What's On in June
What’s on in June
by Katie Thompson
Not only does this month mark the beginning of summer (hooray!), here in Norwich, June is a time to go out and experience the best of what’s on offer in our city.
From Father’s Day to the annual Norfolk Show to Pride month (check out Liv presents The Pride Ball at Norwich Arts Centre (26 June, 8pm, from £10)). Whether you’re tasting local tipples at Norwich Wine Week, dancing the night away to incredible live performance, getting inspired at Norwich University of the Arts’ Grad Fest or experiencing Norfolk’s attractions after dark, there’s something for families, friends and everyone in between.
Read on to find out what’s on in Norwich this June!
Norwich
Little Lifts & John Lewis Fashion Show
Thursday 4 June, 5pm – 8pm, £16.50
Celebrate the power of an act of kindness with Little Lifts & John Lewis’ fashion show
At the Little Lifts & John Lewis Fashion Show, you’re in for an evening full of warmth, positivity, love, and sparkle! Each model has been affected by breast cancer and everything raised goes to supporting the Little Lifts community, a charity who gift thoughtful boxes to breast cancer patients when they start treatment across East Anglia.
On the night, John Lewis’ stylists will be curating a catwalk of outfits that make everyone smile and you can enjoy live music, a welcome drink, goodie bag, raffle and more.
Grad Fest at Norwich University of the Arts
12 – 15 June, various times, FREE
Marvel at the creativity of Norwich University of the Arts’ latest cohort of undergrads
It’s the city’s biggest showcase of art, design, architecture, media and performance. Norwich University of the Arts’ Grad Fest is celebrating the end-of-year shows from their latest undergraduate cohort in a 12-day festival!
Across campus, you can visit a series of physical exhibition bursting with eye-catching visual and creations, from textiles and fashion communication to publishing design, film, photography, games art and more. And on Saturday 13 June, support the university’s creatives and treat yourself to a unique, locally crafted gift from the Student Art Market (11am – 3pm)!
Silver-Sweet Sounds at Norwich Cathedral
Saturday 13 June, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, adults £20, children £5
Listen to Norwich Cathedral Chamber Choir in an evening of Shakespeare-inspired music
In the beautiful surrounds of Norwich Cathedral, get lost in the music of Silver-Sweet Sounds.
Listen to the dulcet tones of Norwich Cathedral Chamber Choir, accompanied by a Jazz Ensemble and soprano Alice Platten, in an evening filled with Shakespeare, madrigals and jazz, including Bob Chilcott’s Ophelia, Caliban & Miranda and Will Todd’s Mass in Blue.
And during the interval, treat yourself to refreshment from Bread Source in the cloister!
Norwich Wine Week
19 – 28 June, citywide
See what’s on offer this Norwich Wine Week- from tastings to discounts!
Calling all wine connoisseurs and novices! Norwich Wine Week is back this summer and this time it’s easier than ever to explore Norwich’s wine scene.
Join in with 10 days of wine-themed events, offers, discounts and exploration- heading to favourite haunts or finding the perfect excuse to book a table somewhere new. Try a tasting, masterclass or special event and learn more about producers, regions, trends and even Norfolk’s very own wine. (There’s even the chance to win exciting prizes!)
And just like Norwich Food and Cocktail Weeks, all you need to do is download the FREE Norwich Food & Drink Weeks app (Google Play and the App Store)!
Joy Like Time at Sainsbury Centre
20 June – 15 November, pay what you can
Explore ‘the meaning of life’ in the Sainsbury Centre’s latest exhibition
The third exhibition in the Sainsbury Centre’s fascinating season ‘What is the Meaning of Life?’, Joy Like Time explores the intersection of memory, ritual and renewal through a lens of internationally renowned female artists.
Looking at how meaning might be made through the passage of time and deep connection, works by Marina Abramovic turn our gaze onto conventions of beauty, art, and the feminine in society, while Gillian Wearing’s photo series looks at honesty and the line between inner vs public life. Elsewhere, Kalliopi Lemos’ zen garden contemplates how prayer, ritual and faith point to the notion of time.
