Join us for a day of celebration and culture held in People’s Park, Halifax!

Sunday 3 August will bring a festival full of film, food, performance and music to Park Ward, shining a light on the rich and vibrant culture that fills Calderdale’s distinct identity. We are working with the community to bring together local acts for entertainment and bringing local suppliers and vendors to create a fantastic atmosphere for all the family to enjoy - including a family-friendly film showing in the morning!

If you want to take part in this inclusive cultural celebration, either as a vendor, performer, or any other service you would like to offer, contact us at culturedale@calderdale.gov.uk

Performances will be happening throughout the day on the main stage and refurbished bandstand, as well as activities and workshops around the park to get involved in!

Main stage:

Film screenings throughout the day including:

Aladdin (2019) Film Showing - from 11:00

Short films by local women produced with Hebden Bridge Film Festival - screened between 13:00-16:00

Main stage acts from 14:15:

Please note: timings are subject to change on the day. This is a rough guide only.

Punjabi Roots - 14:15

Local Talent - 15:00

Silverfish Singh - 15:30

Ustad Rafaqat Ali Khan - 16:00

Mazhar Rahi - 17:00

Sahara - 18:00

Qaisar Mahmood Qawwal and Party - 19:00

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Bandstand - free family-friendly performances, activities, crafts, and circus skills throughout the day, including:

Circus Performance

Halifax Playhouse Shakespeare in the Park

Rebecca Slaven - Dance Activities

Northern Broadsides walk-about performance (Plus main stage performance in the early afternoon)

Halifax Playhouse Shakespeare in the Park

Music 4 The Many

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