Hidden among the working steam engines of the Forncett Industrial Steam Museum is one of Norfolk's most unusual festivals. Three days of live music, workshops, open mics, films, campfires and steam-powered magic in an intimate setting unlike anywhere else.
WHAT'S ON
Live music
Headlining bands
Featured artists
Open mics
Late-night DJs
Workshops
Yoga for all abilities (Charlotte Twining)
Inclusive musical jams (Heather & Jason Burford)
Participatory progressive mural (Joey La Meche)
Free art & creative space (Gracious Creations)
Plus
Short films by emmerging filmmakers
Talks about wildlife & ecology
Epic working steam engines
Chats around the campfires
Beautiful valley garden surroundings
Delicious plant-based food
Unexpected encounters!
What will be your Forncett Festival story?
More than a music festival.
Forncett Festival was born from a shared belief that creativity should be accessible to everyone, wherever they live, whatever their story.
Created in partnership with Forncett Industrial Steam Museum, the festival brings together live music, art, film and community in one of Norfolk's most unexpected settings. This is a place where peace, nature and art dance in fusion with archaic steam power.
We're passionate about supporting grassroots artists alongside established performers, creating opportunities for local musicians, filmmakers and all creatives to meet, get inspired, and celebrate. Throughout the weekend, you have the opportunity to become part of the festival - whether that's by joining an open mic, adding to our collective mural, taking part in a workshop or simply gathering around the campfire.
Become part of something special this summer.
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GIGS
7 August 2026. Times: 21:00-23:00
Join us as we kick off the Forncett Festival with a headline performance from Forncett native Eliza Delf & The Wilderness, a dramatic new force in the music scene joyfully trespassing across the genre boundaries of gothic folk, indie & art-rock.
8 August 2026. Times: 21:00-22:00
Norwich favourites Floral Image headline the Forncett Festival with a performance on top of the Hopwas Beam Engine. This is the second day of the festival - everything kicks off at 10am.
8 August 2026. Times: 20:00-20:40
Harmony-led indie-psych band from London, Goldheart Assembly drew a cult following amongst musicians and tastemakers in the 2010s. They return to the Forncett Festival to play fan favourite and unveil new material.
8 August 2026. Times: 19:10-19:40
Josephworks. (acoustic folk, pop and rock & hippy magic)
Josephworks is an artist who seeks to create music that explores emotion, authenticity, and real-life experiences. Blending elements of acoustic folk, pop and rock with a touch of hippy magic, Josephworks writes from the heart.
8 August 2026. Times: 16:30-17:00
Joey Herzfeld’s strange little songs, played on piano and accordion and complemented by Gem Ash’s multi-instrumental additions, mix humour with sincerity and melody with dissonance.
8 August 2026. Times: 15:40-16:20
West Country based Lyla Foy is currently writing her sixth album following a steady stream of releases since her debut ‘Mirrors the Sky’ in 2014 (Sub Pop), which drew a cult following after ‘Impossible’ featured on Netflix series Bojack Horse
8 August 2026. Times: 15:00-15:30
With artistry that interweaves imagery and lyricism to explore life’s beauties and complexities, folk singer-songwriter, Naima, has been enchanting audiences with her intricate mix of arresting vocals, grounded songwriting and fingerpicked melodies
9 August 2026. Times: 20:30-22:00
Leeds-based outfit Green Gardens closes out the Forncett Festival with an atmospheric headline performance. Come join us from 10am for the final day of the festival.
9 August 2026. Times: 19:40-20:20
The Duke of Norfolk (alias of Oklahoma-born musician Adam Thomas Howard), makes his debut Norfolk performance at the Forncett Festival. Inspired early on by Irish trad, bluegrass music, his music nestles somewhere between trad & electro folk.
9 August 2026. Times: 19:00-19:30
Debut performance in England from French-Polish artist Shakkalo, who promises to take you on a melancholic journey between folk sounds and electro-pop influences.
9 August 2026. Times: 17:30-18:00
multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter kirakira takes the stage in her trio on the last day of the Forncett Festival.
9 August 2026. Times: 16:40-17:10
Suffolk-raised and North London based, guitarist and songwriter Luke Askew has a sound that is dramatic, soulful and introspective.
9 August 2026. Times: 16:00-16:30
Joe Durant is a percussive fingerstyle guitarist who experiments with effects to create his unique sound.
9 August 2026. Times: 15:00-15:30
Paris-based singer-songwriter Tom Hancock draws inspiration from the likes of Nick Drake, Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens. His songs are confessional in tone, and capture a deep longing for something lost.
9 August 2026. Times: 13:00-15:00
Become part of the Forncett Festival bill by signing up for the open mics, hosted by local legend Peter Turrell. Whether you've been performing for years or you're trying it for the very first time, you'll find a welcoming & supportive audience.
9 August 2026. Times: 11:00-12:00
Original animations by filmmaker George Leeder accompanied by exquisite live classical guitar by local legend Peter Turrell. Prepare to escape to a world of natural beauty and wonder.
