Norfolk’s Best Carnivals, Festivals, and Events

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 4^th – Monday 6^th May 2024

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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Holt Arts Festival

Saturday 13^th – Saturday 27^th July 2024

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

Friday 2^nd – Sunday 11^th August 2024 

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 8^th – Sunday 11^th August 2024

A hedonistic playground hidden beneath the ancient sycamore trees in Houghton Hall’s exquisite grounds.  This carefully curated festival by artist and DJ Craig Richards features electronic music from world class DJ’s and artists.

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Gone Wild Festival 

Thursday 8^th August – Sunday 11^th August 2024

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 31^st August – Sunday 1^st September 2024

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 15^th – Sunday 17^th September 2024

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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Deepdale Festival

Thursday 26^th – Sunday 29^th September 2024

A small but perfectly formed popular music festival set across 3 stages at Deepdale Farm in Burnham Deepdale.  Join in the festival celebration of folk music with performances from local and national artists, devour wood fired pizzas washed down with real ales and ciders from the Courtyard and Orchard bars.  While you’re there indulge in some retail therapy at the Deepdale boutiques open all weekend.

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Blickling Classic Ibiza Evening 

Saturday 3^rd August 2024

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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