Here for Everyone

What's on

There's always something on at The Forum!

Sun 4 Oct
Fri 9 Oct

9am - 5pm

Natural World Art Society Exhibition

Exhibition of wildlife art by the Natural World Art Society.

Exhibitions
Sat 10 Oct

10am - 4pm

Local Makers Market

Visit Local Makers Market in the centre of Norwich where they will be bringing you the best of your local craft scene.

Markets & Fairs

Christmas
Sat 10 Oct

5.30pm - 10pm

Norfolk & Waveney Mind’s Night Walk and Silent Disco

Let’s light up the streets of Norwich this World Mental Health Day.

Charity

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Norwich Book Festival 2026

The programme for NBF26 (taking place 24-30 October 2026) is here!

From author talks, to readings, to live-drawing, Norwich Book Festival has plenty for all ages to enjoy. Check out the programme and book tickets now.

Take a look at the Norwich Book Festival website

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Interested in being part of Norwich Games Festival 2027?

NGF is back next year Monday 31 May - Sunday 6 June, and expressions of interest for contributors and traders are now open!

Whether you are an industry professional, educator, community or charity champion, hobbyist, trader, performer or linked to games in any other way, we'd love to hear from you.

The deadline for applications is Friday 23 October 2026.

Find out more about being part of NGF

Your venue

Your visit to The Forum

The Forum is a public building, open to all.

There's always something going on with a mix of free exhibitions, events, activities, food, shopping and learning opportunities. And, we're home to Norfolk Heritage Open Days, Norwich Science Festival, Norwich Book Festival, Norwich Games Festival and Norfolk Deaf Festival.

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First-class venue hire

Hold your event in the centre of Norwich.

Looking for the perfect venue for your event, performance, launch, meeting, festival, fair or market? We’ve got the space for you - at an affordable price.