A celebration of stories
What's On
Events for every kind of reader, with brilliant author talks, storytelling events, and much more. Bookish fun for everyone 24-31 October 2025!
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6.30pm - 7.30pmPaula Hawkins: The Blue Hour
Global bestseller Paula Hawkins comes to Norwich for a special UEA Live x NBF event.
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7.30pm - 8.30pmBehind the Scenes: An Evening With Larry Lamb
Gavin & Stacey star comes to NBF with his debut novel; All Wrapped Up.
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7pm - 8pmNikita Gill: Hekate
Join Instagram’s favourite poet Nikita Gill for an electrifying evening of live verse and Greek mythology.
Fantasy & HorrorHistoryFictionUnder £10
Save the Date: Norwich Book Festival is back 24-31 October!
We can't wait to be bringing NBF back to the City of Stories in October 2025, with fantastic events for readers of all kinds. Stay tuned for more coming soon!
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About Us
A new city-wide festival celebrating stories, designed for every kind of reader. Presented by The Forum with key partners from across Norwich.
Key partners
Programme for Norwich Book Festival 2025 launched
Tickets are now available for 50 events at the end of October as part of Norwich Book Festival 2025
Plans for NBF25 are full steam ahead!
Headline speaker just announced and applications are open for stallholders.
Looking back: Norwich Book Festival 2024
Thanks to everyone for making our first festival a huge success!