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SUMMARY:Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:●       16 THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE PREMIERES\, HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE NEW WORK BY CURIOUS DIRECTIVE\, KALEIDER\, AND A QUARTET OF EAST ANGLIAN PLAYS \n●       OPENING CONCERT FROM STORNOWAY WITH FOLK ARTIST ALICE BOYD IN ONE-OFF PAIRING AND SPECIAL CONCERT CREATED FOR NORWICH BY SECKOU KEITA CLOSES THE FESTIVAL \n●       MUSIC INCLUDES: COWBOY JUNKIES; MATTHEW HERBERT & MOMOKO GILL\, SEXYTADHG AND THE BO NANAFANA SOCIAL CLUB \n●       MUSICAL RESIDENT ARTISTS FOR 2026 ARE JAMES MCVINNIE AND MAYA YOUSSEF \n●       BBC RADIO 3 NEW GENERATION ARTISTS INCLUDE ASTATINE TRIO\, KLEIO QUARTET\, ELIZAVETA IVANOVA AND SANJA BIZJAK \n●       PHILHARMONIA CHAMBER PLAYERS\, SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE AND BRITTEN SINFONIA FEATURE IN THE CLASSICAL MUSIC PROGRAMME \n●       LITERATURE PROGRAMME FEATURES DR RACHEL CLARKE AND ALI SMITH \n●       FIRST EVER FESTIVAL THINKER IN RESIDENCE\, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA; ARTIST IN RESIDENCE VICTORIA MELODY CREATES WORK IN SWAFFHAM \n●       WELCOME WEEKEND OPENS THE FESTIVAL WITH AROUND A DOZEN FREE POP-UP PERFORMANCES ACROSS NORWICH \nArtistic Director & Chief Executive\, Daniel Brine\, has today announced the full programme for the 2026 Norfolk & Norwich Festival. One of the oldest arts festivals in England\, having been established in 1772\, Norfolk & Norwich Festival presents world-class international performances alongside emerging talent and homegrown East Anglian artists in an expansive multi-arts programme featuring theatre\, dance\, music\, film\, literature and visual arts. \nLasting for 17 days the Festival takes over the city of Norwich and spills out into the surrounding areas\, this year taking in Wells-next-the-Sea\, Lowestoft\, King’s Lynn\, Great Yarmouth\, Sheringham\, Diss and Swaffham\, transforming the county into a hive of cultural activity. This year there will be over 20 free events in a programme that welcomes artists from all over the world for over 100 events. Tickets will go on sale on Friday 20 February at www.nnfestival.org.uk. \nThe Festival will present sixteen theatre and performance premieres\, including four works all written and produced in the East\, exploring the varied concerns of the region: family ties in the age of climate catastrophe in Albatross by Martha Loader (8-21 May)\, the devastating impact of county lines in St George’s Theatre Company’s Crossing the Line (11\, 13\, 14 & 18 May) gift-giving and the very edge of human endurance in curious directive’s Heartwood\, and a family-friendly promenade experience in Wind in the Willows by Sheringham Little Theatre (16 & 17 May). Additionally\, Bootworks Theatre Company presents The King’s Lynn Nine (10 May)\, in which a group of local nine-year-old children share their thoughts on the world they live in. \nNorfolk & Norwich Festival 2026 will once again play host to a series of bold genre-defying companies. Kaleider\, whose work plays with the boundary between installation and live performance\, presents the UK premiere of Requiem (15 – 17 May)\, in which five performers – backed by a grand musical score – work to build a giant kinetic creature from metal and breath. In partnership with Norwich Theatre Royal\, the experimental theatre company Brokentalkers teams up with acclaimed accordionist Danny O’Mahony to bring Danny’s moving story to life in the UK premiere of Bellow (15 & 16 May)\, a theatrical experience fusing traditional music\, electronic sound design and dance. The Festival will offer a first look at Treekin\, a new family show about nature from Trigger developed with Festival-supported school workshops in Norwich. Circa\, one of the world’s greatest circus companies\, returns to the Festival for the first time since 2015 to headline the Spielgetent with their extraordinary show Wolf\, a ferocious and intense spectacle which plays from 13-24 May. \nPerformers will use technology old and new to offer thought-provoking spectacle. Australian puppeteers Terrapin and multi-disciplinary artist Tim Spooner’s show Matter Era combines puppetry and animation to invite audiences into a strange ecosystem entirely without people (12-14 May) and Underwater showcases a collaboration between artists An-Ting and Ian Gallagher (21 & 22 May)\, in a live performance project – presented in a hybrid online and in-person form –  that unveils the acoustic world of marine life through mixing communication from coral reefs\, fish and whales into 3D compositions and visuals.  Meanwhile\, live art duo Hunt & Darton bring Kids Business to Swaffham High Street – a hilarious pop-up created with the town’s children which invites audiences to take part in a wholly unique and original retail experience. \nThe Festival opens with the Welcome Weekend featuring eight new Festival commissions that will premiere over two days of outdoor arts across the streets of Norwich. They include:  CHAIR! set in a dreamlike world and imagining how we can once  again have public spaces that care; Elevateher from Daughters Of The Wire which reveals female struggles and strengths played out between three multi-height tightwire rigs; a high-energy gig-theatre experience in The Torch where Afrobeat\, hip-hop\, rap and storytelling collide from Nigel ‘Kobby’ Taylor; Tender Exchange living folk artwork inviting\, deep listening\, sharing and connection by Radical Ritual; Fragments Of Us from Talawa Theatre Company\, an outdoor performance exploring identity\, resilience\, and vulnerability and centring on a cast of Black men and boys;  a beautiful mini-epic that brings buffooning to Indian street theatre in Holy Dirt; Garbh an innovative\, in-the-round\, outdoor dance work that reimagines ancient Gujarati Folk Dance’;  physical comedy and visual imagery brought together by Ferdinando + Bernstein to face the climate breakdown with the joy of idiocy and play in Stick And Stone. Frozen Light Theatre also premiere their new production as part of the Welcome Weekend –Museum Of Spirals\, a new one-to-one experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities. \nThe dance programme for 2026 includes London-based troupe Cut A Shine with a raucous ceilidh (9 May) and Thick & Tight who present Natural Behaviour (22 & 23 May) following its run at BAC\, a performance that sits between a variety show and a biology essay\, exploring what it means to be ‘natural’ through a queer lens. \nThe music programme for 2026 spans a huge breadth of genres and styles  from contemporary to classical\, grandiose to intimate\, and boldly experimental to traditional.  Contemporary music includes a special event that will open the Festival – acclaimed folk pop artists Stornoway will present one of their two UK concerts for 2026\, opened exclusively in Norwich by ambient folk artist Alice Boyd (who makes her Norwich debut).  