Norwich Summer Sessions

In our 13th year Norwich Summer Sessions is brought to you by Norwich Business Improvement District in partnership with NORCA. This FREE entertainment programme runs from 12.30 – 4.30 every Sunday in August.

Either pick up a leaflet or Download the Norwich Summer Sessions leaflet here.

Each week we feature a range of acts from rock, pop, folk and blues as well as promoting platform stages for new talent and street entertainment from Covent Garden Entertainment. For a full list of acts please scroll down!

And while you’re here, why not take part in the FREE Norwich City of Stories Summer Trail (18 July – 31 August)? Find all the storybooks to crack the code! Pick up a leaflet or download the Summer Trail here! I

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Norwich Summer Sessions 2026 Main Sponsor

The Garage

Stage Sponsors

Hay Hill – Rock N Roll Circus

Gentleman’s Walk – YALM

St Gregory’s Green – Grosvenor Fish Bar

Westlegate – Point Roofing

We look forward to seeing you this Summer!

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To find out more about our volunteer programme click here.

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Sunday 16th August

Hay Hill – Goldie Fiasco – 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm

(Street theatre – Vibrant, interactive street theatre show, combining glamour, comedy and cabaret)

Westlegate – Amber Scott – 12.45pm, 2pm, 3.15pm

(Queer indie-folk artist with introspective, honest and deeply heartfelt songs)

St Gregory’s Green – Heather Cartwright & Sam Mabbett – 1pm, 2.10pm, 3.20pm

(Virtuosic folk songs from guitar and button box duo)

Gentleman’s Walk – Big Black Cadillac & Swing Dance – 1.15pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm

(50’s rockabilly, 80’s styled neo-rockabilly and British and American rock and roll)

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Sunday 23rd August

Hay Hill – Not Your Average Choir, Bel Sonus Choir and Norwich Contemporary Choir – 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm

(Three local community choirs performing a range of repertoire)

Westlegate – Access Creative College– Please be aware the times will vary for these acts (Showcasing the best of Access’ budding talent see our What’s On page for more details

St Gregory’s Green – Cahalen Morrison – 1pm, 2.10pm, 3.20pm

(Insightful and poetic wordsmith and folk songwriter “making the music the world needs”)

Gentleman’s Walk – Latin Power & Norwich Latin Dance – 1.15pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm

(Igniting people’s spirits through upbeat Latin tunes)

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Sunday 30th August

Hay Hill – Rob Roy Collins – 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm

(Street theatre – One of the UK’s top escapologists)

Westlegate – Batfish – 12.45pm, 2pm, 3.15pm

(Loud and in-your-face indie/jazz groove modernists)

St Gregory’s Green – Pangaea – 1pm, 2.10pm, 3.20pm

(Contemporary take on groove orientated, modal jazz)

Gentleman’s Walk – May Gabriels – 1.15pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm

(Neo-soul with feel-good rhythms and honest, sincere lyrics)

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“VisitNorwich has been a vital partner for the Grosvenor Fish Bar over the years, championing local businesses and attracting visitors to our city. Their efforts have made a real difference in helping us grow and connect with our community.” 

Christian Motta, Owner, Grosvenor Fish Bar

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Just in case you missed them. Here are the acts from previous weeks:

Sunday 2nd August

Hay Hill – Jason Maverick – 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm

(Street theatre – Mime artist and contact juggling specialist)

Westlegate – Beat the Computer – 12.45pm, 2pm, 3.15pm

(Stank-faced live funk quintet to put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip)

St Gregory’s Green – Maddie Morris – 1pm, 2.10pm, 3.20pm

(Bold and socially conscious folk artist who uses traditional music to explore contemporary issues)

Gentleman’s Walk – The Tricks – 1.15pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm

(Great Blues music from renowned local musicians)

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Sunday 9th August

Hay Hill – L Fay – 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm

(Hip-hop, nu jazz and neo-soul with jungle, dnb and breaks)

Westlegate – New Noise – 12.45pm, 2pm, 3.15pm

(A line up of fresh young talent from across four local organisations see Events page for details)

St Gregory’s Green – Ellie Gowers – 1pm, 2.10pm, 3.20pm

(Singer-songwriter blending contemporary acoustic sounds with the storytelling traditions of folk)

Gentleman’s Walk – Laurence Kingston Band – 1.15pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm

(Proper Country music, not to miss!)

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