Get Creative! And have your works showcased at Northampton Film Festival!
2026-05-25 00:00 - 2026-07-15 00:00, 2026-05-26 00:00 - 2026-07-16 00:00, 2026-05-27 00:00 - 2026-07-17 00:00, 2026-05-28 00:00 - 2026-07-18 00:00, 2026-05-29 00:00 - 2026-07-19 00:00, 2026-05-30 00:00 - 2026-07-20 00:00, 2026-05-31 00:00 - 2026-07-21 00:00, 2026-06-01 00:00 - 2026-07-22 00:00 (Europe/London) and 17 more dates | Northampton Market Square, NN1 2DL
Drop into The Creative Place on Northampton’s Market Square at any point in Jan/Feb and get stuck into our range of art supplies.
Create a piece responding to the prompt:‘ Northants is a county of Misfits & Mavericks, Creatives & Changemakers, Revels & Revolutionaries’ to get your work on display at Northampton Film Festival 2026!
Free to enter, you can create your piece at home or in The Creative Place open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. For all ages and abilities.
For more details and full terms and conditions, email nncreativeplace@gmail.com

Woo Fest 2.0 - Street Food Festival
2026-05-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Pitsford Quarry, A508 Harborough Rd,, Pitsford, Northamptonshire, NN6 9NL
Woo Fest 2.0 is back!
After welcoming over 600 attendees last year, our much loved street food festival returns to the stunning setting of Pitsford Quarry for another day of great food, community and fun.
Enjoy an amazing line-up of local stalls and street food vendors including;
Returning:
Jojo’s Pizza
Waffle Wands
The Courtyard Creperie
T’s Coffee
New:
Burger Boulevard
Cbrownies
Unanounced (Coming Soon)
Unanounced (Coming Soon)
We are also hoping to be joined by the fantastic JIG Dance Academy, bringing live performance and local talent to the day.
With plenty of seating, toilets and covered areas, Woo Fest 2.0 is designed to be relaxed and comfortable for all. The event is family friendly, welcoming everyone to come along, eat well and enjoy the atmosphere – there will be something for everyone.
Last year, thanks to the incredible support of our visitors, we raised over £2,000 for The Lewis Foundation. Woo Fest 2.0 remains a free event, but voluntary donations on the day are warmly welcomed to help us continue supporting this amazing local charity.

Istok Retreat Festival
2026-05-28, 2026-05-29, 2026-05-30, 2026-05-31 | Grendon Lakes, Grendon Lakes, Main Rd, Northampton, NN7 1JW
ISTOK Retreat Festival is a four-day wellbeing and culture festival bringing people together through music, movement, talks, workshops, food and nature. Taking place at Grendon Lakes, Northamptonshire, ISTOK is about slowing down, reconnecting, and creating a real sense of community — whether you come with friends, family, or on your own.
Over four days, the festival offers yoga and movement sessions, live music and sound experiences, inspiring talks, creative workshops, and plenty of space to rest, explore, and just be. There’ll be great food, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and activities suitable for both adults and children.
