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10th January 2026
Creake Abbey © Beth Moseley Photography
We fill in your early 2026 diary, so you don’t have to
NOW UNTIL 1 MARCH 2026: WATERCOLOUR NOW
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery is hosting this exhibition, bringing together recent work by eight contemporary artists who share a fascination with how watercolours can capture diverse and often fleeting relationships with light, colour, landscape and history. Works on display include abstract paintings and responses to the natural environment, including Simon Carter’s three watercolours which take fragments of colour and shape from the marshes and waterways of East Anglia as their starting point. Other participating artists include Christopher Le Brun, Melanie Russell and James Faure Walker.
www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk
NOW UNTIL 30 MAY 2026: MAY THE TOYS BE WITH YOU
Lynn Museum has gone galactic with this showcase of one of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters, from 1977 to 1985, owned by Matt Fox. The exhibition includes life-size storm troopers, so be on your best behaviour!
MONTHLY: THEATRE SUNDAYS AT THORNHAM VILLAGE HALL
Enjoy a National Theatre Live Screening at Thornham Village Hall, paired with a two course pre- or post-performance meal at The Orange Tree, just down the road. This monthly event will take place in spring, autumn and winter, with screenings from 4pm. The programme includes The Fifth Step, with Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman on 11 January; Hamlet directed by Robert Hastie on 8 February and The Audience with Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II on 29 March. Theatre and the meal costs £35, the theatre screening only is £10.
Until 28 January: The Viewing Room 05
Contemporary and Country hosts small-scale solo and two-person exhibitions featuring new work by emerging and established East Anglian creatives, at Woolmarket House in King’s Lynn. They’re starting 2026 with a trio of creatives: sculptor Roger Hardy, ceramicist Laura Huston and woodturner and craftsman Tim Plunkett. Roger and Tim use wood as both subject and material whilst Laura takes inspiration from woodland.
February’s showcase (4 to 28) will bring together paintings by Will Cutts and ceramics by Cecilia Willis; March’s (4 to 28) will combine work by landscape painter Melanie Goemans and fen-based willow weaver Danny Sealey; April’s Viewing Room will juxtapose paintings by Mary Blue with ceramics by Caroline Chouler-Tissier. Open select days and by appointment.
13 to 24 January: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
This West End hit is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour. Set to a soundtrack of this 12 Grammy Award winner’s iconic hits, discover the story of this global superstar. Presented in association with Tina Turner, written by Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Katori Hall (The Mountaintop) and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!).
20 January, 17 February and 17 March: Wellbeing Walks
Holkham runs these free circular walks – lasting around 90 minutes – on the third Tuesday of the month during the winter. Head to Holkham Beach on 20 January, Wells Beach on 17 February and Holkham Park on 17 March. No need to book, just head to the meeting point for 10am. Note, parking charges apply at all car parks.
23 January: Totally Gaga – The Tribute
‘The Ultimate Celebration of Lady Gaga’ is coming to Princess Theatre, Hunstanton, featuring Georgia Crandon performing hits from Just Dance to Bad Romance, accompanied by a live band and dazzling dancers. 7.30pm.
23 January: Radio Fun
This comedy revue, a light programme of sketches, songs, poems and sound effects is performed in the finest traditions of classic BBC radio shows at Sheringham Little Theatre from 7.30pm, is in aid of The Teenage Cancer Trust and Sheringham Little Theatre.
www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
25 January: Norfolk Symphony Orchestra concert
Escape to sunnier climes at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange with the NSO. Their first concert of 2026 will open with Gershwin’s Cuban Overture and also feature Ney Rosauro’s Marimba Concerto No.1 with soloist Jordan Ashman, Young Musician of the Year 2022, along with Piazzolla’s Libertango, Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasileiras No.7 and Marquez’s Conga del Fuego Nuevo. 3.30pm.
26 to 31 January: 2:22 A Ghost Story
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and 30 productions across the globe, this stage phenomenon returns to Norwich Theatre Royal as part of its 2026 UK-wide tour (its fourth), starring Natalie Casey, Shvorne Marks, Grant Kilburn and James Bye.
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up until 2:22… and then they’ll know. Nightly at 7.30pm, with matinees on 28 and 31 January and a captioned performance on 30 January. Recommended for ages 12+.
