Reopening of Northampton Market Square

Northampton Market Square opening celebration event

Be part of history! Join us for an unforgettable free weekend of fun, family, and food to help us celebrate the grand reopening of the newly revitalised Market Square.

Northampton Market Square is back. Bigger, better, and ready to shine! Enjoy a weekend of family fun as we unveil the incredible transformation of this historic space.

When and where

• Saturday 19 October (11am to 8pm)
• Sunday 20 October (11am to 7:30pm)

The event will be held at Northampton Market Square, located in the heart of Northampton town centre. The postcode is NN1 2DN.

Accessible toilets will be available on-site. The toilets will also include baby changing facilities.

The 2-day event promises to be a vibrant display of community spirit, culture, and live entertainment that residents and visitors won’t want to miss.

ABBA tribute act The Magic of ABBA and Britain’s Got Talent 2024 finalists Northants Sings Out will be the headline acts on the main stage.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy, with illusion shows, face painters, exciting sports activities to try out and captivating heritage and history displays. It is shaping up to be an experience you won’t want to miss!

The Northampton BID Family Zone

If you’re a fun-seeker, then the Northampton BID Family Zone is the place for you. Get ready for a fun, bright, vibrant circus-feeling family zone that will provide hours of fun in abundance.

Keeping the entire family happy on a day out anywhere can be a tough challenge! But we have just the solution. A space that will prove a huge hit with all members of the family from grandparents to tiny tots.

With face painting, circus workshops, quiet book corner, and lots more to keep you entertained, make sure to visit the Family Zone across the weekend which we have partnered with The Northampton BID to curate alongside WildTribe and Pastiche.

dbfb Interactive Sports Zone

Dive into a world of action! Test your skills with fun challenges, join in on fitness demonstrations, or watch some spectacular performances. It’s the perfect place to get active and celebrate West Northamptonshire’s sporting excellence.

The Main Stage

Lights, camera, action! Featuring Northamptonshire’s most sought-after music acts, the Main Stage promises a carefully curated programme of local bands, singers and artists devised alongside some of the most prominent music organisations in West Northants.

Saturday 19 October

BBC Introducing is a nationally recognised music initiative with a local focus. Championing new, up and coming music artists, their cross-genre approach ensures all artists are given a stage to showcase their developing abilities.

Featuring at all major UK festivals (from Glastonbury to Leeds Festival), the Northants contingent of BBC Introducing is dedicated to creating performance opportunities for as many artists as possible.