Norwich Book Festival

29/08/2026

We're not saying we're a lifestyle account, but we're currently just testing the theory that a lazy Saturday reading an interview with NBF26 festival opener Adele Parks with a fresh brew is good for the soul.
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Image: The Guardian on a kitchen table open to Q&A with author Adele Parks alongside a black coffee.

28/08/2026

The very brilliant Rebecca Atkinson and NBF patron Kate Read will be doing a very special day of tactile storytelling, which will also be accessible for blind little ones, in The Imaginarium in The Forum, Norwich on Wednesday 28 October.

28/08/2026

We've been promising Norwich Book Festival is for all kinds of readers, and if you're more of a fan of facts than fiction, we've got you covered too...

- Music superfan? You'll definitely want to get yourself to the LCR for a conversation between Paul Sexton on his definitive story of the often raucous university gig scene along with long-time LCR staff member Gavin Hudson.

- AI continues to be a hotly debated topic, join Dr Eleanor Drage for her insightful framing of the social, political and ethical issues.

Mary Portas on fashion and female leadership? Check!

John Elledge on fascinating inventions that have shaped our modern world? Yep!

Greg Jenner on the history of celebrity culture? Got him!

Robert Ashton on our evolving and essential relationship with soil? He'll be there!

And you have a whole bank holiday weekend to browse the full programme and bag the tickets that take your fancy, you lucky things!

27/08/2026

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Stars from Game of Thrones AND The Traitors? Count us in!

20/08/2026

The programme is live, limited paper brochures available from The Forum, Norwich and in the wild (libraries, bookshops and other participating venues) soon.

Norwich Book festival 2026 is coming to the City of Stories this autumn! With more than 50 events there are too many to feature in one post, but here's a little taster.

Link in bio to website for full listings.

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Moving graphic featuring Adele Parks , William Ralston, Louise O'Neill and David Larbi, along with children's events with Jacqueline Wilson, Matt Robertson, Pari Thomson and Greg Jenner. Closes with the dates: 24-30 October.

Jacqueline Wilson HQ Matt Robertson Illustration

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

A fan of folk? Can't get enough of crime fiction? Passionate about poetry? Mad for memoirs? From Harriet Tyce to Greg Jenner, Jacqueline Wilson to Iain Dale, Rob Biddulph to Hannah Murray. Norwich Book Festival 2026 has something for every type of reader!

The programme is live now! Link to our website for more info and to book in our 'About'.

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Graphic featuring the Norwich Book festival logo, which scrolls up, then makes way for green and blue book confetti. The festival dates of 24-30 October are featured.

13/08/2026

Full programme launches tomorrow: Friday 14 August!

Thanks so much for helping spread the word, Enjoy Norwich 🙌🏽

Norwich Book Festival is back from Saturday 24th to Friday 30th October, with author talks, to readings, to live-drawing, there will be plenty for all ages to enjoy. Keep an eye out for programme release, but here are two highlights from the kids' programme that are already live and available to book:

Draw with Rob - Join bestselling and multi award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal videos for a fun packed event for all the family. Tuesday 27th October, 11am, Norwich Theatre Playhouse

The Wonderful World of Jacqueline Wilson - Back at NBF, this time at Norwich Theatre Playhouse! Don't miss your chance to see this bestselling author, former Children's Laureate, and icon of children's literature.
Thursday 29th October, 11am, Norwich Theatre Playhouse

Book NOW - https://norwichbookfestival.co.uk/whats-on

📷: Norwich Book Festival / Jacqueline Wilson

07/08/2026

1 week to go for the full programme release, but you don't have to wait until then to bag your Rob Biddulph and Jacqueline Wilson tickets!

Norwich Book Festival is back 24 - 30 October 2026! From author talks, to readings, to live-drawing, Norwich Book Festival has plenty for all ages to enjoy.

30/07/2026

Public service announcement 📢
Two highlights from the children's programme part of Norwich Book Festival 2026, Rob Biddulph and Jacqueline Wilson, go on general sale tomorrow (Friday 31 July)!

These October events, which will take place at Norwich Playhouse Theatre, are sure to sell out, so you'll want to grab your tickets quick!

Link in 'About us/bio'.
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Image: Photos of Rob Biddulph and Jacqueline Wilson with a 'festival highlights' banner.