In August, things are heating up in Norfolk. This is the most popular time to visit and we also have a bank holiday weekend at the end of the month to look forward to. There will be plenty of events to keep everyone entertained. In this post, we will share our top picks for the month.
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August 2025 Norfolk Events
If you are looking for things to do in Norfolk in August, you have come to the right place. Here you will find events happening in August 2025 in Norfolk. It includes some events that are family-friendly and/or free.
Remember there can always be last minute changes, so it’s always a good idea to double-check the details with the organization hosting the event.
*Details for some of the August 2025 events have not been announced. Events with TBC – meaning to be confirmed – next to them means they happened last year but have not been confirmed for this year. I will update the post as the information becomes available.
Cromer Pier Show
When: 28 June – 20 September
The famous Cromer Pier Show is back for another year! It will have the same format as last year with different guest stars. There will be singing, dancing, comedy, and much more.
Read my review of the 2021 Cromer Pier Show to find out what to expect.
Get more information about this year’s Cromer Pier Show here.
Summer Circus & Water Spectacular
When: 9 July – 14 September
Prepare to be amazed by the grandest and most awe-inspiring Circus & Water Show yet! You will enjoy the unique water spectacular featuring talented swimmers, fountains, and breathtaking special effects and laugh out loud with comedy legends Jack Jay & Johnny Mac.
All of this takes place in the iconic 1903 Hippodrome, Britain’s last surviving circus building in Great Yarmouth. It is hailed as one of the seven wonders of the British seaside.
For more information click here.
Raveningham Sculpture Trail
When: 16 July – 7 September (Weds – Sun only)
The sculpture trail is back at the Raveningham Centre for another year! Read about our experience from previous Raveningham Sculpture trails.
Get more details about the 2025 trail here.
Harlequin Fayre
When: 1 – 3 August
Harlequin Fayre, held in Bradmoor Woods, is a summer weekend festival that celebrates community, learning, and play. The festival features diverse performances, prioritizes sustainability, and preserves the Norfolk landscape. It’s a family-friendly event offering opportunities to recharge, connect, and enjoy various activities.
Get more information here.
Wells Carnival
When: 1 – 10 August
Enjoy 10 days of family-friendly events in Wells-Next-the-Sea including a Carnival Day procession featuring floats, fancy-dress, live music, competitions, and much more.
Get more information here.
Ranworth Beer Festival
When: 1 – 3 August
Get ready to raise your glasses at the 13th annual Ranworth Beer Festival! This year’s extravaganza promises an outstanding lineup of ales and ciders along with live music rocking the stage on both Friday and Saturday. And, of course, delicious food will be available too. The funds raised during the festival will go towards maintaining Ranworth Village Hall.
Get more information here.
Fly High Beer Festival
When: 1 – 3 August
The Fly High Beer Festival will have live music, street food, and a fantastic selection of local beers. Enjoy classic beer games, numerous craft stalls, and a classic car display. Bring the whole family, including your four-legged friends, and enter them in the dog show. Extend the fun by camping for the weekend.
Get more information here.
Norwich Yoga Festival
When: 2 August
This family-friendly festival features yoga and all things wellness. There will be classes, lectures, and vendors offering a huge range of services, products and foods. It takes place at Whitlingham Country Park.
Get more information here.
Classic Ibiza at Blickling Estate
When: 2 August
Enjoy an open-air family-friendly bash with White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by a 32-piece orchestra, live vocalists and headline DJs. You can bring your own food and drink or check out one of the bars or street popups on site.
Get more information here.
Read about more music festivals in Norfolk here.
Bannaroo
When: 2 – 3 August
Get ready for an incredible music festival experience at Bannaroo, hosted by the renowned Crown Inn Banningham! This event showcases an outstanding lineup of tribute bands and talented local acts, promising an unforgettable celebration of music. Plus, you can also enjoy the Roo Market and tempting street food scene.
Get more information here.
Cromer Lifeboat Day
When: 3 August
Enjoy a day of lifeboat launches and demonstrations, music, stalls, and much more.
Get more details here.
Hempstead Village Fete
When: 3 August
Spend a delightful afternoon at a traditional village fete near Holt, packed with old-fashioned family games, a dog show, and dancing displays. Explore the cake stall, bric-a-brac, vintage stalls, and local crafts, or check out classic cars and vintage tractors then unwind with a Pimm’s or tea and cake.
Get more information here.
Sheringham Carnival
When: 3 – 10 August
Head to Sheringham for a few days of Carnival events. Highlights include the parade, street party, fireworks, crowning of the Carnival Queen, duck race, live music, and fun fair.
Get details here.
Houghton Festival
When: 7 – 10 August
This a music festival with an emphasis on the extra special. It is a strictly aged 18+ event and standard camping is included in the ticket price.
Get more details here.
