30/07/2026
Lots going on Great Yarmouth
We have a BIG August coming up in Great Yarmouth and our surrounding area!
Take a look at some of the things going on......
GORLESTON CLIFFTOP FESTIVAL
1st and 2nd August
Stalls, Entertainment, Bands, Fun Fair and Sunday evening Fireworks.
LITTLE PARTY PEOPLE NEON DISCO
1st August - 2pm - Free Entry - Britannia Pier
CAISTER LIFEBOAT FUN DAY
2nd August
Live Music, Fun Fair Rides, Food and Drink.
HEMSBY FIREWORKS
Every Tuesday until the end of August.
Come and meet the Big Dinosaurs, all your favourite Cartoon Characters, there's a Disco, Live Music and a Fireworks Finale.
GREAT YARMOUTH FIREWORKS & PYRO PLANE DISPLAY
Every Wednesday until the end of August with classic cars, DJ, live band, Aerosparx Pyro Plane Display and a Sky-high Fireworks Finale.
LIVE BAND SUMMER SATURDAYS
Every Saturday night in August - The Empire
Great Yarmouth's best Saturday night out.
EAST COAST PIRATES CAR CLUB FUN DAY/EVENING
15th August at Joyland American Family Diner.
Cars, DJ, Live Bands, Good Food.
OVERPLAY
Daily In August
Brand new huge inflatable attraction next to the Pleasure Beach
PLEASURE BEACH LATE OPENING WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
Every Wednesday - 11am until 9.30pm
All your favourite rides, live entertainment/live music.
SUMMER CIRCUS SPECTACULAR
Daily in August - Hippodrome
The UK's BEST Circus Experience
YARMOUTH STADIUM
Caravan Destruction Derby every Thursday and Banger & Stock Car Racing every Sunday.
Action packed events for the whole family.
LIVE MUSIC, DJ, KARAOKE
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays - Pier Tavern
Britannia Pier Tavern is the place to be on Summer Weekends.
CIRCUS AT PLEASUREWOOD HILLS
Daily in August - Summer Circus included in the admission, plus 4 brand new rides, sea lion and parrot shows. New look park for 2026.
SUNSET SESSIONS AT WELLINGTON PIER - DJ
Every Wednesday at 7.30pm , pumping out those tunes.
JOYLAND BIG WEDNESDAYS
Every Wednesday evening in August. A night of Classic Cars, Live Music, Great Food and a seafront Fireworks Finale.
SUNDAYS AT THE BANDSTAND
Live Music, Entertainment, Punch & Judy every Sunday at Gorleston Bandstand.
YARMOUTH RACECOURSE
*Country & Western Race Day 2026
Sunday 2nd August 2026.
*A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac - August Flat Racing 2026
Wednesday 5th August 2026.
*Afternoon Flat Racing 2026
Friday 14th August 2026.
*Safari Family Fun Raceday - August Bank Holiday 2026
Sunday 30th August 2026 .
BRITANNIA PIER THEATRE
TAYLORMANIA | Aug 01 Sat
TINY TIM'S FAMILY ADVENTURE | Aug 02 Sun
TINY TIM'S STAND-UP ADVENTURE | Aug 02 Sun
SHOWADDYWADDY | Aug 07 Fri
SONG SUNG BLUE- A NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE SHOW | Aug 09 Sun
OH WHAT A NIGHT 2026! | Aug 14 Fri
LIKE COMBS UK | Aug 15 Sat
RAY QUINN-KING OF SWING LIVE! | Aug 16 Sun
MAN IN THE MIRROR | Aug 22 Sat
K POP ALL STARS TRIBUTE | Aug 23 Sun
THE CARPENTERS EXPERIENCE | Aug 25 Tue
JIM DAVIDSON | Aug 28 Fri
THE DRIFTERS | Aug 29 Sat
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC ABBA SHOW | Aug 30 Sun
ST GEORGES THEATRE
There's lots on throughout August including
Captain Calamity & Herbert Sherbert, Oasiz, Wrong Jovi, and Paul Bannister - Clairvoyant.
GORLESTON PAVILION THEATRE
A packed programme throughout August including the new Summer Show and the Family Party Show.
PUNCH & JUDY FUN
August 1, 6, 8, 13, 22, 27, 29. Showtimes - 12, 1, 2 and 3pm - Britannia Pier
POP'S MEADOW CHARACTER WEDNESDAYS
Wednesdays In August - Gorleston
Meet your favourite characters at the Pop's Meadow Children's Amusement Park.
Check out their page to see who's appearing.
NEW ESCAPE ROOMS
Open throughout August
Escape Room experiences in the Sailors Home building.
MERRIVALE MODEL VILLAGE
Illuminated in the dark on August Wednesdays. Open until 10pm. (Last Entry 9pm)
ART ON THE RAILINGS
Saturdays in August - Weather Permitting - Next To Gorleston Pier Gardens - 10am until 4pm
Discover original paintings, handmade crafts, and coastal photography directly from independent artists and craftspeople
EAST COAST TRUCKERS CHARITY CONVOY
30th August
A Convoy of 80+ Trucks takes to the road every year to give disadvantaged and disabled children a special day out. The day is made special by you the public coming out to line the streets and wave the convoy along! Great Yarmouth seafront.
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