Roll up, roll up; here’s your Barefoot guide to Norfolk’s best carnivals, festivals, and events. From local food and drink vendors, educational workshops, and funfairs to live music, renowned DJ’s, comedy acts, theatrical performances, and light displays plus everything in between! Fun filled days and evenings out for all ages.

Sandringham Living Heritage Food, Craft & Wood Festival

Saturday 3^rd – Monday 5^th May 2025

Set in the famous Sandringham Estate this yearly event is popular with both locals and visitors alike. Indulge in the very best of Norfolk’s food and drink producers and suppliers, see local artisans at work and take home a slice of Norfolk. A showcase for handmade jewellery, ceramics, textiles, and many more unique products. Spend the day with the whole family enjoying the festival in its beautiful setting serenaded by jazz bands and solo artists.  

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The Norfolk Churches Trust Stately Car Boot Sale

Sunday May 4^th 2025

Known as ‘the poshest of car boots’ The Norfolk Churches Trust Stately Car Boot Sale is back for 2025 and will be hosted in the grounds of the Bridgerton-esq Sennowe Park in Norfolk. Explore a variety of stalls in the picturesque grounds of one of Norfolk’s most impressive Edwardian estates with proceeds from the event supporting the preservation of historic churches across the county. Arrive early for the best picks, from antiques, paintings, objets d’arts to historical items from the most glorious stately homes in the County and private house owners.

Holt Arts Festival

The festival will be taking a break in 2025 and back for 2026

Set in the pretty Georgian town of Holt this annual festival is a feast for all the senses. Food, drink, theatre, comedy, music, fine art, and politics pop up throughout the town in various venues in a celebration of the Arts.  

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Wells Carnival

Friday1^st – Sunday 10^th August 2025 

Held in Wells-next-the-Sea, this annual award-winning summer event dating back to 1926, now boasts a week-long festival packed full of family fun and adventure. We’re talking parades, fancy dress, live music, family-friendly games, craft markets, competitions, food, drinks and much much more. 

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Houghton Festival 

Thursday 7^th – Sunday 10^th August 2025

Founded by the kaleidoscopic artistic mind of legendary Fabric DJ Craig Richards, this symphony of visual arts & music erupts annually on the grounds of Houghton Hall. Houghton festival returns with its four-day sonic pilgrimage of global underground electronic music, arts, nature and craftmanship.

Now in its ninth year, the festival has curated a diverse tapestry of music, this year’s offering showcases the breadth and depth of Richard’s musical outlook, proudly championing equality, presenting the unknown alongside the established.

The announcement includes the festivals biggest number of debuts so far, includes Aurora Halal, BCUC (Live), Binary Digit (Live), British Murder Boys (Live), Channel One, Chez Damier, Dego, DJ Krush, DVS1 (House & Techno sets) Holy Tongue (Live), Jennifer Cardini, Marcel Dettman (Live & DJ), Mark Ernestus’ Ndagga Rhythm Force (Live), Moin (Live), Moritz Von Oswald Trio (Live), Objekt, Prince Fatty, Rrose (Live & DJ), Simo Cell (Live), Tim Reaper, Upsammy (Live & DJ), and techno royalty Richie Hawtin.

Alongside these debuts, staple artists return such as Batu, Ben UFO, Calibre, Carista, dBridge (Live and Dj), DJ Masda, Grace Sands, Helena Hauff, Jane Fitz, Joy Orbison, Luke Una, Midland, Nik Bärtsch (Live), Ogazón, Palms Trax, Red Axes, Reggie Watts (Live), Ricardo Villalobos, Shackleton (Live), Sherelle, Steam Down (Live), Vlada, and Zip. 

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Gone Wild Festival 

Thursday 7^th August – Sunday 10^th August 2025

The UK’s fastest growing family festival is coming to Norfolk this August for 4 days of action packed family fun!  Bring the whole family together and go wild with Bear Grylls at Holkham Hall. The festival combines over 100 outdoor adventures – live music, survival workshops, outdoor activities, and family-friendly entertainment.

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North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival

Saturday 30^th & Sunday 31^st August 2025

Nestled in the walled garden at Holkham Hall this weekend event is the perfect festival for food and drink lovers. Immerse yourself in the fabulous growers, producers, suppliers, and artisans that Norfolk’s famous for. Pick up tips and recipe ideas from the chef demos and don’t forget your favourite shopper to stock up on tasty treats to take home!

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Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival 

Friday 12^th – Sunday 14^th September 2025

The annual Sea Shanty festival brings together shanty groups from all over the country showcasing traditional sea shanty songs. Enjoy food, drinks, and live music across venues in Brancaster Staithe including The Jolly Sailors pub, The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe sailing club, Village Halls and St Mary’s Church.  

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Blickling Classic Ibiza Evening 

Saturday 2^nd August 2025

The annual Classic Ibiza evening is back. Gates open at 5.30pm for a fabulous open-air celebration of classic Ibiza anthems reinvented by a 32-piece orchestra, with headline DJ’s, live vocalists, and extravagant laser light show. Eat, drink, and dance the night away in the stunning parkland set against the beautiful Blickling Hall.

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