North Walsham Beer Festival
When: 8 – 9 August
The North Walsham Beer Festival is organised by volunteers from the Round Table and every penny raised benefits the local community. It will be held at the North Walsham Memorial Park and this year there will be gin and rum bars too.
Get more details here.
Old Buckenham Weekender
When: 8 – 10 August
A fun-filled weekend for everyone complete with live music, street food, BBQ Grill, beer festival, children’s entertainment and much, much more. The festival is family and dog-friendly with glamping and camping available at Old Buckenham Country Park.
Get more information here.
Note: This event replaces the Old Buckenham Balloon Festival, so there will not be any hot air balloons this year.
Run Sandringham 24
When: 8 – 10 August (24 hour race Saturday 12:00 to Sunday 12:00 with free kids race of Saturday)
A major event for runners in East Anglia will take place at Sandringham, where the Royal Family celebrates Christmas. It’s a 24 Hour Race around the Sandringham Estate and surrounding trails to raise money for good causes.
The Start/Finish and large Event village are within the Sandringham Estate, so you can expect a scenic route with stunning views of the Royal Estate, Norfolk Countryside, and Royal Parkland.
Get the details here.
North Norfolk Music Festival
When: 8 – 16 August
Back for its 20th instalment, the North Norfolk Music Festival showcases classical music at St Mary’s Church in South Creake.
Get details here.
Open Day at Norwich Theatre Royal
When: 9 August
Don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes at Norwich Theatre Royal and Stage Two for free. There will be backstage tours, the chance to get up close with some fancy panto costumes, special workshops, and much more.
Get the details here. Read about our experience on the Theatre Royal backstage tour.
Reepham Festival
When: 9 – 10 August
Since starting in 2008, the Reepham festival has consistently delivered amazing music. Expect two days of outstanding headliners and incredible new talent. People come from all over the UK and Europe to attend.
The Reepham festival is non-profit and donates any profit made from ticket sales to charity. It is organised and staffed entirely by volunteers.
Get more information here.
Sea Palling Lifeboat Day
When: 10 August
Head to Sea Palling for a day of fun for the whole family hosted by Sea Palling Independent Lifeboat. There will be games, Lifeboat displays and refreshments.
Get more information here.
Hemsby Lifeboat Day
When: 10 August
A day of fun on the beach featuring tombola, grand draw raffle, arts & crafts, games, face painting, bouncy castle, beer tent, BBQ, DJ, live bands and more.
Get more details here.
Brancaster White Horse Oyster Festival
When: 13 – 17 August
Enjoy live music everyday. With a large marquee and a Marshside menu alongside the oysters, it’s a must for seafood lovers and music fans. No need to book – just show up and enjoy!
Get more information here.
Rock n Roll Circus
When: 14 – 16 August
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus is coming to Earlham Park and it’s shaping up to be a brilliant multi-day festival combining top live music with all the excitement of the circus. Alongside a fantastic line-up of performers, you’ll find daily circus workshops (in case you’ve ever been tempted to run away and join the circus), a bustling food and drink village, multiple stages and plenty more to enjoy.
Get more information here.
MuttonStock 4
When: 15 – 17 August
MuttonStock is an exciting weekend filled with beers, ciders, and performances by talented musical acts. Hosted at the Shoulder of Mutton in Strumpshaw, this event offers not only a fantastic range of beverages and live entertainment but also ample parking space and a warm welcome to furry friends, as it is a dog-friendly venue.
Get more information here.
Afri-Fest East
When: 16 August
Afri-Fest East at Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich is the largest Afrocentric summer event in East Anglia. Experience vibrant African culture through live music, delicious food, and dance. Kids can enjoy fun workshops, while everyone can participate in exciting games. Celebrate African heritage and foster community cohesion at this unique event.
Get more information here.
Cromer Carnival
When: 16 – 22 August
Carnival Day will be Wednesday with a parade and more. You can find details of all the events taking place during the Carnival Week in Cromer listed here.
Norfolk Tank Museum Amourfest Military Weekend
When: 16 – 17 August
Get ready for arena action, re-enactments, living history, medieval displays, models, trade stalls, food stalls, and licensed bar as part of Amourfest. Then on Saturday night, put on your best 1940s clothing and enjoy a traditional Hangar Dance set amongst the tanks, memorabilia, and other enthusiasts.
Get more details here.
Treehouse Festival
When: 17 – 23 August
Live like an Iron Age villager for a week, camping by a roundhouse! Enjoy tasty vegetarian and vegan meals made with fresh, local ingredients. Get hands-on with crafts, learn new skills, join eco-building projects, chill by campfires, and listen to live acoustic music under the stars.
Get more information here.