Bookending the Festival\, masterful Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita will bring together a unique and electrifying band for the Norwich date as part of a 30th anniversary tour (23 May). \nOther contemporary highlights include Matthew Herbert and Momoko Gill in Herbert & Momoko (14 May)\, the grand pop drama of Irish star SexyTadhg (16 May)\, the captivating Cuban stylings of Ana Carla Maza (21 May)\, the boygenius-produced jasmine.4.t (22 May)\, Norfolk-born saxophonist Sam Braysher’s quartet performing with acclaimed jazz vocalist Sara Dowling (13 May)\, Cowboy Junkies with a concert spanning 40 years of their music-making and foregrounding their unique mix of blues\, country\, folk and jazz influences (14 May) and the highly anticipated return of The Bo Nanafana Social Club with The Big Bamboo\, a Norwich cult classic. The outdoor Band Stand also returns for a series of free musical evenings that celebrate outstanding local talent in partnership with BBC Introducing. \nNew for 2026\, in collaboration with Norwich Arts Centre\, is the relaunched Norwich Jazz Festival as part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival programme. This showcase of the best in UK jazz includes genre-blending contemporary African diasporic collective Balimaya Project (15 May)\, unique tuba player Theon Cross (16 May)\, a tribute to South African musician Abdullah Ibrahim and township jazz from the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (19 May)\, witty and playful collective Neil Cowley Trio  (21 May)\, the virtuosic collaborations of nine-piece big band Nubiyan Twist (22 May)\, exhilarating Manchester trio GoGo Penguin celebrating their powerful new album\, Necessary Fictions (23 May) and bassist Gary Crosby’s sextet’s celebration of legendary jazz innovator\, Charles Mingus (24 May). \nFor the classical programme\, the Festival welcomes organist James McVinnie and Syrian musician Maya Youssef as resident artists for 2026. McVinnie begins with Infinity Gradient\, a collaboration with composer Tristran Perich (10 May) scored for solo organ and 100 speakers in 1bit audio\, a unique blend that will fill the vastness of Norwich Cathedral. He also puts the organ of St Peter Mancroft through its paces with a rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Clavier-Übung III (21 May). Maya Youssef begins her residency with a presentation of exciting new work exploring the meeting point between Middle Eastern and Celtic traditions in New Paths Through Old Worlds (20 May) at the Octagon Chapel\, then presents her celebrated 2022 album Finding Home (22 May). \nThe BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme once again bring an exhilarating cross-section of the most exciting young British and international musicians to the Octagon Chapel: chamber music ensemble Astatine Trio (11 May); Estonian flautist Elizaveta Ivanova making her Norwich debut accompanied by pianist Sanja Bizjak; a pair of concerts from internationally recognised string musicians\, the Kleio Quartet\, performing classics from Mendelsohn and Schubert (11 May) and then joining forces with fellow BBC New Generation Artists\, rising star baritone Andrew Hamilton and pianist Berniya Hamie (12 May). \nOther classical music highlights include Philharmonia Chamber Players playing one of the masterpieces of the Baroque era from Bach in Goldberg Variations (10 May) in their first performance at the Festival\, Britten Sinfonia with a programme that focuses on the years Benjamin Britten spent in North America (20 May)\, and international opera star\, Roderick Williams teams up with the Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus presenting William Walton (23 May). On the Festival’s closing night\, in partnership with the Norwich Theatre Royal\, the pioneering collective Scottish Ensemble delivers a memorised\, kinetic production of Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. \nWith a national spotlight on the 2026 Year of Reading\, the Festival presents a dynamic programme of writers and thinkers as part of the City of Literature Weekend from 22-24 May. Highlights include the Harriet Martineau Lecture\, this year delivered by Dr Rachel Clarke\, and talks and workshops from Ali Smith\, Ece Temelkuran\, James Canton\, Yvvette Edwards\, Georgia Shackleton\, Rishi Dastidar and Jarred McGinnis. \nThis year\, the Festival continues to platform unique local voices in film. From the Dunes\, a short film by Joseph Harrington and local poet Poppy Stevens tells the story of a family from Hemsby whose home is under threat from coastal erosion. It will be accompanied by poems created in school workshops (9-10 and 13-17 May). Award-winning choreographer Dan Canham showcased moving local stories Fenland Elegy and Four Portraits from an Edgeland at previous editions of the Festival\, and in 2026 they will be shown in a double bill in the Fenlands for the first time (23 May). \nThe 2026 Visual Arts programme includes a blend of exhibitions\, talks and tours presented in some of Norfolk’s grandest and most intimate venues including a celebration of visionary East Anglia painter Mary Newcomb\, an exhibition featuring seven decades of contemporary art by the Norfolk Contemporary Art Society\, a ‘3-D collage’ exploring entanglements between nature\, chronic illness and possibility by *conditions apply artist collective in Great Yarmouth\, a collection of new works and conversations from artist Olivia Bax\, Off-Earth\, a film and sculpture installation by artist Louis Nixon which explores the human detritus left in space\, a new season of investigative exhibitions at The Sainsbury Centre engaging with the question What is the Meaning of Life? and a showcase of highlights from Karun Thakar’s renowned global textile collection. \nSTORNOWAY by ALEX LAKE 
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/norfolk-norwich-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Norfolk
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SUMMARY:Norfolk and Norwich Art Circle exhibition - The Forum\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Norfolk and Norwich Art Circle is heading to The Forum this week for its 210th exhibition. \nThe art group has been a pillar of the county’s artistic scene for 141 years and now it’s artists are set to stage an exhibition in the bustling centre of Norwich – showing more than 150 works by its members. \nThe exhibition will feature new selected artworks and sculptures from the group in a variety of mediums\, styles and artforms – with all artwork for sale. \nThe popular group has over 200 members\, and the history of Norfolk and Norwich Art Circle is deeply rooted in the county. \nEstablished in 1885 following Crome & Cotman’s famous Norwich Society of Artists\, the Norfolk and Norwich Art Circle has included treasured national artists such as Alfred Munnings\, Edward Seago and Bernard Reynolds in its membership. \nThe group is always welcoming new members to its groups from a wide diversity of genres and experience. \nIt hosts regular events including social gatherings\, demonstrations and workshops by professionals and a regular life drawing class. It holds two major exhibitions of members’ work each year and all members can submit their work for selection. \nThe exhibition at The Forum runs from Friday 8th May until Friday 15th May\, open from 9am to 5pm daily. \nThere will be an open preview this Friday 8th May from 6pm when artists will be on hand to speak to visitors and guests about their work. All are welcome. \nEntry to the exhibition is free at The Forum\, Millennium Plain\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR2 1TF. \nFor more details about the exhibition and how to join the group visit www.nnartcircle.com
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/norfolk-and-norwich-art-circle-exhibition-the-forum-norwich/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Millennium Plain\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR2 1TF\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
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SUMMARY:Folk on the Pier - Cromer Pier
