This year’s programme brings exceptional artists to our stages, including the renowned piano duo Pavel Kolesnikov & Samson Tsoy, the iconic Cowboy Junkies, the powerful choral and orchestral forces of Britten Sinfonia, and the UK premiere of Kaleider’s striking new work Requiem.
It’s a rich, exciting line‑up that reflects the depth and diversity of the Festival’s programme, and we’re delighted to play a central part in welcoming audiences from across the region.
All NNF events at the Halls
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Friday 8 May 2026 - 7.30pm
The band returns from a six‑year hiatus with renewed energy for Festival 2026’s opening night, performing nature‑rich favourites, new tracks from Dig the Mountain!, and immersive soundscapes from Boyd. -
Saturday 9 May 2026 - 7.30pm
A high‑energy, bluegrass‑fuelled Ceilidh from Cut A Shine brings foot‑stomping dancing, eccentric callers, and joyful communal revelry to The Halls. -
Saturday 10 May 2026 - 2pm
An uplifting masked tea dance blending vintage style, inclusive ballroom instruction, and a joyful, welcoming atmosphere invites dancers of all levels to dress up, mingle, and enjoy classic tunes. -
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - 10.30am
A dynamic symposium bringing together artists, practitioners and cultural organisations from across East Anglia to share insights, talks and discussions on building meaningful, socially engaged creative relationships with children, young people and their communities. -
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - 7.30pm
An extraordinary four‑hands recital sees acclaimed pianists Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy bring their precision, intimacy and dynamic artistry to Stravinsky and Schubert at The Halls, offering a rare chance to experience their powerful musical storytelling live. -
Thursday 14 May 2026 - 7.30pm
Canadian band Cowboy Junkies bring their haunting blend of blues, country and folk to Norwich for the first time, offering a quietly intense, emotionally rich concert spanning four decades of music and their signature transformative covers. -
Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May 2026 7.30pm, Sunday 17 May 2026 5pm
A powerful contemporary requiem for our fragile planet, Requiem blends Seth Honnor’s striking vision with Verity Standen’s original score as a vast kinetic creature is built and brought unexpectedly to life, weaving themes of life, death and hope into a haunting, beautiful work of a world in flux. -
Wednesday 20 May 2026 - 7pm
Marking 50 years since Britten’s death, Britten Sinfonia present a rich portrait of his North American years with works by Britten, Copland and Paul Bowles, featuring soprano Elizabeth Watts and clarinettist Oleg Shebeta‑Dragan in a wide‑ranging programme of artistic exchange from the early 1940s. -
Saturday 23 May 2026 - 7.30pm
The Norwich Philharmonic returns with a thrilling all‑Walton programme pairing the dramatic Henry V Shakespeare Scenario, performed by Alex Jennings, with the monumental cantata Belshazzar’s Feast starring Roderick Williams, showcasing the orchestra and choir at full power under Matthew Andrews and Ashley Grote.
