stadium & Market Square
📅 7th Sep 2025 (kickoff 2 pm)
📍 Northampton
A group-stage clash between Italy and Brazil with a free Market Square fanzone offering live music, art, culture, big-screen coverage and a licensed bar.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: France v South Africa + Fanzone @ cinch Stadium & Market Square
📅 7th Sep 2025 (kickoff 4:45 pm)
📍 Northampton
France face South Africa in another group match. The Market Square fanzone continues with performances, family activities and big-screen coverage.
Northampton Music Festival 2025
📅 7th Sep 2025
📍 Various stages, Northampton town centre
Northampton’s eighteenth Music Festival fills the town with free performances from local bands and musicians across multiple stages, celebrating the town’s thriving music scene.
Bands in the Park: Gretton Silver Band @ Abington Park Bandstand
📅 7th Sep 2025
📍 Northampton
The Gretton Silver Band perform an open-air set as part of the Sunday concert series. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics for an afternoon of brass band music.
Bruce Carson – Flamingo Jazz Nights @ Shipmans (Drapery Room)
📅 7th Sep 2025 (7:30 pm)
📍 Northampton
Pianist Bruce Carson continues the jazz vibes after the Music Festival with an intimate performance accompanied by cocktails and an à la carte menu.
Regeneration: Recreating Northampton @ Delapré Abbey
📅 18th Jun – 28th Sep 2025
📍 Northampton
Marking the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire, this exhibition explores how Northampton was rebuilt through artefacts and stories of the architects and craftspeople involved.
Great Fire of Northampton Walking Trail @ Town Centre
📅 12th – 21st Sep 2025 (10 am – 5 pm)
📍 Start at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
A self-guided trail commemorating 350 years since the Great Fire. Leaflets available at the museum, Central Library and tourism hub. Free of charge.
Mini Museum Explorers @ Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
📅 Fridays, 12th Sep – 24th Oct 2025 (10:15 am – 11:45 am)
📍 Guildhall Road, Northampton
Storytelling, music, art and crafts for preschoolers aged 2½–5. Each session has a new theme. £5 per child, booking essential.
Urban Kiz Dance Class & Free SBKU Social @ Waterside Bar
📅 12th Sep 2025 (classes 7:30–9:30 pm, social 9:30 pm – midnight)
📍 Nunn Mills Road, Northampton
Start with Kizomba and Urban Kiz classes, then stay for a free social with salsa, bachata and kizomba until midnight. Classes £5, Uni students and social free.
Daventry Foodies Market @ Daventry Town Centre
📅 13th Sep 2025
📍 High Street, Daventry
Stalls selling street food, treats, meats, ciders, beers and wines plus family entertainment with face painters, stilt walkers and craft tents.
Daventry Heritage Bus Rides @ Bowen Square
📅 13th Sep 2025
📍 Daventry town centre
Ride restored heritage buses on old routes around Daventry and nearby villages. Free rides, with souvenir programmes supporting upkeep.
Summer Reading Challenge Finishers Tea Party @ Oundle Library
📅 13th Sep 2025 (10:30 am)
📍 Oundle
Children who completed the reading challenge celebrate with a special tea party and nature-themed crafts. Free, booking required.
History of the Great Fire @ The Guildhall
📅 13th Sep 2025 (11 am – 3 pm)
📍 Northampton
Heritage Open Days event with storyboards, costumed actors, VR app and guided tours exploring the 1675 fire and the town’s rebuilding.
Big Doggy Day Out @ Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens
📅 14th Sep 2025
📍 Kelmarsh
Agility demos, pet-friendly stalls, refreshments and scenic trails. £6 adults, £3 children, under-5s free.
Heritage Open Days Tour @ The Deco Theatre
📅 13th & 17th Sep 2025 (from 10 am)
📍 The Old Savoy (Deco Theatre), Northampton
Behind-the-scenes tours of the 1930s art deco cinema turned theatre, exploring its architecture and famous cultural history.
Absolute Bowie @ The Picturedrome
📅 19th Sep 2025 (8 pm)
📍 Kettering Road, Northampton
The award-winning tribute band recreate David Bowie’s hits with authentic costumes and stagecraft. 18+.
Cycle4Cynthia
📅 21st Sep 2025
📍 Starting/finishing at Althorp Estate
Cycle4Cynthia is an annual charity bike ride event that covers a scenic route through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, offering various route options ranging from 5 to 70 miles catering to cyclists of all abilities and ages.
Quiz Night at Chester House Estate
📅 24th Sep 2025
📍 Bring your friends and family and put your knowledge to the test across a mix of categories – from pop culture to general knowledge and everything in between. Whether you’re a quiz pro or just in it for the banter, it’s the perfect night out for everyone.
An Evening with Kevin Sinfield @ The Deco Theatre
26th Sep 2025 (6:30 – 9:30 pm)The Old Savoy, Northampton
Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield shares stories of his career, fundraising and rugby union experiences.
Open Air Disco at Chester House Estate
📅 26th Sep 2025
📍 Get ready to kickstart your weekend with an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and fun for all ages! Join CHE on Friday, 26th September for a high-energy disco party with the legendary DJ Bill Burton bringing the beats all night long.
Northampton Spiritual & Wellbeing Show @ Northampton Saints RFC
📅 27th Sep 2025 (10 am – 4 pm)
📍 Weedon Road, Northampton
Explore holistic living with alternative therapies, psychic readings, crystals, clothing and wellness products. £3 entry, under-16s free.
Join Brush Party: Paint “Nightwatch” @ Zapato Lounge
📅 30th Sep 2025 (7 pm)
📍 Greyfriars, Northampton
An evening of guided painting while enjoying drinks. All materials provided, perfect for beginners.
