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SUMMARY:Black Country Multicultural Weekender 2026
DESCRIPTION:Black Country Multicultural Day Weekender 2026\nBlack Country Multicultural Weekender is a free, family friendly celebration of culture, heritage and community across the Black Country. The event brings together music, dance, food, arts and storytelling from the many communities who have helped shape the region’s identity. It creates space for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect, learn and celebrate together.\nNow established as one of the area’s leading grassroots cultural festivals, the Weekender highlights local talent, supports community organisations and small businesses, and promotes inclusion, pride and unity through shared experiences.\n\nEvent dates, locations and times\nSaturday 11 July 2026\nSomers Square, Halesowen\n11.00am to 6.00pm\nSunday 12 July 2026\nCivic Square, Oldbury\n11.00am to 6.00pm\nFree entry for all ages.\n\nWhat to expect\nLive music and dance performances\nCultural showcases and heritage storytelling\nCommunity and charity stalls\nStreet food and world cuisine\nChildren and family activities\nWorkshops and participatory arts\nLocal talent through Black Country You’ve Got Talent\nThe programme reflects the people of the Black Country past, present and future, celebrating the generations who came to work in the factories and foundries and built today’s communities.\n\nInteractive workshops in the town centre\n\n\n\n\nAlongside the main outdoor stages, we are delivering additional free, drop in activities inside the town centre at the Cornbow Shopping Centre in Halesowen.\nThese include:\nInteractive line dancing workshops open to all ages and abilities\nAn energetic Bhangra dance workshop celebrating Punjabi music and movement\nFamily friendly sessions where visitors can learn steps, join in and take part\nThese sessions are designed to be welcoming and beginner friendly, encouraging shoppers, families and passers by to stop, join in and experience different cultures through dance and shared fun.\n\nBecome a sponsor or partner\nWe welcome businesses, colleges, community groups, charities and regional organisations to get involved as sponsors or partners.\nSupporters benefit from brand visibility across marketing and media, presence on event day, connections with thousands of attendees, and alignment with a positive, inclusive community festival with strong local impact.\nOptions include sponsorship packages, stall space, in kind support and collaborative programming.\n\nContact\nEmail info@bcmdcultural.com\nWebsite https://www.bcmdcultural.com ( https://www.bcmdcultural.com/ )\nGet in touch to discuss sponsorship, partnerships, stalls, volunteering or performances.\n
URL:https://southasianheritage.org.uk/events/black-country-multicultural-weekender-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN=Frank Prazer:MAILTO:Info@bcmdcultural.com
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