Festivals 2021

  • Cambridgeshire
  • Essex
  • Norfolk
  • Suffolk
  • Member’s Festivals

NOTE: We always advise that you check the latest dates and times, information and guidance with the relevant Festival Organisers and Venues before travelling and attending any event.  This is especially important in the current Coronavirus (Covid-19)  pandemic and all the relevant Government rules and guidance must be followed.  

Any organisers who would like to add or update their events please email us at office@eafn.co.uk 

EAFN Member’s entries on the Calendar and Directory are enhanced and publicised on EAFN and Gigs Out pages – to join the EAFN please go to our Membership page.

Here are the planned dates for Cambridgeshire Festivals this year (88 so far):

More information on www.facebook.com/CambridgeshireFestivals 

15-17 Jan 2021Whittlesea Strawbear Festival (41st)Online in 2021
5-7 Mar 2021Cambridge International Student Film Festival – Watersprite (10th Year)Online in 2021
13 Mar 2021Signature Music FestivalOnline in 2021
26 Mar-4 Apr 2021Cambridge FestivalOnline in 2021
24-29 May 2021Cambridge Beer Festival (48th)Online in 2021+ Cambridge Pubs
23 May 2021St Neots Street Food FestivalSt Neots
30 May 2021Emneth Fun Dog ShowEmneth
11-13 Jun 2021National Motorhome/Campervan ShowEast of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough
12 Jun 2021Arbury Carnival Virtual FairOnline in 2021
12-27 Jun 2021Ely Arts FestivalEly/Haddenham
18-20 Jun 2021Eco FestivalMad Hatters Campsite, Ely
27 Jun 2021Chatteris Midsummer Festival & Party in the ParkFurrowfields Recreation Ground
2-11 Jul 2021Houghton & Wyton Feast WeekHoughton
3 Jul 2021Ramsey Steam & Fire ShowRamsey Rural Museum
5-11 Jul 2021Green Shoots FestivalThe Plough, Shepreth
9-11 Jul 2021Cambridge Comedy Festival (14th)Grange Farm, Abbots Ripton
9-11 Jul 2021Ely Folk FestivalEly Outdoor Centre
10 Jul 2021Shelford FeastGt Shelford Recreation Ground
12 Jul-28 Aug 2021Cambridge Shakespeare FestivalCambridge
16-18 Jul 2021Hotbed FestivalCambridge Junction
17 Jul 2021Ely’s Eel FayreEly Cathedral East Lawn
17-31 Jul 2021Cambridge Summer Music FestivalCambridge
23-25 Jul 2021Foodies FestivalParker’s Piece, Cambridge
27 Jul 2021Burwell Museum/Windmill Summer FeteBurwell Museum and Windmill
31 Jul 2021DSCNNCT FestivalCrystal Lakes Leisure, Fenstanton
31 Jul 2021Sutton Beer Festival (1st Post Lockdown)St Andrew’s Church, High Street, Sutton
31 Jul 2021Cambridge and District Classic Car ShowThe Old Palace Green outside Ely Cathedral
31 Jul-1 Aug 2021HifieldsChippenham Park, Ely
31 Jul-1 Aug 2021Magic of Thailand FestivalParker’s Piece, Cambridge
1 Aug 2021Music and MotorsEast of England Arena and Events Centre, East of England Showground
6-8 Aug 2021The Holbeach VW Camper Van & Car Show (7th Year)Holbeach
7-8 Aug 2021Huntingdon CarnivalHuntingdon
8 Aug 2021Wisbeach Rock Festival (Fea, SLADE!)Wisbech Park
13 Aug 2021Sausage and Cider Festival – PeterboroughThe Embankment Peterborough  
13-14 Aug 2021Soham Beer and Music Festival We are Blueshed StageSoham Recreation Ground
14 Aug 2021BretfestPeterborough Lions Rugby Club
19 Aug 2021Equifest (15th Year)East of England Arena and Events Centre, East of England Showground
19-22 Aug 2021Booze on the OuseSt Neots RC
19-22 Aug 2021We Out Here FestivalAbbots Ripton
20-22 Aug 2021Cambridge Yoga FestivalSt Paul’s Church, Cambridge
21-22 Aug 2021Needingworth Music Festival (25th Anniversary)Needingworth
21 Aug 2021Buckfest (Buckden)Buckden Village Club
21-22 Aug 2021Central Park Music FestivalCentral Park Peterborough
27-28 Aug 2021Melbourn Rock Club: Reaper Fest/Mofest (Rock & Beer Festival, & Motorcycle Show)Eternit Sports & Social Club
28 Aug 2021Peterborough Fake FestivalThe Embankment
28-30 Aug 2021Truckfest PeterboroughEast of England Showground, Peterborough
29 Aug 2021Thorney Live Charity Music FestivalBedford Hall, Thorney, Peterborough
29 Aug 2021Little Gransden Air & Car showLittle Gransden Airfield
2-5 Sep 2021Shepreth Beer & Music FestivalThe Plough, Shepreth
4 Sep 2021Wysing Polyphonic Festival of Music and Sound (12th) – ‘Under Ether’Wysing Arts Centre
4 Sep 2021Burwell Carnival Family Day FestivalBurwell Recreation Ground
4-5 Sep 2021MCN Festival of MotorcyclingEast of England Arena, Peterborough
10-12 Sep 2021Cambridge Club FestivalChilderley Orchard, Dry Drayton
10-19 Sep 2021Open CambridgeCambridge
11 Sep 2021Cambourne Community FeteCambourne
11 Sep 2021Little Paxton Beer FestivalQEII Playing Field, Little Paxton
11 Sep 2021The Wildwood DiscoWoodland Glade, Linton
11-12 Sep 2021Godmanchester Gala Day/Picnic In The ParkGodmanchester Recreation Ground
11-12 Sep 2021The Wonder of Wood FestivalBurwash Manor
11-18 Sep 2021Cherry Hinton FestivalCherry Hinton Recreation Ground
11-19 Sep 2021Nene Valley FestivalPeterborough
15-18 Sep 2021St Paul’s ArtfestSt Pauls, Cambridge
16-19 Sep 2021The Old Riverport Jazz & Blues FestivalSt Ives, Cambs
18-19 Sep 2021Strawberries and Creem FestivalChilderley Orchard, Dry Drayton
19 Sep 2021Duxford Battle of Britain Air ShowImperial War Museum, Duxford
24-26 Sep 2021St Neots Folk Festival (38th)Priory Centre, St Neots
25 Sep 2021Cambridge Ska FestivalThe Junction, Cambridge
25 Sep 2021Gransden ShowShow Field, Great Gransden
25 Sep 2021Soham Pumpkin Fair (45 years!)Soham Recreation Ground
26 Sep-2 Oct 2021LABS21 FestivalADC Theatre/Corpus Playroom
2 Oct 2021Dojima Sake FestivalFordham Abbey
2 Oct 2021The Old Riverport Uke FestivalSt Ives, Cambs
9 Oct 2021Ely Apple FestivalEly
16 Oct 2021Peterborough Diwali FestivalPeterborough
23 Oct 2021Cambridge Live and Wild Festival (CLAWFest)Storey’s Field Centre Cambridge
23-30 Oct 2021Horror at Hinchingbrooke HouseHinchingbrooke House
30 Oct 2021Forbidden Halloween FestEVILEast of England Arena and Events Centre,Peterborough
30 Oct 2021Runaway – Mini Day festival – Halloween EditionThe Missing Sock, Cambridge
5-6 Nov 2021Fireworks Fantasia & Halloween SpooktacularEast of England Arena and Events Centre,Peterborough
12 Nov 2021Cambridge Northern Soul FestivalJunction
17-21 Nov 2021Cambridge Literary Winter FestivalOnline
18-25 Nov 2021Cambridge Film Festival (40th)Cambridge Arts Picture House
19-20 Nov 2021Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food FairEly Cathedral
19 Nov-3 Jan 2021/2The North Pole Cambridge FairParker’s Piece, Cambridge
25 Nov – 2 Jan 2021/22Christmas at WimpoleWimpole Estate
3-12, 17 Dec 2021Anglesey Abbey Winter LightsAnglesey Abbey, Lode
5 Dec 2021March Christmas Market (9th)March Town Hall/Market Place
12 Dec 2021Wisbech Christmas FayreWisbech

