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Join the Bradford South Asian Festival for Shadmanny!, a joyful weekend celebrating the colour, music, and traditions of South Asian weddings. Expect a full-on desi takeover of Bradford Arts Centre with vibrant workshops, performances, and film screenings for all ages.

Saturday highlights include:

  • Festival Parade with dhol drummers and dancing – 12:00

  • Mehndi Masterclass with Sonia Fayyaz (£10) – 12:30

  • Gajra Making Workshop – 13:00

  • Little Foodies tasting session – 13:30

  • Antakshari Singalong – 14:30

  • Bollywood Dance Session – 18:00

  • Sing-Along-A-DDLJ screening of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge – 19:30

Sunday highlights include:

  • My Big Fat Desi Wedding – Behind the Dazzle talk – 11:00

  • Mehndi Masterclass with Sonia Fayyaz (£10) – 11:30

  • Arts and Crafts Drop-In – 12:00

  • Gajra Making Workshop – 13:00

  • Rangoli Workshop with Savita Suresh – 13:00

  • Aap Ki Hai Meherbaani storytelling session – 15:00

  • Festival Film Finale screening of Band Baaja Baaraat – 17:30

Plus drop-in activities, food stalls, and family-friendly fun throughout the weekend. Come dressed for celebration and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of South Asian shaadi culture.

Explore the full programme at: bdartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/events/

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Pay What You Decide (some workshops £10)

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Bradford South Asian Festival

Type:Festival

Bradford Arts Centre, St Peters House, 1 Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4TY
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Tel012743030340

Opening Times

Season (11 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday10:00

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