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Things to do in Northampton, October 2026

October 2026: events in Northampton.

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Empty comedy club stage with a microphone and stool under a spotlight — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 07:30 PM

Anglia Comedy Allstars October 2026

The Old Savoy · Northampton

From £28

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's

Roadmender · Northampton

From £20

Jazz trio playing in a garden for an audience on picnic blankets — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 08:30 PM

JAZZ COLOSSUS - The Music Of Stevie Wonder

The Picturedrome · Northampton

From £11

Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

Mon, Oct 12 · 07:30 PM

Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

Royal and Derngate · Northampton

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Northampton - Roadmender - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival"

Fri, Oct 16 · 05:30 PM

Northampton - Roadmender - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival"

Roadmender · Northampton

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Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 06:00 PM

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery · Northampton

From £22

The Legends - Vegas: After Hours

Mon, Oct 19 · 07:30 PM

The Legends - Vegas: After Hours

Royal and Derngate · Northampton

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Heaven 17 perform Penthouse and Pavement

Tue, Oct 20 · 07:30 PM

Heaven 17 perform Penthouse and Pavement

Roadmender · Northampton

From £38

Jacob Hawley - Fighting Age Man

Thu, Oct 22 · 08:00 PM

Jacob Hawley - Fighting Age Man

Picturedrome Northampton · Northampton

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Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23 · 07:00 PM

Reef

Roadmender · Northampton

From £39

Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23 · 07:05 PM

Leaf Dog & BVA Live

The Black Prince · Northampton

From £13

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Fri, Oct 23 · 07:30 PM

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Royal and Derngate · Northampton

From £39

Audience watching a cabaret stage with red curtains — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 07:00 PM

The Exploited

The Roadmender · Northampton

From £28

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 08:30 PM

Ultimate RnB

The Picturedrome · Northampton

From £18

Kevin Bloody Wilson - Fair Dinkum Funny

Mon, Oct 26 · 07:30 PM

Kevin Bloody Wilson - Fair Dinkum Funny

Royal and Derngate · Northampton

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Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well

Wed, Oct 28 · 07:30 PM

Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well

Royal and Derngate · Northampton

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Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Dec 1

Secret Society of Northampton: A Detective City Game

Old Bank · Northampton

From £8

Singer performing near candlelit dinner tables — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Dec 1

Northampton Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows

The Guildhall Northampton · Northampton

From £10

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running