Join us for a weekend-long festival of cultures held in People’s Park, Halifax!

Saturday 3 August will bring an international film festival to the park, with showings of independent short films and family-friendly classics alike, with a Bollywood epic to finish the day. Then, on Sunday 4 August, we’ll be putting on a community-oriented music festival with something for everyone!

This will be a festival full of film, food, performance and music, shining a light on the rich and vibrant culture that fills Calderdale’s distinct identity. We are working with the community to bring together local acts for entertainment and bringing local suppliers and vendors to create a fantastic atmosphere for all the family to enjoy.

If you want to take part in this inclusive cultural celebration, either as a vendor, performer, or any other service you would like to offer, contact us at culturedale@calderdale.co.uk

Full Schedule:

Saturday 3 August - Film Festival

• 11am - Finding Nemo
• 2pm - Jumanji (original film 1995)
• 5pm - Bollywood film Dilwale Dulhania le Jayenge (The Brave-Hearted Will Take the Bride)

Marquee and Stalls:

• Gunjan Veg Kitchen
• Madeen's Kitchen
• Nanela of London
• LUBAHC
• Raven Street Centre
• 51st Pellon Scouts
• Simply Delish
• Graze with K
• R and Z Toys
• Nur Events - Bubble Tea
• Ground Work
• Candy Emporium
• Candy Plug
• Prevent
• Visit Calderdale
• Cozydale Retrofit Project
• Healthy Minds

Sunday 4 August - Community Music Festival

11:00am-11:30am: Ranbir Daskai

Accompanied by a Dhol player, Ranbir is a local Punjabi folk singer with connections to both India and Pakistan. See more of his music here.

11:30am-12:30pm: Rahim Pardesi

A YouTube sensation with an alter ego as his wife Nasreen, Rahim also sings his own songs, which have become big hits on his YouTube channel with over 3 million subscribers! Rahim is originally from Scotland but now resides in the city of Lahore in Pakistan.

12:30pm-1:30pm: Usman Farooqi

Usman will be playing mellow Bollywood hits and his own compositions on his guitar. With many successful songs, his latest has over 130K views on YouTube.

1:30pm-2:30pm: Shujat Ali Khan and band

A Sufi singer from Pakistan, coming from a renowned classical music family. Listen to one of his latest songs here.

2:30pm-3:15pm: Gubi Sandhu

An old-school artist with 2000s hits Dil Karda and Sah Rukh Dha.

3:15pm-4:00pm: H-Dhami

An old-school Bhangra artist, winner of the Best Collaboration award at the 2019 Brit Asia TV Music Awards.

4:00pm–4:45pm: Break in acts

4:45pm-5:30pm: Asif K

A popular Pakistani folk singer based in the UK, he has collaborated with world-leading Asian singers and specialised in Punjabi, Bhangra, & Folk. Listen to his latest song here.

5:30pm–6:30pm: Maz Bonafide‍

A popular UK-based singer that has entertained crowds for decades with his own releases and renditions of famous songs by other artists. His latest song has over 2 million hits on YouTube, listen to it here.

6:30pm-8:00pm: Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal

Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal confirmed an upcoming tour to Canada and said that Qawwali has captivated the hearts of millions of Pakistani and foreign audiences, with Hina Waseem saying that Qawwal's soaring rendition will cause a mood of thrilled celebration in Canadian audiences. In Pakistan, this unique art has gained popularity for decades. Listen to a recent song of theirs here.

Band Stand:

• 1PM - Moms on a Mission
• 2PM - Miriam Orackova
• 3PM - AnnaPurna Indian Dance
• 4PM - Hind and the Jaffa Cakes

Marquee and Stalls:

• Gunjan Veg Kitchen
• Madeen's Kitchen
• Cloverleaf Advocacy
• Raven Street Centre
• Friends of Palestine
• We Belong Here CIC
• 51st Pellon Scouts
• Simply Delish
• Graze with K
• R and Z Toys
• Social Folk
• Betty and Co
• Overgate Hospice
• Nas
• Red Cherry
• Calderdale Industrial Museum
• Tonino Ice Cream
• Ground Work
• Prevent
• Visit Calderdale