Published: Tuesday, 23rd July 2024
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk started its programme of King’s Lynn events for 2024 last weekend with Folk in the Town. There’s seven more weeks of activities to come.
Live music, sport and film screenings, classic vehicles and the chance to sample some sport are all coming to the granite area of the Tuesday Market Place this Summer.
Cllr Bal Anota, Cabinet Member for Events and Open Spaces, explained:
“Our free events have been encouraging people into King’s Lynn during the summer for many years. I thank the teams at the council who organise and clean-up after all the activities in the Tuesday Market Place.
“This year people can enjoy watching the Olympics together on the big screen while sampling some of the sporty equipment from Alive West Norfolk. Our events team are also building a basketball court for people to play in during the weekend.
“Popular events like Mods and Rockers, Mini Meet, Classic Car and Soulful Sunday make a welcome return. We’re also introducing a day of free films with our Movie's in the Market Place, I recommend you get there early to grab a good spot. These activities are aimed at giving residents and visitors another great reason to pop into town to support our local businesses.”
Dates for your diary
- Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July, 9am - 5pm: Olympic opening weekend screening party and live music. Watch the action and have a go at playing games in the basketball court. Try some Alive West Norfolk equipment including a bike and rowing machine. Live music on stage between 1pm and 3pm from DNA on Saturday and Second Sunset on Sunday.
- Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 August, 9am - 5pm: Olympic screening party and live music. More sports to play on our basketball court and Alive West Norfolk equipment to try. Live music on stage between 1pm and 3pm from Rebelation on Saturday and Vex on Sunday.
- Sunday 11 August, 10am - 4pm: Mods & Rockers. The classic scooter and motorbike meet returns for a ninth year. Live music from Dead Horse, Scooted and Booted and The Soft Tone Needles. As well as a DJ set from Sue Simper.
- Sunday 18 August, 11am - 4pm: Movie's in the Market Place. New for 2024, two free film screenings back-to-back. Screenings of Elemental, followed by Barbie during the afternoon.
- Sunday 25 August, 11am - 4pm: Soulful Sunday. Back for the third year in a row. Live music from Soul Sisters, Diggin’ For Diamonds and DJ sets from Mark Purdy through the day.
- Sunday 1 September, 10am - 3pm: Mini Meet. Hundreds of classic and modern Minis return for an eighth year parked up, plus live music on stage.
- Sunday 8 September, 10am - 4pm: Classic Car Day, part of Heritage Open Day. Over 200 vintage vehicles on display in our car park and more entertainment on stage. King’s Lynn Civic Society have organised for many of King’s Lynn’s historic buildings to open their doors for people to see inside.
Cllr Jo Rust, Cabinet member for People and Communities, added:
“In addition to the borough council organised events I’m pleased that we can support the annual King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Pride day which takes place on 17 August. It all starts with the Pride Parade from the Tuesday Market Place, the colourful procession heads through town and into The Walks. There will be lots for everyone to enjoy all day long in The Walks and I encourage people to join in.”
Follow the borough council social media channels for updates on these events and a list of what's happening and when can be found at west-norfolk.gov.uk/events.