The streets and squares of Birmingham city centre burst into colourful life as Birmingham Weekender returns to Bullring & Grand Central and Southside.
The Lumini by Architects of Air
A sculptural inflatable walk-through of wonder and changing colours. Workshop programme to be announced.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12 – 6pm (Hippodrome Square)…
Actual Reality Arcade by Matthew Harrison
A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages inspired by classic retro arcade games.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12 – 6pm (Edgbaston Street)…
Facepainting by Sara’s Parlour
Three FREE facepainting stations are set up across the festival site. Be part of the colourful celebrations!
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12 – 6pm (Hippodrome Square, 1000 Trades Square & Chaopraya Square)…
3D Street Art by Sand In Your Eye
Expect wonderful creations playing with perspective across the city centre.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12 – 6pm (New Street Station, Bullring & Grand Central & The Arcadian)…
Community Chest by Matthew Harrison
A collaborative escape room experience for all. This puzzling art installation brings together groups of people through creative co-operation and treasure hunting.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12 – 6pm (1000 Trades Square)…
The Whale by Talking Birds
Enter the Whale’s mouth on your own or in a small group for a short, witty, theatre performance.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12 – 2.30pm & 3.30 – 6pm (Chaopraya Square)…
The Rig!
Designed by professional musicians and artists, The Rig is a unique musical soundscape and visual landscape aimed at kids from 1-100 years!
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12 – 6pm (Edgbaston Street)…
S:PARK by Glue Collective
This installation is a creative space encouraging artistic and playful participation for all ages. It changes in shape, colour and form depending on the contributions of the creators on the day.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12 – 6pm (Edgbaston Street)…
Rotunda Stage curated by Hippodrome Young Advocates
Birmingham Hippodrome’s Young Advocates, aged 14-22 and representative of our city, are working with wider groups of young people to co-curate a two-day performance programme of Birmingham artists. Programme to be announced.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12 – 6pm (Rotunda Square)…
Circus Raj
A tantalizing troop of artists and performers including aerialists, acrobats, musicians and giant puppets.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 2.45pm & 4.30pm (St Martin’s Square)…
Serving Sounds by The Working Boys Club
A multi-sensory, playful installation that creates connections through music – a bar that serves bass rather than beer.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm (Chaophraya Square)…
Mass Choir Performance by Got2Sing
Got2Sing are a community collective who specialise in the fun side of singing – everything from pop hits to golden oldies.
Sat 26 Aug, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm (New Street Station concourse)…
Silent Disco Walking Tours by Guru Du Du
Back by popular demand! Join a tour for an uplifting playlist from the 70s, 80s & 90s, fun commentary and a dash of spontaneous dance moves!
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, Various Times (tours start at St Martin’s Square) Please book your free ticket in advance. Tickets available soon…
Flashdance by Marshon Dance
Energetic and dynamic flash performances guaranteed to have everyone moving along. Marshon is a community-based dance company specialising in hip hop, house, poppin’, breakin’ and krump.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 1.30pm & 3pm (New Street Station concourse), 5.30pm (Rotunda Square)…
The Swings by All or Nothing Theatre
An aerial dance duet on a magnificent, larger-than-life swing set. After performances, the swings are open for the public to give them a try.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 1pm, 2.15pm, 3.30pm & 5pm (Central Street – outside Wingstop)…
WILD by Motionhouse
First commissioned by Birmingham Hippodrome in 2019, this daring dance-circus production returns having been seen by over 100,000 people across the UK & Europe.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 1.15pm & 4pm (Bullring & Grand Central – outside The Entertainer)…
Rainbow Stilt Walkers by Upper Level
With their bright outfits and sunny personalities, these stilt walkers are guaranteed to make everybody smile.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 2pm & 3pm (roaming from Rotunda Square), 5pm (roaming from Hippodrome Square)…
The Peacock by Sonia Sabri Company
Come and meet the curious, regal, playful (and sometimes naughty!) peacock.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug, 2.30pm (roaming from Hippodrome Square), 4pm & 5pm (roaming from Rotunda Square)…
Weekender Carnival by ACE Dance and Music
A colourful music and dance extravaganza set to the the pulsating rhythms and sounds of the Caribbean.
Sun 27 Aug, 12 noon & 5pm (starting at Rotunda Square), 1.45pm (Hippodrome Square)…
Mass Choir Performance by Black Voices
Black Voices will take you on a journey with their singing in the black oral tradition.
Sun 27 Aug, 2.30pm (New Street Station concourse)…
