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🏎 🎬 Dunstable's Soapbox Derby & Outdoor Cinema 2026 - Priory Gardens
Saturday 05 September 2026
Time: 12:00 - 20:00
🏎 Dunstable Town Council are thrilled to announce Soapbox Derby returns in 2026, 5 September 2026, from 12pm in Priory Gardens.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This action-packed FREE family event is a chance to take part in something truly special and is ideal for all ages. Watch teams race their hand-built karts down our 100-metre custom track, all hoping to cross the finish line in record time. Each kart will be unique, with designs as wild and wonderful as the teams behind them– so there’s plenty to cheer! Don’t worry about missing any of the action, a giant screen will show the races live throughout the day, so you can sit back and enjoy the show.
🎬 FREE OUTDOOR CINEMA
And the fun doesn’t stop there! After the derby, stay and relax with a special outdoor cinema film screening to end the day in style. There’ll also be live entertainment, music, food and stalls to browse. Whether you’re cheering from the side lines or soaking up the atmosphere, it’s set to be a brilliant community celebration.
📽 FILMS
▪️Zootopia (PG): 3:15pm
▪️F1: The Movie (12A): 5:15pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This action-packed FREE family event is a chance to take part in something truly special and is ideal for all ages. Watch teams race their hand-built karts down our 100-metre custom track, all hoping to cross the finish line in record time. Each kart will be unique, with designs as wild and wonderful as the teams behind them– so there’s plenty to cheer! Don’t worry about missing any of the action, a giant screen will show the races live throughout the day, so you can sit back and enjoy the show.
🎬 FREE OUTDOOR CINEMA
And the fun doesn’t stop there! After the derby, stay and relax with a special outdoor cinema film screening to end the day in style. There’ll also be live entertainment, music, food and stalls to browse. Whether you’re cheering from the side lines or soaking up the atmosphere, it’s set to be a brilliant community celebration.
📽 FILMS
▪️Zootopia (PG): 3:15pm
▪️F1: The Movie (12A): 5:15pm
✨️ Northampton Diwali Festival of Lights 2026
Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
✨️ The 26th Diwali Winter Festival of Lights returns on Saturday 31st October 2026 from 10am-8pm at Northampton Market Square.
TIMES
▪️Stalls open at 10am
▪️Entertainment from 12pm
▪️Parade starts at 6pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join the celebrations with cultural food and drink, community stalls, live stage entertainment, henna painting, arts and crafts, saree dressing and the spectacular Diwali lantern procession and magical parade, featuring breathtaking giant puppets including Harminder the elephant
🕐 1PM - 8PM
Visitors can enjoy henna painting, saree dressing and stalls, along with cultural food and drink and live stage entertainment from 12pm – 8pm.
🕕 6PM - PARADE
At 6pm, the enchanting, breathtaking light parade will make its way through the town centre and finish at the Market Square, followed by more celebrations.
We look forward to welcoming you to this magical event, organised by the IHWO Northampton and supported by the Town Council, West Northamptonshire Council and Northampton Town Centre BID alongside University of Northampton Grosvenor Shopping Northampton Inspiration Arts Inspiration 107.8 FM Stage Right Productions Royal & Derngate and Northampton College.
TIMES
▪️Stalls open at 10am
▪️Entertainment from 12pm
▪️Parade starts at 6pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join the celebrations with cultural food and drink, community stalls, live stage entertainment, henna painting, arts and crafts, saree dressing and the spectacular Diwali lantern procession and magical parade, featuring breathtaking giant puppets including Harminder the elephant
🕐 1PM - 8PM
Visitors can enjoy henna painting, saree dressing and stalls, along with cultural food and drink and live stage entertainment from 12pm – 8pm.
🕕 6PM - PARADE
At 6pm, the enchanting, breathtaking light parade will make its way through the town centre and finish at the Market Square, followed by more celebrations.
We look forward to welcoming you to this magical event, organised by the IHWO Northampton and supported by the Town Council, West Northamptonshire Council and Northampton Town Centre BID alongside University of Northampton Grosvenor Shopping Northampton Inspiration Arts Inspiration 107.8 FM Stage Right Productions Royal & Derngate and Northampton College.
🎆 Northampton Firework Spectacular 2026
Sunday 01 November 2026
Time: 16:00
💥 Northampton’s Annual Fireworks Spectacular is on Sunday 1st November 2026 at The Racecourse.
DETAILS
🎊 Entertainment from 4pm
🎆 Fireworks Finale 6pm
🎵 Live Music
✨️ Northampton’s Heritage Highlights
✨️ Fun Fair
Facepainting
✨️Stalls & Catering Village
✨️ Halloween Themed Fire & Pyro Show
🎥 NEW FOR 2026 - Northampton Heritage Halloween Special, live on stage & screen…
‘Northampton’s Five’ A journey into the Witch Trials of 1612 & 1705
🅿️ PARKING
There is no parking available on site so please be considerate of the local residents and use alternative public car parks. Where possible, we ask that visitors and attendees walk or take public transport to the event to limit disruption in the local area.
Please be aware that the Pavilion Car Park next to The Racecourse is designated for Disabled Parking ONLY for the event and will be closed to the general public.
▪️Michaels Multi Storey, Mayorhold Car Park and other West Northants Council Car Parks.
St Michaels Multi Storey car park is a 10 minute walk to the event - St Michael's Rd, Northampton, NN1 3HR.
Mayorhold car park is a 15 minute walk to the event - Lady's Lane, Northampton, NN1 2SX.
♿️ ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
There are limited disabled parking spaces available nearby - these are located at the Pavilion Car Park next to The Racecourse - NN1 4LG. Please note these are allocated on a first come, first served basis and the car park is likely to reach capacity quickly. You must present your Blue Badge on entry to the car park and clearly display this on your dashboard/windscreen when parked.
💳 COST
Entry is FREE! Charges apply for funfair rides, stalls and food/drink concessions.
DETAILS
🎊 Entertainment from 4pm
🎆 Fireworks Finale 6pm
🎵 Live Music
✨️ Northampton’s Heritage Highlights
✨️ Fun Fair
Facepainting
✨️Stalls & Catering Village
✨️ Halloween Themed Fire & Pyro Show
🎥 NEW FOR 2026 - Northampton Heritage Halloween Special, live on stage & screen…
‘Northampton’s Five’ A journey into the Witch Trials of 1612 & 1705
🅿️ PARKING
There is no parking available on site so please be considerate of the local residents and use alternative public car parks. Where possible, we ask that visitors and attendees walk or take public transport to the event to limit disruption in the local area.
Please be aware that the Pavilion Car Park next to The Racecourse is designated for Disabled Parking ONLY for the event and will be closed to the general public.
▪️Michaels Multi Storey, Mayorhold Car Park and other West Northants Council Car Parks.
St Michaels Multi Storey car park is a 10 minute walk to the event - St Michael's Rd, Northampton, NN1 3HR.
Mayorhold car park is a 15 minute walk to the event - Lady's Lane, Northampton, NN1 2SX.
♿️ ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
There are limited disabled parking spaces available nearby - these are located at the Pavilion Car Park next to The Racecourse - NN1 4LG. Please note these are allocated on a first come, first served basis and the car park is likely to reach capacity quickly. You must present your Blue Badge on entry to the car park and clearly display this on your dashboard/windscreen when parked.
💳 COST
Entry is FREE! Charges apply for funfair rides, stalls and food/drink concessions.