What’s on in August in North Norfolk?
Whether you’re staying with us at Blackbird Cottage, or holidaying elsewhere in Norfolk, here’s a round up of all the great events we’ve got going on in August.
Wells Carnival
Location: Wells‑next‑the‑Sea, North Norfolk
Dates: 1 – 10 August 2025
A traditional coastal carnival running for over 100 years, complete with live music, fetes, family-friendly activities, and a grand parade through the town. Free to attend (small parking or event fees may apply). More details on local listings.
Opera – Benjamin Britten’s “Curlew River”
Location: Deepdale (near North Norfolk Coast)
Date: 1 August 2025
A staged performance of Britten’s chamber opera—haunting and poetic—set in a rural Fens environment, exploring themes of grief, healing, and redemption.
Opera: Britten's Curlew River - Music in Southrepps, Southrepps - North Norfolk
Recital – Imogen Morrall, Matt Maguire & Gabriella Jones
Location: Deepdale (near North Norfolk Coast)
Date: 1 August 2025
An intimate chamber recital featuring flute, viola, and harp, presenting a specially curated programme suited for a peaceful summer evening by the coast. Recital - Imogen Morrall, Matt Maguire & Gabriella Jones | Friday 1st August 2025 | St James' Church, Southrepps, Norfolk, NR11 8NX
Sunset Sessions (Cromer Pier)
Location: Cromer Pier
Date: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 31 August 2025 (and additionally 3, 10, 24 August listed under “Chillout”)
Back‑by‑popular‑demand musical evenings at Cromer Pier featuring chillout and sunset vibes with live DJs and bands against the sea backdrop.
Aylsham Food & Craft Market
Location: Aylsham Market Place
Date: 2 August 2025
Monthly farmers’‑style market in historic Aylsham, showcasing local food and crafts within the charming backdrop of the market square.
FOOD & CRAFT MARKET | Aylsham Town Council
Creake Abbey Farmers Market
Location: Creake Abbey, near North Norfolk
Date: 2 August 2025
Held in picturesque converted barns and alongside a pond, this market features around 50 stalls of locally‑produced food, crafts and more.
Holkham Parkrun
Location: Holkham Estate
Date: 2 August 2025
A free, weekly one‑lap parkland run around the trails of Holkham Park—open to all ages and abilities for a scenic morning outing.
Parkrun Running & Fitness Event | - Holkham
Hunstanton Promenade Parkrun
Location: Hunstanton Sailing Club
Date: 2 August 2025
A free Saturday morning run along the promenade at Hunstanton—family‑friendly and ideal for a seaside workout.
news | Hunstanton Promenade parkrun
Piano Recital – Martin James Bartlett
Location: North Norfolk Music Festival venues (e.g. Wells-next-the-Sea Maltings / nearby)
Date: 2 August 2025
Award‑winning pianist Martin James Bartlett delivers a standout recital as part of the North Norfolk Music Festival.
Piano Recital: Martin James Bartlett - Music in Southrepps, Southrepps - North Norfolk
North Norfolk Music Festival
Location: Wells‑next‑the‑Sea and surrounding venues
Dates: 8 – 16 August 2025
A celebration of chamber music and classical performance across multiple venues—including church concerts and gallery recitals.
Outdoor Theatre – Twelfth Night
Location: Holkham
Date: 5 August 2025
An open‑air staging of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men in the scenic grounds of Holkham. Pack a picnic!
Twelfth Night - outdoor theatre - Holkham
Gone Wild Festival
Location: Holkham Park, Norfolk
Dates: 7 – 10 August 2025
Family‑oriented adventure festival hosted by Bear Grylls, with over 100 outdoor activities, workshops, live music, and food. Great for all ages.
Home - Gone Wild Festival Norfolk 2025
Run Sandringham 24
Location: Sandringham Estate (near North Norfolk)
Dates: 8 – 10 August 2025
A 24‑hour endurance running challenge where individuals or teams complete as many laps as possible around the Sandringham grounds.
Run Sandringham 24 - 9-11 August 2024 — Run Sandringham
Classic Ibiza at Blickling
Location: Blickling Estate
Date: 2 August 2025
An open‑air Ibiza‑inspired event with a live orchestra, DJs, singers and dancing—bringing a festival club vibe to stately Blickling grounds.
Classic Ibiza | Classic Ibiza at Blickling Estate
Houghton Festival 2025
Location: Houghton Hall Estate, Norfolk
Dates: Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 August 2025
An immersive four‑day music and arts festival curated by Craig Richards. Set in the sculpture‑strewn grounds of Houghton Hall, featuring electronic and live music across multiple stages, 24‑hour sets, art installations and creative programming. A sensory blend of sound, art and nature.
Outdoor theatre at Holkham -The Big Bad Wolf
Location: Holkham Estate
Date: 12 August 2025
Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain – The Big Bad Wolf. Living in exile in the Deep Dark Wood, he parties and plays rock music every night with his cronies far away from the goody-goody townspeople of Fairytaleville.
Outdoor Theatre - The Big Bad Wolf - Holkham
Pet Shop Boys – Hertiage Live
Location: Royal Sandringham Estate, Norfolk
Date: Thursday 14th August 2025
Heritage Live - Pet Shop Boys - Sandringham Estate
Heritage Live – Mariah Carey
Location: Royal Sandringham Estate, Norfolk
Date: Friday, 15 August 2025
Exclusive UK headline show with Mariah Carey and special guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and Eternal. Gates open around 14:00 for a full afternoon‑into‑evening of live music, food and artisan trade. Glamping and VIP packages available.
Heritage Live - Mariah Carey - Sandringham Estate
Heritage Live – Stereophonics (+ Blossoms & Jake Bugg)
Location: Royal Sandringham Estate, Norfolk
Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025
Outdoor concert featuring headlining Stereophonics with special guests Blossoms and Jake Bugg. Expect a full festival atmosphere with food traders, VIP zones, and glamping options.
Heritage Live - Stereophonics - Sandringham Estate
Heritage Live – Michael Bublé (w/ Beverley Knight & Gabrielle)
Location: Royal Sandringham Estate, Norfolk
Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025
Michael Bublé brings his only UK summer show of 2025 to Sandringham. With soul‑divas Beverley Knight and Gabrielle as special guests, it's set to be a spectacular finale.
Heritage Live - Michael Bublé - Sandringham Estate
Childrens Nature Workshop at Holkham
Location: Holkham Estate
Date: 17th and 27th August
There are many incredible moths and butterflies to be found in Holkham Park and on the Holkham National Nature Reserve. This 45 minute experience gives children a chance to learn about these fluttery creatures and make two of them to take away with them!
Children's Nature Workshops - Holkham
Aylsham Show
Location: Aylsham Showground
Date: 25 August 2025 (August Bank Holiday Monday)
A quintessential North Norfolk agricultural show, with trade stands, farming displays, live entertainment and family fun.
Aylsham Show 2025 | Family Fun This August - Buy Tickets Now
North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival
Location: Holkham Hall Walled Garden
Dates: 30 – 31 August 2025
Showcasing over 60 artisan food and drink producers—from cheeses, breads and chocolate to local ales and street food—with live cookery demos. Free entry (small parking fee applies).
North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival - Holkham
Eddie Goodridge Oil Paintings Exhibition
Location: Morston Quay Village Hall, Holt (Quay Lane, Morston, NR25 7DJ)
Dates: 1 – 14 August 2025
A solo exhibition of rural and coastal-themed oil paintings by local artist Eddie Goodridge, reflecting Norfolk life in vibrant detail.