What's On in Northampton
General Events
- 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...
- Sunday 12th April
The GTI Spring Festival welcomes all VAG vehicles, any model, any shape, and any size.
- 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.
- 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,...
- Sunday 10th May
The first major event for Japanese car fans with Jap only RWYB, Show & Shine and more.
- Friday 15th May - Until Sunday 17th May
Big Money, Street Style Race! Free Entry to Big Bang and Transitmania!
- Friday 15th May - Until Sunday 17th May
The fastest door‑car drag racing in Europe.
- 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.
- Sunday 31st May
Vauxhall power, pride and performance on the strip.
- Thursday 4th June - Until Sunday 7th June
Four days of street‑legal drag racing and relaxed show vibes.
- Saturday 6th June - Until Sunday 7th June
Trucks of all eras meet drag racing thrills.
- Friday 12th June - Until Sunday 14th June
Music, motors and summer festival vibes at the Pod.
- 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.
- Friday 19th June 7:30pm until 10:00pm
The youngest British acclaimed celebrity psychic working professionally across the globe, Stuart Michael, has announced his fourth UK tour taking in over 50 dates across the country. The tour comes after...
- 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!
- 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.
- Saturday 4th July, 9:00am - Until Sunday 5th July, 5:00pm
UK Street Car Showdown
Meet your favourite YouTubers, enjoy food stalls, funfair rides, merch, and family-friendly entertainment.
- Friday 10th July - Until Sunday 12th July
Drag Racing at Its Best
The Motorsport UK British Championship for Pro Mod takes over Santa Pod. With a massive variety of race cars, bikes, and a Jet Car turning up the heat, this is summer motorsport...
- Friday 17th July - Until Sunday 19th July
The Transits are Taking Over
"Transitmania is a show for owners and enthusiasts of Fords legendary Transit Van, standard, modified, classic or campers all are welcome along to enjoy the weekend.
A...
- Saturday 18th July
Celebrating Ponies at the Pod - Use Your Car!
In partnership with the Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Simply Mustangs UK, the event is packed with Mustang-only Public Track Time, a Show Car Paddock,...
- Sunday 19th July
Driven by Legacy, Powered by Performance
Celebrate Ford’s legacy as every model that’s shaped motoring history rolls into Santa Pod Raceway for an unmissable one-day show.
- Friday 7th August - Until Sunday 9th August
Rev, Race, Repeat: All Weekend Long
Europe’s biggest Mopar celebration is rolling into Santa Pod! From classic Chargers and Challengers to fully modified beasts, this is the ultimate weekend for every...
- Saturday 15th August - Until Sunday 16th August
GT‑R Festival brings together road, race and tuned GT‑Rs for displays and on‑track action, showcasing one of the world’s most iconic performance cars.
Set against the backdrop of Santa Pod Raceway, GT-R...
- Saturday 22nd August - Until Sunday 23rd August
Full-Throttle Summer Action
Enjoy a full day of National Drag Racing Championship competition with close racing, fast cars and classic Santa Pod summer atmosphere.
- Friday 4th September - Until Sunday 6th September
VW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world.