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Norwich’s best comedy/variety night returns to the Holloway! New gaff same graft. Join us for an unforgettable variety night in Norwich—live music, poetry, improv, sketch, and vinyl bingo!
Book of Vermin: a drag burlesque spectacular hosted by Norwich Drag Star Nixie Norvak.
From the ingeniously quick-witted John Crace comes a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie.
It’s been a tumultuous few years for Brighton indie/pop darlings Orchards.
We’re delighted to have been asked to start promoting nights once a month by our good friends at the Bicycle Shop. For our first foray next door, we’ve assembled a delicious triple-bill of exquisite local folk talents.
His music celebrates the guitar’s malleability. Scozzaro sees the instrument as something that can hold the universe within it and he unravels it all; “Guitar has endless possibilities,” he says. “I love figuring it out"
A searingly direct, exquisitely soundtracked story of a life: good luck at your next meeting.
A searingly direct, exquisitely soundtracked story of a life: good luck at your next meeting.
South London DIY Baroque-Pop sensation Tugboat Captain make Norwich debut! 7pm
Doors 11am / Tickets £9+STBF
It's Our Birthday!
Craft Beer Festival from Sir Toby's Beers at The Waterfront in Norwich
We are delighted to be hosting author, witch and herbalist Val Thomas for a talk this Maytide! May is a time for music, dancing, for abundant growth of leaves, herbs, grass and flowers and all that is rooted in the earth. New life emerges, the swifts return and the cuckoo sings. This talk will invoke 1pm
“Panic Shack: the wildest – and funniest – live band you’ll see all year” – NME
Pop along to our Main Gallery on May 3rd for our (second) Great Art Book Sale event raising money for our charity!
A evening of cutting edge experimental music from UK/France.4pm
A casual chess club in the bookshop. Just turn up! Boards provided.
Doors 11am / Tickets £9+STBF
A reflective programme of European music spanning five centuries, with music by Lassus, Poulenc, Britten, and more.
True Stories Live is a lively, moving and unpredictable event where people tell true stories about their lives in front of a warm, supportive audience.
A evening of cutting edge audiovisual delights hosted by Louie rice & Jonathan P Watts
A night of unmissable live music featuring some of the best breaking young acts in Norfolk.
Doors 7pm / Tickets Student £6+ STBF General £8+STBF
Baluji Shrivastav OBE is an Indian multi-instrumentalist who was blinded at eight months old and has become one of the world’s leading composers and sitar players.
Originally from the state of Georgia, Michael Daves is one of the most acclaimed guitarists and singers working in bluegrass today. Presented by Corncutter Promotions
Don’t miss EAST NORFOLK OPERATIC SOCIETY’s production of the highly acclaimed ‘Princess Ida’ by Gilbert and Sullivan
Matthew Worley is an avid punk zine collector and author of the excellent “Zerox Machine: Punk, Post-Punk and Fanzines in Britain, 1976–88”. Come and learn about the history and significance of punk fanzines in Britain and observe some of Matthew’s zine rarities first hand.
Join us for a live film screening of a a rare 1930 9.5mm celluloid copy of the silent film classic Metropolis. Live electronic score will be provided by local artist.7pm
A songwriter, inheritor of tradition, and a walking, talking jukebox, Paxton approaches his craft with equal part wit and reverence.
Don’t miss EAST NORFOLK OPERATIC SOCIETY’s production of the highly acclaimed ‘Princess Ida’ by Gilbert and Sullivan
The Burnt Coffee Theatre Company's latest variety show features comedy, pole artists and eggs!
Josh Kye is a South London R&B singer-songwriter and producer, recognized for his soulful vocals, lo-fi guitar melodies, and rich lyrical storytelling
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan embark on a double headline tour of the UK this Spring/Summer in celebration of their new music releases.
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan embark on a double headline tour of the UK this spring/summer in celebration of their new music releases.
DOORS 8PM / TICKETS £10 + STBF
Their debut album Mill On The Hill sees the band jump between surf-rock, country, prog-rock and psychedelia with the grace and skill of a band with numerous records under their belt.
Don’t miss EAST NORFOLK OPERATIC SOCIETY’s production of the highly acclaimed ‘Princess Ida’ by Gilbert and Sullivan
Cheeky cartoon genius Ed Le May will be drawing caricatures in the bookshop on the 10th May between 12-5pm. Come and get one of his amazing and hilarious portraits! £10 each.
A night of Australian and home-brew hardcore punk rock roll goodness! 7pm
DOORS 10:30PM / 3AM / £5+
Frequently heard on BBC Radio 2, including its Pick of the Week show, and described by countless audience members and reviewers as ‘uplifting’ and ‘inspirational’, Mark Harrison is a totally original songwriter, a stunning guitarist, and a master storyteller.
