On until 30 October 2026!
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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Wed 28 Oct10am - 4pmThe Imaginarium
Head to The Forum's Atrium for an amazing celebration of creativity, stories and imagination, free for everyone to enjoy!
Children's EventFree -
7pm - 8pmRock Goes To College: Paul Sexton
The hectic, hugely entertaining, and definitive story of the wonderful & amateurish British university gig scene that launched the career of some of the world’s most famous bands.
History and heritagePolitics & PeopleNon-fictionLocal stories -
3pm - 4pmThe Frozen King: Pari Thomson
Pari returns readers to the enchanting world of her Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning Greenwild series in this thrilling stand-alone adventure, set ten years later.
Children's EventFiction
Brilliant events for kids
Sticky snot, chaotic Romans, baby storytelling, live drawing... we've got events galore for children of all ages. Start planning your half-term now!
Explore stories from the past
Want to learn more about our history? From soil to rock music, folktales to inventions, we're digging into our past with these fascinating events.
What did you think?
Have you visited Norwich Book Festival? We'd love to know your thoughts to help us plan for next year! Plus, you could win a National Book Token!
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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.