30 January: RAF Aerial Reconnaissance and Photography in World War II
Freelance educator Mark Taylor will discuss the importance of World War II RAF reconnaissance, and the techniques required to gather crucial intelligence and photography ahead of missions in this talk at Lynn Museum from 2pm.
30 January: The Wonder of Stevie
Head to King’s Lynn Corn Exchange for this celebration of the music of Stevie Wonder. Vocalist Noel McCalla, saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra) and their world-class band will perform classics including I Wish, Isn’t She Lovely and My Cherie Amour. 7.30pm.
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
3 February: Cinema Live Westlife 25th Anniversary Concert
Princess Theatre in Hunstanton will be screening this fun-filled evening featuring Westlife at the Royal Albert Hall, celebrating 25 years of chart-topping music. Westlife, joined by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra on a glittering Gatsby-themed stage, will perform favourites including You Raise Me Up and Flying Without Wings. From 7pm.
5 and 6 February: Daisy Pulls It Off
Set in a 1920s girls’ boarding school, this feel-good comedy follows scholarship student Daisy Meredith who faces snobbery, schoolgirl drama, and a hint of mystery as she strives to prove herself, with the help of her fearless friend Trixie. An amateur production at Sheringham Little Theatre by their youth group. 7.30pm.
www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
6 February: Pottery, Pilates and Plates
As Valentines/galentines/malentines approaches, enjoy a morning or afternoon of classes at The Victoria, Holkham – Pilates exercises with Helen Quinn which can be enjoyed by two people together, and create hand-built pottery decorations on a heart theme with Lauren from Moulded from Mud Pottery. Lunch from The Vic’s small plates menu is also included. To book, call The Victoria on 01328 711008.
6 February: Coffee Concert – Regency String Quartet
The first of 2026’s King’s Lynn Festival Spring Series brings this London-based quartet to King’s Lynn Town Hall. They’ll perform Mozart’s String Quartet No.19 in C ‘Dissonance’, K.465 and Shostakovich’s String Quartet No.3 in F, Op.73 at 11am. Arrive at 10.30am for coffee, tea and cake, which are included in the ticket price.
7 February: Creake Abbey Farmers’ Market
This fantastic monthly market is back! Taking place on the first Saturday of the month from 9.30am to 1pm (except January), you can expect a wide range of stalls from more than 65 local producers and makers, with wares from wine, cakes and bakes, coffee and cheeses, to meats, fruit and veg, chutneys and more. Creake Abbey, near Burnham Market, is also home to a range of lifestyle shops, a café, hair salon and a reformer Pilates studio (check the website for individual opening hours) as well as the Augustinian abbey ruins.
7 February: Georgia Shackleton gig
Violin musician Georgia returns to Deepdale Camping & Rooms for an exclusive sitting room session with guitarist Aaren Bennett at 7.30pm, as part of her ‘From the Floorboards’ album tour. To mark 125 years since Sir Ernest Shackleton first set sail on the Discovery with Captain Scott, Georgia is unveiling a powerful new album rooted in history, music and the sea, which includes tracks recorded on board Discovery.
8 February: Tony Christie The Great Farewell Up Close and Un Plugged Tour
This legendary crooner is coming to King’s Lynn Corn Exchange where he’ll perform tracks from across his career, including Thank You For Being A Friend, Las Vegas and of course, Is This The Way To Amarillo, as well as some covers from the late greats who helped shape his career. Tony’s new album, A New Life, is out now, too, reimagining his biggest hits in a country style. 7.30pm.
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
11 to 14 February: Absurd Person Singular
Cromer & Sheringham Operatic & Dramatic Society present their production of Alan Ayckbourn’s 1972 award-winning comedy at Sheringham Little Theatre, nightly at 7.30pm plus a matinee on 14 February. It follows three married couples over three Christmas Eves, each in their own kitchen.
www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
13 February: The Irish House Party
The UK tour of this popular Dublin music and dance show is coming to Princess Theatre, Hunstanton, with a traditional song-and-dance celebration dating back to the early 19th century where loved ones were given a final farewell before emigrating. Expect world-class dancing with lightning-fast footwork, musicians on instruments including the guitar, violin, flute and Irish drum, and great banter, from 7.30pm!
14 February: Money for Nothing – Dire Straits Tribute Show
This tribute band is celebrating its 25th anniversary, having toured the world with their live two-hour show. Join them at 7.30pm at Princess Theatre, Hunstanton, for an evening of Dire Straits hits, including versions of On Every Street, Alchemy and of course, Brothers in Arms.
