Summer may be over, but the weather is still relatively warm in September in Norfolk. You will want to make the most of it and enjoy some more outdoor festivals and events, before it starts getting cold.
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September 2024 Events in Norfolk
If you are looking for things to do in Norfolk in September, you have come to the right place. Here you will find events happening in September 2024 in Norfolk. It includes some events that are family-friendly and/or free.
One of the highlights in September is Heritage Open Days. Every year, thousands of special events take place across England to celebrate history and culture. This year it will take place 6 – 15 September.
September is also typically apple picking season in Norfolk and towards the end of the month, you will start to see Oktoberfest celebrations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For more information and tickets for other dates click 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.
Sundown Festival
When: 30 August – 1 September
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 the details here.
Shouldham Beer Fest
When: 30 August – 1 September
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.
North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival
When: 31 August – 1 September
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.
Kelling Heath Beer Festival
When: 5 – 8 September
The Kelling Heath Beer Festival promises a fantastic weekend with a variety of breweries and distillers. Enjoy plenty of dining options, including dishes from the Terrace restaurant, a takeaway pizzeria, and tasty local food pop-ups. Entertainment will also be available throughout the festival.
Get more information here.
Party in the Park
When: 6 September
Local Drum & Bass heroes Rumble are teaming up with Breakin Science to present Party in the Park, a new outdoor rave experience at the Norfolk Showground. This full-day event will feature two big tops for Drum and Bass and Jungle music, a third arena for House, Garage, and Old Skool sounds, and heavyweight audio from Shakedown Audio. Attendees can also enjoy fully licensed bars, food vendors, and a VIP area.
Get more information here.
Wildfest
When: 6 – 7 September
Head to Wildcraft Brewery in Smallburgh for Wildfest, a two-day celebration packed with live music, delicious food and drink, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy performances from bands like Flat Battery and The Hillbilly Goats Gruff, and dance the night away at the silent disco. Feast on a hog roast and BBQ, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Kids can explore the bouncy castle kingdom, face painting, and more. Don’t miss the unique stalls, local brews, and the first-ever dog show on Saturday.
Get more information here.
Norwich Foodies Festival
When: 6 – 8 September
Head to Earlham Park in Norwich for a huge celebration of leading chefs, tasty food, enchanting drinks, and live music. Save on admission by getting tickets in advance.
You can get discounted tickets on Groupon here.
Get more information here.
Norfolk Heritage Open Days
When: 6 – 15 September
For 2024, the theme for Heritage Open Days will be ‘Routes – Networks – Connections’ which will bring the past and present together. There will be guided tours, exhibitions, and more special events that are all free. Some will require booking.
Read our guide to the 2022 Norfolk Heritage Open Days or our guide to the 2023 Norfolk Heritage Open Days to get an idea of what to expect.
Find more information about this year’s event here.
Sandringham Game & Country Fair
When: 7 – 8 September
Sandringham plays host to one of East Anglia’s best country fairs that celebrates the best in equine sports, country pursuits and the wonderful world of dogs. There is something for the whole family to enjoy.
Find out the details here.
Run Norwich 10K
When: 8 September
This popular 10K takes you by some of Norwich’s most iconic landmarks including Norwich Castle, The Forum, Norwich Cathedral, Norwich City Football Club’s Carrow Road and many more. It’s no surprise that Run Norwich has been voted as the ‘Best 10k in the United Kingdom’, according to the Running Awards.
Get more information here.
King’s Lynn Classic Car Day
When: 8 September
Experience the Classic Car Day at Tuesday Market Place in King’s Lynn. With 225 exhibitor spaces and the potential for more, this free event is a must-attend for classic car enthusiasts. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate automotive nostalgia and marvel at the timeless craftsmanship of these cherished vehicles.
Get more information here.
Tapfest
When: 12 – 15 September
Get ready for the 11th TAPFEST at the Brewery Tap in Norwich—it’s bigger and better than ever! With over 100 beers to try, live music every day, an Alcoholic Slushy Bar, and a Saturday Beach Party, there’s fun for everyone. Enjoy weekend family games, add some sparkle at the Glitter Bar, and grab tasty bites from the Motherchip Grill and Mamma’s Wings.
Get more information here.
Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival Weekend
When: 13 – 15 September
Celebrate the tradition of Shanty Songs with 16 performing groups at the Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival Weekend. Enjoy heartfelt performances at five venues in Brancaster Staithe and Deepdale village: The Jolly Sailors, The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe Sailing Club, Brancaster Staithe & Burnham Deepdale Village Hall, and St Mary’s Church Burnham Deepdale. Sing along and contribute to RNLI Hunstanton and Brancaster Coastwatch.
Get more information here.
