NNF: Page Against the Machine

The Book Hive’s shared reading event returns! Pick a book, bring a cool drink and turn off your phone for a well-deserved detox read in the beautiful surroundings of Norwich Cathedral's Cloister.

In the National Year of Reading 2026, everyone is invited to ‘Go All In’ — to follow your curiosity and explore any interest through reading, in any format. Books, audiobooks, magazines or online reading all count. If you haven’t joined Page Against the Machine before, this is the perfect time to get involved!

If you can’t make it to Norwich Cathedral, you are still very welcome to take part from wherever you feel most comfortable. Share your reading moment on social media and use the hashtag #pageagainstthemachine.

Simultaneous events will be taking place across Norwich and in UNESCO Cities of Literature across the world.

Part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival's City of Literature programme, presented by The Book Hive.

This is a free event. Click the button below to book tickets.

Please note this is an external event that is not run by Norwich Cathedral.

Norwich Cathedral cannot be held responsible for changes to the timing or delivery of external events that are beyond our control.

For general enquiries about this event, please call 01603 531800 or email boxoffice@nnfestival.org.uk

For accessibility enquiries, please call 01603 531800 or email access@nnfestival.org.uk

Picture: Luke Witcomb