Norfolk Events

Co.next Workshop – Using AI in the Workplace
2026-07-16 11:45 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Hardwick House, Hardwick House, No2 Agricultural Plain, Norwich, NR1 3FS
AI is changing the way we work — but how can you actually use it day-to-day?
We’re developing a Co.next workshop focused on practical ways to use AI in the workplace.
More details coming soon – register your interest to be the first to know.

ChickFest
2026-06-07 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-06 12:00 - 21:00 | Redwell Brewery, Redwell Brewery, Norwich, NR1 2EF
Get ready, Norwich – ChickFest is coming to town.
Taking place across the weekend of 6th & 7th June 2026 at Redwell Brewery in Trowse, ChickFest is Norwich’s first ever dedicated chicken festival, bringing together some of the best independent street food traders from across the region alongside craft beer, live music and big summer vibes.
Whether you’re a fried chicken obsessive, a wings fanatic or just looking for a brilliant family day out this summer, this is one not to miss.
Expect serious food, seriously good beer and a seriously good time. The ChickFest team are bringing heavy hitters from the street food scene together under one roof for two full days of crispy, flavour-packed goodness.
Think fried chicken, wings, burgers, loaded fries and ice cold drinks & including plenty of craft beer courtesy of your hosts at Redwell Brewery. Food Traders (Confirmed):
🍗 The Hen House Kitchen
🍔 Fupburger
🍗 Bubba Fried Chicken
🍟 Seconds Catering Suffolk
🔥 The Woodyard Kitchen

Cornucopia at Kimberley Hall
2026-06-06 11:00 - 18:00 | kimberley hall wymondham, Kimberley Hall, Wymondham, NR18 0RT, United Kingdom
Please join us on Saturday 6th June for a new and exciting event at Kimberley Hall this Summer, a festival of artisan, epicurean & musical delights and so much more from East Anglia and beyond.
For more information and to purchase discounted advance tickets for Cornucopia visit: www.kimberleyhall.co.uk

Coastal Co.nnect Great Yarmouth
2026-05-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Great Yarmouth Town Hall, Hall Plain,, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2QF
Join us in Great Yarmouth for our popular Coastal Co.nnect. Agenda 08:00 – Event Start and Networking 09:00 – Welcome by Norfolk Chambers of Commerce 09:30 – Networking 10:00 – Event Close Speaker
Who is it for? Anyone is welcome at this event, and it is open to both members and non-members. Refreshments We will be providing a selection of coffee/tea/water and squash. Please inform us of any dietary requirements upon booking. Cancellation policy If you have booked tickets for this event and can no longer attend, please notify us at hello@norfolkchambers.co.uk.

Smarter Marketing with AI: Tools, Tactics & What’s Next
2026-05-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Hardwick House, Hardwick House, No2 Agricultural Plain, Norwich, NR1 3FS
Step into the future of marketing and discover how AI can transform the way you promote, create and grow your business.
Join us for an interactive, insight-led roundtable facilitated by Beks Houston from Smash Marketing, where we’ll explore the latest AI-driven tools and platforms that are reshaping modern marketing.
This is a practical, hands-on discussion designed to give you real ideas you can take away and use straight away.
Together, we’ll explore:

AI tools for image creation, copywriting and video
How to improve your SEO and website performance
Smarter ways to manage social media and content
The rise of voice AI and automation tools
All-in-one platforms that can streamline your marketing

You’ll also have the chance to share your own challenges, ask questions, and learn from others in the room. Making this session as valuable for peer insight as it is for expert guidance.
With limited spaces available (around 15 attendees), this is a unique opportunity to gain practical knowledge in a small, collaborative setting.
This event is part of the CityFibre Digital Academy programme, delivered in partnership with Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, supporting businesses to embrace digital tools and future-ready strategies.
Book your place now and start using AI to work smarter, not harder.

Big C XI Charity Football Match
2026-05-09 12:30 - 16:00 | Wroxham Football Club, 35 Skinners Lane, Wroxham, NR12 8SJ
Get your family and friends together and join us for a day of football, penalty shoot-outs and fun!
Enjoy watching the beautiful game with a great line-up, including ex-Norwich City Football players, as the Big C XI squad take on Help Delete Cancer, featuring Teacher Tommy T.
With a raffle, charity stalls, cross bar challenge, face painting, family activities and refreshments, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained!

Flambé Fridays and Saturdays
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Hotel Great Yarmouth, North Drive, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1EQ
Remember when eating out was full of theatre and a real sense of occasion?
Our fabulous Flambé Nights really brighten up dark Winter evenings when our brilliant and highly skilled Front-of-House team bring the lost art of tableside cooking back to Café Cru Restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings. It’s the perfect treat for anyone who enjoys fabulous food with a side of showmanship or fancies an experience that is a little bit ‘extra’.
Dining here at Imperial Hotel is always an experience to savour but our famous tableside cooking in Café Cru Restaurant really adds a little extra flair to our Friday and Saturday evenings. Let our fabulous team add a little theatre and wow-factor to your evening with their superb cooking and presentation skills when you order one or more from our tableside specials, dishes below.
Available on Fridays and Saturdays until the end of February alongside our main restaurant menu and daily specials – pick and choose as you wish!

