From the biggest stars of the 80s to top DJs, there is a music festival for every taste coming to Norfolk over the summer of 2023. 

Norwich Evening News: The Norfolk and Norwich Festival returns this May The Norfolk and Norwich Festival returns this May (Image: Mary Doggett)

1. Norfolk and Norwich Festival

Where: Norwich with satellite events across Norfolk

When: May 12-28

This historic annual arts festival returns in May, with a jam-packed programme of live music, circus, theatre, literature and more, with many of the activities and events free.  

Lots of the fun is centred around Chapelfield Gardens and the Adnams Spiegeltent.

A new event for 2023 is the Norwich Art Path, with creative experiences between Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts on the UEA campus. 

Norwich Evening News: The crowd at the final night of Festival Too 2022 in King's Lynn. The crowd at the final night of Festival Too 2022 in King's Lynn. (Image: Ian Ward)

2. Festival Too

Where: Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn

When: June 24-July 8 

This free festival returns to the centre of King's Lynn over three consecutive weekends from June 24.

The line-up is still to be announced but it combines local musicians with chart-topping acts, with Pop Idol winner Will Young as the headliner in 2022. 

Norwich Evening News: The line-up has been announced for Houghton Festival 2023The line-up has been announced for Houghton Festival 2023 (Image: Jake Davis for Here & Now/Supplied by Houghton)

3. Houghton Festival

Where: Houghton Hall, Houghton 

When: August 10-13

This electronic music festival attracts both attendees and acts from across the country and even further afield to the stunning grounds of Houghton Hall.

The 2023 line-up includes returning favourites Ricardo Villalobos, Zip, Ben UFO, Helena Hauff, Bobby, Sonja Moonear, Jane Fitz and Francesco Del Garda.

Newcomers include Danielle, Yu Su, Donato Dozzy, Josey Rebelle, Sugar Free, Object Blue and Shy One.

Norwich Evening News: The VW Whitenoise Festival returns to the Norfolk Showground in August 2023. Image: Charlotte BondThe VW Whitenoise Festival returns to the Norfolk Showground in August 2023. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

4. VW Whitenoise Festival

Where: Norfolk Showground, New Costessey

When: August 10-13

VW Whitenoise Festival returns to the Norfolk Showground in August and it is a must-visit for Volkswagen enthusiasts.

The main event is the Sunday show ‘n shine, packed with dubs and classics and retro bicycles.

It offers an affordable camping weekend with a live stage and dance tent, free roller skating and a children's entertainer too.

Norwich Evening News: Let's Rock Norwich returns in August Let's Rock Norwich returns in August (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

5. Let's Rock Norwich

Where: Earlham Park, Norwich

When: August 19 

Let's Rock Norwich returns to Earlham Park by popular demand with some of the biggest acts of the 80s and it is a family-friendly event.

The headliners this year are Bananarama and Happy Mondays, who will be joined by the likes of Tony Hadley, Heaven 17 and Toyah. 

The retro festival, which goes to locations across the UK, also boasts a Club Tropicana VIP area. 

Norwich Evening News: There will be more than 100 acts across six stages at Maui Waui Festival There will be more than 100 acts across six stages at Maui Waui Festival (Image: Jerry Tye)

6. Maui Waui Festival 

Where: Hill Farm, Gressenhall 

When: August 25-27

Maui Waui Festival 2023 will boast six stages hosting more than 100 bands and acts, including Tankus The Henge, Bentley Rhythm Ace, Dub Pistols, Slamboree, Afriquoi, Town of Cats and Mista Trick.

There is also a pirate ship complete with smoke-firing canons, sails and pyrotechnics in the electronic dance area, which will host world-class DJs.

This colourful festival is ideal for families and children aged 13 and under go free, with the Kids Area to keep them entertained. 

Norwich Evening News: Festival-goers enjoying Sundown Festival 2022Festival-goers enjoying Sundown Festival 2022 (Image: Denise Bradley)

7. Sundown Festival

Where: Norfolk Showground, New Costessey 

When: September 1-3 

Sundown Festival is one of the last UK music festivals of the summer and this year's headliners are Chase & Status and Tion Wayne.

Other big names announced include Raye, Joel Corry, Example, Hybrid Minds and the UK Eurovision entry Mae Muller. 

Festival-goers can get either camping, weekend no camping or day tickets, with shuttle buses running from Norwich.