Spirit of Pakistan 2026

About our events

The vibrant celebration of Pakistani and British Pakistani arts and culture returns with a line-up of Qawwali, theatre, film and more. Honouring the legacy of festival co-founder, the late Councillor Waseem Zaffar, the festival brings communities together through creativity, pride and shared experience. Everyone welcome.

List of Events

  1. In Conversation with Nahid Siddiqui: Freedom In Every Step

    Talks
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  2. Under the Stars: Qawwali in the Park

    Music
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  3. Pakistanis in the House: A night of Stand Up Comedy

    Comedy
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  4. Sacred Lines, Creative Minds: An Islamic Calligraphy Workshop

    Free
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  5. Colours on Wheels: Pakistani Truck Art Workshop

    Free
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  6. Sunset Sufi Sounds: A Brum Musical Showcase

    Music
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  7. Shehrbano Ka Ranjha by Raqs Arts

    Theatre and Dance
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  8. Three South Asian musicians perform outdoors on a colorful patterned rug. The central figure wears a vivid red embroidered vest with tasseled fringe and a red-and-purple striped turban, playing a double-piped wind instrument (likely a satara/algoza). To the left, a man in a white kurta and embroidered vest plays a stringed instrument resting on his lap. To the right, a man in a blue cap and patterned vest plays a dhol-style hand drum. A fourth partially visible person sits behind them. The backdrop shows a mud-brick structure and dense green trees under a hazy sky.

    Indus Blues + Q&A & Live Music from Arieb Azahar

    Cinema
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  9. Here To Stay: British Pakistanis, Belonging and the Making of Modern Britain

    Talks
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