A Summer Full of Fun: Looking Back on Norwich Summer Sessions 2025
This summer, Norwich was alive with music, colour, and creativity as Norwich Summer Sessions returned to the city centre. Over seven weeks, residents and visitors alike enjoyed free live performances that brought a real buzz to our streets and open spaces.
The series began with a special launch during Lord Mayor’s Weekend, before moving into a rhythm of Thursday evenings in July and relaxed Sunday afternoons in August. From jazz to folk, indie to street theatre, the programme offered something for everyone, with stages at Hay Hill, St Gregory’s Green, Gentleman’s Walk and Westlegate.
Local favourites and up-and-coming talent shared the spotlight, with musical highlights including sets from Kitty Perrin, Nebula Sun, Beat Fiasco, Alice Lily, 4D Jones, and Eliza Delf & The Wilderness. In addition, visitors were treated to amazing street performances from acts such as Richard Handley and Kazuki, and a highlight on the final day was the performances from Sarabanda and free salsa classes led by Jack Hunt and Marwa Ramsi.
The atmosphere was as much about community as it was about performance; families, friends, and passers-by all pausing to soak up the fun. When asked to describe the event in three words, responses included “Friendly, fun, exciting”, “Free, fun, funky”, and “Eclectic, fun, important” – A great indication that FUN was at the very heart of the event throughout.
Norwich Summer Sessions also brought clear benefits for businesses, bringing increased footfall and a positive buzz around the city centre. Those providing feedback commented“The music created a lovely atmosphere in the area.”, stated that Norwich Summer Sessions was “full of fun and laughs”, and “Would love to see it come back next year.”
Norwich Summer Sessions once again proved the power of live performance to bring people together. A huge thank you to all the artists, partners, and audiences who made it such a memorable part of summer in the city. A big thank-you also to Grosvenor Fish Bar, YALM, Kuoni Holidays, Norwich Story Walks and Wild Paths for either sponsoring or taking out advertising in our Norwich Summer Sessions leaflet.
