July is the start of the peak season in Norfolk, so there are lots of things going on. Many of the events will be outdoors to take advantage of the warm weather. In this post, we will share our top picks for the month.
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July 2024 Norfolk Events
If you are looking for things to do in Norfolk in July, you have come to the right place. Here you will find events happening in July 2024 in Norfolk. It includes some events that are family-friendly and/or free.
One of the highlights every July is Lord Mayor’s Celebration Weekend in Norwich. You won’t want to miss it.
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 July 2024 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.
Time Horizons at Houghton Hall
When: 21 April – 31 October select days
Experience Antony Gormley’s monumental exhibition, “Time Horizon,” at Houghton Hall, featuring 100 life-size sculptures spread across 300 acres of the park. These cast-iron sculptures, each weighing 620kg and standing at an average of 191cm, create a striking visual impact, installed at a uniform level across the landscape. Some sculptures are partially buried, while others rise above the ground or stand on concrete columns.
Houghton Hall, a stately home built in the early 18th century by Sir Robert Walpole, boasts exquisite Palladian architecture and has been open to the public since 1976. The Houghton Arts Foundation continues to expand its collection of contemporary art, positioning Houghton as a premier destination for experiencing great art in a historic setting. “Time Horizon” follows a distinguished lineup of previous exhibitions, such as Tony Cragg and Chris Levine.
Get more information here.
Festival Too in King’s Lynn
When: 29, 30 June & 5, 6, 12, 13 July
Festival Too originated in 1985 when a collective of business people came together with the idea of hosting a music event to complement the King’s Lynn Festival. It is completely free to attend, with no need for tickets.
Get more information here.
Cromer Pier Show
When: 29 June – 28 September
The famous Cromer Pier Show is back for another year! It will have the same format as last year with a different guest star every week. 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.
Folk in A Field
When: 4 – 7 July
Set in a remote clearing in Bradmoor Woods, Folk in a Field is an award winning, family friendly festival with a diverse mix of folk music, activities, shows, workshops, and stalls. They will have locally sourced ales and ciders along with numerous food outlets.
Get more information here. Prices include free parking and basic camping.
Read about more music festivals in Norfolk here.
Shakespeare Festival
When: 4 – 5 July
Every summer The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all-male theatre company, perform in the Norwich Cathedral Cloister. This year they will doing ‘Hamlet’.
Get more information and tickets here. This will sell out!
Upton White Horse Beer Festival
When: 5 – 7 July
Get ready for a fantastic beer festival at The White Horse Upton! Enjoy three days of live music, a wide selection of real ales, a sizzling BBQ, an outdoor bar, exciting prize raffles, and free entry!
Get more information here.
Blakeney Harbour Room Beer & Music Festival
When: 5 – 7 July
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.
Circus Cortex
When: 5 – 7 & 12 – 14 July
Circus Cortex aims to protect and preserve the artistic core and creative soul of a Circus and give you that magic feeling like you are part of the circus family. The show will take place in Catton Park in Norwich.
Get more information here.
Dereham Pride
When: 6 July
Dereham Pride returns for its second year, promising to be bigger and better! Enjoy a day filled with diverse stalls, a vibrant march, top-notch entertainment, and a strong sense of community.
Get more information here.
Thursford Gala Day
When: 7 July
Every year, the Thursford Collection celebrates its founder, G.T. Cushing, with a special Gala Day. This year, the event is bigger than ever with more exhibitors, live music from Robert Wolfe and Sue’s Acoustic, and new food vendors. Enjoy vintage fairground rides, an aerobatic display from The Flying Comrades, a BBQ, and café. There will also be a play park, mini fairground, and a display of vintage vehicles and classic cars.
Get more information here.
Summer Circus & Water Spectacular
When: 10 July – 15 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.
Get discounted tickets on Groupon here or for more information click here.
Russells International Circus in Dereham
When: 10 – 14 July
Experience the daring spectacle of Russell’s International Circus as it comes to Dereham with its new show. Under the traditional big-top tent, an all-human cast delivers a blend of illusion, laughter, and stunts. Enjoy the dexterous talents of jugglers, clowns, and acrobats, along with special performances from the Hungarian State Circus and Moroccan artists.
