The award-winning Birmingham Weekender is back for 2025, featuring vibrant outdoor installations, exhilarating performances, and engaging experiences for all. The festival will celebrate local, national, and international artists in Birmingham city center over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Details of the Festival
A three-day music and art festival is set to take place in Birmingham this summer. The Birmingham Weekender, produced by Birmingham Hippodrome and Bullring, promises a lineup of colorful outdoor installations, performances, and experiences from local, national, and international artists.
Head of Festivals & Sites at Birmingham Hippodrome Speaks Out
Matt Evans, the Head of Festivals & Sites at Birmingham Hippodrome, expressed excitement for the festival, highlighting the importance of bringing people together to share unforgettable moments in the city streets and public spaces.
Event Dates and Program Highlights
The Birmingham Weekender is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, to Monday, August 25, offering a family-friendly experience with vibrant dance performances around Bullring. International productions and installations in partnership with Global Streets will be showcased, along with national commissions from Without Walls, introducing leading outdoor artists to the city center.
Accessibility and Inclusivity
The festival ensures accessibility with British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances, audio descriptions, accessible viewing areas, and dedicated access hosts. In addition, a festival access hub will cater to the needs of all attendees.
Excitement from Marketing & Placemaking Manager at Bullring
Danielle Bozward, Marketing & Placemaking Manager at Bullring, expressed enthusiasm for bringing Birmingham Weekender back for the August Bank Holiday weekend, promising an extraordinary experience for all attendees.
Upcoming Program Announcements
Stay tuned for the full program announcement in the following weeks, as the Birmingham Weekender continues to receive accolades for its contribution to creating quality public space events and enhancing community engagement.
Published on 12 August 2025 by UKFG
