The city centre will bloom into a vibrant living oasis filled with thousands of plants and be brought to life through free forest tours, audio baths, live music and light shows, costume design workshops, sensory experiences, spoken word and more!
Opening Weekend: 2-4 September
PoliNations opens! Hundreds of plants will be co-planted by local communities and schools who have nurtured them from seed, ready to take pride of place in the forest garden.
Spoken Word Weekend: 10-11 SeptemberÂ
In addition to regular daily programming, PoliNations will present a weekend of spoken word events, featuring performances from the brightest sparks from the local, national. and international spoken word scene.
The Grand Finale: 15-18 September
Programming for the grand finale starts on Thursday 15 September with an acclaimed Rangoli artist creating a massive, beautiful piece of artwork that will gradually sprawl out into the forest, while Henna artists offer intricate personal designs.
On Saturday 17 September, the canopies of the giant architectural trees will burst into a joyful cloud of confetti and colour for the Ballistic Seed Party! This is Pride, Carnival and Holi combined into one brilliant, messy, playful all-day-all-night party and everyone is invited. You can enjoy epic performances, take part in Holi celebrations, and enjoy live music from some of the best up-and-coming talent.
Sunday 18 September is the final day and dedicated to self-care with chilled out acoustic music, spoken word events, poetry and storytelling sessions for everyone to enjoy in the blissful oasis. Once PoliNations ends, the plants and saplings will be shared with local communities, public institutions and private homes and contribute to the growth of Birmingham’s green spaces.
