Yahoo News 7 major events happening in Norfolk in July 2024
From festivals to a hit musical, these are some of the biggest and best events happening in Norfolk in July 2024.
Festival Too in the Tuesday Market Place in King's Lynn Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Newsquest)
1. Festival Too, King's Lynn
Where: King's Staithe Square, King's Lynn, PE30 1JE (June 29/30), Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn, PE30 1JW (July 5/6 and July 12/13)
When: June 29, 30, July 5, 6, 12, 13
Price: Free
Festival Too returns to King's Lynn this summer with 28 acts performing across three weekends.
The line-up ranges from emerging local talent to internationally renowned musicians, including Sigala, Ocean Colour Scene, Sandi Thom, 911 and Livin' Joy.
READ MORE: Festival Too 2024, King's Lynn: All you need to know
Gala Day returns to Thursford this summer Picture: Thursford Collection (Image: Thursford Collection)
2. Gala Day, Thursford
Where: Thursford Collection, Thursford, NR21 0AS
When: July 7, 11am-5pm
Price: £14, under 12s: free, thursford.com
Gala Day celebrates Thursford Collection founder G.T. Cushing, with exhibitors showcasing mechanical organs, vintage vehicles and steam engines.
There will also be an air display from The Flying Comrades, street food, live music and the recently restored showman’s engine Victory will be in steam.
Folk in a Field returns in July 2024 (Image: Supplied by Folk in a Field)
3. Folk in a Field, West Acre
Where: Bradmoor Woods, West Acre, PE32 1UL
When: July 4-7
Price: Three-day adult ticket: £160, three-day teen ticket: £61.60 (both including camping Thursday to Monday), accompanied under 12s: free, shower passes and day tickets with one night of camping also available, folkinafield.co.uk
Set in a remote woodland clearing, the line-up includes Blackbeard's Tea Party, Ferocious Dog and The Drystones.
This family-friendly folk festival also features wellness treatments, free activities for children and adults, local ales and ciders and much more.
READ MORE: Full line-up revealed for the Old Buckenham Airshow 2024
Faye Tozer has been cast as Cruella de Vil Picture: Supplied by Norwich Theatre (Image: Supplied by Norwich Theatre)
4. 101 Dalmatians the Musical, Norwich
Where: Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL
When: July 9-13
Price: £10 - £54.50, norwichtheatre.org
This classic canine caper is brought to life on stage with spectacular puppetry, show-stopping choreography and witty songs.
Steps singer Faye Tozer will star as Cruella de Vil on the Norwich dates of the UK and Ireland tour.
The Mojo Preachers performing at the Dereham Blues Festival Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt)
5. Dereham Blues Festival, Dereham
Where: Various venues in Dereham
When: July 10-14
Price: Free entry to gigs, a small charge for bookable workshops and talks, see the full programme at derehambluesfestival.org.uk
Dereham Blues Festival returns for its 10th anniversary, with more than 60 acts performing in various town centre venues over five days.
New for 2024 is the Community Blues Explosion, which will feature workshops and talks.
READ MORE: Festival to feature hundreds of classic vehicles and free vintage bus trips
The Lord Mayor's Procession Picture: Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)
6. Lord Mayor's Weekend, Norwich
Where: Norwich city centre
When: July 13 and 14
Price: Free
The Lord Mayor's Weekend, hosted by Norwich City Council, returns in July and the main event is the Lord Mayor's Procession on Saturday.
The colourful parade will start at Norwich Cathedral at 3pm and end in Chapelfield Gardens, where there will be a day of family activities and evening live music - headlined by the UK Foo Fighters.
The weekend is rounded off on Sunday with The Great Norwich Duck Race at Lady Julian Bridge from 2.30pm.
Norwich Pride returns in July Picture: Kate Wolstenholme (Image: Kate Wolstenholme)
7. Norwich Pride, Norwich
Where: Norwich city centre
When: July 27
Price: Free
The 16th Norwich Pride takes place this summer and the main event is the Pride March, which will leave City Hall at 1pm and finish in Chapelfield Gardens.
There will be stalls and entertainment across the city centre, with the full programme available at norwichpride.org.uk
