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.

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

From Thursday 21st of June, and then on every Thursday the Pavilion becomes the starting point for The Racecourse Healthwalk.

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.

Ride and Stride - Walking and Cycling Festival on the Racecourse

Saturday 23rd June

12 - 5pm

A FREE family event on the Racecourse to celebrate and inspire walking and cycling in Northamptonshire.

Extreme bike display, crazy bikes, cycle powered Scalextric and million step challenge. The Umbrella Fair Cafe will be open for refreshments.

Mindful Yoga

4 week mini course

Wednesday 27th June for four weeks

A four week mini course to dip your toes into mindful yoga. Discover techniques to help lift your mood, manage your stress responses, and develop your emotional resillience.

Relax and recharge 13:15-14:30 at the Pavillion

Critical Mass Ride Out

Every last Friday of the month from March to October

Reclaim the streets! All welcome, join us for an hour's ride on the streets of Northampton.

Meet at the Pavillion 7pm

Club Eclectica

Friday 22nd June

A night of diverse sounds, live electronic perfomances and DJs presented by Mr Skank in a unique and friendly venue with great sound system and visuals.

From 10pm until late - £5 entry on door

Reggae Soundsystem

Saturday 30th June

Roots Reggae Music - Jah Rising Star/Black Stallion Sound/Ital Jay (Mizizi Ites Sound)

10:30pm until late. Free entry

Friday July 6th 19:30

We'll be hosting the Songwriter Sessions as 'pin drop' events - a listening event with the spotlight on the art of songwriting.

Just £3 on the door, which goes directly to the artists and to the Umbrella Fair Organisation to help keep running events like this. Drinks are reasonably priced, the sofas are comfy, and we have every kind of herbal tea imaginable, if you're that way inclined.

Three carefully chosen original acts share their music each month at this intimate, cosy venue. This is run as a pin-drop, meaning you'll be able to focus on the song. "You can just close your eyes and be in another world" said one attendee after the last event.

This month we'll have:

Shelly Care

Keiron Farrow

Woolford Scott

Northampton SOUP

Every other month

Sunday 22nd July from 12 noon - 2pm

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