A celebration of stories
What's On
Events for every kind of reader, with brilliant author talks, storytelling events, and much more. Bookish fun for everyone 24-30 October 2026!
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3pm - 4pmFrequently Happy: David Larbi
An afternoon with TikTok poetry sensation and perennial optimist David Larbi.
Politics & PeopleUnder £10Non-fictionPoetryHow we live now -
7.30pm - 8.30pmThe Make-Believe: Hannah Murray
From the actor in Skins and Games of Thrones, a deeply intimate, shockingly honest memoir about acting, fame, mental illness and the struggle to leave a cult-like organisation whose belief in magic shattered Hannah’s reality.
Politics & PeopleNon-fictionMemoirHow we live now -
11am - 12noonThe wonderful world of Jacqueline Wilson
Jacqueline Wilson is back for Norwich Book Festival! Don't miss your chance to see this bestselling author, former Children's Laureate, and icon of children's literature.
Children's EventFiction
Norwich Book Festival is back Saturday 24 - Friday 30 October 2026!
This year, we're set to Go All In, for the National Year of Reading!
Of course, as far as Norwich Book Festival is concerned, every year is for reading, but we're super excited that 2026 is officially the year for it!
The national Go All In campaign, with its messaging: 'You're not really into it until you read into it', is all about celebrating reading in all its forms. Magazine articles, online blogs, listening to audio books, they all count!
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About Us
A city-wide festival celebrating stories, designed for every kind of reader. Presented by The Forum with key partners from across Norwich.
