Balsall Heath Second Saturday

Balsall Heath Second Saturday

Free creative festival

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A monthly mini-festival celebrating making, creativity, community, local culture and the arts – every second Saturday!

Coming up next: Saturday 9 May 2026
Click on the listings below for more information (subject to change)

Most events at The Old Print Works (OPW), Balsall Heath
Please consider making a donation to support this free festival


  • Workshop

    Swiss Darning with Daily Thread. 11am-2.30pm, Upper Gallery, OPW


  • Workshop

    Craft Design & Technology for under 11’s. 11am-3pm, Upper Gallery, OPW


  • Workshop

    Activities at The Gap. 11am-4pm, Drawing Room (Courtyard), OPW


  • Market

    The Old Print Works Market. 11am-4pm, Lower Gallery, OPW


  • Open Day

    Balsall Heath City Farm Open Day. 11am-4pm, St Paul’s Community Trust


  • Workshop

    The Original Art Club. 11am-4pm, Director’s Office (Courtyard), OPW


  • Information

    Balsall Heath Local History Society. 12-3pm, Lower Gallery, OPW


  • Information

    The Big Plastic Count Results 2026. 12-4pm, Lower Gallery, OPW


  • Workshop

    Woodwork with MAKE & TADA! 12.30-2.30pm, Lower Gallery, OPW


  • Repairs

    Balsall Heath Repair Cafe, 12.30-4pm. The Mix Cafe, OPW


  • Workshop

    Play with Clay with Sundragon Pottery. 1-3pm, Lower Gallery, OPW


  • Workshop

    Seeing in Colour with Community Energy Birmingham. 2-4pm, Lower Gallery, OPW


  • Workshop

    Paint Your Own Ottoman Design Plate. 2-4pm, MIAH Gallery, 496 Moseley Road


  • Workshop

    Rhythms for Life – Percussion and Dance Workshop. 3-5pm, Upper Gallery, OPW

Balsall Heath Second Saturday

Balsall Heath Second Saturday

Free creative festival

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  • get involved
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