The Autumn Festival of Norfolk
When: 14 September – 29 November
Formerly known as the Hostry Festival, the Autumn Festival of Norfolk celebrates creativity, inclusion and year-round community. The diverse program includes parties, theatre performances, poetry readings, film screenings, talks, workshops, and more.
Get more information here.
Great Norwich Duck Race
When: 15 September
Don’t miss the exciting Great Norwich Duck Race, an incredible fundraising event in support of Break! Witness the thrilling spectacle as numerous ducks take the plunge into the River Wensum, starting their race from St Georges Bridge and striving to reach the finish line at Fye Bridge, near the renowned Ribs of Beef riverside pub.
Get more information here.
Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail
When: 18 September – 20 October
The team behind the Raveningham Sculpture Trail brings together the works of 45 artists from across the UK in the private gardens of Bayfield Hall near Holt.
Get more details here.
Great Yarmouth Beer and Circus Festival
When: 19 – 22 September
The Beer and Circus Festival is back at the Drill House on York Road in Great Yarmouth. There will be a range of beers and ciders from breweries across the region including casks from Lacons along with a special international selection!
Get more information here.
Costessey Fete & Fayre
When: 20 – 21 September
Prepare for a day filled with live music, entertainment, and a dazzling fireworks display. Explore hundreds of artisan craft stalls, treat your taste buds at the vibrant food village, quench your thirst at the bar, enjoy the fun fair, and groove to the beats of live bands. Get it all for only a small admission fee, parking is free.
Get more information here.
1940s Weekend in Sheringham and Holt
When: 21 – 22 September
Experience the nostalgia of the 1940s at the Steam Back to the Forties event at North Norfolk Railway along with celebrations in both Sheringham and Holt. It’s a huge event and everyone dresses up for the occasion.
You can enjoy live music, classic vehicles, vintage trade stands, historical displays, and wartime fashions. With a frequent steam train service, you can hop on and off along the 5.5-mile line all day with event tickets. There will also be vintage buses running between the two towns.
Get the details here.
Hunstanton Soap Box Derby
When: 22 September
Nearly 50 home-built karts took part in the Soap Box Derby held in Hunstanton in 2023. It’s entertaining to watch the karts race down the streets of Hunstanton starting on Greevegate then twisting and turning their way to Beach Terrace Road.
Get more information here.
Deepdale Festival – Burnham Deepdale
When: 26 – 29 September
Deepdale Camping & Rooms hosts a small music festival with five stages. You can also enjoy a variety of food and drink stalls, pop up shops and the Deepdale businesses will be open for you to browse.
Get more information here.
King’s Lynn Literature Festival
When: 27 – 29 September
The King’s Lynn Literature Festival will feature seventeen world-class writers at the historic Town Hall in King’s Lynn, ready to entertain, inform, and intrigue you. Enjoy opportunities to engage with the writers outside formal sessions and visit the bookstall open throughout the festival. Books by every festival author will be available, and the authors are happy to sign your purchases.
Get more information here.
Nor Con (The Norfolk TV, Film, & Comic Con)
When: 28 – 29 September
If you love your Batman, Iron Man, Dr Who or any other type of complete “Nerdity” then you need to get to Nor Con at the Norfolk Showground. It has been voted among the UK’s top 10 Comic Cons by arts and entertainment guide The List and described by SciFi Now magazine as, “..probably the friendliest convention on Earth”.
There will be plenty of displays, exhibits, celebrities, talks and loads of traders from across the galaxy selling everything from clothing to bespoke cosplay accessories.
Get more information here.
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Flamingo Fiesta
When: 28 – 29 September
Join the fun at Pensthorpe’s Flamingo Fiesta! Enjoy flamingo-themed crafts, pond-dipping, talks, and delicious treats at the café. Meet Gilda the flamingo for photos and cuddles. Face-painting is available for all ages, and anyone dressed in flamingo attire gets a 10% entry discount. All activities are included with your ticket.
Get more information here.
Autumn Equinox Skycamp
When: 30 September – 7 October
The Loughton Astronomical Society holds an Autumn Equinox Sky Camp at Kelling Heath on the North Norfolk coast. It is the largest star party in the UK with hundreds of amateur astronomers gathering for a week of dark sky observing.
The main event day is the Saturday when they have vendor trade stands, equipment demonstrations, a raffle, and a telescope tour. It is free to attend but if you want to spend a night or more you will need to book a campsite.
Get more information here.
Something to Look Forward to Next September
Ludham Illuminated Boat Parade
When: 13 September 2025
The bi-annual Ludham Illuminated Boat Parade is back. As the light fades the line of boats will tranform into a glowing spectable. This time the route will be around Ludham only.
Get more information here.
Looking Ahead
Check out October Events in Norfolk.
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