What's on in Rushden on a budget?
26 upcoming events
We've rounded up 26 upcoming events in Rushden on a budget — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Rushden on a budget
Wed11
Wednesday 11 November
Thu12
Thursday 12 November
Sat14
Saturday 14 November
Later
Sun 15 · 8 AM£15
Martial artsAthletics
U8/L1 – HRJC U8 Festival and Kyu Grade Competition
Higham and Rushden Judo Club
Fri 27 · 10 AMFree
'Try Before You Buy' Optics Day in the Nene Wetlands
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Sat 28 · 10:30 AM£3.61–6.80
OutdoorsEcology
Nene Wetlands Family Eco Gardening Club - 28th November
Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre
Wed 2 · 10:30 AM£7.86–11.06
Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander (2nd December)
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Wed 2 · 1 PMFree
Drop-in servicesAccessible
Inclusive Volunteering - IN PERSON TRAINING
Rushden Mind
Wed 2 · 7 PM£7.50
Crafts
Christmas Table Decorations Workshop
RUSH 2The DEN
Sat 5 · 2 PMFree
Ladies Christmas Craft Afternoon
Saint Mary's Church, Rushden
Sat 12 Dec · 10:30 AM£3.61–6.80
Creative workshopEcology5–15 yrs
Nene Wetlands Family Eco Gardening Club
Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre
Sat 12 Dec · 1:30 PM£15
CraftsCrafts
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop - Afternoon
RUSH 2The DEN
Sat 12 Dec · 6 PM£15
CraftsCrafts
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop - Evening
RUSH 2The DEN
Sat 19 Dec · 11 AM£6–20
Brunch with Santa
Rushden Station
Sat 19 Dec · 2 PM£6–20
Autism & Sensory Friendly Brunch with Santa
Rushden Station
Sun 20 Dec · 3 PM£20–25
Christmas Afternoon Tea
Rushden Station
Mon 21 Dec · 6 PMFree
VolunteeringDrop-in services
Christmas Toys & Gifts Giveaway Event 2026
RUSH 2The DEN
Tue 22 Dec · 4 PMFree
VolunteeringDrop-in services
Christmas Helping Hands Hampers 2026
RUSH 2The DEN
Wed 6 Jan · 10:30 AM£7.86–11.06
Walk
Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Wed 3 Feb · 10:30 AM£7.86–11.06
Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander (3rd February)
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Wed 3 Mar · 10:30 AM£7.86–11.06
Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander (3rd March)
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Wed 3 Mar · 10:30 AM£7–10
HikingOutdoors
Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander (3rd March)
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Wed 7 Apr · 10:30 AM£7.86–11.06
Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander (7th April)
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Wed 7 Apr · 10:30 AM£7–10
HikingOutdoors
Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander (7th April)
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Sat 19 Jun · 10 AM£0–55
Floodplain Meadows, Hydromorphology and River Restoration with Matt Johnson
Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve
Sun 27 Jun · 10 AM£0–55
Introduction to Dragonflies with Mark Tyrrell
Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve
See also in Rushden on a budget
Sat 14 · 7:30 PM£5
Concert
Festiv-Al C
The Swan, Bedford
At 5 PMFree
RockSinger-songwriter
The Feelgood Band play the Sunday afternoon session at Bedford Esquires
Bedford Esquires - Music Venue
Thu 12
RockConcert
The Best Of Queen - Performed by Majesty
Castle Theatre, Wellingborough
Sat 14 · 4:30 PM£10
ExperimentalWorld music
Posuposu Otani + Kenichi Iwasa
St Mary Magdalene Church
Sat 14 · 6:30 PM£6.13
Soul / FunkAfro
FREE THE ART JAM (Live Music)
Cibo Italian Subs, Bedford
Sat 14 · 10 PM£16.42–20.76
ReggaeConcert
IQ DI PRINCE IN NORTHAMPTON
Encore Complex, Bedford
Sat 14 · 12 PMFree
ClassicalConcert
Organ recital – Elli-Mae McGlone
St Paul's Church, Bedford
Sat 14 · 7 PM£6.13
Concert
Two tones
The Works, Earls Barton
Thu 19 · 8 PM£22.50
RockConcert
Dave McCabe (The Zutons)
The Flowerpot, Derby
Thu 19 · 7:30 PM
Concert
The Shires
Bedford Corn Exchange
Sat 21 · 10 AMFree
ClassicalConcert
MK Piano Celebration 2026 • Teacher / Staff Pass
The Chrysalis Theatre, Milton Keynes
Thu 12 · 6:50 PM£22.50–40
Volunteering
Four Businesses, One Fabulous Festive Evening for The MenCap Charity
Knotting and Souldrop Village Hall
Sun 15 · 12 PMFree
Parties
Pstr Sindi Bridal Shower - Bedford 15 Nov
Bromham Village Hall
At 12 PMFree
Street party
Chicheley Hall Winter Fair
Chicheley Hall, Newport Pagnell
Sat 14 · 8 PM£9.38–13.70
R&B
Nothing but R&B
The St James Club, Bedford
Fri 27 · 7:30 PM£67.92
DJ setClub
Christmas Party Night 2026 - Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Drinks Included
Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East M1, JCT.14 by IHG, Newport Pagnell
Fri 20 · 8 PM£20
DJ setClub
ZED BIAS | MATT JAM LAMONT | SEAN HARVEY | COVIE
Bedford Esquires - Music Venue
Fri 13 · 7 PM£11
Stand-up
Charity Comedy Night!
Wellingborough Whitworth FC
Sat 14 · 8 PM
Stage
The Ultimate Ladies Night Show
Rushden Athletic Club, Northampton
Fri 20
Theatre
Teechers Leavers '22
Bedford Modern School
Sat 21£2–6.50
TheatrePolitics & Economy
Ragged Trousered Philanthropist Theatre Production
Wellingborough African Caribbean Association
Fri 13 · 8 PM
Stand-up
The Comedy Store - Wellingborough
Castle Theatre, Wellingborough
Fri 13 · 7:30 PM
Stage
Troy Hawke
Bedford Corn Exchange
Wed 18 · 8 PMFree
TalkFeminism
Pelvic Health, Unfiltered: Sport, Strength & Solutions
The Two Brewers, Olney
Wed 25 · 7:15 PM
TalkScience
Bedford Astronomical Society monthly meeting
Bedford School
Tue 10 · 7:30 PMFree
TalkEcology
Peoples Emergency Briefing
Little Staughton Village Hall, Bedford
Wed 11 · 7:30 PM
Talk
Bedford Local Group Event: ‘Introducing Dragonflies’ An Illustrated Talk by John Curd
Priory Methodist Church, Bedford
Thu 12 · 6:30 PM
ScienceGuided tour
Cranfield Astronomical Society meeting and observing
Loxham Observatory, Cranfield
Thu 19 · 9 AMFree
Talk
Rural Crime Conference
Keysoe Village Hall, Keysoe Row
Fri 20 · 7 PM£15
Talk
Spirit Connections - Evening of Mediumship
3 Ousebank St, Milton Keynes
Fri 20 · 2 PMFree
TalkLiterature
Author talk and book signing with Lorna Marlow at Wellingborough Library
Wellingborough Library
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Venues in Rushden on a budget
Rushden Cons Club
1 event
Saint Mary's Church, Rushden
1 event
Rushden Mind
1 event
Rushden Library
2 events
Rushden Family Hub
1 event
RUSH 2The DEN
5 events
Higham and Rushden Judo Club
3 events
Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre
2 events
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
5 events
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
3 events
Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve
2 events