Events in Norwich From 20th April – 26th April 2026

You can find a packed week of events in Norwich this week, covering music, comedy, family fun, creative workshops, live talks, local markets, and more. This is your guide to what's on between 19 April and 26 April 2026.

Live performances include folk storytelling fused with electric guitar riffs at The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio, a space repurposed from industrial use in the city’s east end. Intimate gigs are held at venues like Dragon Hall, a timber-framed building dating back to the late 14th century and now used for cultural events. Regional talent from Norfolk and Suffolk appears regularly, including tribute acts playing seminal rock tracks from the 90s at The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA.

For families, weekly toddler cinema screenings are held every Saturday afternoon at Cinema City West, a venue linked to national educational outreach programmes since its opening in 2018. Drop-in parent sessions take place regularly through Norfolk County Council’s Wellbeing Network, offering informal peer discussion and access guidance near Aylsham Library.

Creative workshops vary widely: paint-and-sip events are hosted at Yalm Foodhall, an atmospheric space built within a former railway depot. Ukulele lessons occur in underused spaces behind Norwich Market during weekday afternoons. A recent talk titled 'Metal Detecting and Local Heritage' was held at Waterstones, discussing findings from excavations near St Mary’s Church.

Seasonal markets return to The Forum on 21 April, with stalls featuring local craftspeople working in clay, textiles, and wood, materials sourced via sustainable supply chains. These events reflect Norwich’s enduring role as a centre for arts education and civic engagement. Check listings below for precise times and locations.