DESCRIPTION:Fondly known as “the best gig on the North Sea”\, Folk on the Pier attracts a plethora of well-known and up-and-coming folk\, folk-rock\, and acoustic artists from across the UK. Cromer’s ever popular music festival Folk On The Pier will be celebrating its twenty-sixth production in the town’s Pavilion Theatre on 8th\, 9th and 10th May 2026.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/folk-on-the-pier-cromer-pier/
LOCATION:Cromer Pier\, Cromer\, Norfolk\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Norfolk & Norwich Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Norfolk & Norwich Festival returns in 2026 with a huge variety of work staged in and around the city of Norwich for 17 days from 8 – 24 May. \nHighlights include the Festival’s centrepiece circus show\, which this year sees the return of Australian circus company Circa to the Spiegeltent with their ferocious and intense brand-new show Wolf. \nAcclaimed organist James McVinnie will present a series of performances as part of a residency\, while a collaboration with Norwich Jazz Festival features the vivid cultural fusion of Balimaya Project and a set from Manchester trio Gogo Penguin as they bring their powerful new album to life. Meanwhile\, cult sensation Cowboy Junkies present a concert spanning 40 years of music-making at St Andrew’s Hall. \nThe classical music programme features the return of Britten Sinfonia with a concert celebrating the music of Benjamin Britten\, a joining of forces between international opera star Roderick Williams and the Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus\, and a memorable production from pioneering musical collective Scottish Ensemble. \n \nBalimaya Project
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/norfolk-norwich-festival/
LOCATION:Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T153000
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SUMMARY:Writing Children’s Literature Day - The Hold\, Ipswich\, Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Budding children’s writers are invited to develop their craft as an author or illustrator. \nThe Writing Children’s Literature Day event has been organised by the University of Suffolk’s English team in partnership with The Hold in Ipswich\, home of Suffolk Archives\, a Suffolk County Council service. \nSpecialist workshops\, talks and Q&As with authors\, illustrators and literary agents from Darley Anderson Children’s Book Agency\, the largest specialist agency for children’s books in the UK\, will help those attending hone skills\, gain insider tips and learn more about the children’s book industry. \nThe event includes workshops on writing and illustrating picture books with New York Times best-selling children’s illustrator and author Claire Powell\, and writing young adult fiction with J.P. Rose\, a prize-winning and best-selling author of crime novels for adults. The final session will focus on how to find a literary agent with Clare Wallace\, Managing Director at Darley Anderson Children’s Books. \nIt also ties in with the UK-wide campaign\, the National Year of Reading 2026\, aimed at helping people rediscover the joy of reading. \nWriting Children’s Literature Day will be held at The Hold on Saturday 2 May from 10.30am–3.30pm. Tickets cost from £18 for students. \nTo book tickets\, visit the Suffolk Archives website: Writing Children’s Literature Day at The Hold event tickets from TicketSource
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/writing-childrens-literature-day-the-hold-ipswich-suffolk/
LOCATION:The Hold\, Ipswich\, IP4 1LN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:A Family Affair: Yvvette Edwards & Ashley Hickson-Lovence - National Centre for Writing
DESCRIPTION:Family trees are a kaleidoscope of personalities and perspectives. In this warm\, open conversation\, Yvvette Edwards and Ashley Hickson-Lovence come together to share insights into the beating heart of their latest novels.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/a-family-affair-yvvette-edwards-ashley-hickson-lovence-national-centre-for-writing/
LOCATION:National Centre for Writing\, Dragon Hall\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 1QE\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:Norwich Food Festival - The Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Norwich Food Festival is a new event for 2026\, showcasing the very best of Norfolk’s thriving food and drink scene. \nEntry to the Festival is completely free\, in one of East Anglia’s most iconic venues\, The Forum. \nOrganisers hope to grow the Norwich Food Festival into a annual event.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/norwich-food-festival-the-forum/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Millennium Plain\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR2 1TF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:'BTC All Dayer' festival - Ipswich
DESCRIPTION:BTC All Dayer is a brand-new\, one-day\, multi-venue music festival set to transform Ipswich town centre into a vibrant celebration of local and regional live music. \nTaking place on Saturday 25th April\, the festival is free to attend thanks to funding from Ipswich Central\, the Business Improvement District (BID)\, and will be hosted across a variety of town-centre venues\, including pubs and community hubs. The seven venues taking part are the Three Wise Monkeys\, CHIp Studios\, Arcade Tavern\, Halberd Inn\, Thomas Wolsey Pub\, the empty Superdry unit in the Buttermarket\, and BTC-run venue The Church\, all located in central Ipswich. \nArtist Announcements \nJoining the line up we welcome hardcore punk newcomers Done With Waiting with big riffs and huge breakdowns; rapper\, producer $ebbuku bringing grime-punk cut up beats with his full band; and midwest emo/alternative band Doll Face from Colchester. \n  \nExperimental electronica artist e.m.arson blends sampling\, electro-acoustic instrumentation\, and sonic manipulation in striking and unconventional ways\, while Girl Guide knits a sonic world of lo-fi samples\, live instruments\, and synths\, all recorded to cassette tape aboard their houseboat on the Orwell River. \n  \nLed by guitarist and composer Jacob Marshall-Tierney\, jazz group Bonuru draws influence from new sounds of UK jazz as well as Nirvana\, Tool and The Police. The soft-grunge sensibilities of Norwich grown singer-songwriter kirakira live in the space between bedroom-pop heartache and white-rabbit folk dreams. \n  \nAlso announced on the line up are 2 acts programmed by BTC’s events industry youth project Tune Up who are producing the Superdry stage during the festival. They are\, A Different Kitchen\, Norwich outfit blurring the lines between psychedelic-rock and post-punk\, and alt-rock\, grunge Suffolk four-piece The Detour. \n  \nAcross the rest of the line up find up-and-coming hip hop artist Kasumu\, neo-soul singer-songwriter may gabriels\, Cambridgeshire indie-rock four-piece hollowwaves\, along with Bag of Cans\, Briti$h\, The Bungees\, Dean Frost\, Gasoline Green\, iisgone\, Jaded Teeth\, Joe Gray\, JULIET\, LOOME\, Lottie Brazier\, Robin Torbitt\, takeda\, and Zamani Fitri. \nMore information about BTC All Dayer at brightenthecorners.co.uk/events/btc-all-dayer \n26 more artists have been added to BTC All Dayer\, a celebration of regional talent from Brighten The Corners with artists performing from Suffolk\, Norfolk\, Essex and Cambridgeshire: \n2nd Waves Artists Just Announced (26 acts A-Z) \nA Different Kitchen\, Bag of Cans\, Bonuru\, Briti$h\, The Bungees\, Dean Frost\, The Detour\, Doll Face\, Done With Waiting\, e.m.arson\, Gasoline Green\, Girl Guide\, hollowwaves\, iisgone\, Jaded Teeth\, Joe Gray\, Juliet\, Kasumu\, kirakira\, LOOME\, Lottie Brazier\, may gabriels\, Robin Torbitt\, $ebbuku\, takeda\, Zamani Fitri \nFull Line Up so far (41 acts A-Z) \n1lemon\, A Different Kitchen\, Arthur Black\, Bag of Cans\, Bonuru\, Briti$h\, The Bungees\, Chance For Good\, Chest\, Dean Frost\, The Detour\, Doll Face\, Done With Waiting\, Dream Houses\, e.m.arson\, Eve’s Delight\, The Feathered Thorns\, Gasoline Green\, Girl Guide\, hollowwaves\, I Am Afiya\, iisgone\, Jaded Teeth\, Joe Gray\, JULIET\, Kasumu\, kirakira\, LOOME\, Lottie Brazier\, May Gabriels\, New Gen\, The Rabbitts\, Rad Pitt\, Robin Torbitt\, Ryski\, Sam Milne & The Tyrants\, Samuel Taylor\, $ebbuku\, Sleep’s Cousin\, Takeda\, Zamani Fitri