ALL FESTIVAL INFORMATION PUBLISHED BY THE EAFN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
WE TRY TO MAKE THE INFORMATION WE PUBLISH AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE
BUT ADVISE CHECKING WITH FESTIVAL ORGANISERS AND VENUES BEFORE TRAVELLING
IN CASE ANY INFORMATION HAS CHANGED.

NOTE: We always advise that you check the latest dates and times, information and guidance with the relevant Festival Organisers and Venues before travelling and attending any event.  This is especially important in the current Coronavirus (Covid-19)  pandemic and all the relevant Government rules and guidance must be followed.  

Any organisers who would like to add or update their events please email us at office@eafn.co.uk 

EAFN Member’s entries on the Calendar and Directory are enhanced and publicised on EAFN and Gigs Out pages – to join the EAFN please go to our Membership page.

Here are the planned dates for Essex Festivals this year (103 so far):

21-23 May 2021The National Flower ShowHylands House, Chelmsford
22-23 May 2021The Weald Park Country Show and The Weald Festival of DogsWeald Country Park, Brentwood
29-30 May 2021Mersea Island Food, Drink & Leisure FestivalEssex Outdoors, East Mersea
30-31 May 2021All About Dogs Show (Hylands)Hylands Park, Chelmsford
28-31 May 2021Frinton FestivalFrinton Tennis Club’s Ballroom
5 Jun 2021Bounceback FestivalPlough Corner Playing Fields, Little Clacton
12 Jun 2021Colchester Young Children’s FestivalOnline
22 May-13 Jun 2021Estuary FestivalEssex Coast
12-13 Jun 2021Kev’s SpringFestEast Bergholt
19 Jun 2021Great Dunmow Summer Solstice SundownGreat Dunmow
20 Jun 2021Saffron Walden Fete de la MusiqueSaffron Walden
27 Jun 2021Agricultural Science Unit (ASU) Open Farm Sunday and Fun Dog ShowSaffron Walden County High School
26-27 Jun 2021Colchester Food and Drink FestivalLower Castle Park, Colchester
27 Jun 2021Helen Rollason Vintage FairCressing Temple Barns
24-27 Jun and 1 Jul-4 July 2021Thaxted Festival (est. 1916)Thaxted Parish Church
10 Jul 2021Canvey Island CarnivalCanvey Island
9-10 Jul 2021Tennessee FieldsFarmland bordering Hylands Park
25 Jul 2021Billericay Food and Drink FestivalBillericay
31 Jul 2021Clocky in the GardenChelmsford City Racecourse
31 Jul 2021Navestock Village Show and FayreNavestock
1 Aug 2021Chelmsford CarnivalChelmsford
31 Jul-1 Aug 2021Colchester Medieval and Oyster FayreLower Castle Park, Colchester
31 Jul-1 Aug 2021EA FestivalHedingham Castle, Halstead
31 Jul -1 Aug 2021Nearly Festival (Colchester)Colchester Castle Park
1 Aug 2021Raver Tots Outdoor FestivalGaron Park, Southend-on-Sea
29 Jul-1 Aug 2021Redoubt Beer FestivalRedoubt Fort Harwich
7 Aug 2021 (was 7 Jul)New World FestivalDixey Fields, Chelmsford
7 Aug 2021Southend Fake FestivalPriory Park, Southend-on Sea
7-8 Aug 2021Brightlingsea Free Music FestivalHurst Green, Brightlingsea
8 Aug 2021Writtle Jazz FestivalWrittle
14 Aug 2021Essex Tribute FestHarrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
14 Aug 2021TagfestIntu, Lakeside, Grays
15 Aug 2021Essex Family FestivalHarrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
20 Aug 2021Essex FestMaldon Promenade Park
21 Aug 2021Essex PrideCentral Park, Chelmsford
21 Aug 2021Funky Dory Mini FestMargaret Roding, Dunmow
20-21 Aug 2021Smoke and Fire Festival (East)Lower Castle Park, Colchester
28 Aug 2021Clacton Family FestivalHawk Fruit Farm, Clacton
28 Aug 2021Colchester PrideFirstsite and Colchester Arts Centre
28 Aug 2021Maldon Carnival Summer Inflatable PartyMaldon
28 Aug 2021South East Dance FestivalGaron Park , Southend
27-29 Aug 2021Brightlingsea Food & Drink FestivalPromenade Way, Brightlingsea
28-29 Aug 2021CozfestSible Hedingham
6 Jun-29 Aug 2021Essex Book FestivalVarious location across Essex
27-29 Aug 2021Essex Sausage & Cider Music FestivalBarleylands Farm, Billericay
29 Aug 2021Linkfest in the ParkHarlow Town Park
29 Aug 2021Proper FestClacton On Sea
30 Aug 2021Weeley Tribute FestivalClacton
3 Jul-31 Aug 2021Harwich Festival of the Artsvarious locations in Harwich
28 Aug-4 Sep 2021Burnham Week (Regatta)Burnham on Crouch
