📅 Saturday 31st Oct 2026
📍 Cardigan Community Centre, Burley, Leeds
🕔 Time: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
🎟️ Free Entry

Join South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) for Pop-Up Culture, a vibrant afternoon celebrating creativity, culture and community through music, dance, food and family-friendly activities.

The first Pop-Up Culture event of the year is presented in collaboration with Neighbourhood Host Abeer Mukhtar, representing the Headingley and Hyde Park ward, and brings together South Asian and Nigerian cultural traditions in a joyful celebration of local diversity.

Enjoy an exciting programme of live performances and interactive activities, including a South Asian percussion workshop, Bollywood and Punjabi singing, gidda dance, a Nigerian fashion show, creative workshops, mehendi, face painting and delicious South Asian and Nigerian food. Visitors can also enjoy a special Bollywood performance by local primary school pupils.

Whether you'd like to try something new, experience live music and dance, connect with neighbours or simply enjoy a fun afternoon with family and friends, Pop-Up Culture offers something for everyone.

A free, welcoming event for all ages, come along and discover the rich cultures, stories and creative traditions that make our communities so vibrant.

Event Highlights

• Live performances
• South Asian percussion workshop
• Bollywood and Punjabi singing
• Nigerian fashion show
• Gidda dance performance
• Mehendi and face painting
• Creative workshops
• South Asian and Nigerian food
• Family-friendly activities throughout the day

Admission: Free, no booking required. Everyone is welcome.