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/btc-all-dayer-festival-ipswich/
LOCATION:Ipswich – various venues\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:'all is well' wellness weekend - Carrow House\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:all is well is a brand new wellness weekend in the city hosted by glasshouse studio\, taking place at Carrow House. \nSince starting glasshouse studio\, initially as a summer pop-up yoga studio\, the intention has always been to create meaningful experiences and bring people together\, whilst also creating space for people to pause within our busy modern schedules. all is well is an opportunity to celebrate the expanding Norwich wellness scene and gather over one weekend in the beautiful grounds of Carrow House. \nThe weekend will bring together back-to-back classes\, talks\, workshops\, treatments\, a wild spa\, wellness shop and street food market. \nCreating this weekend will also help contribute to the restoration of the house and grounds of the former Colman family home. \nall is well is hosted by Glasshouse Studio\, in partnership with Smoke & Wildwood\, wearemthd and Carrow House.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/all-is-well-wellness-weekend-carrow-house-norwich/
LOCATION:Carrow House\, King Street\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 2TN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Meet your gaming heroes - Castle Quarter\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Head to Castle Quarter on Thursday 9 April to meet two gaming icons – wearing matching\noveralls\, moustaches and known for their puzzle-solving skills\, speedy kart racing and\ndefeating enemies in the Mushroom Kingdom\, this is your chance to meet them in person.\nTaking time out from promoting their latest film\, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie\, these\nfamous brothers will be making a special VIP appearance at Castle Quarter between 11am\nand 3pm. Stop by for a selfie and a high-five as they meet and greet their biggest fans. \nFREE \nCastle Quarter – meet Mario and Luigi
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/meet-your-gaming-heroes-castle-quarter-norwich/
LOCATION:Castle Quarter\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T150000
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SUMMARY:Arcade racing challenge - Castle Quarter\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:The gaming theme continues at Castle Quarter\, with the chance to go head-to-head with e-\nracers at the arcade racing challenge. Find the challenge set up under the spiral staircase in\nthe White Lion area\, where a pair of gamers can pit their driving game skills against each\nother and battle it out to become the city’s speediest racer. A £50 voucher for Retro Replay\,\nCastle Quarter’s retro arcade centre\, will be awarded to the challenge winner. \nFREE \nCastle Quarter – arcade racing challenge
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/arcade-racing-challenge-castle-quarter-norwich/
LOCATION:Castle Quarter\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T160000
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SUMMARY:Didi Car racing - Castle Quarter\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:The ideal school-break activity for racing fans\, children can jump onto a Didi Car and speed around the inflatable course\, set up inside Castle Quarter for one day only. With lap times being recorded on the day\, the fastest racer at the top of the leader-board will win a £50 voucher to spend at their favourite Castle Quarter destination\, including Drive Lounge\, the racing simulator and virtual motorsport gaming centre. Castle Quarter’s Didi Car racing experience is free and suitable for ages 3 to 12 years. \nCastle Quarter – Didi Cars and inflatable track
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/didi-car-racing-castle-quarter-norwich/
LOCATION:Castle Quarter\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Kingdom Quest treasure trail - Castle Quarter\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Either side of these exciting\, adrenaline-fuelled activities\, there will also be the chance to put\nthe brakes on and go at a slower pace by taking part in the Kingdom Quest treasure trail.\nTake a wander through the centre\, and search for hidden mushrooms\, gold coins and\npower-up symbols hiding in shop windows. Find them all\, complete the Kingdom Quest trail\nsheet and you could be the winner of a family ticket to Vue\, showing the new Mario Brothers\nfilm\, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie\, screening from 1 April 2026. \nFREE
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/kingdom-quest-treasure-trail-castle-quarter-norwich/
LOCATION:Castle Quarter\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Where are the Fellows who Cut the Hay? Paperback Book Launch & Film Event - Castle Community Room\, Framlingham
DESCRIPTION:The hardback edition of Robert Ashton’s book Where are the Fellows who Cut the Hay was published 2024\, longlisted for a Wainwright Prize and shortlisted for the New Angle Prize. Now a paperback edition is being published in March 2026 by Wilton Square Books. The book builds on those written by oral historian George Ewart Evans\, and explores how old ways are returning today. As well as meeting grandchildren of those Evans interviewed more than 70 years ago\, the book introduces people bringing back old ways\, often with a contemporary twist. \nAttending this event you will: \n\nSee the 1980 film A Writer’s Suffolk which was written and narrated by George Ewart Evans\nSee the 1955 film Here’s a Health to the Barley-mow which was filmed at Blaxhall Ship\nHear author Robert Ashton in conversation with Nick Corke\, CEO of Hour Community\,  talking about the book\nHave an opportunity to chat with people whose grandparents were interviewed by George Ewart Evans in the 1950s.\nBuy and have signed\, a copy of Where are the Fellows who Cut the Hay\n\nTickets\n£5.00 per person\n£15.00 per person: Includes a signed copy of ‘Where are the Fellows who Cut the Hay?\n£20 two people and one signed copy of ‘Where are the Fellows who Cut the Hay?\n \nTimetable\n14:00 – Arrive – Settle down\n14:15  – Introduction – Robert Ashton & Jim Cecil\n14:20 – Short Film – A Writer’s Suffolk written and narrated by George Ewart Evans in 1980\n14:50 – Short Film – Here’s a Health to the Barley Mow\, featuring Blaxhall Ship in 1955\n15:10 – Where are the Fellows who Cut the Hay – a conversation with author Robert Ashton\n15:40 – Q&A\n16:00 – Book Signing\n16:30 – End \nFramlingham has a strong sense of community\, helped by local charity Hour Community\, which connects willing volunteers with people needing a hand in and around the town. We will be donating 25% of the income from books sold on the day to this valuable local charity. www.hourcommunity.co.uk
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/where-are-the-fellows-who-cut-the-hay-paperback-book-launch-film-event-castle-community-room-framlingham/