Get discounted tickets on Groupon here.
Five Churches Festival
When: 10 – 14 July
The Five Churches Festival is a program of concerts, cultural shindigs, and community events happening in five churches of the Glaven Valley Benefice in North Norfolk – Blakeney, Cley, Glandford, Letheringsett, and Wiveton.
Get more information here.
Dereham Blues Festival
When: 10 – 14 July
For 10 years, the Dereham Blues Festival has been a popular fixture on the national blues circuit. You can expect a diverse range of blues music from acoustic to electric, solo artists to bands. For 2024 over 50 bands will play in venues throughout the town, with a family-friendly busking event on Saturday.
Get more information here.
Lionesses at Carrow Road
When: 12 July
The reigning European Champion Lionesses will be play a match against the Republic of Ireland at Carrow Road. Unfortunately, tickets are now sold out.
Those attending the match should read the supporter information here.
Hainford Beer Festival
When: 12 – 14 July
The Chequers Hainford is hosting a beer festival. It will be an action packed weekend with live music, lots of beers and local food vendors.
Get more information here.
Strumpshaw Tree Fair
When: 13 – 14 July
The Strumpshaw Tree Fair, inspired by the old Albion Fairs, is Norfolk’s largest event of its kind. Featuring over 100 stalls, the fair showcases woodworkers, craftspeople, musicians, and food vendors. You can enjoy activities for all ages, live entertainment, unique crafts, along with an abundance of ale and merriment.
Get more information here.
The Legends Festival in Cromer
When: 12 – 14 July
The UK’s largest celebration of the world’s greatest pop and rock acts is coming to Cromer Hall. They will have some of the world’s biggest arena tribute acts on a huge outdoor stage.
Get more information and purchase tickets here.
Norfolk Garden Show
When: 12 – 14 July
Head to the Norfolk Showground for a gardening extravaganza filled with flowers, plants and everything you need for your home and garden. The Food and Drink Court will have food and drink vendors offering some of the UK’s finest wines and spirit, home-made pies, cakes, cheeses, pastries, and more.
Get more details here.
Burnham Market Flower Show
When: 13 July
You can see a horticultural marquee with flowers, vegetables, arts, crafts and cookery that will all be judged, plus there will be a carnival parade with floats and a marching band, an arena with fun and games for the whole family, and a funfair.
Get more information here.
Lord Mayor’s Celebration
When: 13 – 14 July
The Lord Mayor’s Celebration is Norwich’s carnival. It always includes a fun fair, live music and other entertainment, food, lots of fun, and of course the Lord Mayor’s Procession. For 2024, the theme will be ‘Carnival Spirit.’
Find out more about what to expect by reading about the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Celebration.
Get more information about this year’s event here.
Midsummer Music & Fireworks
When: 13 July
The Midsummer Music & Fireworks in Thorpe St. Andrew will be hosted by Olly Day (from the Cromer Pier Christmas Show)! The event kicks off with a kids disco, followed by live music from Broad Bandits and an ABBA Tribute.. The evening culminates in a spectacular fireworks display. Enjoy the funfair, bar, and food throughout the event. Tickets are £5.00 per adult, and under 18s enter for free.
Get more information here.
Holt Festival
When: 13 – 27 July
Over the course of two weeks, you can expect performances from internationally recognised musicians, poets, actors, dancers, and comedians in Holt. There are also fine art exhibitions.
Get more details here.
If you want to book a place to stay in Holt during the festival, check out Byfords here.
Dick’s Ding Dong Street Party
When: 14 July
Dick’s Bar in Norwich is excited to announce the inaugural “Dick’s Ding Dong,” a street party celebrating its first anniversary. This free event will take place on Bedford Street in Norwich from 12:00 to 18:00. Enjoy a day filled with food stalls, pop-up bars, DJ sets, and live music performances for all ages.
Get more information here.
