Step into the glorious technicolour world of South Asian weddings, beginning with an all singing, all dancing ‘baraat’ parade — an authentic, immersive wedding procession with a special Yorkshire twist! Then stay for two unforgettable days of music, film, dance, food, wedding-themed arts/crafts and storytelling.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry –  you’ll feel all the feels. Come celebrate with us at Shadmanny! – a marriage made in Bradford, where arts, culture, and community come together in perfect harmony.

Full programme and tickets are available via the Bradford Arts Centre website; see below for the full list:

• Mujhe Rang De! Rangoli Workshop with Savitha Suresh: 11am, Sat 11 October
• Shadmanny! Festival Parade: 12pm, Sat 11 October
• Shadmanny! Arts and Crafts Drop In Workshop: 12pm, Sat 11 October
• Shaadi Mubarak! Exploring the Colours & Customs of Desi Weddings: 12.30pm, Sat 11 October
• Mehndi Masterclass with Sonia Fayyaz: 12.30pm, Sat 11 October
• Flower Power: Gajra Making Workshop: 12pm, Sat 11 October
• Little Foodies: 1.30pm, Sat 11 October
• Antakshari! The Great Shaadi Singalong: 2.30pm, Sat 11 October
• Let’s Dance! Bollywood Dance Session: 6pm, Sat 11 October
• Sing-Along-A-DDLJ: BSAF presents Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: 7.30pm, Sat 11 October
• My Big Fat Desi Wedding – Behind the Dazzle: 11am, Sun 12 October
• Mehndi Masterclass with Sonia Fayyaz: 11.30am, Sun 12 October
• Shadmanny! Arts and Crafts Drop In Workshop: 12pm, Sun 12 October
• Mujhe Rang De! Rangoli Workshop with Savita Suresh: 1pm, Sun 12 October
• Flower Power: Gajra Making Workshop: 1pm, Sun 12 October
• Aap Ki Hai Meherbaani – We Are Grateful To You: 3pm, Sun 12 October
• Festival Film Finale – Band Baaja Baaraat: 5.30pm, Sun 12 October

This project is supported by the Bradford 2025 Artist-led Project Awards programme.

Find out more about this programme and the projects we’ve supported below.