4 Sep 2021Eco FestivalLower Castle Park, Colchester
4 Sep 2021Street Eats ‘n’ BeatsCentral Park, Chelmsford
3-5 Sep 2021Leigh Folk Festival – The Garden GatheringsLeigh On Sea
4-5 Sep 2021 (was 26-27 Jun)MotorfestKings Farm, Chelmsford
5 Sep 2021Soul Spirit & Wellbeing FestivalRamsden Bellhouse Village Hall, Billericay
7-11 Sep 2021British Science FestivalARU Chelmsford
7-11 Sep 2021Chappell Summer Beer FestivalEast Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel, nr Colchester
17 Sep 2021Chelmsford Sausage and Cider FestivalAdmiral’s Park,  Chelmsford
18 Sep 2021Clockstock – Dance FestivalChelmsford City Racecourse
19 Sep 2021Hamlet Court Road in Harmony FestivalWestcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, UK
12/17/19 Sep 2021In the Park ConcertsGaron Park Southend
3-19 Sep 2021Southend Arts FestivalSouthend
18-19 Sep 2021The National Country ShowHylands Park, Chelmsford
24 Sep 2021Colchester Sausage and Cider FestivalCastle Park, Colchester
25 Sep 2021Bring the House Down FestivalChichester Hotel, Wickford
25 Sep 2021Burnham on Crouch CarnivalBurnham on Crouch
25-26 Sep 2021Essex Country Show and the Essex Festival of DogsWeald Country Park, Brentwood
16-26 Sep 2021Roman River FestivalColchester
1 Oct 2021The Big 90s Festival (Chelmsford)Central Park, Chelmsford
2 Oct 2021Oktoberfest ChelmsfordCentral Park, Chelmsford
1-3 Oct 2021Bum In The Mud Rally (Bumtober 4)Essex Outdoors, East Mersea
1-3 Oct 2021Chelmsford Foodies FestivalHyland’s Park Chelmsford
2-3 Oct 2021Essex Autumn Food Home & Craft FairCressing Temple Barns
2-3 Oct 2021Life Arts Mind, Body, Spirit & Wellbeing Festival ChelmsfordChelmsford City Racecourse
8 Oct 2021The Women’s TourColchester to Clacton
8-9 Oct 2021The Gin & Rum Festival – ChelmsfordChelmsford Cathedral
8-10 Oct 2021Harwich International Shanty FestivalHarwich
16 Oct 2021Oktoberfest SouthendPriory Park, Southend
16 Oct 2021We Are Art – Harwich Arts FestivalHarwich Arts and Heritage Centre
16-17 Oct 2021Life Arts Mind, Body, Spirit & Wellbeing Festival ColchesterMarks Tey Parish Hall
11-17 Oct 2021Southend Jazz FestivalSouthend
22 Oct 2021The Big 90s Festival (Colchester)Lower Castle Park, Colchester
23 Oct 2021Oktoberfest ColchesterLower Castle Park, Colchester
21-24 Oct 2021Colchester FringeColchester
21-24 Oct 2021Frinton Literary FestivalFrinton
30 Oct 2021Southend FireworksSouthend
15-31 Oct 2021Cursed Fright NightsWat Tyler Centre, Country Park, Basildon
16, 17, 23-31 Oct 2021Marsh Farm’s Halloween FestivalMarsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers
5 Nov 2021Colchester Castle Park FireworksColchester Castle Park
6 Nov 2021Clacton Pier FireworksClacton Pier
5-6 Nov 2021Drive In Fireworks SpectacularChelmsford
6 Nov 2021Maldon FireworksPromenade Park, Maldon
7 Nov 2021Chelmsford City Racecourse Fireworks SpectacularChelmsford City Racecourse
6-7 Nov 2021Essex Christmas FayreCressing Temple Barn
20-21 Nov 2021East Anglian Winter FairChelmsford City Racecourse
27 Nov 2021Chelmsford FringeChelmsford – Various venues
27 Nov 2021Essex Vegan Winter FestivalCharter Hall, Colchester
27 Nov 2021Halstead Christmas FayreHalstead
27 Nov 2021The Twilight Christmas ExperienceRamsden Bellhouse Village Hall & Community Centre
4 Dec 2021Burnham Festive FayreBurnham on Crouch
19 Dec 2021Dagenham Christmas FeteBarking Rugby Club
10-24 Dec 2021The Essex Christmas WonderlandGaron Park, Southend

For more information on www.facebook.com/essexfestivals

ALL FESTIVAL INFORMATION PUBLISHED BY THE EAFN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
WE TRY TO MAKE THE INFORMATION WE PUBLISH AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE
BUT ADVISE CHECKING WITH FESTIVAL ORGANISERS AND VENUES BEFORE TRAVELLING
IN CASE ANY INFORMATION HAS CHANGED.

NOTE: We always advise that you check the latest dates and times, information and guidance with the relevant Festival Organisers and Venues before travelling and attending any event.  This is especially important in the current Coronavirus (Covid-19)  pandemic and all the relevant Government rules and guidance must be followed.  

