Here for Everyone

What's on

There's always something on at The Forum!

Wed 4 Nov
Mon 21 Dec

Times vary

Cards for Good Causes

The popular pop-up charity Christmas card and gift shop is back at The Forum raising funds for over 40 national and local charities.

Christmas

Markets & Fairs

Charity
Thu 19 Nov

3pm - 8pm

Jabbawocky Crafts Norwich Christmas Light Switch-On

Enjoy the start of the festive season with a magical array of treats, gifts and animals!

Markets & Fairs

Christmas
Mon 23 Nov
Wed 25 Nov

10am - 5pm

Art Norfolk 2026 Christmas Show

An exhibition of local artists working in a range of mediums and styles.

Exhibitions

Christmas

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Fill in our Norwich Book Festival Survey

Did you attend Norwich Book Festival this year? Please fill in our survey and share your thoughts - you could win a National Book Token!

Share your thoughts

Get festive at The Forum

Ready to plan your seasonal celebrations? We've got markets, fairs, Santa's Grotto for Dogs, festive films, the Christmas Carousel and so much more!

Read our seasonal events blog

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.