Undergrad Festival 2026
Friday 12 June 2026 – Thursday 25 June 2026
Norwich’s biggest showcase of art, design, architecture, media and performance by Norwich University of the Arts graduates from undergraduate courses.
Join Norwich graduates as they present their end-of-year shows, in an exhibition celebrating the future of creative talent.
Part of our 2026 Grad Fest Showcase, our Undergrad Festival is an excellent opportunity for the public, employers, and our graduates to share and explore the work of a new generation of talent.
| Day | Date | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 12 June | 10:00 – 16:30 18:00 – 20:00 Film Screening at Cinema City |
| Saturday | 13 June | 10:00 – 16:30 11:00 – 15:00 Student Art Market |
| Sunday | 14 June | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Monday | 15 June | 10:30 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 16 June | 10:30 – 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 17 June | 10:30 – 19:00 |
| Thursday | 18 June | 10:30 – 20:00 |
| Friday | 19 June | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Saturday | 20 June | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 21 June | CLOSED |
| Monday | 22 June | 09:30 – 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 23 June | 09:30 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 24 June | 09:30 – 16:00 |
| Thursday | 25 June | 09:30 – 16:00 |
Please note, the exhibition will be closed on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June.
Buildings
St Georges
- BA Fashion
- BA Fashion Communication & Promotion
- BA Fashion Marketing & Business
- BA Fine Art
- BA Photography
- BA Textiles
Guntons
- BA Design for Publishing
- BA Graphic Communication
- BA Graphic Design
- BA Illustration
- BSc User Experience Design
- BA Animation
- BA Animation & Visual Effects
- BSc Creative Computing
- BA Games Art & Design
- BSc Games Development
- Level 5 Diplomas
Boardman House
- BA Architecture
- BA Interior Design
- MArch Architecture
Duke Street Riverside
- BA Acting
- BA Film & Moving Image Production
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Summer School • 10:00 am – 11:30 am Wednesday 5 August 2026Week 3 – Hidden Architecture: Sacred Geometry as a Compositional Tool
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Exhibitions • 12:00 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 – 5:00 pm Friday 15 May 2026Off Earth
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East Gallery • Friday 27 February 2026 – Saturday 18 April 2026Olivia Sterling: Pity the Meat!
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Free Event • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday 15 April 2026Beyond the Frame 2026
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East Gallery • Saturday 31 January 2026 – Saturday 14 February 2026The Open Road
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