Events

What's on in King's Lynn

From a medieval funfair to one of Europe's biggest free music festivals, the town has something happening in every season.

The yearly calendar

Exact dates change each year — follow the links or check venue websites for this year's programme.

  1. February

    The Mart

    A traditional funfair that takes over Tuesday Market Place around Valentine's Day, with roots in a 16th-century royal charter.

  2. Spring

    Speedway season opens

    The King's Lynn Stars begin their racing season at the Adrian Flux Arena.

  3. July

    King's Lynn Festival

    A celebrated arts festival founded in 1951, with classical music, talks and performances in the town's historic venues.

  4. Summer

    Festival Too

    Free open-air concerts on Tuesday Market Place — one of the largest free music festivals in Europe.

  5. September

    Heritage Open Days

    Historic buildings normally closed to the public open their doors, with free tours and talks across the town.

  6. November

    Fireworks & Christmas lights

    Bonfire night displays and the switch-on of the town-centre Christmas lights, followed by festive markets.

  7. December

    Pantomime season

    The Corn Exchange's family pantomime is a West Norfolk Christmas tradition.

Where to find listings

Corn Exchange

Theatre, comedy, concerts and panto.

Programme →

Festival Too

Free summer concerts on Tuesday Market Place.

Line-up →

Visit West Norfolk

The official listings for the whole borough.

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