Tamworth arts festival celebrating local children and young people, communities and culture
24 June 2025
- Kaleidoscope of Dreams festival in partnership with local schools
- Promoting and celebrating diversity and Tamworth’s children and young people
- Festival includes live music, dance, and choir performances and art trail
An exciting new festival celebrating diversity is all set for Saturday 5 July. Delivered in partnership between Tamworth Borough Council and 22 local schools, the ‘Kaleidoscope of Dreams’ arts festival is set to be a fantastic celebration of the town’s children and young people and the communities they represent.
The festival takes place in the Castle Grounds on Saturday 5 July as a two-part celebration promoting unity, equality and diversity in Tamworth. The day kicks off at 11am with a free children and adult colour rainbow run around the Castle Grounds arena.
The run consists of three laps of the Castle Grounds main arena with colourful powder being thrown into the air (and onto the runners!) at various points throughout. To book a space visit: www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk/bookings/webevent/RainbowFunRun. (All children will be given plastic glasses to wear during the run to protect their eyes.)
Working with hundreds of school pupils of all ages, the event will showcase a community school stage on the lower lawn for musical and dance performances.
Children in local schools have worked hard to create a host of music, singing and dance entertainment, ready to perform to families and visitors throughout the event. Live entertainment starts at 12noon, showcasing school group performances and finishing at 4.30pm with all children singing four special festival songs.
The day is promised to be a fantastic festival of fun for all. People are encouraged to bring picnics to the lower lawn to watch the performances along with fun activities including Community Games, bubble people, walk about characters, face painting, a small fairground, African drummers, community and voluntary group stalls all as part of the Kaleidoscope of Dreams celebration. (Please note that there will be a charge for some of the activities).
Food stalls and refreshments on site selling a range of pizza, burgers, donuts, ice creams, drinks and local fresh strawberries from Manor Farm Fruits will also be available.
The second part of the Kaleidoscope festival is an art trail showcasing artwork produced by local school children with a focus on the colour of Tamworth, aspiration and the diversity of our community. The trail will take place at various locations in the town centre including the Assembly Rooms, Library. St Editha’s Church, Ankerside and the Bandstand.
Maria Hamblin, Chief Executive Officer for Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, said: “The children and young people are very excited to be performing at the festival. They’ve been practicing for weeks! Be ready to be wowed with energy, glitter and bright colours!
“This has been a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership and collaboration with our Tamworth schools and community; creating something very special, a real celebration of cultural richness in Tamworth.
“We look forward to seeing lots of people attending and guarantee a fun day.”
Councillor Lewis Smith, portfolio holder for people services, leisure, engagement and heritage, said: “We’re excited to bring this community event to the Castle Grounds in July. Working in partnership with local schools to produce the stage and art trail, is a perfect day for everyone to enjoy.
“We’re very privileged in Tamworth to have a fantastic community and voluntary sector full of people who together support Tamworth communities. We continue to work collaboratively to enhance community cohesion for all in Tamworth.
“The Kaleidoscope of Dreams festival aims to encourage unity, equality and diversity, showcasing different cultures within our communities, bringing us together for one big celebration.”
The event is funded from part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government community recovery fund, a grant of £600,000 awarded following the civil unrest in Tamworth on 4 August, to enhance community cohesion and rebuild social trust in Tamworth.
