11 upcoming events in Great Yarmouth
September 2026
Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival 2026
The annual maritime festival on South Quay featuring historic ships, sea shanty music, street theatre, children's activities and heritage demonstrations.
Great Yarmouth Beer and Cider Festival
An annual beer and cider festival in Great Yarmouth organised by Out There Arts.
October 2026
Great Yarmouth Half Term Firework Spectacular
Free family firework display on the seafront at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with entertainment before and after, held during October half term.
November 2026
Gorleston Christmas Lights Switch On
Gorleston High Street in Great Yarmouth closes for a festive afternoon culminating in the Christmas lights switch-on and a firework display.
Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre
A three-day festive craft and gift fair with over thirty specialist stalls held at St Nicholas Minster and the Market Place in Great Yarmouth.
Great Yarmouth Christmas Lights Switch On
The town centre of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk marks the start of the festive season with live entertainment and the switching on of the Christmas lights.
December 2026
Beauty and the Beast Pantomime
Celebrity pantomime starring Gareth Gates as the Beast, staged at the Britannia Pier Theatre on Great Yarmouth's seafront for the festive season.
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
Traditional family pantomime staged at the Pavilion Theatre and Bandstand in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, running through the Christmas and New Year period.
Hippodrome Christmas Circus Spectacular 2026
The Hippodrome's legendary Christmas show features international circus acts, aerial performances, comedy, and spectacular water effects in one of Britain's last surviving circus buildings.
January 2027
New Year's Day Fireworks Extravaganza
Free family entertainment on Great Yarmouth's seafront at the Britannia Pier, with illuminated stilt walkers, DJs and live music leading up to a fireworks finale.
June 2027
Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival 2027
Great Yarmouth's seafront motoring festival returns for its next edition, drawing classic cars, motorbikes and custom vehicles to the Golden Mile.