Five Unmissable Events at the Norwich & Norfolk Festival 2026

We are proud to be long-term sponsors of Norfolk & Norwich Festival. This year, the Festival programme is packed with world-class music, performance, theatre, literature and outdoor art. From intimate concert halls to the glittering Spiegeltent, here are five unmissable events we're delighted to spotlight.

Pavel Kolesnikov & Samson Tsoy

Wed 13 May, 7.30pm, The Halls

Two of today's most acclaimed pianists. They perform as a duo and share a single instrument, four hands, one instrument, for an evening of Stravinsky and Schubert. ‘Magical’, said the BBC of their debut album.

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Circa - Wolf | 13–24 May - The Spiegeltent Contemporary circus at its most ferocious. Human towers, aerial acrobatics, primal beats - this is pure, electrifying spectacle from one of the world's most daring companies. 'A work of art that makes you hold your breath every second.' LEARN MORE
Brokentalkers - Bellow | 15–16 May Norwich Theatre Playhouse The deeply personal story of Irish accordion maestro Danny O'Mahony - raw, beautiful theatre weaving live traditional music, dance and electronic composition into something truly extraordinary. LEARN MORE
Maya Youssef - Finding Home | Fri 22 May - St Peter Mancroft The 'queen of the qanun' guides us through memory, loss and hope in a mesmeric performance rooted in her own journey from war-torn Syria to the stages of the Royal Albert Hall. Maya is an Artist in Residence at this year’s Festival. LEARN MORE
Set Sail! with Robert Starling | Fri 22 May - The Spiegeltent The perfect family morning - drawing, storytelling, and sailboat-making with the creator of beloved Fergal the Dragon. LEARN MORE

There you have it – five extraordinary shows from an incredible line-up. We hope to see you there!

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