BEDLAM Arts and Mental Health Festival is back at MAC

Midlands Arts Centre is delighted to again be a part of the BEDLAM Arts and Mental Health Festival, running Fri 6 - Sat 7 Nov, in collaboration with Sampad and Birmingham Rep.

BEDLAM 2026 presents a packed Symposium of talks, workshops, discussions and performances, all exploring the relationship between arts, creativity, mental health and wellbeing. This year the programme is focussed on Artist Wellbeing, and brings together artists, practitioners and mental health professionals. We will explore how creativity can support wellbeing, resilience and connection, while creating space for dialogue, learning and collaboration across the arts and health sectors.

Events are ticketed on a pay what you can basis, with free tickets available. You are welcome to join us for the whole Symposium, or just a one-off event.

Symposium Opening Night | Fri 6 Nov at 5pm

Can We Talk? | Fri 6 Nov at 6.30pm | Sat 7 Nov at 4.30pm (followed by post-show discussion)

Theatre & Sanctuary Discussion & Workshop with Birmingham Rep | Sat 7 Nov at 11am (Discussion) and 12.30pm (Workshop)

Paper Weaving Workshop with Nilupa Yasmin | Sat 7 Nov | 1pm - 3pm

Chai + Chat with Sampad | Sat 7 Nov at 2.15pm

Let’s Dance Workshop with Sampad | Sat 7 Nov at 3.15pm