Looking to go out in Norwich?
For a comparatively ‘small’ City, Norwich punches well above its weight when it comes to culture.
Here are some of our recommendations for the best art, music, theatre, film and cultural happenings in Norwich.
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Featured Stories & Happenings
Norwich Film Festival ’25
Film in the Fine City of Norwich returns from the 3rd to 16th November 2025
Forest Live 25th Anniversary at High Lodge, Thetford Forest on 21st June 2026
UB40 ft Ali Campbell with support from Bitty McLean and Reggae Roast Ft MC Horseman.
The AUTUMN FESTIVAL of Norfolk
A rich tapestry of events
MADDERMARKET THEATRE
Just off Pottergate, down the narrow St John’s Alley, is The Maddermarket Theatre, a small unassuming community theatre and Norwich’s theatrical gem.
NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL
A celebration of Theatre in Norwich. One of the oldest continually operating theatres in the UK, found in the heart of the city.
CINEMA CITY
History meets state-of-the-art cinema. Our favourite place to watch a film on the big screen; Cinema City Norwich.
NORWICH PLAYHOUSE
Part of Norwich Theatre for over 25 years. An intimate riverside venue that was once a maltings with fantastic bar and outside terrace.
THE GARAGE
A wonderful performing arts centre in Norwich for anyone interested in classes, holiday activities and visiting to experience their live performance programme. Plus, there is a public onsite café.
CASTLE QUARTER NORWICH
Food, entertainment & shopping in the heart of Norwich
ST. GEORGE’S THEATRE
Entertainment in the heart of Great Yarmouth.
THE FORUM, NORWICH
A vibrant, community 'heart' in the city centre.
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR WRITING
One of the fantastic reasons why Norwich became the first English UNESCO City of Literature.
EPIC STUDIOS
A vibrant hub of culture and media production on Magdalen Street in Norwich.
NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE
One of only a very small number of theatres dedicated to puppetry within the UK, offering a year round programme of family entertainment.