From artisan food festivals and village beer weekends to steam rallies, classic cars and traditional fetes, June is packed with countryside events across Northamptonshire and the surrounding villages. Here is just a selection.
Food Festivals & Drink Events
- Northamptonshire Artisan Food Festival 29 May – 7 June. A celebration of independent food and drink producers with artisan stalls, baked goods, cheeses, craft drinks and local street food traders from across the county. https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/northamptonshire-food-drink-week/
- Delapré Food Festival at Delapré Abbey – 6–7 June Delapré Food Festival returns to Delapré Abbey on 6–7 June 2026 with artisan food stalls, street food, chef demos, live music and family entertainment set across the abbey’s beautiful grounds. Expect tastings, outdoor bars, cooking masterclasses and plenty of foodie inspiration for a great summer day out.
- Village Beer Festivals – Throughout June, villages including Braunston, Nassington and Long Buckby host smaller beer festivals in pubs, cricket clubs and church halls.
Arts and Culture
- Comedy & Theatre at Royal & Derngate – Touring comedians, tribute acts, theatre productions and live music nights throughout June.
- Theatre Front of House present La Grande Facade – 26th and 27th June. Join the Royal & Derngate’s unstoppable Front of House Team as they step back into the spotlight, this time with a show they’ve actually prepared for. https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/la-grande-facade/
- Comedy Crate Festival – All Day Comedy Festival in 3 venues in Northampton – 6 June https://tickets.thecomedycrate.com/events/thecomedycrate/2070716
- Yardley Arts Summer Open 2026 June 25 – August 19 The Yardley Arts Summer Open 2026 is a major new open-call exhibition celebrating the very best of contemporary art.
- Humans of NC – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery 19th May – 21st June https://www.northamptonmuseums.com/whats-on-post/exhibitions/humans-of-nc/
- Solo Exhibition by Artist Jack Watto – Lumina Gallery, Saturday June 6 https://northantsmag.co.uk/events
Vintage, Steam & Classic Vehicle Events
- Long Buckby Fete & Village Classics – Sunday 28 June. A traditional village fete with classic cars, heritage buses, food stalls, live entertainment and family activities.
- East Midlands Steam & Country Show – Near Rushden. A larger countryside event featuring traction engines, vintage machinery and classic steam rally atmosphere.
- Blakesley & District Agricultural Show – A traditional agricultural show with livestock, countryside crafts and demonstrations.
Traditional Village Fetes & Open Gardens
- Oundle Open Gardens – June 14 – Explore beautiful private gardens around Oundle alongside food stalls and refreshments. https://www.creativeoundle.co.uk/event/open-gardens/
- Creaton in Bloom – Sunday 7 June – Open gardens, cream teas, flower displays, classic cars, steam engines and a lively village green atmosphere.
- Yardley Hastings Open Gardens – 28 June. Visit for further details: https://northantsmag.co.uk/event/yardley-hastings-open-gardens
Festivals & Countryside Events
- Music Barn Festival – Early June near Kettering – A laid-back independent music festival with camping, food vendors and live bands.
- Dean & Shelton Country Show – A family-friendly countryside event featuring vintage vehicles, craft stalls and rural demonstrations.
- Northampton Carnival – Town Centre – June 13 – The theme this year is Unity in Masquerade; Many Stories, One Parade. The main carnival procession starts from the Racecourse and the route snakes around the town centre.
Motors, Vintage & Unusual Events
- Podstock at Santa Pod Raceway – 12–14 June – A tribute music festival combining live music, cars, camping and festival atmosphere.https://santapod.co.uk/events/podstock/
- Truck Takeover at Santa Pod Raceway – A major truck event featuring vintage and modern trucks, displays and family entertainment.
- Tour de Northamptonshire – A cycling sportive through Northamptonshire villages and countryside with village-hall feed stations and homemade cakes. https://www.gobeyondchallenge.com/tour-de-northamptonshire-cyclosportive/