Norwich Grad Fest opens free campus exhibitions
Grad Fest 2026 Exhibition opens in Norwich on Friday 12 June, giving the public, employers and graduates free access to end-of-year shows across Norwich University of the Arts campus buildings.
The exhibition runs from 10am on 12 June until 4pm on 25 June at Castle and Marketplace, Norwich. Entry is free, and the event is aimed at anyone who wants to see new work from graduates in art, design, architecture, performance and media.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Grad Fest 2026 Exhibition |
| Dates | 12 June to 25 June 2026 |
| Time | Starts 10am; ends 4pm |
| Venue | Norwich University of the Arts campus buildings |
| Address | Castle and Marketplace, Norwich |
| Price | Free entry |
| Closed | Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June |
Graduate work across Norwich campus buildings
The 12-day festival brings physical exhibitions into Norwich University of the Arts campus buildings, turning the university’s central Norwich sites into a showcase for its graduating students.
The source describes it as Norwich’s biggest exhibition of art, design, architecture, performance and media. For visitors, that means the event is not limited to one discipline or one gallery-style route. The programme covers a broad mix of creative work, from visual art and design to screen-based and performance-led projects.
The exhibition is also positioned as a meeting point for three audiences: the public, employers and graduates. Members of the public can see the work of emerging creatives; employers can look at graduate talent; and students can share final-year projects in a public setting.
What visitors can expect to see
The confirmed highlights include graphic design concepts, animated shorts and playable video games. The exhibition also features fine art, textiles and fashion, alongside work from acting, computing and fashion marketing courses.
That range gives the event a wider appeal than a single-course degree show. Someone interested in design can move between visual concepts and fashion work, while visitors drawn to digital culture can look for animated films, computing projects and playable games.
The university’s course spread also means the exhibition may suit employers looking beyond traditional arts roles. The source specifically names acting, computing and fashion marketing among the areas represented, placing creative practice alongside practical and technical disciplines.
Free entry, with one closure weekend
Grad Fest 2026 Exhibition is free to enter. The event runs from Friday 12 June to Thursday 25 June, but visitors should note that it is closed on Saturday 20 June and Sunday 21 June.
The event listing says opening dates and times vary and directs visitors to check the university’s Undergrad Festival event page. That means anyone planning around a specific course, building or time slot should confirm the latest opening information before travelling.
No booking requirement, transport details, food provision or accessibility information was included in the event listing supplied. The confirmed location is Castle and Marketplace, Norwich, across Norwich University of the Arts campus buildings.
Who the exhibition is for
The event is open to the public and is also designed for employers and graduates. It may be especially useful for people in Norwich who want to see new creative work without a ticket cost, as well as businesses or organisations interested in graduate portfolios.
For prospective students and families, the exhibition offers a way to see the kinds of final-year projects produced across the university’s creative and technical courses. For local residents, it adds a free arts and culture option in the city centre during the second half of June.
The key planning detail is the closure weekend: Grad Fest 2026 Exhibition is open during its published run from 12 to 25 June, but not on Saturday 20 or Sunday 21 June.
Source: Visit Norwich Events
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- 2026-06-12 12:48
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