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What’s On Walsall – August 2025
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Summer events continue across Walsall this August. Walsall Pride returns to the Arboretum with a full day of celebration, live music, and community spirit. Meanwhile, The New Art Gallery Walsall and Walsall Leather Museum are packed with hands-on creative workshops to keep all ages inspired.
HIGHLIGHT
Walsall Pride
Saturday 23 August, 12-7pm. Various ticket prices. www.walsallpride.co.uk
Walsall Arboretum Extension
Walsall Pride is back for 2025, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Expect non-stop entertainment, jaw-dropping drag, fierce live music, and electrifying DJs spinning beats that'll keep you dancing all day and night!
August events at The New Art Gallery Walsall
Gallery Square, Walsall, WS2 8LG. Free admission.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sundays 12 noon to 4pm. Closed on Mondays and Bank Holidays. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk
Paper Umbrellas
Saturday 19 July – Sunday 31 August. Free, drop-in during Gallery opening hours. All ages.
Create a paper plate rainy brolly or fold paper into a sunny parasol. Decorate using a variety of art materials. Will your umbrella shelter you from the rain, the sun or something else?
Collections Tour
Saturday 2 August, 2pm. Free
Join Gallery Assistant Rob Conway for a tour of some of the highlights of the Garman Ryan Collection.
Sunday Art Club
Sundays, 12-3pm. Age 4+. Free, drop-in.
The Gallery’s weekly art club for children and young people. Meet artists and creatives and learn to paint, print, sculpt, craft and more!
- Sunday 3 August: Persian Carpets Print repeated patterns onto fabric to make mini Persian carpets
- Sunday 10 August: Quiet Places Create cosy sculptures using wire, paper and feathers
- Sunday 17 August: My Place Monoprints Draw into ink to print your road or town
- Sunday 24 August: Paper Plate Nest Weaving Weave using paper & wool
- Sunday 31 August: Flowers & Foil Draw still lifes into embossing foil & add black sharpies
Wednesdays For All: Home Dioramas
Wednesday 6 August, 11am-3pm. Free, drop-in. Ages 4+
Fun, creative workshop for all the family. Make rooms of card, paper and matchsticks, inspired by artist Chantal Pitts.
Walk & Draw
Saturday 9 August, 11am-12.30pm. Free. Every second Saturday of the month.
Artist Al Fawson leads these fast paced and fun workshops. Make speedy sketches of artworks in the Collections and temporary exhibitions, the Gallery’s architecture, the magnificent views from the Gallery’s windows, and the local area, including the wildlife along the canal, public sculptures and historical buildings along the high street. The focus will vary each month, therefore attendees are welcome to book onto all sessions, but this is not necessary.
Baby & Me
Wednesday 13 August, 10.30am-12noon & 12.30-2pm.
Suitable for 0-24 months. £3.50 per child, places are limited, booking essential. Book at Reception or call 01922 654400.
Multi-sensory sessions for parents, carers and their babies. Explore colours and light projections, discover new smells, feel new textures in our touchy-feely books and relax in comfy cushions whilst you listen to a short story and meet other new parents.
Wednesdays For All: Helter-Shelter Collages
Wednesday 13 August, 11am-3pm. Free, drop-in. Ages 4+
Fun, creative workshop for all the family. Build collages using magazines and newspapers.
Exhibitions at The New Art Gallery Walsall (Free admission)
- Shelter: The Outside In National Open Exhibition. 28 June - 19 October 2025
- Creative Upstarts. 1 August – 16 November 2025
- Nothing Gold Can Stay: Assembly 2025. 18 July – 9 November 2025
- Hannah Maybank: Un-Still. Until 17 May 2026
August events at Walsall Arena & Arts Centre
Hawbush Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 1AG.
Box Office: 0300 555 2898. Box Office opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm.
Online booking available 24 hours at www.walsallarena.com
Senior Citizens Orchestra Concert
Thursday 7 August, 2pm. £2 (tickets available on the door)
The Senior Citizens Orchestra perform bi-monthly concerts at Walsall Arena and Arts Centre. Their programmes always offer a great mix of fabulous music and feature a whole range of popular classics and favourite show tunes. The concerts also include invited guests and performers.
Dance & Performance Workshop
Monday 18 August, 10am-1pm. For up to 18 year olds. No previous experience required.
A workshop led by internationally renowned dance artist and choreographer Rikkai Scott. This fully inclusive session welcomes all skill levels, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your performance craft. Scott’s workshops focus on using movement as a tool for self-expression, storytelling, and confidence-building, combining styles like hip hop, contemporary, and tap. Expect a vibrant, supportive space where creativity comes first—whether you've danced before or not.
August events at Walsall Leather Museum
Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EW
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Free admission.
01922 652288 / www.walsall.gov.uk/leathermuseum
Have-a-Go Leathercraft Family Drop-In: Owl brooches
Tuesday 5 August, 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. £1.50 no need to book.
Come along to the Museum’s ever-popular have-a-go leathercraft drop-in!
Junior Paint Like a Master Children’s Workshop with Rob Conway
Thursday 7 August, 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. £4.50. Suitable for ages 7+
Learn to paint like a master with artist, Rob Conway. He'll take our junior artists through the process step-by-step to create their own version of Matisse's 'Cat with Red Fishes' to take home with them.
Have-a-Go Leathercraft Family Drop-In: Keyring Coin Purse
Tuesday 12 August 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. £1.50 no need to book.
Come along to the Museum’s ever-popular have-a-go leathercraft drop-in!
Freddy Frog Family Drop-In
Thursday 14 August, 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. £1.50 no need to book.
Join us to create your own fly catching frog hand-puppet.
Have-a-Go Leathercraft Family Drop-In: Wristbands
Tuesday 19 August 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. £1.50 no need to book.
Come along to the Museum’s ever-popular have-a-go leathercraft drop-in!
Animal Magic Children's Workshop with Kate Tilley
Thursday 21 August, 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. £4.50. Suitable for ages 5+
Create your own colourful animal finger puppet with Kate Tilley.
Exhibitions at Walsall Leather Museum (Free admission)
- Made in Walsall. Created by students studying the Open Award Level 1, Creative Arts & Media from Supported Learning at Walsall College. Until 30 August 2025.
August events at Walsall Arboretum
This rural retreat at the heart of Walsall town centre opened in 1874. It spans 170 acres and includes Hatherton Lake, the country park and the extension. The park includes gardens, green spaces, play areas, and sports facilities.
https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/walsall-arboretum
Lakeside Live ‘25
Sunday 17 August, 12-6pm. Free
Walsall Arboretum Bandstand
Twenty local acts including Aayushi, Mozzamanauts, Notion of Fortune and more playing genres such as rock, funk, reggae, folk and blues. The day will also include food and drink, with a licensed bar provided by the Fountain Inn.
August events at Walsall’s other parks
Funfair
Friday 8 August – Sunday 10 August.
Coalpool, Swannies Field, Harden Road. WS3 1RQ
Monster Show Bloxwich
Sunday 24 August – Monday 25 August, 11am-7pm. Adults: £6, Under 12s: £4, Under 2s: Free
King George V Playing Fields, Bell Lane, Bloxwich. WS3 2JS
Funfair
Friday 1 August – Sunday 3 August
George Rose Park, Darlaston. WS10 8UB