Norfolk Deaf Festival
26 & 27 June, 10am – 4pm, FREE
Norfolk Deaf Festival is a joyful celebration for all ages and abilities
Coming under The Forum’s umbrella of highly popular festivals for the first time, Norfolk Deaf Festival is a celebration of D/deaf culture and community!
Bringing equality, empowerment, education, inclusion, oh, and joy to the city centre, anyone is welcome to take part. Hear talks from deaf role models, understand the power of sign language and technology, get hands-on with interactive exhibitions and workshops, and even try your hand at accessible circus tricks and filming equipment! (Plus, little ones can bring their teddies along to the Bear Ear Clinic.)
Everywhere at Once: Tinie Tempah at Voodoo Daddy’s
Saturday 27 June, 7pm – 10.30pm, £30
This June, Tinie Tempah takes to Voodoo Daddy’s stage for an intimate performance
Brought to Norwich in partnership with Wild Paths as part of nationwide grassroots music festival Everywhere at Once (26 – 28 June), Tinie Tempah will take to Voodoo Daddy’s intimate stage for one night only!
Filling a Glastonbury-sized hole in this year’s music calendar, this ‘festival on your doorstep’ is raising money for War Child, Save Our Scene, Help Musicians and Teenage Cancer Trust. A ticket to see the renowned, multi-Brit award winner rapper and singer is surely ‘Written in the Stars’- so make sure to grab one before they sell out…or you might ‘Pass Out’!
Norfolk
Jazz Afternoon Tea at Barnham Broom
Sunday 7 June, 1pm – 4pm, £39.95
Treat yourself to afternoon tea accompanied by live jazz at Barnham Broom
Make the most of the beginning of summer with Barnham Broom’s Jazz Afternoon Tea.
In the stylish Brasserie Lounge or outside on Barnham Broom’s sun kissed Terrace, this twist on traditional blends a scrumptious tower of sweets and savouries with the soulful sound of live jazz. (You can even upgrade to Champagne for a real treat (£10)!)
Elsewhere in June, Barnham Broom is holding a True Crime Immersive Dining Experience (24 June, 6pm – 10.30pm, £69.95), where you can analyse real life cold case material alongside a mouthwatering three-course dinner. Or for golf lovers, why not try 6-week course Ladies Get into Golf (starts 4 June, 6pm – 7pm, £70) to refine your swing and meet new people under PGA Professional coaching?
Dinos at Night at ROARR!
Saturday 27 June, 6pm – 10pm, adults £12, children FREE
What’s more exciting than dinosaurs under the stars?
Just when you thought that the UK’s largest dinosaur park couldn’t get any more exciting, ROARR! is inviting you to discover its adventure after-dark with Dinos at Night!
As twilight falls, embrace thrilling attractions and make unforgettable family moments. At the heart of this special atmosphere, expect plenty of family-friendly activities, the chance to meet Dippy and friends, and tasty on-the-go treats. Are you brave enough to face the Valley of the Dinosaurs as the sun goes down? Or perhaps you love the anticipation of Predator High Ropes under the stars?
Cromer Pier Summer Show
27 June – 19 September, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, adults from £28, children from £24
Take your seat for Cromer Pier’s marvellous Summer Show
Returning for its 24th year (in Cromer Pier’s 125th!), Cromer Pier’s Summer Show is a spectacle of standout performance and variety! As part of the only full season end-of-the-pier show in the world, the Summer Show blends British humour with a production that wouldn’t look out of place in the West End.
With a hilarious host, marvel at a rotating line-up of stellar guest acts across the season- no two shows are ever the same. Think razor-sharp wit from comedian Myra Dubois, magic from Martin Daniels (son of none other than Paul Daniels) and powerful vocals from K-Lo!