LOCATION:‘Castle Community Room\, Framlingham\, Suffolk\, IP13 9BQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Nelson's Journey Easter Egg Hunt -
DESCRIPTION:Nelson’s Journey\, Norfolk’s child bereavement support charity\, are delighted to be holding\ntheir annual Easter Egg Hunt in the beautiful grounds of The Octagon Barn in Little\nPlumstead. The event will run from 10.30am – 3.30pm. \nThe day will be filled with family fun\, children will be able to follow the trail for their egg\, meet\nthe Easter Bunny\, get stuck in with some crafting\, meet farm animals and the Pets as\nTherapy dogs\, take part in the raffle and tombola and so much more. \nNew for 2026\, the opportunity to take part in some archery\, fete style games such as Splat\nthe Rat\, Hook a Duck\, Tin Can Alley and Cornhole. \nEvery child will receive a chocolate egg which has been generously donated by local\ncompanies such as Signs Express and Longwater Construction. \nThere will be a range of different local food suppliers\, including a BBQ from the 1 st Great and\nLittle Plumstead Scouts\, sweet treats from The Food Dude and coffee from Cuppa JoJo. \nMegan Utting\, Funding & Marketing Officer for Nelson’s Journey said\, “Thanks to our event\nsponsors EASE – East Anglian Site Engineering for their generous sponsorship and support\nof our work\, we are delighted to run our annual Easter Egg Hunt for another year\, its set to\nbe a brilliant day\, packed full of exciting activities for children and adults alike.” \nAll funds raised from this event will support the direct work Nelson’s Journey carries out with\nsupporting children and young people who have experienced the death of a significant\nperson. \nCredit: Richard Jarmy Photography\n 
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/nelsons-journey-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:The Octagon Barn\, Octagon Business Park\, Little Plumstead\, Norfolk\, NR13 5FH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at Carrow House gardens for the day - Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Lend a Hand\, Grow a Garden! \nCarrow House has 4 acres of beautiful grounds that need a little extra love this year – and that’s where you come in! \nNorwich Unity Hub is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help maintain the historic gardens\, support exciting projects\, and ensure every visitor enjoys a stunning outdoor experience. \nVolunteering isn’t just about digging and planting – it’s a chance to: \nConnect with nature and get some fresh air \nLearn gardening skills and share your knowledge \nMeet like-minded people and be part of the community \nHelp preserve and enhance a historic gem for everyone to enjoy \nWhether you have an hour or a whole day to spare\, your contribution will make a real difference. Come and watch the gardens flourish! \nSunday 29th March \n10am to 2pm  
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/volunteer-at-carrow-house-gardens-for-the-day-norwich/
LOCATION:Carrow House\, King Street\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 2TN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Nick Hart and Tom Moore folk duo - The Locks Inn\, Geldeston
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, acclaimed folk duo Nick Hart and Tom Moore will be back on the road\, delivering their unique take on English traditional music to audiences up and down the country. \nTheir 2023 album The Colour of Amber has been praised for its vivid and evocative interpretations of traditional songs and tunes. The album pairs Hart’s tenor viol and distinctive vocal style with Moore’s expressive viola\, enriched by drones and basslines from an old chapel harmonium. The result is a deeply absorbing expression of English traditional music performed by two master musicians with a deep understanding of the tradition. \nBoth artists are highly regarded figures within the contemporary folk scene. Nick Hart\, an award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist\, has been described by Tradfolk.co as “probably the finest interpreter of traditional English folk songs this generation has produced.” Tom Moore\, a violist\, fiddle player\, and guitarist\, has earned widespread recognition for his versatile and inventive musicianship. His playing has been described as “ingenious” by The Guardian and “irresistible” by The Independent. Alongside his performance career across the UK and Europe\, Moore has also established himself as a sought-after producer and engineer\, contributing to numerous acclaimed recordings. \nThe pair’s musical partnership spans more than a decade\, with Moore having performed and engineered on all three of Hart’s solo albums\, and over the years\, the pair have developed a close and intuitive collaborative relationship. Their shared musical language draws deeply from English traditional repertoire while presenting it with fresh sensitivity and emotional depth. \nOriginally from mid-Norfolk\, Moore recently returned to the region after twelve years in London. Hart\, who grew up on the Essex/Cambridgeshire border\, is now based in Bristol. Their 2026 tour is an opportunity for audiences to experience their distinctive collaboration live\, in venues from Cornwall to Northumberland.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/nick-hart-and-tom-moore-folk-duo-the-locks-inn-geldeston/
LOCATION:The Locks Inn\, Geldeston\, Norfolk\, NR34 0HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Lemn Sissay\, an evening of poetry and conversation - University of Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:The University of Suffolk is welcoming best-selling poet Lemn Sissay to its Waterfront campus for an evening of readings and discussion on Monday 23 March.\n\nThe event is a celebration of Lemn’s latest collection; Let the Light Pour In\, a compilation of poems composed as part of his decade-long morning practice to write a short poem every day at dawn. Life affirming\, witty and full of wonder\, each short poem chronicles his battle with the dark while demonstrating resilience and defiant joy.\n\nLemn\, who is British and Ethiopian\, has authored numerous collections of poetry and plays for both the theatre and radio. His memoir My Name Is Why was a number one Sunday Times bestseller and explores his childhood and experiences within the care system. In 1994\, he launched the Landmark Poems which are visible on buildings in global cities including London and Addis Ababa.\n\nHe is an Honorary Graduate at the universities of Manchester\, Kent\, Essex\, Huddersfield and Brunel\, and in 2019 he was awarded the PEN Pinter Prize. He received an MBE in 2010 and an OBE in 2021 for services to literature and charity.\n\nThe Lemn Sissay event will follow Poetry for Life; An Afternoon of Poetry Workshops\, open to all and hosted by the University’s Suffolk Centre for Culture and Heritage in partnership with Poetry in Aldeburgh. The inspirational afternoon offers a series of workshops led by award-winning poets and writers and includes a free exhibition of photographer and artist Eliza Stephens’ work which examines the imaginative ways love and loss connect in our everyday lives.\n\nWorkshop topics range from reimagining sonnets for the contemporary voice\, the hidden world of parents and children\, exploring the idea of home and homeliness and how we understand family through memories\, using Eliza Stephens’ work as a writing prompt.\n\nTickets for both events must be purchased in advanced via the University of Suffolk website. Please note\, tickets must be obtained separately for Lemn Sissay; Let the Light Pour In event and the Poetry for Life: afternoon workshops events.\n\nLet the Light Pour In with Lemn Sissay\, An evening of poetry and conversation will be held on Monday 23 March from 5.30pm at the University of Suffolk’s Waterfront Building. Tickets are £20 and can be booked by visiting the website here: uos.ac.uk/about/events/2026/lemn-sissay-an-evening-of-poetry-and-conversation/.\n\nThe Poetry For Life: An Afternoon of Workshops\, takes place on Monday 23 March between 1.30-4.45pm at the University of Suffolk’s Waterfront Building. Tickets are £15 for one workshop or £25 for two – with a maximum of 20 people per workshop. Further details and ticket information can be found by visiting the link here: Poetry for Life: An Afternoon of Poetry Workshops | University of Suffolk.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/lemn-sissay-an-evening-of-poetry-and-conversation-university-of-suffolk/
