Here for Everyone
What's on
There's always something on at The Forum!
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8am - 12noonRun Norwich Race Day
The award winning Run Norwich returns to the city and over 8,500 runners have entered this year’s sold-out race.
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Sun 20 Sep9am - 5pmHeritage Open Days
Celebrate history and discover the unknown this September, for free!
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Sun 20 Sep10am - 4pmPortraits of Life
An extended collection of photographs by Jack Roberts of Norwich post World War Two, originally exhibited during HODs 2019.
Heritage Open DaysFreeExhibitions
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.
Join The Forum Film Club
Our all inclusive, not-for-profit club showcases popular movies from all decades and genres.
The group suggests and votes for themes and films within the Film Club's private Facebook group. Join now for just £20.
Norfolk Heritage Open Days: 11-20 September
Booking opens for the majority of Norfolk’s pre-book events on Wednesday 26 August at 10am!
All Heritage Open Days events are FREE. Due to limited capacity, some events must be pre-booked. As well as the pre-booked events, there are lots of drop-in events to enjoy too! The online event directory is live, so you can browse the 300+ events that have registered for this year's festival.
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.
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.
Brochures, booking and browsing for 2026
