Events

This free session, part of Desi Day – celebrating South Asian culture with a series of events at Arnolfini – focuses on raising menopause awareness within South Asian and other diverse communities. Drawing on her experience in community engagement, facilitator Sheetal Jethwa addresses the silence surrounding menopause by providing support and information tailored to specific… Continue Reading Desi Day: Empowering Women Through Menopause Awareness

A Baithak (‘bair-tak’) is an informal and intimate concert in which raga-based music is performed. This is the first in a series of baithaks in the Southwest to take place throughout 2026 in partnership with ZerOclassikal, The Mehfil Space, Curzon Cinema & Arts, and Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants. Ragas are the melodic… Continue Reading Desi Day: Bristol Baithaks: Morning Ragas

Led by Bristol-based composer, producer, and educator AUGUST, this 2-hour workshop explores the creative possibilities of the human voice. Using frameworks developed through her pioneering work with experimental vocal ensembles, including the Bass Choir approach to bass-driven choral innovation, AUGUST will guide participants through improvisation, vocal experimentation, and arrangement techniques rooted in bass music styles.… Continue Reading Create Music with Your Voice: Vocal Workshop with AUGUST

Bristol-based DJ and producer, Indian Man, leads this interactive workshop. Come and learn how to DJ and explore the creation of immersive soundscapes. Taking place in the Community Workshop space on Floor 2 of Arnolfini Arts, this event is part of Desi Day – celebrating South Asian culture with a day of fun for all… Continue Reading Desi Day: Desi Futurism DJ Workshop

Join artist Sayambrita Mukherjee for this fun, hands-on children’s workshop, exploring Baisakhi through crafts and cultural learning. Children will explore writing simple Bengali letters and New Year numbers, while creating colourful patterns inspired by South Asian spring and harvest celebrations. A playful and engaging way to connect with culture through art. This event will take… Continue Reading Desi Day: Baisakhi-themed Arts & Crafts for Kids

Baisakhi is a South Asian festival marking the New Year and the arrival of spring. Step into this rich and vibrant cultural celebration through storytelling, music, dance, creative crafts and traditional food. Part of Desi Day – celebrating South Asian culture with a series of events at Arnolfini. Rooted in renewal, harvest and new beginnings,… Continue Reading Desi Day: Baisakhi: A Desi New Year & Spring Festival

Fusing rhythms from the African diaspora with sounds from across the globe, to delving into the deeper realms of electronic music. Expect hypnotic melodies & captivating rhythms, coupled with percussive textures & rich, resonant bass lines. No need to book, just turn up. Age: 18+ Venue: The Plough, BS5 0EG About IKAMBA Hailing from the… Continue Reading IKAMBA DJ Set