Under The Stalls Art Fair
2026-04-23 10:00 - 2026-04-26 18:00 | The Undercroft Gallery, Market Square, Norwich, NR2 1ND
“FOLLOWING THE INCREDIBLE RESPONSE TO OUR BANKSY SHOW IN 2025, WE ARE THRILLED TO RETURN TO THE UNDERCROFT GALLERY. THE MARKET AREA IS A THRIVING HUB OF CREATIVITY AND DISCOVERY, THE PERFECT PLACE TO LAUNCH AN ART FAIR THAT REFLECTS NORWICH’S ARTISTIC SPIRIT.”
AN EXCITING NEW ART FAIR CELEBRATING CREATIVE TALENT FROM ACROSS NORFOLK AND THE WIDER REGION
Under The Stalls Art Fair is an exciting new event dedicated to celebrating creative talent from across Norfolk and beyond. Making its debut at the Undercroft Gallery from 23–26 April 2026, the fair will bring together emerging and established artists in one of Norwich’s most distinctive exhibition spaces.
Created and organised by Urban Art Store, the team behind the hugely successful Banksy to Bitcoin exhibition that drew thousands of visitors in August 2025, the fair aims to give artists at every stage of their journey the opportunity to showcase and sell their work in a vibrant, high-footfall venue.
PARTNERSHIP WITH EDP & NUA
In the run-up to the fair, Urban Art Store is partnering with the Eastern Daily Press (EDP) to launch a talent-spotting competition for students at Norwich University of the Arts (NUA).
Selected artists will be featured in dedicated EDP coverage, gaining valuable early-career exposure.
One standout student will receive:
• A free exhibition stand at the fair
• The opportunity to keep 100% of profits from artwork sold
• Support and guidance from NUA academics and fellow exhibitors

Co.next Lunch and Learn: Relationship Building and Authenticity
2026-03-18 11:45 - 14:00 | Norfolk Chambers Business Hub, Hardwick House, 2 Agricultural Hall Plain,, Norwich, NR1 3FS, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to welcome Phil Wilding, Head of Learning & Development at Mills & Reeve, to lead our March Co.next session on Building Relationships and Authenticity.
Phil brings a wealth of experience across a mix of industries and is passionate about helping people grow — whether that’s boosting leadership skills, improving job performance, or driving cultural change. At Mills & Reeve, he heads up a talented L&D team and works closely with senior leaders, delivering coaching and development that really sticks.
In this interactive session, Phil will share practical insights on how authenticity strengthens relationships at work, why trust matters more than ever, and the small actions you can take to build deeper connections in your career. Expect to walk away with ideas you can apply straight away – and plenty of food for thought.

Co.next Workshop 1–3–5: A Simple Framework for Clearer Thinking
2026-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Norfolk Chambers Business Hub, Hardwick House, 2 Agricultural Hall Plain,, Norwich, NR1 3FS, United Kingdom
1–3–5: A Simple Framework for Clearer Thinking
With James Groves, Co.next Chair & Director at Indigo Swan
Feeling stretched, juggling priorities or overthinking decisions at work?
Join Co.next Chair James Groves for a practical workshop introducing the 1–3–5 framework — a simple thinking tool designed to bring clarity, focus and forward momentum to your role.
The 1-3-5 is the following: The one page business plan and personal growth plan.
You can use a 1-3-5 for your business but also your personal goals.
The 1 is the vision for either your business or yourself over the next 12/24 months.
The 3 is 3 key objectives. For example Work KPIs, Professional Development and Personal
The 5 is 5 goals linked to each, so 15 goals in total to be achieved over the 12/24 months, so that you achieve your vision and your key objectives.
Why coaches use it

Builds a business plan without the need for page after page of planning and strategy being written.
Reduces overthinking
Encourages accountability
Strengthens decision-making confidence and delivery of key goals.
Works brilliantly for neurodivergent thinkers (especially ADHD) because it provides structure without being rigid
Provides clarity on your professional and personal goals.
All goals should be SMART

UEA Live: Tash Aw
2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30 | The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia, The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
UEA graduate Tash Aw is the winner of the Whitbread, Commonwealth Prize and O. Henry Award. His work has thrice been longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
His latest novel The South is a radiant tale about family, desire, what we inherit, and the longing that blooms between two boys over the course of one summer. A story of what happens when private and public lives collide; a masterful portrait of a family navigating a period of great change – a reimagined epic for our times.
In 2003, Tash graduated from UEA with an MA in Creative Writing (Prose Fiction), whilst also completing his debut novel The Harmony Silk Factory.
Tash will be in conversation with Yan Ge, winner of the prestigious Mao Dun Literature Prize and was named by People’s Literature magazine as one of 20 future literature masters in China. She also studied Creative Writing at UEA, and was the recipient of the UEA International Award 2018/19.
The event will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.
Please contact uealive@uea.ac.uk for further information.

