The school holidays bring a strong family focus this month, with creative activities at Dragon Hall, the Summer Reading Challenge continuing at local libraries and stage adaptations of classic books.

There are also opportunities to hear from leading historians, explore local stories and join discussions on subjects ranging from Roman Africa to modern mental health.

Here are some of the literary highlights taking place across Norfolk this August.

Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat

The Forum and Millennium Library, Norwich

Selected Thursdays, 12–2pm

Free, details via Norfolk & Suffolk Music Hub

The Summer Reading Challenge teams up with the Norfolk & Suffolk Music Hub to bring live performances into Norwich's Millennium Library during the school holidays.

Young musicians of all abilities are invited to perform in informal lunchtime sessions, helping to celebrate this year's Read to the Beat theme while encouraging reading, creativity and music-making.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 TO TUESDAY,........

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