Live at Roadmender in Northampton: Secret Affair + Purple Hearts
Friday, 13 November 2026 at Roadmender, Northampton
About this event
Secret Affair + Purple Hearts is scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026 at Roadmender, Northampton.
AGMP Presents
Secret affair + purple hearts
Eseential mod revival double bill.
Formed from the ashes of Power Pop band New Hearts, Secret Affair built their reputation with sell out shows at the Bridge House in Canning Town, London and with a high profile support slot on The Jam's 1979 tour.
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Secret Affair went on to have 5 x Top 40 singles, 'Time For Action', 'Let Your Heart Dance, 'My World', 'Do You Know?', 'Sound of Confusion', and 3 acclaimed LP's, 'Glory Boys', 'Behind Closed Doors' and 'Business As Usual', released before splitting in 1982. After reforming in 2002 by popular demand Secret Affair released a brand new album 'Soho Dreams' in 2012 and a limited edition 45 cover of Frank Wilson's 'Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)'.
Formed in 1977, Purple Hearts were one of the main bands from the 'Mod Revival' era along with The Jam, Secret Affair, The Lambrettas, & The Chords. Their debut single 'Millions Like Us' hit the UK charts and was swiftly followed up with 'Frustration'.
In 1980 Purple Hearts released their debut album 'Beat That!' along with a single from the LP 'Jimmy', which also reached the UK charts. Two more singles 'My Life's A Jigsaw' and 'Plane Crash' came out before the band split in 1982.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.
About Secret Affair
mod revival · Power pop · New wave
Secret Affair are a mod revival band, formed in 1978 and disbanded in 1982 during which period their work is predominantly best-known. They reformed in 2002 and have since then produced an album in 2012.
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 13 November 2026
- Time
- 19:00 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- Roadmender
- Address
- 1 Ladys Lane, NN1 3AH, Northampton, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts
Venue & getting there
1 Ladys Lane, NN1 3AH, Northampton
How to get to Roadmender
- North Gate Bus StationBus station170 m
2 min walk - Platform 1 Northampton Train StationTrain560 m
7 min walk - Northampton St. John's Street railway stationTrain610 m
8 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 60 m away.
Hotels near Roadmender
- Delta House230 mCheck prices
- Northampton Town Centre Hotel260 mCheck prices
- Aarandale Regent Hotel370 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Roadmender
- Date
- Friday, 13 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- North Gate Bus Station (bus station), 170 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 60 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Delta House (230 m)
Every upcoming Secret Affair date
- Secret Affair + Purple HeartsThe Cavern, Liverpool
- Bruce FoxtonThe Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
- Secret Affair + Purple HeartsColchester Arts Centre, Colchester
Good to know
When is “Secret Affair + Purple Hearts”?
Secret Affair + Purple Hearts takes place on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 19:00 local time.
Where is “Secret Affair + Purple Hearts” held?
Venue: Roadmender, 1 Ladys Lane, NN1 3AH, Northampton, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “Secret Affair + Purple Hearts”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Secret Affair + Purple Hearts”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Roadmender by public transport?
The closest stop is North Gate Bus Station (bus station), 170 m from Roadmender – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Roadmender?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 60 m away.
Where else is Secret Affair performing?
Secret Affair also has 3 more dates coming up, for example Liverpool (12 Nov 2026), Edinburgh (20 Nov 2026) and Colchester (16 Apr 2027).
