Shows, Fairs & Festivals

The Greatest Gift in the world!

1st January 1970 Venue

Join the elves this Christmas as they take you on a festive journey to discover the Greatest Gift in the World …

Oktoberfest Northampton

1st January 1970 Venue

Get ready to raise your steins and embrace the vibrant spirit of Bavaria right in the heart of Northampton!

Motor Racing Legends

1st January 1970 Venue

Motor Racing Legends takes on the Grand Prix Circuit showcasing some of the top end of historic racing with some of the rarest and most important cars in motorsport.

Rushden Firework Display

1st January 1970 Venue

Fireworks Display

1st January 1970 Venue

Wicky's Crackers Christmas Party

1st January 1970 Venue

Join us this Christmas and get ready to have a blast at Wicky’s Crackers Christmas Party!

Oundle Vintage Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

An Eclectic Vintage Festival Within Oundle's Historic Streets

Sywell Airshow 2024

1st January 1970 Venue

Sywell 2024 will be a quite remarkable airshow combined with ground attractions including classic cars and much more.

Summer Games & Skate Jam

1st January 1970 Venue

Marston Steam & Vintage Show

1st January 1970 Venue

Following the shows success in 2023, Marston Steam and Vintage Show will be back bigger and better

Heritage Open Days

1st January 1970 Venue

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations.

Northampton Dragon Boat Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

A total of 30 teams are expected to compete on the thrilling 200m race course, while several hundred spectators eagerly watch.

Autumn Wedding Fair

1st January 1970 Venue

Come and explore our beautiful Threshing Barn, Grand Marquee, and meet with suppliers from across the county and wider.

The Northamptonshire Variety Performance

1st January 1970 Venue

Get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment at the Royal & Derngate Theatre!

Totally Tina

1st January 1970 Venue

The Award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular!

Science Museum Live

1st January 1970 Venue

Spring Craft Fair

1st January 1970 Venue

Lots of crafty people offering their crafts and talents for you to buy and enjoy!

GamesWorld

1st January 1970 Venue

Join us for an Epic Gaming Extravaganza this Easter!

Kelmarsh Show

1st January 1970 Venue

There is something for everyone at the Kelmarsh Show.

NSRA Nostalgia Nationals

1st January 1970 Venue

The 30th annual Nostalgia Nationals, supported by the NSRA.

Makers Market and Food Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

Inspired by the incredible makers, artisans and designers across the county and surrounding areas

N Dance 2025

1st January 1970 Venue

N Dance is The Core’s annual showcase celebrating young people’s creativity and involvement with dance, movement and choreography in the region

The Great British Food Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

The nations favourite food festival is coming to Holdenby House in June 2025, with lots of great food, drink and music.

Wilbyfest '25

1st January 1970 Venue

Get ready for an afternoon packed with fun for all ages at Wilbyfest '25

Oundle Food Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

Bringing together the region’s top independent food and drink producers

Civil War History Day

1st January 1970 Venue

Join Deene Park as they welcome Lord Robartes Regiment of Foot who will transport you back in time to the English Civil War

Dragstalgia

1st January 1970 Venue

A vintage lifestyle weekend dedicated to race cars, bikes and hot rods from a bygone era

Kettering by the Sea

1st January 1970 Venue

We’re grabbing sun cream and sunglasses for a FREE family-friendly day in the sunshine

Northamptonshire Steelbacks Community Day

1st January 1970 Venue

Join us at the County Ground for a variety of activities.

Monster Truck Nationals

1st January 1970 Venue

Monster Truck racing and freestyle action plus monster truck rides and lots more family fun

Silverstone Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

Make the August Bank Holiday a weekend to remember with us at Silverstone Festival!

Go Grendon

1st January 1970 Venue

Go Grendon is back – and bigger than ever!

VW Action

1st January 1970 Venue

All things VW with racing, RWYB, Show & Shine, trade village, autojumble and music

Delapre NN Fest

1st January 1970 Venue

Northampton’s ultimate family-friendly day out

Sywell Classic - Pistons & Props

1st January 1970 Venue

Combining historic racers, hot rods and motorbikes with classic planes and vintage music to create a fantastic two-day event, celebrating classic motoring on the ground and in the air.

Family Arts Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

A day packed with creative activities, performances and opportunities for families to explore the arts together!

