Events Calendar

Kettering welcomes the Royal Anglian Regiment and thousands of cadets to the town

Sunday 8 June
Starts 11am
London Rd Car Park, Horsemarket, Silver St, Gold St, High St, Sheep St, Market Place

Join us for a spectacular armed forces parade as the Royal Anglian Regiment exercises its freedom of Kettering. Witness the guard of honour, colour party, and Corps of Drums from the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, supported by the 1st and 2nd Battalions.

This event marks the regiment's first formal visit since being granted the Freedom of Kettering in 2014. Alongside them thousand of cadets from across the county, Rutland and Leicestershire will march through the town centre, accompanied by six marching bands. The parade will culminate in a drumhead service at the Market Place.

Road Closures will be in place for this event: London Rd, Horsemarket, Silver St, Gold St, High St, and Market St will be closed from 11am until after the parade.

Venue:

Town Centre

Contact:

clerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk

A free festival celebrating everything that's great about Kettering will return this summer.

Kettfest is back on Saturday 14 June with arts, music and more taking over the town centre.

The festival focuses on celebrating home-grown talent and supporting businesses to give everyone the chance to experience what makes Kettering great.

Zoe Martin, Kettfest Creative Director, said: "This year our theme is 'connections' between people, groups and communities and strengthening those bonds. We want everyone to feel they are part of this event and our town."

The Market Place main stage, run by Kettering Arts Centre, showcases amazing local bands all day, with the legendary Bill Burton disco finale.

Entertaining the crowds at The Clock Tower stage is stage manager Jason Redhead from ISM Academy, featuring bands, duos and solo acts.

Katy Dynes will offer free portraits for Pets at Kettfest and Brightwayz is bringing have-a-go e-bikes, scooters and free e-cargo bike rides up to the main stage.

The Community Stage, hosted by Beccy Hurrell of BHVA and Northants 1 Radio, provides a space for schools, theatre and dance groups to show us what they can do, and Kettering Library, with poet and bard, Kezzabelle, will host the Spoken Word Stage.

The Best Dressed Shop competition gives businesses a chance to get involved about bringing to life the connections theme with colourful window displays. Also championing this theme will be Picture the Difference at The Art Space by The Market Place, with art installations and creative activities. Across the town, Kettering District Art Society artists will be sketching and painting the day.

At The Yards Fleckies is bringing Reflections: The Takeover - a full day of electronic music showcasing some of the best local event brands and DJs. More than just a lineup, this is about community and connection.

New for 2025 Wicksteed Park hosts the Kettfest Launch Event on Friday 13 June. In the Pavillion, meet Wicky Bear with music, face painting, art activities, giant lawn games plus there are have-a-go sports sessions and dancing workshops.

All info and socials https://linktr.ee/kettfest

Register to perform https://bit.ly/Kettfest4Performers

Register as a shop or visual artist: https://bit.ly/VisualArtistsandShops

Venue:

Market Place, Kettering NN16 0AQ

Contact:

deputyclerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk

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.

The full line-up is:
Kettering Town Silver Band, 22 June
Rhythm Junction, 29 June
Moulton 77, 6 July
Corby Silver Band, 13 July
Friday Night Konspiracy, 20 July
Gretton Silver Band, 27 July
60s Band, 3 August
No Angels, 10 August
Raunds Temperance, 17 August
Dave Johnson Jazz, 24 August

Refreshments are available from All Saints' Church.

Venue:

Rockingham Road Pleasure Park, Park View, Kettering NN16 9RG

Contact:

deputyclerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk

Documents:

Bands In The Park 2025 (PDF, 12.6 Mb)

🌞Summer Saturdays are back in Kettering town centre this year
🤝❤️ Saturday 31 May: Kicking off with a Volunteer Fair on the eve of Volunteer Week. Local charities and organizations will have free pitches to recruit new helpers.
📅 🎖️ Saturday 28 June: Celebrate Armed Forces Day with the Kettering Branch of the Royal British Legion, cadets, and wartime entertainment.
🛍️🍔🎶 Saturday 19 July: Schools out for summer! Start the summer holidays the right way with with games and entertainment for all ages.
🌟 What to Expect:
🍕🍜 Delicious street food
🎨🛍️ Unique arts and crafts stalls
🎤🎸 Live music and performances

Venue:

Market Place, Kettering NN16 0AQ

Contact:

deputyclerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk

Documents:

Summer Saturdays 2025 (PDF, 11.4 Mb)

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.

The full line-up is:
Kettering Town Silver Band, 22 June
Rhythm Junction, 29 June
Moulton 77, 6 July
Corby Silver Band, 13 July
Friday Night Konspiracy, 20 July
Gretton Silver Band, 27 July
60s Band, 3 August
No Angels, 10 August
Raunds Temperance, 17 August
Dave Johnson Jazz, 24 August

Refreshments are available from All Saints' Church.

Venue:

Rockingham Road Pleasure Park, Park View, Kettering NN16 9RG

Contact:

deputyclerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk

Documents:

Bands In The Park 2025 (PDF, 12.6 Mb)