NARS Charity Quiz
2026-03-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, NR1 1JE
Join us for the NARS Charity Quiz 2026! Gather a team of six and enjoy a lively night of trivia, friendly rivalry, and great company – all in support of our lifesaving work throughout Norfolk.
Location: Norwich City Football Club
Date: Thursday 5th March 20206
Timings:
6pm Arrivals
6.30pm Quiz Part One
7.30pm Break (buffet dinner served)
8.15pm Quiz Part Two
9.15pm Winners and Raffle Draw
10pm Close
This year, we’re thrilled to be collaborating with Hays, Norfolk’s leading recruitment specialists. With their support, and the generosity of our sponsors, we’re gearing up for an unforgettable evening.

NNOS presents Carousel
2026-02-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1RL, United Kingdom
Following the phenomenal success of their spectacular centenary production, Singin’ in the Rain, NNOS are thrilled to announce their 2026 show: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless masterpiece, CAROUSEL.
Carousel tells the dramatic love story of carnival worker Billy Bigelow, who falls for the sweet yet naive Julie Jordan at the carousel. As romance blossoms, their happiness is tragically disrupted when wayward sailor Jigger convinces Billy to take part in a robbery, with devastating consequences. It’s a powerful tale of hope, redemption, and the enduring strength of love.
Accompanied by a 26-piece orchestra, the beautiful score features beloved songs such as If I Loved You, What’s the Use of Wonderin’, June is Bustin’ Out All Over, and the iconic, heart-rending You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Co.nextalks at The Playhouse
2026-01-30 09:00 - 12:30 | Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, United Kingdom
9 speakers. 1 stage. A morning of ideas worth sharing. Impactful stories, Fresh Perspectives & Bold Voices
Step into a morning of powerful storytelling and fresh perspectives, as Norfolk’s brightest innovators, changemakers and creative minds take the stage.
The morning will be packed with rapid-fire talks and real, raw stories from entrepreneurs, activists, and bright people who are shaping the future in their own inspiring ways.
Agenda
9.00 AM – Arrival & Refreshments
Ease into the morning with fresh coffee, pastries and conversation.
9.25 AM – Welcome from Co.next Chair, James Groves and our Co.next Sponsor, Mills & Reeve
9.40 AM – Part 1 Speakers
10.40 AM – Interval 20 min
11 AM – Part 2 Speakers
11.50 AM – Q&A, Networking and Reflections
12.30 PM – Event Close
☕️ Coffee and conversation included.
Expect honesty, energy and a healthy dose of inspiration.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
2025-11-23 10:30 - 16:00 | Hautbois Hall, Hautbois Hall, Little Hautbois,, Norwich,, NR12 7JR
Join Norfolk Events for a festive and creative Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on the 23rd of November at Hautbois Hall, with La Belle Flowers. This event is the perfect way to kick start your Christmas season with friends, family, and fellow craft enthusiasts.
What’s Included:
• All materials needed to build your own beautiful Christmas wreath
• Expert guidance from Caroline Sayer from La Belle Flowers, who will lead you step-by-step through the wreath-making process
• Mulled wine on arrival, refreshments & nibbles
Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this workshop will provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere to create a stunning wreath to decorate your home or give as a thoughtful gift.
Event Details:
• Date: 23rd November
• Time: 10.30 – 12.30 & 14:00 – 16:00
• Location: Hautbois Hall
• Organiser: Norfolk Events
• Ticket includes: All wreath-making supplies, expert instruction, and festive refreshments
Don’t miss out on this, hands-on experience to get creative!
Reserve your spot today and make your own unique Christmas wreath under expert guidance.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We appreciate your understanding and recommend reviewing your order carefully before checkout.

GUT
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Rackheath Village Hall, Green Ln W, Rackheath,, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6LT, United Kingdom
Coming In October….
Rackheath Players present Gut by Frances Poet is a gripping psychological thriller about parental instinct, fear, and trust. When one mother’s gut feeling spirals out of control, an ordinary day becomes a chilling unraveling of family life.
📅 16th – 18th October
🕕 7.30pm
📍Rackheath Village Hall
🎟️ https://www.rackheathplayers.co.uk/#tickets
Please note, this play is not recommended for under 14s and contains adult themes of child endangerment, psychological distress and implied abuse.

Abigail’s Party
2025-06-21 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-06-20 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-06-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Rackheath Village Hall, Green Ln W, Rackheath,, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6LT, United Kingdom
Rackheath Players’ June production of Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh.
Abigail’s Party is Mike Leigh’s iconic suburban comedy of manners, set in 1970s Essex. Over drinks, cheesy nibbles, and Demis Roussos records, Beverly and Laurence host a painfully awkward gathering for their neighbours. As the night wears on and the alcohol flows, polite conversation gives way to simmering tensions, social one-upmanship, and marital discord. All the while, teenage Abigail’s unseen party next door looms large. Hilarious, excruciating, and ultimately unsettling, this classic play is a razor-sharp look at class, aspiration, and the masks we wear.
📅 19th – 21st June
🕕 7.30pm
📍Rackheath Village Hall
🎟️ https://www.rackheathplayers.co.uk/#tickets
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This play is set in the 1970s and reflects the language and social attitudes of the time
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