LOCATION:University of Suffolk\, 19 Neptune Quay\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP4 1QJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Keeping Abreast Afternoon Tea - Glen Lodge\, Bawburgh
DESCRIPTION:Indulge in a Delightful Spring Afternoon Tea! \nTreat yourself to a beautiful afternoon of elegance and goodwill at our Spring Afternoon Tea\, held at the charming Glen Lodge in Bawburgh.  \nEnjoy a traditional light afternoon tea served at beautifully dressed tables (seating up to 12 guests\, with no minimum booking)\, alongside light entertainment\, relaxed socialising\, delightful stalls and a charity raffle — all in support of our beloved charity Keeping Abreast. \nWith a welcoming atmosphere and a cause close to our hearts\, this is the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon especially between Mothers Day and Easter! \nTickets: £29.50 per personDate & time: Sunday 22nd March\, 2:30pm – 5:30pmLocation: Glen Lodge\, Bawburgh \nSpaces are limited and allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/keeping-abreast-afternoon-tea-glen-lodge-bawburgh/
LOCATION:Glen Lodge\, Bawburgh\, Norfolk\, NR9 3LU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Stonham Model Show
DESCRIPTION:Stonham Barns Park will be hosting its fourth model show in a few weeks’ time and – according to the organisers – the Stonham Model Show on Sunday 22 March will be a memorable experience for railway\, truck and other model enthusiasts and visitors of all ages and interests. \nThe show will demonstrate the amazing skill of a wide range of model hobbyists who recreate the beauty and wonder of transport systems in perfect detail.  Visitors can expect to see some of the best model railways layouts from around the UK covering all major scales/gauges and meet members of a variety of clubs and societies. \nIt will also feature the Ipswich and District RC Truckers\, a group for radio-controlled truck enthusiasts from the Ipswich area who have attended a previous show at Stonham Barns Park.  They feature 1/14 scale models for various makes including Scania\, Volvo and MAN.  The group holds playdays and attends shows and events throughout East Anglia. \nVisitors will be able to explore the various detailed layouts\, shop for rare model railway items from a variety of vendors and even learn from expert demonstrations. \nThere will be food and drink on site as well as many traders alongside the models and layouts. Children can ride on Stonham Barns Park very own mini train round the site\, and there will be other attractions around the site on the day. \nTickets are £5.00 per adult\, with under 12s and exhibitors entering for free. \nVisitors can also stay on Stonham Barns Park campsite by bringing their own tent\, caravan\, or motorhome. Weekend stays are also available in various holiday homes. \nStonham Barns Park has been serving the community of Suffolk since it first opened in 1987 and is still as much a family destination as it was when it first opened\, and it is now becoming a more prominent part of Suffolk tourism. Stonham Barns Park itself welcomes many visitors from all over the UK – particularly from London\, the South-East and from as far away as The North and Scotland. \nFor further information contact the Events Team at events@stonhambarns.co.uk or 01449 711111
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/stonham-model-show/
LOCATION:Stonham Barns\, Pettaugh Road\, Stonham Aspal\, IP14 6AT
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SUMMARY:Violin & Piano Recital - Flint Vineyard\, Earsham (near Bungay)
DESCRIPTION:On the 20th March Flint Vineyard is welcoming Violinist Elodie Chousmer-Howelles accompanied by Julian Chan on piano. Both musicians are highly accomplished\, award-winning performers.\nTickets are limited due to being able to seat everyone in the barn\, which is a beautiful and intimate venue for classical performances.\nConcert & small plates: £54.50 pp Concert only: £29.50 pp Arrival glass of Charmat included.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/violin-piano-recital-flint-vineyard-earsham-near-bungay/
LOCATION:Flint Vineyard\, Camphill\, Earsham\, NR35 2AH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cromer New Music Weekend of Concerts
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to hear classical music on the North Norfolk coast composed by both living and more established composers\, all played by the brilliant London-based ensemble\, Gemini. \nThe ensemble has a long and distinguished history of performing new music in imaginative contexts to the highest professional standards. \nA number of the composers included in the programmes have strong East Anglian connections. The weekend also features two morning workshops – a saxophone workshop for players of at least Grade V or equivalent and any size saxophone (for this workshop please email for details from info.cromernewmusic@gmail.com PRIOR to booking); and a young composers workshop (information from music.service@norfolk.gov.uk) \nFriday 20 March\, Parish Hall\, 7.30pm \nSaxophone\, clarinet\, violin and cello. \nDave Smith (Three Cuban Dances)\, Julia Usher (The Transit of Venus)\, Martinu (Duo for violin and ‘cello)\, Jane Wells (new work)\, Peter Maxwell Davies\, Howard Skempton\, Rebecca Clarke (3 Lullabies)\, Evan Turner (new work) and Percy Grainger (Died for Love and Molly on the Shore) \nSaturday 21 March\, Cromer Academy 10.30am \nSaxophone Workshop: a saxophone workshop for players of at least Grade V or equivalent and any size saxophone (for this workshop please email for details from info.cromernewmusic@gmail.com PRIOR to booking here) \nSaturday 21 March\, Parish Hall\, 6.15pm \nInformal presentation of pieces from the Young Composers Workshop \nSaturday 21 March\, Parish Hall\, 7.30pm \nClarinet and string trio \nNicola LeFanu (Songs without Words)\, Moeran (String Trio)\,John Hopkins (new work)\, Crusell (Quartet in C minor) and a piece from Young Composers Workshop. \nSunday 22 March\, Parish Hall\, 10.30am \nClarinet and string trio \nRebecca Clarke (Prelude\, Allegro\, Pastorale)\, David Lumsdaine (Blue upon blue)\, John Woolrich (Watermark) and Beethoven (String Trio Op.9 no.3) \nEnjoy an incredible weekend of live music with our Weekend Pass\, giving you access to three concerts worth £40. Your pass includes entry to the following concerts: Friday 20th March @ 7:30pm\, Saturday 21st March @ 7:30pm\, Sunday 22nd March @ 10:30am
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/cromer-new-music-weekend-of-concerts/
LOCATION:Cromer Parish Hall\, 65 Church Street\, Cromer\, NR27 9HH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Music by Moonlight - Helmingham Hall