Any organisers who would like to add or update their events please email us at office@eafn.co.uk 

EAFN Member’s entries on the Calendar and Directory are enhanced and publicised on EAFN and Gigs Out pages – to join the EAFN please go to our Membership page.

Here are the planned dates for Norfolk Festivals this year (117 so far):

For more information on www.facebook.com/norfolkfestivals

8-19 Mar 2021Norfolk County Music Festival (95th Year)Online
18-21 Mar 2021Norwich Fringe FestivalOnline
17-30 May 2021Norfolk & Norwich FestivalNorwich
27 May-6 Jun 2021Norwich City of Ale FestivalNorwich
24-27 Jun 2021North Walsham FundayNorth Walsham
25-27 Jun 2021Breckland Country Music FestivalRuncton Holme Social Club
26-27 Jun 2021Martham Scarecrow FestivalMartham
26-27 Jun 2021Superheroes Family WeekenderStradsett Estate
1-11 Jun 2021Norfolk Makers Festival Showcase (6th Yr)The Forum, Norwich
17-27 Jun 2021Holkham – The PicnicHolkham Park
25-26 Jun 2021Wells Sea Fever Literary FestivalWells Next The Sea
26 Jun 2021Wymondham FayreKing’s Head Meadow, Wymondham FC
2-4 Jul 2021Folk in a Field FestivalBradmoor Woods, West Acre
3 Jul 2021Norfolk Summer FayreNorfolk Showground
4 Jul 2021Hockwold Summer FayreHockwold Hall
5 Jul 2021West Norfolk School Sport Partnership (WNSSP) Dance FestivalKings Lynn Corn Exchange
8-12 Jul 2021Young Norfolk Arts FestivalNorwich
11 Jul 2021Poringland FayrePoringland Community Centre
16-18 Jul 2021Norfolk Garden ShowNorfolk Showground
18-31 Jul 2021Kings Lynn Festival (70th)Kings Lynn
24 Jul 2021RockstockOverstrand Sports Club
24-25 Jul 2021Folk in the TownKings Lynn
24-25 Jul 2021Mulbarton FestivalMulbarton Wanderers Football Club
24 Jul-31 Aug 2021UK Adventure TrailsLady Ferrer’s Wood, Raynham Estate
25 Jul-5 Sep 2021 (Sunday Afternoons)Head Out Not Home festivalSix Different locations across Norwich city centre
25 Jul-1 Aug 2021Holt FestivalHolt
26 Jul- 9 Aug 2021Camp ElwoodHolkham
29-31 Jul,1 Aug 2021Laugh In the ParkChapelfield Gardens, Norwich
30-31 Jul 2021Easter Country Show & Festival of Dogs (Postponed from April)Elveden Estate
30 Jul-1 Aug 2021The Old Buckenham AirshowOld Buckenham Airfield
31 Jul 2021Norwich PrideNorwich and Online
31 Jul 2021SmartfestThe Grange Freehouse, Ormesby
31 Jul-1 Aug 2021Folk, Shanty & Beer FestivalBlakeney Harbour Room (and online)
1 Aug 2021Hickling Village ShowHickling Barn
5-8 Aug 2021Harlequin Fayre30 miles West of Norwich!
6-8 Aug 2021Norfolk Motorhome & Campervan ShowNorfolk Showground
6-8 Aug 2021Sandringham Food, Craft & Wood FestivalSandringham Estate
13-15 Aug 2021Holkham Festival of SportHolkham Estate
14 Aug 2021Dinos at NightRoarr Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade
14-15 Aug 2020Magic of Thailand FestivalEaton Park, Norwich
14-15 Aug 2021Strumpshaw Tree FairStrumpshaw Park and Museum
15 Aug 2021Woodforde’s Big Dray Out Beer and Music FestivalWoodbastwick
16-22 Aug 2021Treehouse FestivalBrandon House Farm Brandon Parva, Norwich
19-22 Aug 2021VW White Noise FestivalNorfolk Showground
21 Aug 2021King’s Lynn & West Norfolk PrideOnline in 2021
22 Aug 2021Thursford Founders Day Steam GalaThursford
22/29 Aug 2021Porkfest in aid of Cancer ResearchKings Head Cromer/Windham Arms, Sheringham
27-29 Aug 2021Dereham Gin and Rum FestivalDereham Memorial Hall
27-29 Aug 2021Maui Waui FestivalHill Farm, Gressenhall
28 Aug 2021Norwich Ska & Reggae Music Festival – Mini SkafestThe Countryman, Norwich
29 Aug 2021Beers, Bikes and BandsBurston Cown, Diss
29-30 Aug 2021All About Dogs (Norfolk)The Norfolk Showground
30 Aug 2021BrickfestBrickmakers, Norwich
2-6 Sep 2021Paradise GardensCowle’s Drove, Hockwold cum Wilton
3-4 Sep 2021Global Village Summer MarketThe Forum, Norwich
3-5 Sep 2021-Sold OutSundown FestivalNorfolk Showground
4 Sep 2021African & Caribbean MarketThe Forum, Norwich
4 Sep 2021All Out FestivalThetford Cricket Club
