Norwich Beer Festivals 2026

Experience Norwich's thriving beer festival scene in this historic cathedral city. From medieval marketplace celebrations to independent brewery taproom events, Norfolk's capital combines centuries of brewing tradition with a vibrant contemporary craft beer community.

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Norwich's beer festival scene

Norwich anchors Norfolk's festival calendar, and it does so with a deep love of cask. This is a city where a proper pint is part of the fabric.

Its best-known events celebrate real ale through the colder months, with a serious cider and perry selection alongside. Historic pubs and city venues keep the scene busy well beyond the headline festivals.

Get to know the local brewers on our Norwich breweries guide, then see what else is on across East Anglia.

Outdoor cafe seating in historic Norwich Lanes narrow alleyway
Medieval timber-framed building on quiet street in Norwich
Colourful striped awnings of Norwich Market stalls with Guildhall behind
Norwich Castle keep towering above city centre buildings and market

Upcoming Beer Festivals in Norwich

The White Hart Beer Festival festival details

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The White Hart Beer Festival

Thu 27 - Mon 31 August 2026

The White Hart, Wymondham

Join us over the August Bank Holiday weekend for our Beer Festival! With 18 Guest Ales pouring from chilled lines, cool Lilley's Ciders and unique Cocktails waiting for you, this is a festival not to miss! Thursday: Sip, Snap, Slice! Let us pour you an Ale to Sip and Snap a pic of yourselves at the bar with your pint to post online in our Competition (for more free pints) and then enjoy a Slice of stone-baked Pizza with new toppings along with a delicious side from our new deal! Don't forget to Quiz! Friday: Live music awaits with Red Leaf as the festival continues. Keep snapping those photos and posting to win a free pint or flight board! Saturday: Caribbean Day!! On Saturday we treat you to something new! Get into the Tiki Spirit with our fun Caribbean inspired day of tropical Cocktails and Punch, Caribbean food, themed music and more! Deals and offers await you! Sunday: Music Quiz! Think you know your beats from your bops or your pop from your hip-hop? At 5:30pm, challenge your musical knowledge in Ashley & Willow's Charity Music Quiz! There are cash prizes to be won plus, we will be raising money for charity!

PROST! Norwich festival details

PROST! Norwich

Fri 16 - Sat 17 October 2026

Earlham Park, Norwich

Get ready to raise your stein and soak up the Oktoberfest vibes with great beers and good times! 🍻 THE BIGGEST OKTOBERFEST IN EAST ANGLIA HAS ARRIVED. 🍻 6,600 Capacity. Massive Steins. Next-Level Street Food. On the 16th and 17th of October in we are transforming Norwich into the ultimate Bavarian beer hall experience. Forget the cheesy, watered-down pub events - PROST! Norwich is a massive, high-production festival bringing stadium-level energy, incredible food, and unbelievable live music straight to the city. East Anglia... let’s come alive. 🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT Massive Live Oompah Bands: This isn't background music. Expect high-energy brass, stomp-clap festival anthems, and modern dance production that will have the entire tent shaking. World-Class Bavarian Street-Food: We’ve partnered with the best of the best when it comes to Oktoberfest Street Food, with support for your local favourites too! Thousands of Steins: Ice-cold, authentic Bavarian beer flowing non-stop from our massive festival bars. The Classic Beer Benches: Gather your mates, grab a table, and get ready to stand on the benches when the brass drops. ⚠️ WARNING: THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT. Tickets are strictly limited per session. Do not be the only flat or office without a bench. Grab your steins. Secure your tickets. Let's go!

Norwich Beer Festival festival details

Norwich Beer Festival

Mon 26 - Sat 31 October 2026

The Halls, Norwich

Norwich Beer Festival features over 300 cask-conditioned real ales from Britain's independent brewers, along with draught and bottled beers from around the world, and a large range of traditional ciders and perries, with over 60 varieties, mostly from East Anglia. We will also have a selection of beers from the wood and as many Gluten Free and Vegan beers as we can lay our hands on. There will be food available in Blackfriars' Hall at all sessions.

Fly High Festival festival details

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Fly High Festival

Fri 6 - Sun 8 August 2027

Seething Airfield, Norwich

Join us at Seething Airfield for a full weekend of live music, food, craft beer, and that unmistakable Fly High vibe! Fly High Festival is a family-friendly celebration of music, food, and craft beers. Each year, we bring together a stellar lineup of live musicians, an extensive selection of craft beers and ales, tasty street food, and family entertainment for all ages. As the festival grows year on year, we continue to offer an even bigger and better experience with every event. In addition to a fantastic weekend of entertainment, we offer convenient camping options and fly-ins for aviation enthusiasts, making Fly High Festival the perfect destination for a unique and unforgettable gathering. Don’t miss out on the fun, join us and be part of the action at Fly High Festival!