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 20th March\, The talented Kavolini String Ensemble will return to delight audiences within the intimate setting of Helmingham Hall’s Great Hall\, playing two stunning concerts beneath the beautiful glowing moon. \nA limited number of tickets are available for each concert\, priced at £45 each. \nFriday 20th March – 6pm – The Magic of Mozart\nMagic of Mozart invites listeners into the radiant world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\, where elegance\, wit\, and emotional depth intertwine with effortless grace.\nMusic by Moonlight Tickets – Mozart  \nFriday 20th March – 8.30pm – The Best of Pink Floyd\nEnjoy the psychedelic soundscapes and soaring instrumentals that come together in a powerful celebration of Pink Floyd’s greatest works. From The Wall to Dark Side of the Moon\, this is a journey through music that is both timeless and transcendent.\nMusic by Moonlight Tickets – Pink Floyd
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/music-by-moonlight-helmingham-hall/
LOCATION:Helmingham Hall\, Stowmarket\, Suffolk\, IP14 6EF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ipswich Hospital Band presents Fire Crackers - The Finale. St Peter’s by the Waterfront\, College Street\, Ipswich
DESCRIPTION:A much-loved annual charity concert is set to return to Ipswich this spring\, with the Ipswich Hospital Band performing Fire Crackers – The Finale on Friday 20 March 2026 at St Peter’s by the Waterfront\, College Street\, Ipswich.\n\nThe event raises vital funds for the Fire Fighters Charity\, which provides lifelong physical\, psychological and social support to serving and retired fire and rescue personnel\, and their families.\n\nOrganised by longstanding band member and former Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Group Manager Sally Hammond\, who retired last year after more than 30 years of service\, the concert has grown in popularity over several years and remains a favourite with the fire and rescue community and local residents.\n\nThe night will be hosted by Master of Ceremonies and former SFRS Deputy Chief Fire Officer Ken Seager. This year’s programme will also feature guest vocals from SFRS District Command Coordinator Abbie McQuitty\, who will join the band for a special performance.\n\nThe concert begins at 7.30pm and promises an uplifting evening of live music\, community spirit and celebration – all in support of a cause that means a great deal to many across the fire and rescue family.\n\nRaffle and prize donations   \nA raffle will take place during the evening\, with all proceeds going directly to the Fire Fighters Charity.\nIf you would like to donate a raffle prize\, please contact Sally at: sallyhammond870@gmail.com\n\nBook early - you’d be crackers  to miss it!  \nAs this concert has been well loved and well attended for many years\, tickets are expected to sell quickly.\n\nEarly booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/ipswich-hospital-band-presents-fire-crackers-the-finale-st-peters-by-the-waterfront-college-street-ipswich/
LOCATION:St Peter’s by the Waterfront\, College Street\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP4 1BF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine - Norwich Theatre Royal
DESCRIPTION:The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine is making a historic return to the UK next month to continue its mission of “cultural diplomacy and resistance”. \nThe orchestra\, recognised as one of the finest in Eastern Europe\, last visited the UK in October 2023 – around 18 months after the Russian invasion – with a sell-out\, 17-venue tour. Highlights included a personal invitation to perform in the House of Commons from the Speaker\, Sir Lindsay Hoyle\, a special reception in Bath and being awarded the Freedom of the City in Norwich. \nDespite increasing hardships\, two and a half years on\, the orchestra continues to perform at home and abroad\, with international tours including to the USA\, Europe and Taiwan. \nNow\, it is returning to the UK for an eight-night tour from 15 – 23 March 2026\, taking in Norwich Theatre\, Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall\, London’s Cadogan Hall\, GLive Guildford\, The Anvil in Basingstoke\, Perth Concert Hall\, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Dublin National Concert Hall. \nAfter four years of war\, the orchestra has been radically changed. At home\, audiences are smaller so that everyone can fit into the underground bunker beneath Kyiv’s concert hall if the alarm sounds; the orchestra faces acute shortages of essentials\, including energy and water; some musicians are in active military service; most members have friends or family now living abroad; and all have tragically lost people to the conflict. \nIn December\, principal clarinettist Yurii Nabytovych’s apartment was hit and damaged by a Shahed drone. 20 neighbouring apartments in the building are now uninhabitable. However\, the orchestra’s determination still shines through. \nIn spite of its circumstances\, the orchestra’s programme is light and full of upbeat energy. Conducted by the charismatic Volodymyr Sirenko and supported for the first time by one of Ukraine’s most garlanded pianists\, soloist Maria Pukhlianko\, the programme will introduce UK audiences to Maksym Berezovsky\, a pioneering 18 th century figure and the first Ukrainian to compose a symphony. The orchestra will also perform Frederick Delius’ two famous miniature tone-poems\, On Hearing the First Cuckoo of Spring and Summer Night on the River\, as well Mozart’s elegant Piano Concerto no. 23 and Mendelssohn’s best-loved Symphony no. 4 Italian. \nAs in 2023\, UK tour organisers\, IMG Artists\, have launched an online fundraiser and are\naiming to raise £5\,000 to support the musicians and their families. Venues will also collect\ndonations at the performances. \nNorwich Theatre \nMarch 15\, 2026 \n7.30pm \n 
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/national-symphony-orchestra-of-ukraine-norwich-theatre-royal/
LOCATION:Norwich Theatre Royal\, Theatre Street\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR2 1RL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Wedding Fair - Glen Lodge\, Bawburgh\, Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:Glen Lodge is opening its doors to couples this spring with a wedding fair designed to inspire\, inform and bring wedding plans to life. \nTaking place on Saturday 14 March from 12pm to 3pm\, the venue open day will welcome brides and grooms to explore the venue\, meet a hand-picked selection of local wedding suppliers and enjoy guided tours of the accommodation\, all set against the backdrop of the Norfolk countryside in Bawburgh. \nThe event will showcase some of Glen Lodge’s favourite locally celebrated wedding vendors\, including Fern Flowers\, EPIC Event Hire\, David Flynn Films and Not Just Balloons Norfolk\, with more vendors due to be added in the lead up to the event. Couples will have the chance to chat with suppliers\, gather ideas and tick off several key elements of their wedding admin in one relaxed afternoon. \nOne of the highlights of the day will be the unveiling of Glen Lodge’s brand new bridal preparation room. Thoughtfully designed to create a calm and elegant space for photo opportunities and a setting for those special first look moments before the ceremony. \nGuests will also be invited to tour the 5* AA rated Woodlands accommodation\, a beautifully designed building nestled within the Glen Lodge grounds. The accommodation provides a welcoming place for couples to prepare\, unwind and enjoy their first night together following their celebration. \nTo complete the experience\, attendees can enjoy sweet treats prepared by the Glen Lodge kitchen\, offering a well-earned pause while soaking up the atmosphere of the fair. \nShowcasing every element that goes into the venue and the team behind it and the many reasons they were recent Regional Finalists for The Wedding Industry Awards. \nThe venue’s open day offers a friendly and informal opportunity for couples at any stage of planning to gather inspiration\, ask questions and discover how Glen Lodge could be the setting for their perfect day.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/wedding-fair-glen-lodge-bawburgh-norfolk/
