What's on at the Pavilion

Throughout the year the Pavilion plays host to a diverse range of activities and events which reflect our values.

We offer live music from punk, reggae, motown and folk, as well as regular DJ sets. There is something for everyone.

Over Summer and Winter we have a wide range of activities inside the Pavilion or on our lawn - family fun days, fairs and creative workshops.

Drop in on a Wednesday to Sunday, to enjoy our cafe and artspace, for some time out and to look at our current gallery exhibition.

Check below or on Facebook @UmbrellaFair to see whats coming up at the Pavilion, and sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with whats happening.

Friday March 29th, 7-8pm

Critical Mass, Northampton, Sixth Birthday Ride

Join us for our 6th Birthday Ride, and the first mass outing of 2019! Last Friday of every month.

Saturday March 30th, 2-6pm

Mother Earth and Mothers' Day Pampering and Craft Fair

Bring your mum, or any loved ones or friend along for some pampering treats, psychic readings, fantastic music , beautiful unique handmade goods and a warm welcoming atmosphere at the lovely Umbrella fair. Their team will be serving delicious Vegan food throughout in the cafe.

Sunday March 31st, 11am-3pm

Aunt Norma's Kitchen - Mother's Day takeover

Aunt Norma's are back at the Umbrella Fair Pavilion for another Mothers Day take over, serving up vegan food with roots!

Stacey and Ashleigh will deliver Jamaican classics, with plant based ingredients in a laid back atmosphere. It's a great opportunity to get together and take time out with those people who nurture and support you throughout the year.

Aunt Norma's works with authentic Caribbean ingredients putting their own spin on them creating amazing Jamaican fusion food.

Booking is recommended, contact the Umbrella Fair Office on 01604 633912.

Monday 4th March-Friday 5th April

A Walk on the Wild Side Artist: Rebecca Sawyer Admission Free

Private View - March 7th from 7pm

This exhibition explores the beauty of the native and non-native animals that make up the United Kingdom’s biodiversity and our relationships with these animals. With our dwindling natural environments seeing our wild animals in their natural habitats is harder than ever before and many of our native species largely go unseen and unappreciated.

Free admission

Cafe on site

Child-friendly

Friday April 12th 6pm-1am

From Nowhere to Now Here

An exhibition of art by Nathan Mark Jones. Opening event with music and verse.

Friday 10th May-Sunday 9th June

Colours of My Soul - Art exhibition by Helen Verrill

This an exhibition about my love of colour. Every day it lifts my soul to wear or be among bright colours in my garden, nature and my travels. From Scotland to Morocco,I celebrate the colours I see in my sketches and photographs. Mini mandala workshop Saturday 25th March, 2-6 pm. £5 per per adult. £3 per child.

Sunday June 9th, 2-6pm

Art and Soul

Handmade and Unplugged brings back this fabulous event of crafts, music and holistic treatments. Gorgeous unique handmade goods, colourful art, pampering treats, psychic readings, fantastic music and vegan food served throughout in the Umbrella Fair Cafe. Free entry, Children welcome

Every Tuesday

Reusing, up-cycling and creating alternative arts and crafts.

This activity is suitable for all ages, everyone is welcome.

The sessions are open to everyone and are by donation/pay as you feel.

All sessions are 1.30 pm - 5 pm and you are welcome to stay for the whole session or just a bit if you haven't much time.

Final session of term - April 2nd

Every Tuesday at 7pm experience the benefts of Tai Chi - harmony of mind and body - combines deep breathing, relaxation with flowing movements.

If you want to find out more contact:
Sifu Nick Cheang 07984 748712 or email nick@masterdingacademy.com

Health Walks on the Park

Every Thursday

Meet 11.15am at the Pavilion

Everyone is welcome on this accessible walk around the Racecourse.

Meet new people and enjoy a refreshing walk. We'll finish off at the Pavilion where the Cafe provides tasty snacks and hot drinks.

Northampton Songwriters' Circle

Third Thursday of every month, 7.30-10.30pm.

Northampton SOUP

Every other month

12 noon - 2pm

2019 dates to be confirmed

Four local projects pitch their ideas to improve life in Northampton across the arts, communities, environment and well-being; listen and then vote for your favourite. You will receive soup, bread and a vote. All money raised will go to the winning pitch to help them realise their plans! You'll hear how the winner got on at a future SOUP event.

£5 donation on the door

We will be planning our 2019 events soon. If you have a project that benefits Northampton and would like to pitch it, email us at: hello.northamptonsoup@gmail.com