The Forum is OPEN during the Millennium Library refurbishment - Our car park, events, PizzaExpress, Cafe Bar Marzano, On the Stall City will all be operating as usual.

What's on

There's always something on at The Forum! Scroll down, choose a filter or click on the calendar to view events

May 2026

Hold Your Event at The Forum

With high footfall and competitive pricing (including a not-for-profit rate), The Forum can provide an ideal setting for events of any scale.

  • Sat 30 May
    10am - 4pm

    The Game Cave

    Join the Norwich Retro Gamers and friends to experience a vast range of playable retro consoles and computers. Whether new or nostalgic, there will be something for everyone.

    Free
    Retro
    Video Games
    The Arena
    Family friendly
    Drop-in
    Activity
  • Open daily from 10am

    The Gaming Lounge

    Join us in the cosy board game and puzzle lounge where hosts John 'Actualol' Purkis, Slice + Dice and Norwich Games Convention will teach you how to play new, traditional and locally made tabletop games.

    Free
    Family friendly
    Tabletop
    The Arena
    Activity
    Wellbeing
    Retro
    Drop-in
  • Open daily from 10am

    The Gaming Lounge

    Join us in the cosy board game and puzzle lounge where hosts John 'Actualol' Purkis, Slice + Dice and Norwich Games Convention will teach you how to play new, traditional and locally made tabletop games.

    Free
    Family friendly
    Tabletop
    The Arena
    Activity
    Wellbeing
    Retro
    Drop-in
  • Open daily from 10am

    The Gaming Lounge

    Join us in the cosy board game and puzzle lounge where hosts John 'Actualol' Purkis, Slice + Dice and Norwich Games Convention will teach you how to play new, traditional and locally made tabletop games.

    Free
    Family friendly
    Tabletop
    The Arena
    Activity
    Wellbeing
    Retro
    Drop-in
  • Open daily from 10am

    The Gaming Lounge

    Join us in the cosy board game and puzzle lounge where hosts John 'Actualol' Purkis, Slice + Dice and Norwich Games Convention will teach you how to play new, traditional and locally made tabletop games.

    Free
    Family friendly
    Tabletop
    The Arena
    Activity
    Wellbeing
    Retro
    Drop-in
  • 6.30pm - 9pm

    Work in Norwich Networking Evening

    Join Work in Norwich and Norwich Games Festival as we highlight and connect you with the businesses, community groups and organisations that can help you start-up, scale-up and sustain your brand.

    Adult only
    Careers
    Industry
    Networking
    Talk
    Panel
  • Open daily from 10am

    The Gaming Lounge

    Join us in the cosy board game and puzzle lounge where hosts John 'Actualol' Purkis, Slice + Dice and Norwich Games Convention will teach you how to play new, traditional and locally made tabletop games.

    Free
    Family friendly
    Tabletop
    The Arena
    Activity
    Wellbeing
    Retro
    Drop-in
  • 7pm - 10.30pm

    The Big NGF26 Quiz & After-Party

    The big quiz of the year from the internet’s premier gaming facts YouTube channel!

    Adult only
    Video Games
    Retro
  • 10am - 4pm

    Volunteering Extravaganza 2026

    Celebrate national Volunteers' Week with a day of activities from more than 60 local charities.

    Free
    Charity
  • A view looking down on a jobs fair with lots of employer stands and people talking.
    4pm - 7pm

    Norwich Jobs Fair Evening

    Speak face-to-face with 40+ employers about their job vacancies and boost your job prospects.

    Free

Hold Your Event at The Forum

With high footfall and competitive pricing (including a not-for-profit rate), The Forum can provide an ideal setting for events of any scale.