World Conker Championships

1st January 1970 Venue

Thousands flock to the World Conker Championships every year on the 2nd Sunday of October

Flame & Thunder

1st January 1970 Venue

An action-packed day for all the family with Jet Cars, Monster Trucks, fireworks and more!

Fireworks Frenzy

1st January 1970 Venue

A spectacular fireworks display designed to blow the whole family away!

Step Into Christmas

1st January 1970 Venue

Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year.

That’ll Be Christmas!

1st January 1970 Venue

Nothing says Christmas quite like That’ll Be Christmas!

Winter Light Trail

1st January 1970 Venue

Step into a breath-taking, illuminated woodland trail this Christmas!

Beauty & the Beast

1st January 1970 Venue

Join us for a magical tale as old as time, presented in true pantomime style!

All New Adventures Of Peter Pan

1st January 1970 Venue

Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan

Live Nativity

1st January 1970 Venue

Step into the magic of Christmas with our Live Nativity - a heartwarming, unforgettable experience for all ages

Lap of Lights

1st January 1970 Venue

Drive the iconic Silverstone Circuit in a fully immersive light trail over 2 miles in length

Cinderella

1st January 1970 Venue

Pantomime returns to the Lighthouse Theatre this Christmas, oh yes, it is!

Purple Zeppelin

1st January 1970 Venue

Purple Zeppelin deliver the raw power, magic, and energy of the two greatest rock bands ever.

Festival of Power

1st January 1970 Venue

An action-packed weekend for the whole family featuring the famous annual Jet Car Shootout

Bands in the Park

1st January 1970 Venue

Enjoy live performances from local bands and musicians at the Abington Park Bandstand

Rude Science

1st January 1970 Venue

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.

GTI Spring Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

THE one day show for enthusiasts of all VAG marques

Frankie Goes To Bollywood

1st January 1970 Venue

After a smash-hit UK tour, Frankie Goes To Bollywood returns

Springspeed Nationals

1st January 1970 Venue

A huge variety of race cars and bikes that will keep the track action packed all day long.

Jap Show

1st January 1970 Venue

A car show where all Japanese cars and bikes are welcome

VW Breakout

1st January 1970 Venue

Family Friendly VW Weekender! 

FIA/FIM Main Event

1st January 1970 Venue

FIA European Drag Racing Championships Inc FIM Europe Drag Bikes

Crick Boat Show

1st January 1970 Venue

Britain's Biggest Inland Waterways Festival

The Vauxhall Show

1st January 1970 Venue

Vauxhalls take over Santa Pod with Vauxhall only RWYB, Show & Shine and more!

Truck Takeover

1st January 1970 Venue

Experience an incredible showcase of trucks, from timeless vintage models to the latest designs!

Podstock

1st January 1970 Venue

Podstock is Santa Pod’s brand new, budget-friendly tribute music festival at a drag strip

Kettfest

1st January 1970 Venue

Kettering's Music, Arts & Culture Festival

Formula 1 British Grand Prix

1st January 1970 Venue

Get your hands on the summers hottest tickets and experience the thrill of the British Grand Prix

PULLUP

1st January 1970 Venue

The UK’s fastest street cars go head-to-head in a heart-racing showdown

Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show

1st January 1970 Venue

We have a great selection of vehicles, horses, trade stall and attractions to keep the family entertained all day.

FIXFEST

1st January 1970 Venue

Transitmania

1st January 1970 Venue

A show for enthusiasts of Ford's legendary Transit Van, modified, classic or campers

The Ford Show

1st January 1970 Venue

The blue oval takes over Santa Pod for Fords of all types with RWYB and show n shine.

Bug Jam VW Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

The legendary summer festival, with music, comedy, racing, show n shine, and more.

Ultimate Street Car

1st January 1970 Venue

USC is the Largest, Loudest, Hottest and Fastest, modified car show in Europe

Kids Fest 2026

1st January 1970 Venue

Kids Fest 2026 at Chester House Estate is back and bigger than ever

Northampton Balloon Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

See numerous colourful hot air balloons take to the skies in morning and evening ascents

Northants Country Show

1st January 1970 Venue

A weekend of countryside entertainment, family activities and rural displays.

CARFEST 26

1st January 1970 Venue

Get ready to spend quality family time at CarFest presented by bp!

Roseshire Festival

1st January 1970 Venue

Introducing a brand-new summer music festival coming to the heart of Northamptonshire.