Northampton Music Festival

20/07/2026

Join us on SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER for Northampton Music Festival 26! 🤩 Nine Stages located across the Town Centre all featuring performances from some of our best loved local artists! 🎤 12:00 - 21:00 ⏰ FREE ENTRY & SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES! 🎸🥁🪇🪗🎺🎹🎷🪘🪕🎻🪈

18/07/2026

Brilliant article from David Jackson in Northampton Chronicle!

A musician from the county who supported Take That on their European tour in 2024 will headline the Northampton Music Festival this summer.

17/07/2026

We are extremely excited to reveal that Alfie Castley will be headlining Northampton Music Festival 2026! 🌟🎶

A proud Northamptonshire artist, Alfie has been making a huge impact on the UK music scene. Having recently supported Calum Scott and Take That on tour, and with incredible backing from BBC Music Introducing, Alfie is one of the country’s most exciting rising stars!

📍 Main Stage – Northampton Market Square
🕗 8:00 PM
📅 Sunday 6th September 2026

The best part? It’s completely FREE! No tickets required – simply come along and enjoy an unforgettable festival in the heart of Northampton!

As we celebrate the 19th Northampton Music Festival, you’ll be able to experience 9 stages filled with incredible live music, showcasing the very best music talent throughout Northampton town centre.

We cannot wait to welcome Alfie home for what promises to be an unforgettable finale to this year’s festival!

17/07/2026

Our 2026 Headliner will be revealed at 6PM!

16/07/2026

We are extremely excited to announce our final
Stage for this year’s festival and of course, it’s our Main Stage which returns to the Market Square! 🥳

Expect an eclectic mix of fresh sounds, rising stars, and genre-spanning talent as the main stage takes over Northampton’s Market Square — featuring artists expertly curated by BBC Music Introducing. 🎤🎸🔥

📍 Northampton Music Festival 2026
📅 Sunday 6th September
📌 Across Northampton town centre

Stage times and lineup dropping soon — stay tuned! 👀

15/07/2026

It’s time to announce another stage and after a hugely successful first year, it’s the return of the Rock Stage will again be located at the King Billy Music Bar! 🤩🎸

Expect hard-hitting riffs, anthemic choruses, and unstoppable energy as the rock stage takes over King Billy music bar — set to be a festival hotspot for raw power and pure sound. 🎸🔥

📍 Northampton Music Festival 2026
📅 Sunday 6th September
📌 Across Northampton town centre

Stage times and lineup dropping soon — stay tuned! 👀

14/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Beats, Lyric & Poetry Stage and this year in a brand new location, Encore Complex! 🔥 Curated by the incredible Lay it Down!

Expect a powerful mix of spoken word, rap, and soulful sounds in one of the festival’s most vibrant spaces. 🔥

📍 Northampton Music Festival 2026
📅 Sunday 6th September
📌 Across Northampton town centre

Stage times and lineup dropping soon — stay tuned! 👀

14/07/2026

It’s time to announce the next of our stages and it’s the return of the Student Showcase Stage which will again be located at the Performing Room! 🤩🎤

Expect raw energy, fresh voices, and creativity as the next generation of performers light up The Performing Room in this unmissable student showcase feasting students from University of Northampton and Northampton College. 🎤🌟

📍 Northampton Music Festival 2026
📅 Sunday 6th September
📌 Across Northampton town centre

Stage times and lineup dropping soon — stay tuned! 👀

13/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce the next of our stages and it’s the return of our Jazz Stage, once again returning in front of the iconic All Saints Church! 🤩

Prepare to be transported by smooth grooves and timeless rhythms, set against the stunning backdrop of All Saints Church. 🎷✨ This intimate spot blends heritage with harmony, creating the perfect setting for laid-back vibes and unforgettable musical moments.

📍 Northampton Music Festival 2026
📅 Sunday 6th September
📌 Across Northampton town centre

Stage times and lineup dropping soon — stay tuned! 👀