What's On in Northampton

Spotlight Events in Northampton
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Make the most of your time in Northampton, whether you're a permanent resident or just stopping through, by visiting our helpful site to learn what's on Northampton. Find out about upcoming exhibits at The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House and Galleries, or strengthen your relationship by signing up for a few line-dancing classes together. The wheelchair basketball games are a family-friendly event, and you may also enjoy the annual NorPIP biking race.

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An Evening With Adam Frost
  • Tuesday 17th March 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost has extended his UK tour into 2026 after huge demand and critical acclaim. Adam will be appearing at the Royal... View event
Festival of Power
  • Friday 3rd April, 9:00am - Until Monday 6th April, 5:00pm
An action-packed weekend for the whole family with drag racing, stunts and much more. View event
GTI Spring Fest
  • Sunday 12th April
The GTI Spring Festival welcomes all VAG vehicles, any model, any shape, and any size. View event
Springspeed Nationals
  • Saturday 18th April - Until Sunday 19th April
We’re not just dipping our toes into the new season, we are diving into it head-first. View event
The Fast Show
  • Sunday 26th April
The season-opener for all performance and modified car enthusiasts inc RWYB and clubs. View event
NSRA Nostalgia Nationals
  • Friday 1st May - Until Sunday 3rd May
Back To The Future… Drag Strip Edition The Nostalgia Nationals brings together the sights, sounds, and smells of classic drag racing, with Pre-’73 hot rods and kustoms mixing it up with front-engine dragsters,... View event
JapShow
  • Sunday 10th May
The first major event for Japanese car fans with Jap only RWYB, Show & Shine and more. View event
The Doorslammers
  • Friday 15th May - Until Sunday 17th May
Big Money, Street Style Race! Free Entry to Big Bang and Transitmania! View event
VW Breakout
  • Friday 15th May - Until Sunday 17th May
Family Friendly VW Weekender! Doorslammers on track, Show & Shine, music and more. View event
Doorslammers
  • Friday 15th May - Until Sunday 17th May
The fastest door‑car drag racing in Europe. View event
FIA Main Event
  • Friday 22nd May - Until Monday 25th May
International drag racing at its very best. Round 1 of the FIA/FIM European Championships brings over 200 teams to Santa Pod. View event
The Vauxhall Show
  • Sunday 31st May
Vauxhall power, pride and performance on the strip. View event
Street Weekend
  • Thursday 4th June - Until Sunday 7th June
Four days of street‑legal drag racing and relaxed show vibes. View event
Truck Takeover
  • Saturday 6th June - Until Sunday 7th June
Trucks of all eras meet drag racing thrills. View event
Podstock
  • Friday 12th June - Until Sunday 14th June
Music, motors and summer festival vibes at the Pod. View event
Sportsman Nationals
  • Saturday 13th June - Until Sunday 14th June
Two full days of National Drag Racing Championship competition with headline Nostalgia classes bringing the golden era of the sport back to life. Expect a whole lot of action, and not a lot of quiet. View event
BMW Show
  • Sunday 21st June
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of performance, power, and passion at the BMW Show – the all-action event dedicated entirely to BMW enthusiasts! View event
Dragstalgia
  • Friday 26th June - Until Sunday 28th June
Step into the past with Dragstalgia, Santa Pod’s celebration of vintage drag racing and hot rod culture. View event