Sangam Festival

Sangam Festival

Sangam Festival: A Celebration of South Asian Heritage takes place during South Asian Heritage Month (mid-July – mid-August) in venues and outdoor sites across Kirklees, supported by online activities.

The festival celebrates South Asian heritage, arts and culture, bringing them to wider audiences and enhancing community cohesion. It engages with under-represented groups, providing inclusive opportunities to enjoy and celebrate heritage and culture.

The festival programme is a mix of family events, participatory community projects, talks, walks/trails, workshops and exhibitions, supported by arts programming such as Qawwali music, traditional Indian and Bollywood dance, traditional folk drumming, Sufi poetry, Mughal art and talks/workshops with contemporary writers/poets.