4-5 Sep 2021Hoveton Country FairHoveton Hall Estate
4-5 Sep 2021North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival (12th Year)Holkham Hall
9-12 Sep 2021Cosmic Roots FestivalThe Walled Garden, Raynham Estate
9-12 Sep 2021Noirwich – Norwich Crime Writing FestivalDragon Hall, University of East Anglia & Jarrold in Norwich
10-17 Sep 2021Elvis Comeback FestivalVauxhall Holiday Park, Gt Yarmouth
10-19 Sep 2021Norfolk Heritage Open DaysAcross Norfolk
11 Sep 2021The Hanse FestivalKing’s Lynn Minster, South Quay and Marriott’s Warehouse, Kings Lynn
11-12 Sep 2021Sandringham Game & Country FairSandringham Estate
17-19 Sep 2021Folk on the StrandThe Belfry Centre, Overstrand
17-19 Sep 2021Out There International Festival of Street Arts & CircusGreat Yarmouth
17-20 Sep 2021Shake Rattle and Roll WeekenderVauxhall Holiday Park, Gt Yarmouth
18 Sep 2021Woodforde’s Classic Cars and Automobile ShowWoodbastwick
18 Sep 2021Fakenham Gin and Beer Festival (9th)Fakenham Community Centre
18-19 Sep 2021North Norfolk Railway Beer Festival 20th YearNorth Norfolk Railway
18-19 Sep 2021Feastival at The ForumThe Forum, Norwich
19 Sep 2021Mods and Rocker’s Show, Kings LynnKings Lynn Market Place
19 Sep 2021Fakenham Riverside Community DayFakenham
19 Sep 2021Watton CarnivalWatton High Street
23-26 Sep 2021Deepdale FestivalDeepdale Farm
24-26 Sep 2021Norwich A.I.R FestivalSeveral Norwich Venues
25 Sep 2021Let’s Rock Norwich! The Retro FestivalEarlham Park, Norwich
25-26 Sep 2021Yarmonics – a festival of sound and new musicGt Yarmouth – Several venues
25 Sep-10 Oct 2021Norfolk Coast Dark Skies FestivalNorfolk
30 Sep-4 Oct 2021SkamouthVauxhall Holiday Park, Gt Yarmouth
2 Oct 2021Norwich OctoberfestEaton Park Area
2 Oct 2021Harfest (Norfolk Harvest)Norfolk Showground
6, 13 20, 27 Oct & 3, 10, 17 Nov 2021UEA LiveUEA Lecture Theatre Block, Norwich
8-9 Oct 2021Gorleston OktoberfestOcean Rooms, Gorleston
8,9,14-17,20-24,26-31 Oct 2021PrimevilRoarr Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade
9-10 Oct 2021Norfolk Country Show Live NorfolkNorfolk Showground
14-17 Oct 2021Wild Paths FestivalMultiple venues across Norwich
16-31 Oct 2021Hostry FestivalNorwich
21-31 Oct 2021Cromer Artspace – Chalk*Clay*Sand*Salt – Exhibition and Autumn FestivalCromer
21 Oct-6 Nov 2021Fire on the Water – Outthere ArtsVenetian Waterways, Gt Yarmouth
23 Oct 2021Oktoberfeast at the FflokesFflokes Hotel, Hillington
22-31 Oct 2021Deepdale Haunted – The Wild RideDalegate Market
23-24 Oct 2021HeartfestHeartsease Pub, Norwich
23-30 Oct 2021Norwich Science FestivalNorwich
23-31 Oct 2021Wroxham Barns Pumpkin FestivalWroxham Barns
25-30 Oct 2021Norwich Beer Festival (43rd)The Halls, Norwich
30-31 Oct 2021The Real HalloweenBradmoor Woods, West Acre
4-7 Nov 2021Hard Rock Hell Chapter XIVVauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth
6 Nov 2021Poringland Community FireworksPoringland
6 Nov 2021Fireworks Display & BonfireKingfishers at Cretingham Country Park
9 Nov – 23 Dec 2021Thursford Christmas SpectacularThursford
12 Nov – 19 Dec 2021Luminate Sandringham – Winter Light TrailSandringham Estate
12-14 Nov 2021Norfolk Festive Gift and Food ShowNorfolk Showground
12-15 Nov 2021Hemsby 63 – Rock n Roll WeekenderHemsby Beach Holiday Park
12-30 Nov 2021Norwich Film FestivalNorwich
13-14 Nov 2021Norfolk Artisan FairFakenham Racecourse
19-21 Nov 2021Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food and Gift FairSandringham Estate
19-21 Nov 2021Sunny Hunny Soul WeekendSearles, Hunstanton
19 Nov – 28 Dec 2021Thursford Enchanted Journey of LightThursford
2-5 Dec 2021Art Fair EastSt Andrews Hall, Norwich
4 Dec 2021Wells-next-the-sea Christmas Tide FestivalWells Next The Sea
5 Dec 2021Hockwold Christmas FayreHockwold Hall
5 Dec 2021WynterfestWymondham
10-13 Dec 2021Totally Christmas Party Weekender  Vauxhall Holiday Park, Gt Yarmouth

