The full line-up for Birmingham Weekender 2025 has been revealed featuring high-flying aerial dance, Dhol drummers, street dance and much more to keep all the family entertained.
The family-friendly festival is free and runs over August Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday August 23 to Monday August 25 in Birmingham city centre.
This year’s programme includes a vibrant mix of performances and activities in and around Bullring along with at New Street Station. For the full programme visit the Birmingham Weekender website here.
Produced by Birmingham Hippodrome in partnership with Bullring, it all starts with the vibrant Weekender Carnival by ACE Dance and Music.
New Street Station will transforms into a stage and canvas with Mish Weaver’s Waiting Song, a lyrical conversation between two trapeze artists, What Are You Waiting For? There will also be high-energy Dance Flashmobs from Marshon Dance Company.
Highlights across the weekend include dance taking flight on Rotunda Square as Autin Dance Theatre perform Up in the Sky, a breath-taking aerial adventure for all the family. There’s also entertainment from the Hippodrome Young Dancers Showcase and Birmingham Opera in St Martin’s Church.
Artizani’s Hydropunk will be an interactive water-themed installation challenging visitors to consider the environment while having fun and Edgbaston Street becomes a space of play, reflection, and creativity.
Tilly Ingram Theatre performs The Hide, an intimate birdwatching experience, and Toc de Fusta’s L’atelier is a hands-on installation filled with curious wooden machines, playful surprises and stories waiting to be discovered.
Festival-goers can co-create the Brum in Colour Mural in Chaophraya Square, reconnect with nature at the Weekender Green Hub and enjoy everything from street dance to circus acts and hip hop theatre inside Bullring
Shoppers can also see The Museum of Memorable Trees, a miniature museum experience by curator Harry Pizzey, who offers guided tours and curious stories.
Matt Evans, Head of Festivals & Sites at Birmingham Hippodrome, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring such a vibrant and dynamic programme to the city for Birmingham Weekender 2025. From high-flying aerial dance and interactive installations to bold new performances and joyful street processions, there’s something for everyone. With different experiences unfolding each day, visitors can discover new surprises and unforgettable moments around every corner.
“Partnering once again with Bullring lets us to transform spaces into extraordinary stages and sets the scene for an unmissable Bank Holiday weekend. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to a festival packed with free, fun events, creative energy, and unforgettable shared experiences.”
Accessibility remains a core commitment of Birmingham Weekender, with British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted and audio described performances, accessible viewing areas and a team of dedicated access hosts working across the festival and at the festival access hubs.
For festival attendees planning their journey, Birmingham Hippodrome is offering a new Travel Assistant service which gives users the best low-emission travel options, tailored routes, and personalised travel updates. To access this service, visit: travel.yousmartthing.com/birmingham_weekender.
The festival is supported by Arts Council England, Without Walls, Global Streets, Network Rail & United By 2022.
Birmingham Weekender is free to attend and runs from Saturday 23 August – Monday 25 August. For the full programme visit: birminghamweekender.com.