Don’t miss EAST NORFOLK OPERATIC SOCIETY’s production of the highly acclaimed ‘Princess Ida’ by Gilbert and Sullivan
Since 1995, the visionary Japanese collective have been exploring the outer rings of psych and space rock. Their legendary live show has taken them to all corners of the earth.
Come and enjoy an enlightening, entertaining and above all funny evening with an award-winning master of comedy.
Doors 6.30pm Tickets £25+ STBF
Firestations make shoegazey alt-pop, harmony-driven psychedelia, and stripped-back acoustic songs.
A talk and conversation with artist and art historian Craig J Frost
An exclusive evening with PHIL BEER, as he takes the stage at Yalm Food Hall as part of the monthly FOLK AT YALM event series.
Please note that this is event has moved to EPIC Studios, 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich NR3 1JD.
“Being embarrassed to be a white American has never been a bigger visceral, laugh filled, joy than when I’m listening to Dead Pioneers. If you think truth needs a great soundtrack… look no further than Dead Pioneers.” Shepard Fairey
the band’s sound acts as a powerful platform for addressing the complexities of Indigenous experience
One of Scotland’s most celebrated folk singer-songwriters, Siobhan Miller appears with two of Scotland’s finest musicians, Innes White on guitar and Charlie Stewart on fiddle.
Gimme the winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Victoria Wood Prize, gimme Rob Copland trying his best despite everything.
Voodoos Jazz Club nights are back! But with a fresh new face and house band.
Caoilfhionn’s music is rooted in a knowledge of folk, jazz and all the twentieth century’s classic tunesmiths.
A traditional folk ensemble upstairs in the bookshop. Bring an instrument, or just show up and enjoy!
Jack Badcock's solo work showcases clever songwriting that delves into a broad range of topics, presented with a musical sensibility that draws inspiration from American folk, funk, and soul music, as well as the traditional music of Britain and Ireland.
Jasmine Myra is a saxophonist and composer based in London.
We will be celebrating the written word with a performance from veteran bookseller and singer/songwriter Paul Armfield.
Two unique and inspiring artists will be joining us straight after their Cafe OTO show the evening before. Come check em out! 7pm
Ebi Soda are a group of musicians who thrive on the idea of contradiction, creating an idiosyncratic blend of jazz, hip-hop and no-wave post-punk.
Doors 6.30pm Tickets £14+ STBF
Livia is an award-winning Nigerian German-born poet, writer, musician and theatre maker.
Bubble Rush is a fun run with a difference, join in our 5K and Jog–walk-dance through coloured bubbles!
Norwich Jazz Festival takes over the beautiful courtyard space at Anteros Arts Foundation for a selection of swing, blues and ballads.
Beddy Rays started making music together soon after they first met on the primary school oval back in the day
Melting together indie rock and traditional celtic folk, Brògeal are a Falkirk - based five piece who are set for a break - out year in 2025
Join us for a special screening of Gossip: a 16th-century tale of community, power, and resistance set in East Anglia.
£12 Entry Includes 3 pints + Festival Glass
The Holloway proudly presents an evening of contemporary primitive music with Welsh maestro Gwenifer Raymond.
Following his sell-out debut show, viral sensation Horatio Gould brings his much-anticipated sophomore show, Return of the Space Cowboy, on the road.
National Youth Jazz Orchestra present The Fire Next Time! A Tribute To James Baldwin
Azymuth is a globally renowned, highly influential Brazilian jazz-funk trio founded in the early 1970s.
Prolific Leeds-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning Modern Classical scene.
This workshop is for families to get creative together and make some beautiful winged fuzzy friends.
Doors 6.30pm Tickets £18.50+ STBF
Mammal Hands formed in Norwich in 2012 and quickly gained a reputation for their unique blend of jazz and electronica.
Glasgow five-piece Weathermen are a group whose live shows are laden with art rock vocal lines and unique instrumentals. The Silver Field is sound world of Coral Rose Kindred-Boothby. Voice, tapes, bass, samples, synthesis, strings, reeds, drums, small sounds, big sounds, sunlight, moonlight, a lot of water.
Founded in 2015 HEAVYCHEST is a sonic project by Aotearoa’s own Andre Smith.
Graham Reynolds, the Austin-based ‘quintessential modern composer’ (London Independent), unveils his debut solo album, Mountain, in 2025.
This workshop is for families to create their own cohort of cowboys, cowgirls, cactus, cows and critters.
Folk-rock cult hero and queer icon Grace Petrie returns to UK venues this year with the protest song firmly back in her heart.
Tristan Butler y Timba Británica present: TIMBA REVOLUTION, The Golden Era of Cuban Salsa.
HUNNY BUZZ enter their somber founded era through their second EP ‘Pulling Roots’. It marks position as the band’s next focal point and is a strong return after, ‘Welcome to Our Garden’.
DOORS 9PM / TICKETS £6+STBF (student), £8+STBF (general)
FEASTS are a noisy art-rock two-piece band from Norwich, UK. 7pm
Doors 6pm Tickets £20.50+ STBF