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Birmingham Weekender returned with a joyful explosion of music, dance and theatre in Bullring and the city centre this August Bank Holiday.
Across three jam-packed days, more than 120,000 people experienced the vibrant programme of free events and installations in Birmingham.
From high-flying performances and surprise flash mobs to stilt-walking jellyfish and vibrant processions the entertainment kept on coming.
Festival highlights include:
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Weekender Carnival’s colourful dance and music extravaganza by ACE Dance and Music kicking off the festival, bringing the city to life.
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Autin Dance Theatre’s Up in the Sky, a jaw-dropping aerial adventure, captivating audiences above Rotunda Square.
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Sound de Secà’s interactive procession, Possê filling the streets with percussion, dance, theatre, and song.
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Stilt-walking jellyfish and tropical birds delighting passersby with playful interactions and fun photo opportunities.
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Audiences experiencing A Place Between Mass and Echoes by Inviktus Collective, a living, breathing ritual fusing street dance, rollerskating, live DJing and circus.
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The Hippodrome Young Dancers Showcase captivating audiences with high-energy performances from 24 dancers aged 16–24, alongside spoken word artist, Sipho Eric Ndlovu.
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Dance Flashmobs from Marshon Dance Company surprising and thrilling passersby at New Street Station.
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Festivalgoers co-creating the Brum in Colour mural – a vibrant, hand-drawn illustration of Birmingham by local artist Layla Sadiq.
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Matt Evans, Head of Festivals & Sites at Birmingham Hippodrome, said: “From the opening procession to the confetti-filled finale, Birmingham Weekender was spectacular. Audience members and local, national, and international artists came together to create something really special. Thank you to everyone who came down and made Birmingham Weekender such a memorable festival.”
Danielle Bozward, Marketing & Placemaking Manager at Bullring, added: “Seeing the Bullring brought to life with performance, colour and community spirit was fantastic; the atmosphere was electric! Birmingham Weekender showcased the city at its most creative; we’re proud to be partners on this wonderful festival.”
Birmingham Weekender 2025 was produced by Birmingham Hippodrome in partnership with Bullring and supported by Arts Council England, Without Walls, Global Streets, Network Rail, and United By 2022.
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