Spirit of Pakistan Festival

The vibrant celebration of Pakistani and British Pakistani arts and culture returns with a line-up of Qawwali, theatre, film and more. Honouring the legacy of festival co-founder, the late Councillor Waseem Zaffar, the festival brings communities together through creativity, pride and shared experience. Everyone welcome.

In Conversation with Nahid Siddiqui: Freedom In Every Step

Talks
Mon 3 Aug
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Under the Stars: Qawwali in the Park

Music
Thu 6 Aug
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Pakistanis in the House: A night of Stand Up Comedy

Comedy
Fri 7 Aug
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Sacred Lines, Creative Minds: An Islamic Calligraphy Workshop

Free
Sat 8 Aug
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Colours on Wheels: Pakistani Truck Art Workshop

Free
Sat 8 Aug
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Sunset Sufi Sounds: A Brum Musical Showcase

MusicSat 8 Aug
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Shehrbano Ka Ranjha by Raqs Arts

Theatre and Dance
Sun 9 Aug
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Indus Blues screening + Q&A & Live Music from Arieb Azahar

Cinema
Tue 11 Aug
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Here To Stay: British Pakistanis, Belonging and the Making of Modern Britain

Talks
Wed 12 Aug
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Event details

Where

Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Road, Birmingham, B12 9QH

When

Start: 3^rd August, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 12^th August, 2026 at 12:00am

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Spirit of Pakistan Festival

The vibrant celebration of Pakistani and British Pakistani arts and culture returns with a line-up of Qawwali, theatre, film and more. Honouring the legacy of festival co-founder, the late Councillor Waseem Zaffar, the festival brings communities together through creativity, pride and shared experience. Everyone welcome.
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In Conversation with Nahid Siddiqui: Freedom In Every Step

Under the Stars: Qawwali in the Park

Pakistanis in the House: A night of Stand Up Comedy

Sacred Lines, Creative Minds: An Islamic Calligraphy Workshop

Colours on Wheels: Pakistani Truck Art Workshop

Sunset Sufi Sounds: A Brum Musical Showcase

Shehrbano Ka Ranjha by Raqs Arts

Indus Blues screening + Q&A & Live Music from Arieb Azahar

Here To Stay: British Pakistanis, Belonging and the Making of Modern Britain