Museums and galleries
What’s On in Walsall: April 2026
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Spring into action this April with a range of activities available for crafters, lovers of live music, and art enthusiasts at Walsall’s leisure attractions.
The New Art Gallery Walsall
Gallery Square, Walsall WS2 8LG
Please note, from Wednesday 1 April 2026, the New Art Gallery Walsall will be operating new opening times:
Tuesday–Saturday 10am-4.30pm | Sunday 11am-4pm | Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays
Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora: Fractured Landscapes and how we heal*
Throughout April - Free admission
This exhibition focuses on the role that nature and creativity can play in healing from trauma, particularly in the context of male violence and abuse against women and girls (VAWG). New photographic work by Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora will feature alongside works created by women from four refuges across the country, each working with a lead artist to inspire and encourage them.
*The project has been supported by an Arts Council England Project Grant with further support from Open Eye Gallery, Photo Fringe and Peter Marlow Foundation.
Billy Dosanjh: Paths You Walk
Throughout April - Free admission
Billy Dosanjh’s artistic practice uncovers silenced histories of migration, displacement, and industrial exploitation and is rooted in his upbringing and the de-industrialised landscapes of the Black Country.
Reimagining Industrial Migratory Stories CIC received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for an exciting project, Paths You Walk, based in Walsall. Billy Dosanjh has produced a series of cinematic moving-image works and heritage-based photographs reimagining local South Asian narratives with participants and organisations from the Walsall community.
Vaisakhi
Saturday 25 April, 12pm-4pm. Free admission, drop-in.
Join the team to celebrate Vaisakhi, the birth of Khalsa and Harvest time in India, and learn about the bravery and the great achievements of Sikh Women, like Mai Bhago. Activities include:
- Sikh women art display
- Live music with authentic Indian instruments
- Bhangra dancing
- Live poetry and singing by Gobind Sarvar Gurmat School
- Hear of the great work by Midland Langar Seva Society here and abroad
- Mehndi by Mrs Bedi
- Art workshop with artist Daya Bhatti, celebrating Sikh women in Sikhi
- Quiz with prizes
Sunday Art Club
12pm-3pm. Free admission, drop-in sessions. Ages four years old and above.
- Sunday 5 April – please note the Gallery will be closed on Easter Sunday (Sunday 5 April).
- Sunday 12 April – Nature Paper Craft – manipulate paper with cuts, folds and curls to create stunning 3D artworks.
- Sunday 19 April – Decoupage Chickens – stick colourful paper and tissue to design a decoupage Spring Chicken.
- Sunday 26 April – Bird Bunting – string up a fabulous flock of colourful birds.
Funny Bunny Hand Puppets
Tuesday 31 March – Sunday 12 April*, 10am-4pm. Free admission, drop-in sessions. All ages welcome.
*Please note that the Gallery is closed on Bank Holidays: Good Friday (3 April) | Easter Sunday (5 April) | Easter Monday (6 April).
To see the full programme of Easter activities taking place at the New Art Gallery Walsall this April, please read the 2026 Easter Holidays Activities press release.
Walsall Leather Museum
Littleton Street West, Walsall WS2 8EW
Tuesday–Saturday 10am-4pm | Closed Sundays and Mondays
Have-A-Go Leathercraft drop-in – Happy Hen Keyring
Wednesday 1 April, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.
£1.50 per person. No advance booking required.
Pottery drop-in with Kate Tilley
Wednesday 8 April, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.
£1.50 per person. No advance booking required.
Join artist and potter, Kate Tilley as she leads another of her popular drop-in pottery sessions. Kate will be helping our young visitors to create their own pottery sheep.
Please note that Walsall Leather Museum's final day of opening at its current site will be Saturday 11 April 2026.
What’s on at Walsall Parks
Free Park Tennis – Walsall
Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or returning to the game, these fun and friendly sessions are the perfect way to meet new people, improve your tennis skills and enjoy a full-body workout.
Delivered as part of Barclays Free Park Tennis, these one-hour sessions are designed to make tennis accessible to everyone – regardless of age, background or experience.
| Walsall Arboretum | Willenhall Memorial Park |
|---|---|
Broadway North, Walsall WS1 2QB | Pinson Road, Willenhall WV13 2PL |
Sunday 5 April 10am-11am | Sunday 12 April 10am-11am |
For more information on Free Park Tennis sessions, visit the Clubs Park website.
Walsall Arena
Hawbush Road, Leamore, Walsall WS3 1AG
Box Office: 0300 555 2898 (Monday – Friday, 10am–2pm). www.walsallarena.com
Celine – My Heart Will Go On
Saturday 18 April 2026, 7.30pm. Tickets from £29.50.
Step into the world of Celine Dion like never before with My Heart Will Go On, a breathtaking concert experience that brings the legendary singer’s iconic hits to life. This electrifying production has been wowing audiences across Europe for four years, earning critical acclaim and rave reviews for its powerhouse performances and unforgettable musical journey.
The show takes concertgoers on a thrilling ride through four decades of Celine Dion’s greatest songs. A must-see for fans and live music lovers alike, this celebration of her music promises to leave you inspired, moved, and filled with the energy of her extraordinary legacy.
100 Years Celebration of Laurel & Hardy: The 2026 Centenary Tour presented by Neil Brand
Thursday 23 April 2026, 7.30pm. Tickets from £25.
Following the success of his 2023/24 tour, Neil Brand will celebrate the centenary of Laurel and Hardy with a brand-new live show, An Evening with Laurel & Hardy. Each performance includes a live Q&A session, where Neil answers audience questions, followed by a post-show Meet and Greet.
Strong Enough – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher
Friday 24 April 2026, 7.30pm. Tickets from £29.50.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and female icon, Cher! Featuring all the classic hits including Turn Back Time, Believe, Strong Enough, her modern ABBA remixes and many more.
This is one dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss! This show will take you on a musical journey that truly celebrates the Queen of pop and rock. With full live band and dancers, come along and experience the passion, the flair and the glitter!
A Night at the Magic Kingdom
Saturday 25 April 2026, Matinee: 3pm and Evening: 7pm. Tickets can be purchased directly from Epic Dance Academy.
Epic Dance Academy presents a showcase of its students performing their favourite animated adventures, heroic tales and bringing magical moments to life on stage. Inspired by animation, superheroes and magical classics, filled with colour, energy and imagination! A show the whole family will enjoy!
For more information visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/epic-dance-academy.
