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Norwich Book Festival (NBF) will return for its third year on Saturday 24 until Friday 30 October 2026.

This city-wide festival brings together readers, writers, bookshops, literary organisations, and other key Norwich institutions to celebrate stories of all kinds.

Norwich Book Festival is designed to be for every kind of reader, and brings nationally renowned authors to England's first UNESCO City of Literature for fantastic events, readings, signings, interactive experiences and much more. The festival highlights Norwich’s literary heritage and contributes to the city's thriving culture of reading and writing.

Last year, Norwich Book Festival welcomed 32,000 visitors, and with 2026 as the National Year of Reading, we think there's no better way to celebrate than with our seven day programme for readers of all types – even the reluctant reader.

Norwich Book Festival is an inclusive celebration of the power of reading and writing, showcasing nationally renowned authors in England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. The festival highlights Norwich’s literary heritage and contemporary strengths, and engages diverse communities.

Norwich Book Festival is presented by The Forum, alongside key partners National Centre for Writing, Norfolk Library and Information Service and University of East Anglia. The festival works with booksellers including Waterstones, and independents, The Book Hive, Norfolk Children’s Book Centre and Bookbugs & Dragon Tales.

Norwich Book Festival is supported by Anguish’s Educational Foundation, Norfolk Community Foundation through The Goodman Trust and sponsored by The Georgian Townhouse.

If you're interested in finding out more about Norwich Book Festival, or supporting NBF as a partner or sponsor, please email us [email protected]

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