LOCATION:Glen Lodge\, Bawburgh\, Norfolk\, NR9 3LU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Faces: The people behind our portraits - Moyse's Hall Museum
DESCRIPTION:Featuring varied styles of artwork\, Moyse’s Hall Museum is showcasing abstract pieces\, classic portraiture\, precious miniatures\, humorous sketchbooks\, and collected photographs; this exhibition brings together both subjects and artists across time. Using a human lens\, the museum aims to break down historical distance and uncover more personal stories to meet the faces behind the frame. \nStep into the Cullum’s study through portraits by the likes of Sir Peter Lely. Explore Sophie Collett’s intricate miniatures. Delight in Rose Mead’s celebration of people. Encounter unnamed faces in intimate Victorian portraits. Trace the evolution of Roy Durrant’s style. Discover emerging artists from West Suffolk College exploring identity. And spend time with Mary Beale. \nThe Museum has curated spaces to pause\, look closely\, and linger with the works on display\, with moments to sit woven throughout the exhibition. Pocket Portrait Packs are available to purchase\, offering simple artistic prompts and materials to spark creativity inspired by the artworks—and by you. \nFor visitors of all ages\, there are opportunities for photos\, drawing\, free Faces trail\, and craft sessions planned for Easter. \nDates: Saturday 14 March – Sunday 10 May\nTimes: Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm)\nSunday 12pm – 4pm (last admission 3pm)\nExtended opening – Sunday 15 March 10am (last admission 3pm).\nAdmission: Adults £5.50\, Child / Student £4 (6 – 16)\, Under 5s free (no ticket required)\nVenue: Moyse’s Hall Museum\, Bury St Edmunds \nAll exhibition tickets include access to the full museum collection including:\n– West Suffolk’s infamous Crime and Punishment displays with a book bound in human skin\, witchcraft\, and more\n– The history of the Abbey and our treasures of the medieval period\n– A rotating display of our fine art collection which includes Mary Beale and Sybil Andrews\n– The museum’s world-renowned Gershom Parkington Clock Collection and Suffolk Regiment displays \nAdvance booking recommended.\nThis event is promoted by West Suffolk – Heritage.\nThis event takes place at Moyses Hall Museum\, IP33 1DX
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/faces-the-people-behind-our-portraits-moyses-hall-museum/
LOCATION:Moyse’s Hall Museum\, Cornhill\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1DX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Grapes Hill Community Garden AGM - The Narthex\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:AGM Invitation\n \nDate: Thursday 12th March 2026 \nTime: 6.30pm -8pm \nLocation: The Narthex Bar\, Cathedral of St John the Baptist\, Unthank Road\, NR2 2PA \nEnjoy some tea and chat with neighbours. Find out how to get involved.\nPlease let us know if you are coming so we know how many chairs and how much tea and biscuits to provide. Thanks. Arrivals from 6.30pm. AGM starts 7pm \nEmail contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/grapes-hill-community-garden-agm-the-narthex-norwich/
LOCATION:Narthex Centre\, St John the Baptist Cathedral\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR2 2PA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Spring Art Show - The Forum\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:As the weather brightens\, artists from across the East are preparing to flock to the Forum in Norwich to take part in one of the region’s standout spring exhibitions. \nThe Spring Art Show\, in the heart of Norwich city centre\, showcases the creative talent of more than 50 artists from across the East of England. \nThe exhibition\, a staple event in Norfolk’s art calendar\, will host an eclectic mix of artwork in a sweeping range of art forms and styles. \nOrganised by Norwich-based artist Brian Korteling\, the exhibition is open between 11th and 15th March. \nArtists already signed up to take part include Norfolk graphic designer KasGrafik\, photographer Walter Conquy\, palette knife painter Lowenna Dan and printer Safi Butler. \nThousands of visitors head to the event to view original works and prints in the light-filled Atrium of the Forum – and all of the works will be for sale and can be taken away on the day. \nApplications are still open for artists to apply to take part in the Spring Art Show. \nArtists can apply and visitors can find out more about the event on the Spring Art Show website at springartshow.co.uk \n 
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/spring-art-show-the-forum-norwich/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Millennium Plain\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR2 1TF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Terra String Quartet - The Battery\, Lowestoft
DESCRIPTION:First Light Festival and Britten Pears Arts are delighted to welcome the Terra String Quartet\,\nvisiting from New York City\, for a special evening performance at The Battery\, Lowestoft. \nBased in New York and formed at the world-renowned Juilliard School\, the Terra String Quartet\nis one of the most exciting young chamber ensembles on the international stage. Their\nappearance at The Battery brings a rare opportunity for local audiences to hear musicians of\ninternational calibre in the intimate and usual setting of a former Tesco supermarket. \nThe programme has been specially curated for the Lowestoft performance and includes works\nby Haydn\, Borodin\, Prokofiev\, Mendelssohn and Benjamin Britten—whose deep connection to\nSuffolk and birthplace in nearby Lowestoft makes this an especially resonant programme. \nHearing Britten’s music performed by a New York–based quartet highlights the connection\nbetween Lowestoft’s musical heritage and today’s international classical scene. \nFresh from major successes at the 2025 Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition and\nthe Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition\, the Terra String Quartet has been\npraised for its sincerity\, artistic excellence and dynamic approach to repertoire. The ensemble’s\nfour members represent four continents and six languages; a diversity reflected in both their\nname—Terra\, meaning earth—and their expansive musical perspective. \nThe concert at The Battery forms part of the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme’s Chamber\nMusic in Residence series but stands alone as a flagship performance for Lowestoft audiences\,\nplacing The Battery at the centre of an international musical exchange. \nEvent Details:\nWednesday 11th March 2026\nDoors 6:30pm\, Concert starts 7pm \nThe Battery\, 119-125 London Road North\, Lowestoft\, NR32 1LZ\nTickets £10/£8 concessions. Book online at
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/terra-string-quartet-the-battery-lowestoft/
LOCATION:The Battery\, London Road North\, Lowestoft\, Suffolk\, NR32 1LZ\, United Kingdom
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