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Events guide 2013
Our events guide provides details of amazing festivals and activities throughout the year in Norwich.
Outdoor events programme 2013
Welcome to this year’s programme of outdoor events. The information below gives an overview of the events and will be updated with further details.
If you have any queries, please email events@norwich.gov.uk.
Twitter: @EventsNorwich
Facebook: Norwich City Council Events.
Please note that dates can change and we would recommend that you check this website for updates.
Spring
Art on the railings
Last weekend of every month from March to December
St Peter Mancroft Church
Norwich City Council and St Peter Mancroft Church offer local artists the opportunity to display and sell their artwork on the church railings in the heart of the city every month.
Summer
Bandstand concerts
Sundays from June to August
Norwich has some amazing parks and what better way to enjoy them than to sit back and enjoy an afternoon of free music.
Lord Mayor’s Celebration
Thursday 4 July to Sunday 7 July
Norwich city centre
Four days of celebration, including the street procession (on Saturday 6 July); fireworks; outdoor stages with music, dance and theatre; funfair; medieval market; street fayre; street artists; cycle, road and duck races - and lots more. The city’s biggest community celebration set in the heart of the streets of Norwich.
More about the Lord Mayor's Celebration...
Children’s summer holiday activities
Monday 29 July to Sunday 1 September
Various open spaces
Free activities for children in the parks and open spaces to keep them amused for hours! Visit one of our open spaces any day with all they have to offer, or attend one of the free events organised for children.
Autumn
Halloween
Thursday 31 OctoberNorwich Castle and The Forum
Halloween events, including pumpkin carvings and spooky bat parade through the city.
Fireworks - Norwich Castle
Friday 8 November at 7.30pm
The biggest firework display for miles around.
Winter
Christmas lights switch-on
Thursday 21 November
Norwich city centre
Candle-lit procession with Father Christmas and friends turning on the city’s festive lights.
Events road closures 2013