WHAT’S ON  :  August 2026

GIGS / CLUBBING / EVENTS IN  &  AROUND  NORWICH

Thursday 27th August 2026

 

Jack Daniel

Indie bangers, anthems and classics

Time : 9:00pm

Pogue Mahons - 72 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich NR1 1LT

 

Mad Cat Folk Singaround

Open and inclusive unplugged music session

Time : 7:30 PM

Mad Cat - 39-41 West End Street, Norwich, NR2 4NA

 

Nation of Language + Fantasy of a Broken Heart

if you can’t precisely define the band, that’s the point

Time : 7:30pm

The Adrian Flux Waterfront - 139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH

 

PONY UP PRESENTS :FLAT VENUS + MAMA OH NO + LIV

A special hometown show

Time : 8:00pm

Norwich Arts Centre - St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG

 

Karl Minns: A Quick Dip in the Yare

Have you seen the news in Norfolk this year? Prince Andrew, Pigeons, Poltergeists – this yare’s all bin a bit waird, hentut? Time then for Karl Minns (The Nimmo Twins)

Time : 7:30pm

Norwich Playhouse - 42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich, NR3 1AB

 

Matilda The Musical

“The best British musical of the 21st century” (Daily Telegraph)

Time : 7:30pm

Norwich Theatre Royal - Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL 

Friday 28th August 2026


秘部痺れ Hibushibire + Magic Seas

Japanese hard psychedelic freak out rock band from Osaka, formed in 2012 by guitarist Chang Chang and bassist 821

Time : 7:00pm

The Holloway - 25 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PF

 

Free Monthly Wax

Live music feat Irked

Time: 7:00pm

Dead Wax Norwich - 18 St Georges Street, Norwich, NR3 1BA

 

LILY SEABIRD + SUPPORT

intimate indie-folk, americana, and indie-rock

Time : 8:00pm

Norwich Arts Centre - St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG

 

Jack Daniel

Indie bangers, anthems and classics

Time : 7:30pm

The Living Room - 15 Red Lion Street, Aylsham, United Kingdom, NR11 6ER

 

R&B Orchestra

A massive indoor experience featuring rhythm and blues classics from the 1940s to the 1990s, completely reimagined and performed by a live full orchestra

Time: 7:00pm

Epic Studios - 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich, NR3 1JD

 

Black River Renegade

Local four-piece Norwich rock band playing a mix of 70s-style rock, blues riffs, and heavy grooves

Time: 9:00pm

The Reindeer - 10 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4AY

 

Brunch IT Fridays

A late-afternoon to evening social party featuring a 90-minute bottomless drinks window and inclusive pizza

Time: 5:00pm onwards

Bar & Beyond Norwich - 24-26 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LG

 

FCK IT FRIDAYS

The city's staple commercial student club night.

Time : 10:00pm – 03:00am

Bar & Beyond Norwich - 24-26 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LG

 

Sing It Your Way Karaoke & Disco!

Karaoke, Disco & Party Music across 9 Decades

Time : 8.00pm to 12.00am

Woodlands Caravan Park Club House - Holt Road, Sheringham, NR26 8TU

 

The Hillbilly Goats Gruff

Hillbilly & Skiffle

Time : 8.00pm to 10.00pm

Wymondham & District Ex-Services Social Club - 9 Friarscroft Lane, Wymondham NR18 0AT

 

Steve Alan

Hits from the past

Time : 8.50pm to 11.50pm

Arkwrights Social Club - Hobart Square, Norwich NR1 3JB

 

Bleaky and the Meerkatz

All Sorts, Rockabilly Style

Time : 9.00pm to 11.00pm

The Unicorn - 10 Hungate Street, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6AA

 

The Metros

Non-stop Indie, Britpop and Alternative 80’s

Time : 9.00pm to 11.50pm

The Maids Head - 85 Spixworth Rd,Old Catton, Norwich , NR6 7NH

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Saturday 29th August 2026

 

CUD

CUD are the pre-Britpop answer to doleful shoegazing bands – fun-loving, light-hearted, romantic and downright catchy

Time : 7:00 pm

Voodoo Daddy's Showroom - 68a London St, Norwich NR2 1JT

 

Ideal Surreal Presents - Cruiser Chimp & More!