18 February: Taylormania – Taylor Swift Tribute
This award-winning extravaganza pays tribute to one of our leading contemporary recording artists. Self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ Katy Ellis is joined by a live band and dancers in a show featuring many of Taylor’s much-loved hits including Shake It Off, I Knew You Were Trouble and many more. Head to Cromer Pier’s Pavilion Theatre for 7.30pm.
18 to 21 February: Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
This multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and is visiting Norwich Theatre Royal as part of its 2026 UK tour. Expect two hours of drama, excitement and music, including rock and roll favourites such as Johnny B Goode, Peggy Sue and La Bamba. Nightly at 7.30pm with matinees on the Thursday and Saturday. Check the website for details of accessible performances.
20 February: Northern Soul and Motown Nights
Dance the night away at Wells Maltings to Northern Soul classics on vinyl, with DJ Steve Greensides. These evenings take place on select dates through the year from 8pm, also including 3 April and 29 May.
20 to 22 February: Holt February Film Festival, Holt Community Centre
This year’s theme is ‘Coast – Stories from the Shoreline’, celebrating the power, beauty, and challenges of life by the sea, exploring coastal communities, maritime heritage, and environmental stories through a programme of feature films, documentaries and shorts from across the UK. These will be complemented by talks including Chris Bingham of Coastwatch (20 February, 7pm). Screenings will include Local Hero (PG) on 20 February, 7.30pm, Fisherman’s Friends (PG-13) on 21 February, 7pm, and Bait (15), 22 February, 2pm.
www.holtbookshop.co.uk/news-events
21 February: The World of Gilbert and Sullivan
The Wandering Minstrels will pay their third visit to St Mary’s Parish Hall Heacham, singing, acting and dancing their way through many of the Savoy Operas in period costume, including The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, Iolanthe and HMS Pinafore. This light-hearted concert, which begins at 7.30pm, is in aid of St Mary’s Church – tickets are £15, available on 01485 572539 or via office@heachamparishchurch.org.uk.
24 to 28 February: Carousel
Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical at Norwich Theatre Royal, telling the story of carnival worked Billy Bigelow who falls for sweet yet naïve Julie Jordan at the carousel. Accompanied by a 26-piece orchestra, the score features much-loved songs including If I Loved You, June is Bustin’ Out All Over and the iconic You’ll Never Walk Alone. Nightly at 7.30pm with matinees on the Thursday and Saturday and a captioned evening performance on the Thursday.
27 February: Coffee Concert – Ariel Lanyi
Pianist Ariel Lanyi brings a compelling programme of music for the piano to King’s Lynn Town Hall, as part of King’s Lynn Festival’s Spring Series; think Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No.24 in F sharp minor, Op.78, Debussy’s Preludes (a selection from Book II) and Schumann’s Fantasiestücke, Op.12. The concert starts at 11am, arrive at 10.30am for coffee, tea and cake, which are included in the ticket price.
28 February: Quick pen and wash workshop
Explore the combination of ink drawing and watercolour wash in this three-hour hands-on workshop led by professional artist Pauline Bull at Little Massingham Manor. Suitable for beginners or experienced artists. 10am to 1pm. If you can’t make this date, the workshop is also being run on 19 April.
1 to 22 March: Cley. Now and Then. A Watercolour Story
John Hurst’s 20th watercolour exhibition at NWT Cley Marshes celebrates 50 years of art, landscape and local ecology at this iconic reserve, which celebrates its centenary this year. John first visited the area in 1972 as an art student and birdwatcher, composing his early coastal watercolours in the figurative style still evident today. A new collection of original watercolours and fine prints will feature.
As with all his previous exhibitions, John is pleased to pledge a significant percentage commission to the NWT. John’s exhibition Wild Geese and Hollyhocks, also at the reserve, will run from 8 to 21 April.
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk; www.marshlandarts.co.uk
6 March: And Finally… Phil Collins
This award-winning tribute show to Phil Collins will be at Cromer Pier’s Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Audience’s will be treated to renditions of Collins’ greatest hits, including In The Air Tonight, Another Day In Paradise and Sussudio. Chris O’Connell will be joined by a nine-piece band.
7 March: Floragami paper flower making workshop
Join Meg from Floragami for a morning and/or afternoon of papercraft, where you’ll learn how to create potted snowdrops or crocuses from paper. Refreshments and bakes, all materials and pots are included for this workshop in the Education Room at Holkham. No experience necessary but good dexterity is required for the snowdrops as they are small flowers. Open to over 16s.
