Here for Everyone

What's on

There's always something on at The Forum!

Sat 19 Dec

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
Thu 12 Nov
Fri 20 Nov

Times Vary

Norfolk Creations Christmas Arts and Craft Market

Quality arts and crafts created by Norfolk based artists.

Christmas

Markets & Fairs
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

Celebration

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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.