ALL FESTIVAL INFORMATION PUBLISHED BY THE EAFN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
WE TRY TO MAKE THE INFORMATION WE PUBLISH AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE
BUT ADVISE CHECKING WITH FESTIVAL ORGANISERS AND VENUES BEFORE TRAVELLING
IN CASE ANY INFORMATION HAS CHANGED.

NOTE: We always advise that you check the latest dates and times, information and guidance with the relevant Festival Organisers and Venues before travelling and attending any event.  This is especially important in the current Coronavirus (Covid-19)  pandemic and all the relevant Government rules and guidance must be followed.  

Any organisers who would like to add or update their events please email us at office@eafn.co.uk 

EAFN Member’s entries on the Calendar and Directory are enhanced and publicised on EAFN and Gigs Out pages – to join the EAFN please go to our Membership page.

Here are the planned dates for Suffolk Festivals this year (137 so far):
For more information on Suffolk Festivals please visit www.facebook.com/suffolkfestivals

26-28 Feb 2021Siren Digital FestivalOnline in 2021
31 Mar & 31 Jul 2021Shake FestivalOnline in 2021
9 May 2021Stonham Motorcycle ShowStonham Barns
22-23 May 2021Steam and Vintage ShowStonham Barns
22-31 May 2021Virtual Suffolk Walking FestivalOnline
24/5, 28/6, 28/8/2021Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music EventsRiverside Woodbridge or Whisstocks, Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge
29-31 May 2021Kentwell History FestivalKentwell Hall, Long Melford
30 May 2021Stonham Truck ShowStonham Barns
30-31 May 2021Bury St Edmunds Whitsun FayreBury St Edmunds
30-31 May 2021Spring Plant Fair with Artisan MarketHelmingham Hall
3 Jun 2021Suffolk Rural Big Day OutSuffolk New College
12-13 Jun 2021Barnfest Country Music FestivalStonham Barns
19 Jun 2021Global Rhythm LivestreamOnline
21 Jun 2021Suffolk DayAcross Suffolk
21/26/27 Jun 2021First Light FestivalOnline on 21/6/21 and several events around Lowestoft on 26/27 Jun 21
25-27 Jun 2021Felixstowe Book FestivalSocially distanced at Harvest House plus online live-streamed interviews.
26 Jun 2021Bury Folk Festival (7th)Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds
26-27 Jun 2021History AliveStonham Barns
26-27 Jun 2021Ipswich Jazz FestivalIpswich
27 Jun 2021StansfestStansfield Village Hall
27 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov.Spirit of Place The Angel & The Bull Inn, Woodbridge
2-4 Jul 2021Suffolk Trail Running FestivalHigh Lodge, Thetford Forest
3 Jul 2021FreckfestGolden Boar, Freckenham
4 Jul 2021Bury St Edmunds Green FairThe Apex, Bury St Edmunds
4 Jul 2021Haverhill ShowHaverhill Recreation Ground
9-11 Jul 2021VW Beetle-Juiced FestivalStonham Barns
17-18 Jul 22Comic Con Ipswich – CapConTrinity Park, Ipswich
17-18 Jul 22Family Fun Fest (Tickets for this event valid for free entry to Comic Con Ipswich)Trinity Park, Ipswich
18 Jul 2021Rotary Classic Car ShowCulford
22-25 Jul 2021LatitudeHenham Park, Beccles
23-25 Jul 2021Suffolk PrideIpswich Waterfront
24 Jul 2021Bungay Pride PicnicCastle Meadow Bungay
24 Jul-1 Aug 2021Dance Camp EastSuffolk
25 Jul 2021Our Bury St Edmunds Motorsport EastButtermarket, Cornhill and Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds
29 Jul, 5,12, 19 & 26 Aug 2021Earth Arts Family FestivalNewmarket Memorial Gardens
30 Jul-1 Aug 2021Primadonna FestivalMuseum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket
31 Jul-1 Aug 2021Festival of WheelsTrinity Park, Ipswich
1 Aug 2021Festival of Classic & Sports CarsHelmingham Hall Gardens
2-8 Aug 2021Dub Vacation & Bus JamStonham Barns
6 Aug 2021Bourne Park Family Fun DayBourne Park, Ipswich
7-15 Aug 2021Deben Summer FestivalUp and down the River Deben
8 Aug 2021Folk at the BoatSteamboat Tavern, Ipswich
11 Aug 2021Holywells Park Family Fun DayHolywells Park, Ipswich
12-14 Aug 2021Festival of Beer and Brewing (24th)Museum of East Anglian Life
14 Aug 2021ElmfestElmhurst Park, Woodridge
14 Aug 2021Beccles Food and Drink FestivalBeccles
15 Aug 2021Classic Car ShowStonham Barns
20-22 Aug 2021FolkEastGlemham Hall
21 Aug 2021Wyverstone Beer and Music Festival (First!)Wyverstone Village Hall
21-22 Aug 2021Framlingham County Show/Suffolk Food, Drink & Music FestivalFramlingham College
21-22 Aug 2021Ipswich Summertime FestivalIpswich Waterfront
25 Aug 2021Chantry Park Family Fun DayChantry Park, Ipswich
25-30 Aug 2021East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival (29th)St Edmundsbury Cathedral
27-28 Aug 2021Party by the PitchWickham Market FC
27-29 Aug 2021Knucklebusters Car ShowStonham Barns
27-29 Aug 2021Red Rooster FestivalEuston Hall, Thetford
27-30 Aug 2021Care and Real Lovin CarlfestMariner’s Rest, Lowestoft
28 Aug 2021Golden Boar Mini Music FestGolden Boar, Freckenham
28 Aug 2021Blues, Rhythm & Rock FestivalThe Apex, Bury St Edmunds
28 Aug 2021Street Feast by the RiverWoodbridge
28 Aug 2021RugfestHaverhill Rugby Club
28-29 Aug 21Music on the PitchWickham Market
28-29 Aug 2021StowFiestaStowmarket Rugby Club
29-30 Aug 2021Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink FestivalBury St Edmunds
3-5 Sep 2021Barnfest Country Music FestivalStonham Barns
3-5 Sep 2021Maverick FestivalEaston Farm Park, Woodbridge