8 March: Easy flower painting
If you like experimenting with painting, professional artist Pauline Bull will be sharing easy quick painting techniques at Little Massingham Manor, in this three-hour workshop which will include some of the techniques of Chinese brush painting, to explore your own style and create your own paintings. 10am to 1pm.
10 to 14 March: Hamlet
The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Norwich Theatre Royal with a new production of Hamlet directed by Rupert Goold, as part of a major national tour, with Ralph Davis in the title role. There will be a post-show q&a after the 13 March 7pm performance, open to all ticket holders. Nightly at 7pm with matinees on the Thursday and Saturday. Check the website for details of accessible performances.
15 March: Justin Live – Justin Time to Rock
CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher’s new stage show is calling in at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange. Sing, dance and laugh along with the BAFTA Award-winning star of Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz.
When DJ Engelbert, the coolest canine in the doghouse, launches a contest to find the best rock song in all the land, Justin and his band – Justin Time to Rock! – are determined to win. But can they get their song to DJ Engy before the sneaky Rock Lord and his sidekick Vulture try to steal it? Enjoy classic favourites and brand-new songs in this high-energy, feel-good family show, at 11am and 2.30pm.
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
19 March: The West End Tenors
After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors – who have starred in musicals such as Mamma Mia and The Phantom of the Opera, as well as performing at Windsor Castle for the Royal Family – are coming to Cromer Pier’s Pavilion Theatre as part of their first UK tour, celebrating some of the greatest songs of musical theatre and film. 7.30pm.
19 March: The invention of British art
Art historian Bendor Grosvenor (of the BBC series Britian’s Lost Masterpieces and Fake or Fortune), pictured, will reassess the history and development of British art from 10,000BCE to the 19th century as part of King’s Lynn Festival’s Spring Series. The talk will take place at King’s Lynn Town Hall at 7pm.
20 March: An Evening with Denise Van Outen: Songs, Stories and All that jazz
Join Denise for a night of music, laughter and stories from her career at Cromer Pier’s Pavilion Theatre, from 7.30pm. Expect classic songs, behind-the-scenes stories and more, plus, there’s a pre-show meet and greet with Denise, too.
20 to 22 March: Cromer Music Festival
A new festival promising a weekend celebration of classical music is coming to Cromer Parish Hall, with three concerts by Gemini, an internationally renowned group of musicians. The programmes will be diverse, with music by contemporary composers such as John Hopkins and Nicola LeFanu and composers with East Anglian connections, to works by Beethoven and Peter Maxwell Davies. There will also be two workshops – one in composition for 18s and under, the other for competent saxophonists of any age (grade V or equivalent).
www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
21 March: Fakenham Choral Society’s Spring Concert
Fakenham Choral Society will perform Louis Vierne’s Messe Solonnelle and Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem from 7pm at Fakenham Parish Church. Booking will open 10 weeks before the event.
21 March: Trio Incendio
This award-winning trio will open the 2026 season of Trunch Concerts with Schubert (Trio no.2 D.929) and Shostakovich (Trio no.2, Op.67). St Botolph’s Church, Trunch, is the venue at 7.30pm. There will be a licensed bar with artisan gins.
22 March: Stories
Associate conductor Daphne Delfas will take up the baton for this Norfolk Symphony Orchestra concert at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, opening at 3.30pm with Rossini’s William Tell Overture, followed by Grieg’s enchanting Peer Gynt Suite No.1, including Morning Mood. Internationally acclaimed viola soloist Milena Simovic will join the orchestra to perform Berlioz’s Harold in Italy.
6 May: An afternoon with Paul Martin
The presenter of BBC’s Flog It (who is also head of valuations at premier auctioneers Henry Alridge & Son Ltd) will be at Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre, with a meet and greet at 1pm where hand-held objects can be valued, followed by a theatre talk at 3pm, where Paul will discuss his career in TV and antiques, plus a q&a session and book signing.
28 March: Simon & Garfunkel Story
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this international hit show features a full live band performing all the hits from Mrs Robinson and Cecilia, to Homeward Bound and Bridge Over Troubled Water. Cromer Pier’s Pavilion Theatre, 7.30pm.
Please check websites for full details, prices, up-to-date information and guidance.
