Diwali – Northampton’s 24th Winter Festival of Lights

Northampton Market Square

SAVE THE DATE! Join us to celebrate Diwali, with cultural food and drink, community stalls, live stage entertainment, henna painting, arts and crafts, saree dressing and the spectacular Diwali lantern procession and magical parade, featuring breathtaking giant puppets including Harminder the elephant. Live Stage Programme and Parade Route Map coming soon! Stalls open at 10am | Parade starts at 6pm The event is organised by the Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation Northampton, and supported by Northampton Town Council, West Northamptonshire Council, Northampton Town Centre BID, Route Canal Arts and Rost Productions Ltd, Inspiration FM and the University of Northampton. Follow Northampton Town Council on social media for all the latest event updates. Celebrate the magical 24th Annual Diwali Festival of Lights in Northampton Northampton's Diwali Festival of Lights is set to take place on Saturday 26th October in the town centre, with stalls and entertainment from 10am, followed by a magical light parade at dusk. This annual community festival, organised by Northampton Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation and supported by Northampton Town Council, Northampton Town Centre BID and West Northamptonshire Council, is now in its 24th year. Visitors can enjoy cultural activities such as henna painting and saree dressing, while browsing various community stalls...

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Reopening of Northampton Market Square

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. What’s waiting for you? 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...

Recurring

Reopening of Northampton Market Square

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. What’s waiting for you? 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...

Northampton Vegan Market

Northampton Market Square

The Northampton Vegan Market is back and we’re taking over the Market Square again!

60s Celebration

Northampton Market Square

Northampton will be celebrating the swinging Sixties with a Magical Musical Mystery Tour, live music, vintage fairs, exhibitions and activities. Fun for all the family.

One of the UK’s biggest Beatles tribute acts will headline the Sixties Spectacular on Saturday, September 10 - with a thrilling live performance featuring all the big hits from the Fab Four in the Market Square.

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