3-5 Sep 2021Suffolk SketchfestRiver Deben
4 Sep 2021WAMfest (Women in Arts and Music)Felixstowe
4 Sep 2021The Woodbridge Festival of Art and MusicElmhurst Park, Woodbridge
4 Sep 2021The Alternative All Dayer… Something For EveryoneWestgate Ward Social Club, Ipswich
4-5 Sep 2021BNatural Music Festival (Bildeston)Chamberlin Hall, Bildeston
4-5 Sep 2021The NearLy FestivalAbbey Gardens Bury St Edmunds
4-11 Sep 2021Two Rivers Book Festival (3rd)Venues from Diss to Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth, with a full day of events in Halesworth
5 Sep 2021Art On The Prom (Felixstowe)Felixstowe Seafront
9-12 Sep 2021Aldeburgh Literary Festival (20th)Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh
10-11 Sep 2021Festival of NewSnape Maltings – was also Online until 1 Apr 2021
10-12 Sep 2021The Trip OutEuston Hall, Thetford
11-12 Sep 2021Life Arts Woodbridge Mind, Body and Spirit FestivalWoodbridge Community Hall
11-12 Sep 2021Newmarket Food and Drink FestivalJockey Club Rooms Newmarket
16-19 Sep 2021Lowestoft Jazz WeekendSeagull Theatre, Lowestoft
18 Sep 2021NessfestWarden’s Trust, Sizewell
18-19 Sep 2021Cult Café MIND FestivalCult Café Ipswich
18 Sep-17 Oct 2021Plomesgate FairWhite House Farm, Great Glemham
19 Sep 2021Suffolk Artlink Garden PartyLaffitt’s Hall, Pettaugh
19 Sep 2021American Car ShowStonham Barns
19 Sep 2021Autumn Plant Fair with Artisan MarketHelmingham Hall
19 Sep 2021Copdock Bike ShowTrinity Park, Ipswich
23-26 Sep 2021Bury St Edmunds Literature FestivalUnitarian Meeting House Bury St Edmunds
24-26 Sep 2021Retro Dub Suffolk VW FestivalTrinity Park, Ipswich
24-26 Sep 2021Soul Disciples WeekenderPakefield Holiday Village, Lowestoft
25-26 Sep 2021Aldeburgh Food and Drink FestivalSnape Maltings
25-26 Sep 2021Tudor Michaelmas Living History WeekendKentwell Hall
25-26 Sep 2021Trolley Bus WeekendEast Anglia Transport Museum Lowestoft
25-26 Sep 2021East Anglian Game & Country FairEuston Estate near Thetford
25-26 Sep 2021Swedefest Truck ShowStonham Barns
1-2 Oct 2021Sound City IpswichMultiple Venues across Ipswich
1-3 Oct 2021East Anglian Storytelling FestivalStock Street Farm Barn, Coggeshall
2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23-31 Oct 2021Undley Farm Pumpkin Patch/Maize Maze (22 years)Undley Farm, Beck Row
4-10 Oct 2021Suffolk Libraries Autumn Online Book FestivalOnline
4-15 Oct 2021West Suffolk Business FestivalMultiple Venues
7-10 Oct 2021Alwyn Music FestivalBlythburgh, Aldeburgh, Southwold
8-10 Oct 2021 (plus online 9-17 Oct)Suffolk Shorts Film FestivalIpswich Film Theatre
9 Oct 2021The Women’s TourHaverhill to Felixstowe
9 Oct 2021Time Machine – Taste the PastMuseum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket
10 Oct 2021Suffolk HarvestSt Edmundsbury Cathedral
16 Oct 2021Stonham Saxon and Viking FestivalStonham Barns
16 Oct 2021Oktoberfest IpswichChristchurch Park, Ipswich
16-17 Oct 2021East Anglian Festive FairNewmarket Racecourse
22-24 Oct 2021Hightide Festival – Inventing the FutureNew Wolsey
23 Oct 2021HalloweeniesKentwell Hall, Long Melford
23-24 Oct 2021Oktoberfest NewmarketThe Several, Newmarket
23-31 Oct 2021Pleasurewood ChillsPleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft
23-31 Oct 2021Helmingham Hall Pumpkin PatchHelmingham Hall
27 Oct 2021Brandon Pumpkin FestivalBrandon Country Park
27-31 Oct 2021SPILL Festival of PerformanceVarious Ipswich Venues
27-31 Oct 2021Halloween Scare Experience – Adult and Family ExperiencesTrinity Park Ipswich
30 Oct 2021Oktoberfest Bury St EdmundsNowton Park,, Bury St Edmunds
30 Oct 2021Flipside Festival – Searching for AlbionThe Printroom Studio and Yew Tree Barn Sweffling, Saxmundham
30 Oct 2021Washing Machine’s 10th Birthday BonanzaHunter Club, Bury St Edmunds
30 Oct 2021Zombie Fest 5 – Rise of the RaversMildenhall Stadium
4-8 Nov 2021Southwold Literature Festival (Ways With Words)St Edmund’s Hall, Southwold
5 Nov 2021Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club Fireworks NightBury St Edmunds Rugby Club
6 Nov 2021Eco Friendly Firework Night Projections By The River – presented by Woodbridge Festival of Arts and MusicThe Tide Mill and Boathouse, Whisstocks, Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge
6 Nov 2021Ipswich Fireworks FestivalTrinity Park Ipswich
6 Nov 2021Christchurch Park Fireworks (50th Anniversary)Christchurch Park, ipswich
26-27 Nov 221Clare Christmas FairSt Peter and St Paul’s Church and Clare Town Hall
26-28 Nov 2021Bury St Edmunds Winter Beer FestivalConstitutional Club, Bury St Edmunds
27 Nov 2021Felixstowe Christmas Craft Market/Lighting Up DayFelixstowe
27 Nov 2021Festive Long MelfordLong Melford
28 Nov 2021Stowmarket Christmas FayreStowmarket
2-4 Dec 2021IlluminAbbeyThe Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds
3 Dec 2021Saxmundham Victorian ChristmasSaxmundham
4 Dec 2022Helen Rollason Cancer Charity – HRCC are holding their Christmas MarketTrinity Park Ipswich
4 Dec 2021Hadleigh Christmas FairHadleigh
4, 5, 11 & 12 Dec 2021Christmas at Kentwell Kentwell Hall, Long Melford
5 Dec 2021Xmas Regatta and Market with assistance from Spirit of PlaceWoodbridge
22 Dec 2021The Spirit of Christmas – Son et Lumiere with assistance from Spirit of PlaceWhisstocks Place and the Tidemill, Woodbridge

