9 big name acts and festivals coming to Norfolk in 2023

The Arctic Monkeys are playing at Carrow Road in 2023. (Image: Zackery Michael)

1. Arctic Monkeys, Carrow Road

June 7 

Grammy-nominated rockers the Arctic Monkeys, fronted by Alex Turner, will play at the home of Norwich City FC next June on their biggest UK and Ireland tour to date.

It follows the recent release of the critically-acclaimed album The Car and the band has had two number-one hits with I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor and When the Sun Goes Down. 

Forest Live is returning for 2023. Picture: Blanc Creative Commercial Photography 2022 (Image: blanc creative Commercial Photography 2022)

2. Forest Live, Thetford Forest 

June 15-18 

Forest Live is a major outdoor live music series that takes place in unique, natural woodland arenas around the country.

Announced so far for High Lodge at Thetford Forest are Tom Grennan on Thursday, Anne-Marie on Friday and Jack Savoretti on Sunday, with the Saturday act still to be announced.

Classic Ibiza 2022 at the Blickling Estate. (Image: Brittany Woodman)

3. Classic Ibiza, Blicklng Estate

August 5

This open-air celebration of Ibiza house music will be headlined by the Urban Soul Orchestra, who will be joined by live vocalists and top DJs.

It is always a sell-out event, so book your tickets early, and you can bring your own food and drink or there will be bars and street food traders there. 

Houghton Festival is returning in summer 2023. (Image: Archant)

4. Houghton Festival, Houghton Estate

August 10-13 

This electronic music festival takes place in the stunning grounds of Houghton Hall, near Fakenham. 

It promises a "celebration of music and art in the Norfolk countryside" and tickets go on sale on February 3. 

N-Dubz are coming to Earlham Park in Norwich. N-Dubz are coming to Earlham Park in Norwich. (Image: EMPR)

5. N-Dubz, Earlham Park

August 17

Fresh from their recent comeback tour of UK arenas,  N-Dubz are heading to outdoor venues next summer, including Earlham Park in Norwich.

The hip-hop trio, which consists of Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer, hail from Camden and they have had 13 top 40 singles. 

Pete Tong is bringing the Ibiza Classics Show to Earlham Park in Norwich. (Image: Ibiza Classics)

6. Pete Tong, Earlham Park

August 18 

Also heading to Norwich in 2023 is the pioneering dance music DJ Pete Tong with his Ibiza Classics Show. 

The evening will feature reimagined versions of classic house tracks from across the decades and it will also star Jules Buckley and the 65-piece Essential Orchestra.  

Bananarama are one of the headliners for Let's Rock Norwich. (Image: Supplied by Let's Rock)

7. Let's Rock Norwich, Earlham Park

August 19 

Get ready to rock and sing along with some of the biggest stars of the 80s as this popular family-friendly festival returns.

The line-up includes Happy Mondays, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Midge Ure and Heaven 17.

Robbie Williams will perform at Sandringham in 2023. (Image: Supplied by Heritage Live)

8. Robbie Williams, Sandringham Estate

August 26 and 27 

The Sandringham Estate is holding its first large-scale live music event in 2023 and what better way to kick things off than with the nation's favourite showman Robbie Williams?

Robbie released the compilation album XXV in September 2022 to mark more than 25 years since he left Take That to forge a hugely successful solo career, with hits including Angels, Rock DJ and She's The One.

Sundown Festival returns in September 2023. (Image: Denise Bradley)

9. Sundown Festival, Norfolk Showground

September 1-3

Sundown Festival will end the summer in style and audiences can expect chart-topping acts and DJs across multiple stages at the Norfolk Showground on the outskirts of the city. 

The line-up is yet to be announced so keep your eyes peeled, with day, weekend and camping tickets going on sale soon.