October in Norfolk is when autumn properly settles in, with the events calendar shifting towards Oktoberfest celebrations and Halloween events. You’ll want to take some walks and enjoy the colourful leaves before it gets too cold. It’s also time to celebrate all things spooky and pick pumpkins.
In this post, we have pulled together our top picks for the best events in Norfolk in October 2026, including some of the highlights you won’t want to miss.
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October 2026 Norfolk Events
This is our guide to events happening across the county this month, from Norwich city centre to the coast. We’ve included a mix of free and ticketed events, with plenty that are great for kids too.
To make it easy to find what you’re looking for, you can type a word or phrase into the search bar, or use the Filter by Type dropdown to filter by event type. Options include Family-friendly, Dog-friendly, Outdoor, Indoor, Music, Food & Drink, Arts & Culture, Sports and Fireworks.
We do our best to keep this page up to date, but last-minute changes do happen. We always recommend checking the details directly with the organiser before heading out. New events and updated details get added all the time, so bookmark this page to stay on top of what’s coming up.
Looking Ahead
Check out November events in Norfolk here.
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