WE TRY TO MAKE THE INFORMATION WE PUBLISH AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.  ALL FESTIVAL INFORMATION PUBLISHED BY THE EAFN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BUT WE ADVISE CHECKING WITH FESTIVAL ORGANISERS AND VENUES BEFORE TRAVELLING
IN CASE ANY INFORMATION HAS CHANGED.

NOTE: We always advise that you check the latest dates and times, information and guidance with the relevant Festival Organisers and Venues before travelling and attending any event.  This is especially important in the current Coronavirus (Covid-19)  pandemic and all the relevant Government rules and guidance must be followed.  

EAFN Member’s entries on the Calendar and Directory are enhanced and publicised here and on EAFN and Gigs Out social media pages – to join the EAFN please go to our Membership page.

Here are the dates for our EAFN Festival and Venue Member’s Events in 2021:

DATESFESTIVALVENUE
27-28 Mar 2021Life Arts Mind Body Spirit FestivalOnline
31 Mar and 31 Jul 2021Shake FestivalOnline
27 Jun 2021Chatteris Midsummer Festival Fenland Four Seasons – Markets & Events in FenlandChatteris, Cambs
27 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 & 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov 2021Spirit of PlaceThe Angel & The Bull Inn, Woodbridge
2-4 Jul 2021Folk in a Field FestivalBradmoor Woods, West Acre Norfolk
9-11 Jul 2021Ely Folk FestivalEly Outdoor Centre
17-18 Jul 2021CapCon – Ipswich Comic ConTrinity Park, Ipswich
17-18 Jul 2021Family Fun FestTrinity Park, Ipswich
24 Jul-31 Aug 2021UK Adventure TrailsLady Ferrer’s Wood, Raynham Estate
25 Jul 2021Billericay Food & Drink FestivalBillericay Town F.C.
25 Jul-1 Aug 2021Holt FestivalHolt, Norfolk
30 Jul-1 Aug 2021Primadonna FestivalMuseum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket
31 Jul-1 Aug 2021EA FestivalHedingham Castle, Halstead
31 Jul-1 Aug 2021Festival of WheelsTrinity Park, Ipswich
20-22 Aug 2021Smoke and Fire Festival EastColchester Castle Park
21 Aug 2021BuckfestBuckden Village Club, Cambs
27-30 Aug 2021Care and Real Lovin Festival – CFX: A Decade of CARLFest)The Mariner’s Rest, Lowestoft
27-29 Aug 2021Red Rooster FestivalEuston Hall
2-5 Sep 2021Shepreth Beer & Music FestivalThe Plough, Shepreth
4 Sep 2021The Woodbridge Festival of Art and MusicElmhurst Park, Woodbridge
5 Sep 2021Soul Spirit & Wellbeing FestivalRamsden Bellhouse Community Hall Billericay
9-12 Sep 2021Cosmic Roots FestivalThe Walled Garden, Raynham Estate
11-12 Sep 2021Life Arts  Woodbridge Mind Body Spirit Festival (20th Year)Woodbridge Community Hall, Suffolk
19 Sep 2021East Anglian Copdock Bike Show Trinity Park, Ipswich
23-26 Sep 2021Deepdale FestivalDeepdale Camping, Norfolk
24-26 Sep 2021Retro Dub Suffolk VW FestivalTrinity Park, Ipswich
1-2 Oct 2021Sound City IpswichMultiple locations across Ipswich
2-3 Oct 2021Life Arts Mind, Body, Spirit and Wellbeing Festival ChelmsfordChelmsford City Racecourse
14-17 Oct 2021Wild Paths FestivalMultiple venues across Norwich
16-17 Oct 2021Life Arts Colchester Mind Body Spirit Festival (7th Year)Marks Tey Parish Hall
22-31 Oct 2021Deepdale Haunted – The Wild RideDalegate Market
27-31 Oct 2021Family Halloween Scare ExperienceTrinity Park Ipswich
30 Oct 2021Flipside FestivalThe Printroom Studio and Yew Tree Barn, Sweffling, Saxmundham
5 Nov 2021Raynham Estate Fireworks DisplayRaynham Estate
6 Nov 2021Eco Friendly Firework Night Projections by the River – presented by Woodbridge Festival of Arts and MusicThe Tide Mill and Boathouse, Whisstocks, Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge
6 Nov 2021Christchurch Park Fireworks (50th Anniversary)Christchurch Park, ipswich
6 Nov 2021Ipswich Fireworks FestivalTrinity Park Ipswich
27 Nov 2021The Twilight Christmas ExperienceRamsden Bellhouse Village Hall & Community Centre
5 Dec 2021Spirit of Place Spirit of ChristmasOn the River and Whisstocks Place, Woodbridge
5 Dec 2021March Christmas Market (9th)
Four Seasons Markets and Events in Fenland		March Town Hall/Market Place
12 Dec 2021Wisbech Christmas FayreFour Seasons Markets and Events in FenlandWisbech  Cambs
Not in 2021St George’s Fayre, MarchFour Seasons Markets and Events in FenlandMarch, Cambs
Not in 2021The Suffolk ShowTrinity Park, Ipswich
Not in 2021Leestock FestivalMelford Hall, Suffolk
Not in 2021Strawberry FairTheme: ’Love our Planet’Midsummer Common, Cambridge
Not in 2021Cambridge Rock FestivalEast of England Showground, Peterborough
Not in 2021Bike Run Or Walk 4 (BROW4) Family Fun FestivalFerry Meadows, Peterborough
Not in 2021Morley Beer Festival & Family Fun DayDerek Daniels Playing Field, Morley, Norfolk
Not in 2021Chatteris Midsummer Festival
Markets and Events in Fenland		Chatteris
Not in 2021Bardfest (11th)Bardwell Playing Field, Suffolk
Not in 2021Rhythms Sans FrontieresEuston Park Thetford, Suffolk
Not in 2021Bures Music Festival – 25 Anniversary YearBures, Suffolk
Not in 2021Cambridge Folk FestivalCherry Hinton Hall Grounds
Not in 2021Beast in the EastTrinity Park, Ipswich
Not in 2021Wide Skies and Butterflies FestivalRaynham Estate
Not in 2021Bike Run Or Walk 4 (BROW4) Family Fun FestivalSapley Park Huntingdon
Not in 2021Whittlesey Festival (12 years)
Four Seasons Markets and Events in Fenland		Whittlesey
Not in 2021Suffolk Skills and Careers FestivalTrinity Park, Ipswich
Not in 2021Ipswich Music DayChristchurch Park, Ipswich
Not in 2021Ipswich Maritime FestivalIpswich Waterfront
Not in 2021Deepdale Hygge & Spring MarketDalegate Market and Deepdale Farm, Norfolk
Not in 2021Smile FestivalAFC Sudbury
Not in 2021Cambridge Fireworks & Bonfire NightMidsummer Common, Cambridge
Not in 2021The Big Weekend & Cambridge MelaParker’s Piece, Cambridge
Not in 2021Art Eat FestivalIpswich
Not in 2021Basildon Street Science FestivalBasildon
Not in 2021Deepdale BeltaneDeepdale Camping, Norfolk
Not in 2021Deepdale Christmas Market (11th)Dalegate Market, Deepdale, Norfolk
Not in 2021Peterborough STEM FestivalPeterborough
Not in 2021TeiganSmile’s TeigyFestTBC

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All Festival information published by the EAFN is subject to change.
We try to make the information we publish as accurate as possible
but advise checking with Festival Organisers and venues before travelling
in case any information has changed.