Event Schedule
Two days of football, culture & community
Here's what's happening across both days of Footy Fest @ the Forum. All events take place at The Forum, Norwich — 27 & 28 March 2027.
Saturday 27 March 2027
Doors Open
The Forum opens its doors. Exhibitions, trader stands and fan zone all open.
Football Freestyler — Performance 1
ActivityKick off the day with a live freestyle performance outside on Millennium Plain. Each set runs for approximately 30 minutes.
Exhibitions Open
ExhibitionBilly Pointer's match worn Norwich City collection and classic shirt displays open to visitors.
Football Freestyler — Performance 2
ActivitySecond freestyle set of the day outside on Millennium Plain.
Panel Talk — Session 1
Panel TalkOur first panel discussion of the weekend. Full details to be announced.
Football Freestyler — Performance 3
ActivityThird freestyle set outside on Millennium Plain.
Football Freestyler — Performance 4
ActivityFourth freestyle set outside on Millennium Plain — audience participation welcome!
Panel Talk — Session 2
Panel TalkSecond panel of the day. Speakers and topic to be announced.
Football Freestyler — Performance 5
ActivityFinal freestyle performance of the day outside on Millennium Plain. Don't miss it.
Day 1 Close
Trader stands and exhibitions close for the day.
VIP Reception — The Gallery
VIPVIP guests are welcomed with a drinks reception in The Gallery. Enjoy the chance to meet our special guest before the main evening event. Bar available.
An Evening With... — The Auditorium
Evening EventJoin us in The Forum auditorium for a very special evening with a guest to be announced. An unmissable night of stories, football, and entertainment. Bar available throughout. VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to meet the guest and have a photograph taken.
Evening Event Close
The evening session ends. We hope you had a wonderful night!
Sunday 28 March 2027
Doors Open
Day 2 begins. All stands, exhibitions and the fan zone reopen.
Football Freestyler — Performance 1
ActivityStart Sunday with jaw-dropping ball skills outside on Millennium Plain. Each set runs for approximately 30 minutes.
Exhibitions Open
ExhibitionBilly Pointer's match worn Norwich City collection and classic shirt displays open to visitors.
Football Freestyler — Performance 2
ActivitySecond freestyle set of the day outside on Millennium Plain.
Panel Talk — Session 3
Panel TalkSunday morning panel discussion. Speakers and topic to be announced.
Football Freestyler — Performance 3
ActivityThird freestyle set outside on Millennium Plain.
Football Freestyler — Performance 4
ActivityFourth freestyle set outside on Millennium Plain — catch it over your lunch break.
Panel Talk — Session 4
Panel TalkThe weekend's final panel talk. Full details to be announced.
Football Freestyler — Performance 5
ActivityThe closing freestyle performance of Footy Fest 2027, outside on Millennium Plain.
Exhibitions Close
ExhibitionBilly Pointer's collection and all exhibition displays close for the weekend.
Prize Draw & Giveaways
ActivityEnd the weekend with our prize draw. You need to be present to win!
Footy Fest Closes
Thanks for joining us. See you next year!
An Evening With... — Saturday 27 March
Subject to be announced
A very special ticketed evening event in The Forum auditorium. VIP guests enjoy a drinks reception in The Gallery from 18:30, with the chance to meet our guest and have a photograph taken. The auditorium doors open at 19:30. A bar will be available throughout the evening.
£50
Gallery reception from 18:30, meet & photograph with guest, auditorium evening session
£25
Auditorium evening session from 19:30, bar available
Tickets available soon. Check back for booking details.
Schedule subject to change
Times and sessions are indicative and may be updated as the event approaches. Check back here for the latest programme, or follow us on social media for announcements.