5 major events coming to the Norfolk Showground in 2024

1. Sundown Festival

When: August 30 - September 1

Tom Grennan has been announced as the Saturday night headliner for Sundown Festival 2024 (Image: Tom Horne)

The music festival will be held at the Norfolk Showground at the end of the summer, with Tom Grennan booked to headline the Saturday night and hip hop collective D-Block Europe to perform on Sunday. 

Other names announced for the weekend include Wilkinson, Kenya Grace, Mahalia and Shy FX.

Tickets are available on the Sundown website with a choice between daytime, camping or VIP packages. 

2. Royal Norfolk Show 

When: June 26 - June 27

The Royal Norfolk Show in 2023 (Image: Denise Bradley)Thousands of people head to the venue every year for the country's biggest two-day agricultural show. 

There will be 700 trade stands, more than 3,000 animals, a packed Grand Ring Programme, a huge food and drink experience and hundreds of attractions. 

Tickets are available via the Royal Norfolk Show website at start at £29.50 for adults.

3. Costessey Fete and Fayre

When: May 18 - May 19

The Costessey Fete and Fayre is returning this year with more than 200 stalls, a fun fair and a fireworks display at the Norfolk Showground (Image: Archant)

The Costessey Fete and Fayre will return for a fun-packed family weekend with more than 200 stalls, a fun fair and a fireworks display in May.

For its twelfth year, the fete will feature several food trucks and drink stalls, hundreds of craft stalls, live music and more. 

Entry is £2 and is free for children aged five and under and free parking is available at the site.

Tickets can be purchased via the Costessey Fete and Fayre website.

4. Nor-Con 2024

When: September 28 - September 29

Fans in costume at Nor-Con at the Norfolk Showground (Image: Denise Bradley)

A star from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is set to appear as one of the celebrity guests at Norwich's TV, film and comic con event, returning to Norfolk Showground in September.

Joseph Marcell, best known for starring alongside Will Smith in the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will appear at the weekend event, where fans can enjoy a mix of cosplay, celebrity appearances, stage talks and photo opportunities.

Guests can book entry tickets and celebrity meet and greets at nor-con.co.uk.

5. All About Dogs

When: August 25 to August 26

Who will win Best in Show 2024? (Credit: All About Dogs Show) (Image: Archant)

All About Dogs, a popular dog show billed as "the perfect day out for your dog" will take place at Norfolk Showground in August.

The event will include arena displays, expert advice, shopping and interactive activities such as lure racing, dock diving and flyball, with food, drink and live entertainment in the Village Green. 

Tickets are available at the All About Dogs website.