Kettering Town Council 2025 Events

7pm, Friday 7 February 2025

At Barton Hall Hotel, Barton Road, Barton Seagrave, Kettering NN15 6SG

Join the Mayor as quizmaster for a fun quizzing night and to raise cash for Kettering Mind in the beautiful surroundings of Barton Hall Hotel.

Maximum team number is six. Don't worry if you haven't got a team together - there will be the chance to join up smaller groups together on the night.

Tickets cost £18 per person, including charceuterie platters, are on sale now using the link below, or call 01536 697490 or email deputyclerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk to book your space.

Runners in Kettering can sign up to a brand-new running event in Kettering for 2025.

They can choose from a half marathon with a scenic route taking in the town centre and Boughton House or a shorter 5k route.

Participants in the half marathon will start at Wicksteed Park, heading into the town centre and then the grounds of Boughton House, before finishing back at Wicksteed.

Friday 4 April to Saturday 19 April 2025 (excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays)

A trail for youngsters during the Easter holidays. Follow our free trail around town this Easter.

Collect a sheet from any of the venues along the route, or download it from our website, then follow the clues around town and crack the code for a sweet treat at the end.

If any town centre businesses would like to get involved in the trail please email deputyclerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk

Saturday 26 April

10am to 4:30pm

Kettering Market Place, Sheep Street, NN16 0AJ

The specialist market is returning the spring, featuring a variety of street food, artisan bakes, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical jewellery, arts and crafts and charity stalls.

Saturday 31 May

Saturday 28 June

Saturday 26 July

11am to 4pm

Kettering Market Place, Sheep Street, NN15 0AJ

One Saturday a month throughout the summer, join us in the Market Place for a community celebration market.

You can expect incredible street food, drink, produce, artisan stalls, gifts, entertainment, family fun and community groups.

Kettfest returns for 2025 on Saturday 14 June.

Taking over the town with five stages on one day, there will be something for everyone in this community celebration.

Saturdays 21 June and 26 July 2025

Ise Lodge Skate Park, Grantown Close

These events are open to all, from beginners to experts, and run by Illicit Skate, Kettering. There will be prizes to be won with a series of competitions throughout the day. Plus there is the chance to wok on your skills with a fully-qualified coach. June's event is for Go Skate Day, July is for Aggro Fest.

Every Sunday from 22 June to 24 August 2025

2 to 4pm

Rockingham Road Pleasure Park Bandstand

The popular Bands in the Park programme returns to the historic bandstand. As well as the traditional sounds of brass bands, we will have a range of performances including rock, pop, jazz and funk.

Refreshments are available from All Saints' Church.

Tuesday 22 July to Tuesday 12 August

Open every day
10am to 4pm
Market Place, Kettering

Family-friendly fun in the Market Place this summer! We are bringing the seaside to Kettering with a giant sand pit during the summer holidays. As well as the sand, there are splash fountains, you can get your face painted and enjoy theatre shows. Come and try out skateboard skills sessions, watch Punch and Judy shows, learn magic tricks, circus skills and enjoy arts and crafts. And the best bit? It's all free.

Friday 29 August

Friday 12 September

6pm to 10pm

Kettering Market Place, Sheep Street, NN15 0AJ

Due to popular demand the discos return - so get your gladrags on, head to the Market Place and get ready to groove! You are in the safe hands of DJs Bill Burton and Dave Bellamy at these family-friendly events.

Sunday 31 August 2025

Wicksteed Park

10am to 5:30pm

Join us at Wicksteed Park for a celebration of local food, drink, produce and more. We will be taking over the grounds with a range of street food, bakes, crafts, entertainment and talks.

Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 October

Kettering Market Place, Sheep Street, NN15 0AJ

Friday 24 October to Saturday 1 November (excluding Sunday)

Town centre, Kettering

You're in for a treat this October half term with our trail around the town centre. Grab a map from any of the venues taking part, or download one from our website, then follow it to find the spooky clues hidden in the shops. If you find them all you can claim a free treat at the end. Good luck!

Remembrance Parade and Service

Sunday 9 November

2pm

Parade along Gold Street and High Street with a service at Market Place, Sheep Street NN15 0AJ

Christmas Lights Switch On
Thursday 27 November 2025
4pm to 7:30pm
Kettering Market Place, Sheep Street and High Street

Christmas Markets
Saturdays 6, 13 and 20 December 2025
10am to 3pm
Kettering Market Place

Victims of the holocaust will be remembered in Kettering as part of Holocaust Memorial Day.

The event will take place in the Manor House Gardens, off Sheep Street, at 2pm on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Hosted by the Mayor of Kettering, Cllr Craig Skinner, the event consists of a short, non-denominational service of remembrance for victims of genocide worldwide including current conflicts.

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