Royal & Derngate

Royal & Derngate Royal & Derngate is the main arts and entertainment venue in Northamptonshire.

TELEPHONE:
Our phone lines are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am–6pm, CLOSED Sunday-Monday.

IN PERSON:
Tue-Fri: 12noon-6pm, or until 15 minutes after the last show of the day begins. Sun-Mon: Closed
When we have scheduled performances and on Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays it is open in person from 90 minutes prior to the first performance.

ONLINE:
Outside these hours you can book tic

kets and access a range of venue and show information 24 hours a day via www.royalandderngate.co.uk

For general enquiries, please visit https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/about-us/contact-us/leave-feedback/

FAQS: https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/your-visit/faqs/?ignoremobile=y/

Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire. Our vision is to be a national, regional and local centre for creativity and entertainment which inspires audiences and artists in Northamptonshire through live performance, film and creative projects.

Please Note: A transaction fee of £4 applies for bookings of £20 and over. Does not apply to Groups and Members, and is per-transaction, not per-ticket.

ON SALE NOW: Luke KidgellOne of Australia’s favourite comedians., with over 4 million fans online, he has built a reputa...
04/09/2026

ON SALE NOW: Luke Kidgell

One of Australia’s favourite comedians., with over 4 million fans online, he has built a reputation for fast-paced, hilarious shows that have sold out theatres across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

You’ve seen the clips. Now join in the fun in person. Don’t miss Luke Kidgell live at Royal & Derngate!

Sun 28 February 6pm | Underground
18+

Tickets on sale online now, and over the phone from midday.

LAST FEW TABLES REMAINING - The Big Top Boxing ExtravaganzaVIP guests will enjoy an exclusive gala dining experience, in...
03/09/2026

LAST FEW TABLES REMAINING - The Big Top Boxing Extravaganza

VIP guests will enjoy an exclusive gala dining experience, including a two-course meal and premium ringside views of all the action before the bouts begin, all while supporting local charity Born To Shine.

Find out more, and grab a table while you still can, by heading over to our website now

Not long to go until our 2026 GenFest gets underway! Four days of new work from locally connected artists - and tickets ...
03/09/2026

Not long to go until our 2026 GenFest gets underway!

Four days of new work from locally connected artists - and tickets are all £10 or less.

Check out the full line up in our digital programme by clicking the link in our comments below.

02/09/2026

AfroFest Northampton will fill the theatre’s foyer spaces from 2pm with stalls, exhibitions, talks, networking and cultural food vendors, before the evening opens up with live performances from a variety of artists on the Royal stage from 5.30pm.

AfroFest takes place ahead of the world premiere of Inua Ellams‘ epic new play Once Upon a Time in Sokoto, which takes to the Royal stage from Monday 28 September.

Fri 11 September from 2pm
Free, but booking is essential

Rehearsals are underway for Once Upon A Time In Sokoto - our Made In Northampton production opens on our Royal stage on ...
02/09/2026

Rehearsals are underway for Once Upon A Time In Sokoto - our Made In Northampton production opens on our Royal stage on Mon 28 September.

Once Upon a Time in Sokoto is presented in association with Touring Together – a new national programme, bringing bold stories which shine a fresh light on the world we live in today, to audiences across the country.

Get your tickets now from just £15

👀 Have you seen? The cast has been announced for Blood Brothers, which comes to Northampton this autumn.Written by W***y...
02/09/2026

👀 Have you seen? The cast has been announced for Blood Brothers, which comes to Northampton this autumn.

Written by W***y Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Tue 24- Sat 28 November | Derngate
Tickets from £15

01/09/2026

A spellbinding live concert celebrating the music from cinema’s most whimsical and eerie masterpieces – from Tim Burton’s gothic fantasy films to cult classics of the dark and magical.

75 minutes of spine-tingling, heartwarming, and otherworldly music, performed live by an 18-piece chamber orchestra of first-class, classically trained musicians and evocative live vocals.

Sat 26 September 3.30pm & 7.30pm | Derngate
Tickets from £35

GENFEST 2026: Drill Baby DrillSat 19 September 2.30pm & 7pm | RoyalTickets £10 | For ages 10+The end of the world – But ...
31/08/2026

GENFEST 2026: Drill Baby Drill
Sat 19 September 2.30pm & 7pm | Royal
Tickets £10 | For ages 10+

The end of the world – But funny!

The arctic is melting and the evil capitalist polar bear goes through a whole range of feelings to deal with the catastrophe.

A one man show performed by a polar bear, full of slapstick, improvisation, clowning and puppetry, exploring loss, grief and the endless search for hope.

Drill Baby Drill is a funny, heartfelt and poignant show in which one clown attempts to save the world from a climate crisis.

31/08/2026

Simon Brodkin is now one of the most exciting stand-up comedians in the world to see live. His last tour, Screwed Up, was a phenomenal success. Extended three times, it ran for 170 dates around the world, culminating in three sold out nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

Unleashed is Simon’s hysterical new show. Packed with outrageous punchlines and electric crowd work, Simon rips into wild swimmers, v**e shops, Greta Thunberg, religion and his wife’s friends Claire and Carl.

Fri 19 February 7.30pm | Derngate
Tickets from £30.50
14+

This October - The Magnificent Music HallWith special guest the ever popular Mr Basil Brush slightly unleashed and suita...
30/08/2026

This October - The Magnificent Music Hall

With special guest the ever popular Mr Basil Brush slightly unleashed and suitably attired in Pearly hat and waistcoat let us take you on a gloriously nostalgic trip back to the golden days of traditional Music Hall and Variety

Sun 25 October 3pm | Royal
Tickets from £24.50

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Guildhall Road
Northampton
NN11DP

Telephone

01604624811

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