Get ready to celebrate all things disability at the Birmingham Disability Festival—a fun and inclusive event for everyone!

Join us for a day of celebration at the Birmingham Disability Festival on Saturday, 6 July 2024! This inclusive event is open to all and free to attend.

From interactive talks, live performances, games, sports, information stands and food stalls there's something for everyone to enjoy.

It's a day to come together with friends, family, and the community to promote understanding, break barriers, and appreciate the unique abilities that make our society richer. 

Whether you're an advocate, ally, or simply curious, save the date for a day filled with learning, entertainment, and meaningful connections right in the heart of Birmingham's disability community.

We are actively inviting volunteers and event partners/sponsors to get in touch with us. If you would like to volunteer, please register here.

We have no more information stands available, we are full for this year. 

Activities and what's happening throughout the festival

This isn't your typical wild festival with flashing lights and loud music. Our focus is on creating an accessible community festival experience.

Music, Movement and Dance

• FABRIC Dance company - based at Birmingham Hippodrome
• Live Music from QAC Collective
• DJ set from DJ Ben Love
• Chair Based Warm Up Dance Exercise routine
• African Drumming
• Tai Chi 
• Massage Therapy 
• Run of a Kind - adapted Walk for Blind / Partially sighted individuals - starting at 11am. Register for the walk here.
  

Games and Sports

• Soft axe throwing
• Archery
• Boccia
• Curling
• Blind football
• Parachutes
• Jenga
• Connect 4
• Archery 
• GB Adaptive Trikes

Animals and Art 

• Arts in Health workshop
• Calvert Alpacas - for 1 hour at 2pm
  
• Planting activity and stone messages

Workshops and Information

• Human Library - borrow people instead of books, helping to smash stereotypes. 
• Information stands
• Deaf Awareness Workshop 

Tickets

You do not need to bring your ticket on the day. The event is free to attend and open to all. We ask you to register so we have an indication of numbers for catering and health and safety, and if you need to tell us of any access requirements.

Food

Change Kitchen CIC will have delicious food available for purchase during the event. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options crafted with the finest local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. They have 100% green credentials. 

Brummie Cup will be supplying reusable cups that will be found and can be returned to the Change Kitchen Food area.

Venue

We look forward to welcoming you to our accessible and vibrant space for the Birmingham Disability Festival kindly provided by Birmingham City University.

Address: Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD, United Kingdom

For easy navigation, here are the maps and directions to the venue.

There is free parking at Millenium Point for Blue Badge Holders. 

Accessibility

Accessibility is a priority at the Birmingham Disability Festival. Our venue is accessible, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the event comfortably. We have organised:

• A quiet room 
• Ramps for the outdoor space 
• British Sign Language Interpreters
• Water for guide dogs and assistance animals
• If you need a buddy or guide to assist you at the festival, just drop us a line and we can arrange that for you. 

Please let us know of any accessibility needs when you register for your free ticket. If you have any questions, please email birminghamdisabilityfestival@gmail.com

Event Organisers

This event has been organised voluntarily by:

• Birmingham Metropolitan College
• Birmingham City University
• Ways for Wellbeing UK
• South & City College
• Dr Shani Dhanda 

Event Partners

We deeply appreciate the incredible support from all our partners and sponsors.

• M Seven PR
• Aston University
• Arts Therapies UK
• Augmented Lifestyle
• Birmingham City Council
• Serco Restart Scheme / DWP
• 3SC Partnerships with Purpose
• Headway Birmingham & Solihull
• Northfield Community Partnership
• West Midlands Combined Authority
• Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
• Ladywood Neighbourhood Network Scheme