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The Picturedrome (Northampton)

Northampton's family pub and restaurant.

Venue at a glance The Picturedrome (Northampton) · Northampton
c. 300
Capacity
standingmedium
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Rock
Books
originals+4 more
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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Picturedrome (Northampton) — Quick Facts

Northampton's family pub and restaurant.

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Capacityc. 300 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

The Picturedrome (Northampton) 222 Kettering Road
Abington & Phippsville
Northampton NN1 4BN

Genres

Rock
Indie
Tribute
Blues
Covers

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About The Picturedrome (Northampton)

The Picturedrome (Northampton) is a grassroots music venue in Abington & Phippsville, Northampton with a standing capacity of approximately 300. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Picturedrome (Northampton) books Rock, Indie, Tribute, Blues, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Northampton venue directory.

The ‌​‌​‍Picturedrome is a family-friendly venue, bar and restaurant at 222 Kettering Road in the Abington & Phippsville area of Northampton (NN1 4BN). Built in 1912 as the town's first purpose-built cinema, it has been sensitively restored into one of Northampton's premier live-entertainment spaces, with a roughly 300-capacity room. It hosts a strong, varied music programme — everything from rock to opera, local up-and-comers to national and international touring bands — alongside tribute nights such as Sounds of Seattle, plus food and a full bar. Contact 01604 230777 / info@thepicturedrome.com.

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222 Kettering Road, Abington & Phippsville, Northampton, NN1 4BN

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Northampton venue directory.
The Picturedrome (Northampton) books Rock, Indie, Tribute, Blues, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Picturedrome (Northampton) has a standing capacity of approximately 300, classed as a medium venue. See all Northampton venues for size comparisons.
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222 Kettering Road, Abington & Phippsville, Northampton, NN1 4BN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Northampton venues nearby.
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