What is Birmingham Festival 23?
To celebrate the one year anniverary of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and Birmingham 2022 Festival.
Where is it being held?
Centenary Square, Birmingham.
Birmingham Festival 23 at Centenary Square (July 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
What dates is it being held?
Friday 28th July to Sunday 6th August 2023.
Birmingham Festival 23 banner at Smallbrook Queensway (July 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
Why is it being held?
One year after the Commonwealth Games, to celebrate the legacy with live music, dance and performance. The event is free.
Birmingham Festival 23 at Centenary Square (July 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
Perry is back
Did you miss Perry the Bull? Well he is back. The trail of Perry statues from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are back in the City Centre for a second year, during Birmingham Festival 23. Will also be a life size Perry wondering around Centenary Square.
Perry the Bull in Great Western Arcade (July 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
During the event
Some great views of Birmingham Festival 23 from the terraces above at the Library of Birmingham.
Birmingham Festival 23 at Centenary Square (July 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
More information
Birmingham Festival 23 - official website
Birmingham Festival 23 - Twitter
Birmingham Festival 23 - Facebook
Birmingham Festival 23 - Instagram