Don’t forget Walsall MakerFest is this Saturday!
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Walsall is getting ready for a day of creativity, music, making and entertainment as MakerFest returns to the town centre this Saturday (26 September).
Walsall Council is inviting residents and visitors to come along to Walsall MakerFest 2026, produced by Bostin’ Creative, taking place from 12pm to 4pm. The event is free to attend, with activities and entertainment inside and outside Walsall Town Hall and The Crossing at St Paul’s.
There will be plenty happening throughout the afternoon, with 20+ stalls at The Makers Market, upstairs at The Crossing, free creative workshops and live music, as part of the Town Hall Takeover, and back to back acts performing on the outdoor Street Stage (outside The Crossing), on Darwall Street and outside the Town Hall.
The Makers Market will showcase a fantastic range of local creative talent, with stalls selling everything from jewellery, ceramics, artwork and handmade crafts to clothing, cakes and unique gifts. Makers are travelling from across Walsall and the wider Black Country, giving visitors the chance to discover and support independent creatives.
Inside Walsall Town Hall, visitors can get hands-on with a packed programme of free workshops. Activities include heritage-inspired crafts, creative writing, giant drawing machines, mask making, textile printing, art and design, sound and vibration experiments, 3D modelling and more. All this to the soundtrack of live music throughout the afternoon curated by the Table who are popping up for the day with coffee and homemade cakes.
The Town Hall will also feature live performances throughout the afternoon, adding to the creative atmosphere and giving visitors even more to see and do.
Outside, the Street Stage will bring music, dance and entertainment to the town centre, with acts taking to the stage throughout the afternoon, including an opening celebration parade at midday.
This years programme includes performances from MISFITS Music – Birmingham Drum Battery, Ultimate Bhangra, Impact Samba Collective, Brownhills Musical Theatre Company, Walsall Music Service, Walsall Academy of Dance, Voices of Hope – Fostering Choir, Aldridge Musical Comedy Society, Bhangra Bounce with Sohan Kailey and Bostin’ Creatives Disco with House HQ, alongside other entertainment.
Visitors can also look out for Brimstone the Dragon from Autin Dance Theatre, who will be making three appearances around The Crossing, Darwall Street and Town Hall during the day.
“ I’m really looking forward to seeing MakerFest come to life this Saturday and celebrating the creativity and talent we have right here in Walsall and across the wider area.
We’ve built on the success of previous MakerFests to create a packed programme that gives people of all ages the chance to get involved, be creative and enjoy a great day out in Walsall. I’d encourage everyone to come along and see what’s on offer.
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“ We’re so excited to see MakerFest come to life this Saturday and to bring together an amazing mix of makers, performers, artists and creative organisations from across Walsall and beyond. There is so much packed into this year’s programme.”
MakerFest is all about giving people the opportunity to get involved, to try something new and to discover the incredible creativity Walsall has on its doorstep.
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MakerFest builds on previous years’ events and is part of Walsall Council’s work to celebrate the borough’s creative talent, support local makers and bring people into the town centre.
With live performances, creative workshops, a Makers Market, street entertainment and plenty of opportunities to get involved, there will be lots to discover at MakerFest this Saturday.
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