The Untamed Gravel
When: 14 July
The Untamed Gravel is back for its third year. This recreational ride stays mostly on quiet roads, paths, and trails in the beautiful North Norfolk countryside and in villages. It starts and finishes at Holkham Hall Estate.
Get more information and sign up here.
King’s Lynn Festival
When: 14 – 27 July
Get ready for a packed two-week long programme that includes concerts, films, walks, special events, and more in King’s Lynn. Those who are 25 and under can get half-price tickets.
Get more details here.
Raveningham Sculpture Trail
When: 17 July – 8 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 2024 trail here.
Aylsham Beer & Gin Festival
When: 19 – 20 July
Join Aylsham Roundtable at Aylsham Town Hall for the Aylsham Beer & Gin Festival, a weekend dedicated to beers, ciders, and gin. Enjoy food and live music while supporting local community and charitable causes.
Get more information here.
Norfolk Motorhome & Campervan Show
When: 19 – 21 July
Whether you are new to the hobby or a seasoned camper, this is a good opportunity to speak with several local and national dealers in one place (at the Norfolk Showground) and learn from the experts before making a purchase or upgrade.
Get more information here.
Summerfest at The English Distillery
When: 20 July
Indulge in mouthwatering food trucks, free mini-tours of the distillery, tastings, and live music at Summerfest. Best of all, it’s completely free with no advance tickets required.
Get more information here.
Magic of Thailand
When: 20 – 21 July
Experience an authentic taste of Thai culture in Earlham Park in Norwich. You can enjoy delicious Thai street food and beer, try Thai massage, browse arts and crafts, watch traditional Thai dances, Muay Thai demonstrations, Ladyboy shows, and the hilarious ‘I’m British, Get me out of here’ eating competition.
Adults are only £5 per day while children 15 and under go free!
Get more details here.
Norwich Theatre Family Festival
When: 23 – 25 July
Norwich Theatre’s Family Festival is back for an exciting week of affordable bookable sessions at just £3 and numerous free activities during the first week of summer holidays. Highlights include a Kindness Installation Drop-In, Drumming Circle, Sin Cru Street Dance performances and workshop, Family Poetry Workshop, Painting with Pride, Puppet Making, Drama Workshop, Sensory Stories for SEND, Family Singing, and Bluey’s Big Play.
Get more information here.
Harlequin Fayre
When: 26 – 28 July
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.
Norwich Pride
When: 27 July
The 15th edition of Norwich Pride will include stalls and entertainment at The Forum, Theatre Plain and Millennium Plain, the Pride March, and more entertainment in Chapelfield Gardens.
Get more information here.
Old Buckenham Airshow
When: 27 – 28 July
You will be able to see the greatest aircraft of the last eight decades along with the electric aircraft that will be the future. Old Buckenham was the only Airshow to make Country Life’s list of the 100 events making up the ‘Greatest Summer Ever’.
In addition to the show in the air, there will also be the Gourmet Food Village, Attack and Destroy Bar, hundreds of classic cars, two museums, stalls, and exhibits.
You must get your tickets in advance, it will sell out. Get more information here.
Worstead Festival
When: 27 – 28 July
This family-friendly festival, held annually the last weekend of July, features local art and craft stalls, food and drink, activities, workshops, and demonstrations. They also have lots of live music with something for everyone!
Get more information here.
Sandringham Flower Show
When: 31 July
One of the most prestigious horticultural events in the East of England is back for its 141st year. This flower show combines the best in horticulture with family entertainment.
Get more details here.
Looking Ahead
Check out August events in Norfolk.
Something to Look Forward to Next July
The Gin & Rum Festival – Norwich
When: July 2025
The largest Gin & Rum Festival tour in the UK is back in Norwich! It’s a big party where you can learn about gin and rum and discover new favourites.
Try 120 of the best gins and rums from around the world. At the cocktail bar, you can find a selection of seasonal cocktails, sipping tequilas, beer, and of course fizz. There will also be a DJ and live entertainment.
Get more information and purchase tickets here.
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