Tour de Broads
When: 17 August
This will be the 12th anniversary of Tour de Broads in Plumstead, near Norwich. Experience the beauty of the Norfolk Broads as over 2000 cyclists take on our 25, 50, 75, or 100 mile routes. All abilities and bike types are welcome, including road, hybrid, MTB, tandem, handbike, and E-Bike. Ride with confidence as our routes are fully supported and signposted.
Get more information here.
Blakeney Party on the Pastures
When: 17 August
Blakeney Party on the Pastures is a fun-filled family day! In the past it has included the Dog and Duck show, the Angel Voices choir, and fun kids’ races.
Get more information here.
Blakeney Harbour Room Beer & Music Festival
When: 22 – 25 August
The Blakeney Harbour Room will host live music and festival food all weekend. Football will also be shown in the top bar.
Get more information here.
Fecken’ Beer Fest
When: 22 – 25 August
For more than 13 fantastic years, the “Fecken’ Beer Fest” has been a staple of the August Bank Holiday Weekend at Feckenham’s Rose and Crown. This long weekend extravaganza is all about enjoying exceptional beers and ciders from both local and distant sources along with live music, garden games, food and refreshing soft drinks.
Get more information here.
Mid-Norfolk Railway Beer Festival Weekend
When: 22 – 25 August
The Mid-Norfolk Railway holds a beer festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Beer and cider enthusiasts can look forward to sampling real ales and ciders from all around the country, as well as locally brewed varieties. Train services will be running all weekend with late night services and on-board real ale bars, making it easy to hop from station to station to explore the festival offerings.
Get more details here.
King’s Head Letheringsett Beer Festival
When: 23 – 25 August
This will be the first of what will hopefully be many beer festivals at the King’s Head Letheringsett. There will be plenty of beer, live music, a bbq, games, and a bouncy castle.
Get more information here.
Dinos in the Dark
When: 23 August
This is your chance to venture into the Valley of the Dinosaurs once the sun has set, confront the challenges of the Predator High Ropes in the dark, and see the world of creepy crawlies at Animal Encounters. There will also be live music, dancing, street vendors, and much more.
Get more details here.
All About Dogs Show at Norfolk Showground
When: 24 – 25 August
It’s an event for you and your dog. There will be classes, activities, and the opportunity to learn about new products for your dog. Be sure to get tickets in advance as they do not guarantee tickets will be available at the gate.
Get more information here.
Aylsham Show
When: 25 August
The Alysham Show is all about food, fun and farming. It’s one of the finest showcases in the region held at the National Trust‘s Blickling Estate.
Get more information here.
Sheringham Beach Life
When: 26 – 29 August
Prepare for the ultimate summer finale as Sheringham Beach Life returns! Four exciting days of free activities for children and young people await, marking the perfect conclusion to the summer holidays.
Organized by the collaborative efforts of Sheringham’s churches and backed by Scripture Union, Beach Life promises an action-packed extravaganza right by the shoreline. Enjoy an array of events, featuring sports, drama, creative Bible teachings, inflatables, artistic crafts, and, with a bit of luck, plenty of sunshine. And let’s not forget the epic tide fight that has become legendary.
Find out more here.
Wymondham RFC Beer Festival
When: 29 – 30 August
Get ready for a fantastic celebration of beer and rugby at Wymondham RFC’s Beer Festival, held at Barnard Fields. With over 40 ales, ciders, a Gin Bar, live music, and delicious food, this event promises to be a hit. Don’t miss out—previous events have sold out quickly!
Get more information here.
Shouldham Beer Fest
When: 29 – 31 August
The Shouldham Beer festival is back with lots of real ales, cider, food, music and more on the Village Green. Camping is available at the village playing field.
Get more details here.
Suffield Summer Fiesta
When: 29 – 31 August
The Suffield Arms is turning its much-loved Sunday Sessions into a full weekend celebration to mark the end of summer. Expect live music, delicious food and plenty of drinks in the pub garden.
Get more information here.
North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival
When: 30 – 31 August
Head to Holkham Park for a huge celebration of all that is best about food grown, reared, caught, made or sold in North Norfolk. Expect to find a wide range of tasty food and drink including freshly baked bread, delicious pork pies, real ale, local spirits, and more.
Get more information here.
Learn more about other food festivals in Norfolk.
Looking Ahead
Check out September Events in Norfolk
Something to Look Forward to Next August
Look A Like Festival
When: Hoping it will be back for 2026
Earlham Park will host Norwich’s biggest outdoor tribute event, the Look-A-Like Festival. This all-day, family-friendly music festival features the UK’s best tribute acts. Enjoy street food trucks, jaw-dropping visuals, and top-notch stage production.
Find out more information here.
Sundown Festival
When: Hoping it will be back in 2026
See some of the UK’s top pop and bass artists at the Norfolk Showground. This music festival offers the option to camp for the weekend too.
Get more information here.
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