Live music

Time : 7:00pm

The Holloway - 25 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PF

 

Jack Daniel

Indie bangers, anthems and classics

Time : 7:30pm

The Walnut Tree Shades - Old Post Office Court, Norwich

 

The Eminem Experience

Tribute act

Time : 7:00 PM

Epic Studios - 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich, NR3 1JD

 

New Kind of Cramps + Galloping Dick

Tribute / punk

Time : 6:30pm

The Adrian Flux Waterfront - 139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH

 

Meltdown

Norwich's longest-running alternative club night, spinning a staple Saturday mix of indie, rock, pop, and alternative dance anthems

Time: 10:00pm - 03:00am (Following the live gigs)

The Adrian Flux Waterfront - 139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH

 

Addictive Mix

lively local pub performance featuring a massive mashup of multi-genre cover songs right by the river

Time: 8:00pm onwards

Gibraltar Gardens - 288 Heigham Street, Norwich, NR2 4LZ

 

Fish56octagon: Norwich Day Party

exclusive summer daytime electronic music event headlined by viral sensation DJ Fish56Octagon

Time: 12:00pm (Daytime Party)

The Hangar - Duke Street, Norwich, R3 1QA

 

Obsessions Saturdays

High-energy commercial weekend club night across three rooms featuring resident DJs

Time: From 3:00pm until late

Bar & Beyond - 24-26 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LG

 

Bandwidth

Rock/folk covers

Time : 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Blakeney Harbour Room - 139 -141 High St, Blakeney, Holt NR25 7NU

 

The Last Broadcast

Cover Band

Time : 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Darbys - Elsing Road, Swanton Morley, NR20 4NY

 

Sean Markus

Singer/Songwriter Soul, Indie, Pop, Acoustic

Time :  7.00pm to 9.00pm

The Lines End - 8 Station Approach, Sheringham, NR26 8RA

 

V8 Rumble

Rockabilly & Rock n Roll

Time : 7.30pm to 10.00pm

Caister Social Club - Beach Rd, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR30 5ER

 

Freeway

Wide Variety of classic Rock, Pop & Country Music

Time : 7.30pm to 10.30pm

The Banningham Crown - The Crown, Colby Road, Banningham.Norfolk NR11 7DY

 

The Nye Bevans

Balkan / Irish / Russian - uptempo originals and traditionals

Time: check with band/venue

The Low House - Gorams Mill Lane, Laxfield, Woodbridge, IP13 8DW

 

Sing It Your Way Karaoke & Disco!

Karaoke, Disco & Party Music across 9 Decades

Time : 7.30pm to 11.30pm

The Coach & Horses - Union Street, Norwich, NR2 2SL

 

Avarice

Rock and party covers

Time : 8.00pm to 11.00pm

The Wheel of Fortune - Wheel Road Alpington NR14 7NL

 

Lowrider City Rockers

50s & 60s & 70s.

Time : 8.00pm to 11.00pm

Bob Carter Centre - 11 School Rd, Drayton, Norwich NR8 6DW

 

Q & A

Radio friendly Prog Style Rock Floyd, Toto, ELO

Time : 8.30pm to 11.00pm

The Stanford Arms - 94 Stanford Street, Lowestoft, NR32 2DD

 

Double R UK

Ska and Reggae

Time : 8.30pm to 11.00pm

The Countryman - Ipswich Road, Tasburgh, NR15 1NS

 

Darby and Danny

Acoustic Duo

Time : 8.30pm to 11.00pm

The Queens Head - Beccles Rd, Norwich NR14 6RJ

 

Ska face

Ska

Time : 8.30pm to 11.00pm

Sprowston Sports and Social Club - Blue Boar Lane, Norwich NR7 8RY

 

The Devil’s Cadillac

Funk, Rhythm & Blues Rock

Time :8.30pm to 11.30pm

Bensleys - Back Market Lane, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, NR294HW

 

Pop, Disco, 80's and Party 

Covers

Time : 8.30pm to 11.30pm

The Tyneside Club - 95 Station Rd, Sheringham, NR26 8RG

 

Bloke & Burd

Pop, Disco, 80's and Party anthems

Time : 8.30pm to 11.30pm

Cromer Social Club - The Croft, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EH

 

Mel Stevens and The Classics

Rock and Roll,/ Rockabilly 50's, 60's,

Time : 8.50pm to 11.50pm

Arkwrights Social Club - Hobart Square, Norwich NR1 3JB

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Sunday 30th August 2026


BIG TIME Open Mic & Social Hub

Voted ‘Best Open Mic In Norwich’ by BOOM! Magazine - check it out and find out why!

Time: 7:30pm

Dead Wax Norwich - 18 St Georges Street, Norwich, NR3 1BA

 

Norwich Summer Sessions 2026 : May Gabriels

Feel-good rhythms, neo-soul music, and deeply sincere lyrics

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Gentleman's Walk Stage, Norwich

 

Norwich Summer Sessions 2026 : Batfish

A loud, in-your-face indie and jazz groove modernist band

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Westlegate Stage, Norwich

 

Norwich Summer Sessions 2026 : Pangaea

Contemporary, modal jazz sounds with a heavy emphasis on groove

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

St Gregory's Green Stage, Norwich

 

Norwich Summer Sessions 2026 : Rob Roy Collins

Thrilling street theatre from one of the UK's top escapologists

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Hay Hill Stage, Norwich

 

THIS IS THE KIT + NADIA REID

Beloved musical project of Kate Stables, blending together folk and indie rock

Time : 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Norwich Arts Centre - St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG

 

Jack Daniel

Indie bangers, anthems and classics

Time : 8:00pm

The Orchard Gardens - 73 Mundesley Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0DB

 

The Smokin Hand Band

Rock covers

Time: 4:30pm

The Reindeer - 10 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4AY

 

Sing It Your Way Karaoke & Disco!

Karaoke, Disco & Party Music across 9 Decades

Time : 4.00pm to 8.00pm

The Walnut Tree Shades - Old Post Office Court, Norwich

 

Audio Junkie

Rock and pop covers

Time : 7.00pm to 9.00pm

The Marlborough Arms - 43 Spencer st, Norwich, NR3 4PB

 

G2 Definitive Genesis

Tribute

Time : 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Epic Studios - 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich, NR3 1JD

 

Bank Holiday 'Fiesta' w/ The Cuban Brothers

A massive Bank Holiday party featuring a DJ set and a full live energetic performance by The Cuban Brothers, packed with local supporting DJs, confetti cannons, and food stalls

Time: 12:00pm onwards

The Hangar - St Mary's Works, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 1QA

 

Rooftop Sunday Sessions w/ Joshua Roberts & Friends

open-air "Summer Raver Session" with Joshua Roberts, Floyo, and Mantas Meiz

Time: 3:00pm (Guaranteed entry until 4:30pm)

Gonzo's Two Room - 68 London Street, Norwich NR2 1JT

 

80's On The Roof

An adults-only, daytime rooftop party featuring live retro DJs, full 80s decor, and a premium cocktail menu

Time: 12:00pm onwards

Rooftop Gardens - Rose Lane Business Centre, Norwich, NR1 1BY

 

Sprowston Rocks! Family Fun day

A great family day out - Music, hot dogs and burgers, Bouncy Castle, and more

Sunday 30 August 2026

From 12.00pm to 11.00pm

Sprowston Sports and Social Club - Blue Boar Lane, Norwich NR7 8RY

 

The Cruisers

Rockin' Rhythm and Blues

Time : 3.00pm to 6.00pm

Hemsby Sports & Social CLub - Waters Ln, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth NR29 4NH

 

Chris Wilson

All Styles Covers

Time : 3.00pm to 6.00pm

The Tyneside Club - 95 Station Rd, Sheringham.NR26 8RG

 

Strictly Vinyl

Classic vinyl cuts from years gone by!

Time : 3.00pm to 8.00pm

Darbys - Elsing Road, Swanton Morley, NR20 4NY   

 

The Uninvited

Covers

Time : 4.00pm to 7.00pm

The Dock Tavern - Dock Tavern Lane, Gorleston, NR31 6PY

 

The Hillbilly Goats Gruff

Hillbilly & Skiffle

Time : 7.00pm to 10.00pm

The Lifeboat Tavern - Beach Road, Sea Palling, Norwich NR12 0AL

 

Mister Pink

Rock, Blues, Pop, Funk

Time : 9.00pm to 11.50pm

O'Quigley's Bar - 3 Le Strange Terrace, Hunstanton PE36 5AJ

Monday 31st August 2026

Jazz Jam

Weekly jazz jam sessions

Time : 7:00pm

Last Pub Standing, 27-29 King St, Norwich, NR1 1PD

 

Arrested Development (plus Tadi The Great)

Hiphop legends

Time : 7:30 PM

Epic Studios - 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich, NR3 1JD

 

Jack Daniel

Indie bangers, anthems and classics

Time : 2:00pm

The Robin Hood - 13–15 Station Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RE

 

Sing It Your Way Karaoke & Disco!

Karaoke, Disco & Party Music across 9 Decades

Time - 5.00pm to 9.30pm

The Coach & Horses - Union Street, Norwich, NR2 2SL