Oldham’s popular Festival of Happiness returns next month
Oldham’s popular Festival of Happiness returns next month
From show-stopping outdoor performances and banging dhol beats to family friendly workshops and live music, there's something for everyone at Khushi Festival.
Presented in partnership with Women's CHAl project and Oldham Coliseum Theatre, and supported by Oldham Council, Khushi's celebration of South Asian talent will be taking over Oldham for a weekend of joy, laughter and creativity this August.
Khushi in the Community
A highlight of this year's festival is our inspiring series of co-commissions, bringing together talented artists and local community groups in creative collaboration. We're thrilled to be partnering with WestOldham CHAI Project, Yuvanis Foundation, Saheli Women’s Group and Broadfield CHAI Project.
The amazing artists selected to work with these groups include Crooked Arts, Sarah Yaseen, Fajar Kayani, and Punam Ramchurn.
LINE UP
Saturday 2 August 2025
11am - 4pm @ Oldham Library
Exclusive Professional Performances
- Chand Ali Khan Qawwal & Party*
- Roshni by Sonia Sabri Company*
Original Community Performances
- Suitcases, Sari's and Spice presented by Saheli Women's Group Oldham and Punam Ramchurn & Joyce Branagh*
- Climate Warrior Women presented by WestOldham CHAI Project and Sarah Yaseen*
- Exclusive Exhibition by Yuvanis Foundation & Fajar Kayani
- Mushaira: Open Mic
Free Events and Activities
Dhol Drillerz / Stories in a Suitcase by Zoe Iqbal / South Asian Gaming with Format / Exhibition by Maryam Hussain / Without Walls / Henna / Face Painting / Arts and Crafts / Jewellery Making / Music / Dance / Food Truck.
Khushi Festival will be bringing a day full of fun, joy and brilliant events to Northern Roots.
This year we are partnering with Northern Roots to bring a short programme to their beautiful outdoors location. Join Crooked Arts in presenting their community co-created performance The Moving Meadow; watch a vibrant combination of expressive dance, evocative puppetry and music that is Animal Paradise by the renowned Sonia Sabri Co; and participate in Mandala Workshops with Darshika Patel inspired by surrounding nature.
Sunday 3 August 2025
12pm - 3pm @ Northern Roots
Exclusive Professional Performance
- Animal Paradise by Sonia Sabri Company
Original Community Performance
- Moving Meadow by Broadfield CHAI Project and Crooked Arts
Activities
- Mandala and Miniature Garden Making Workshops by Darshika Patel
* Payable events – please see 'what's on' for details.
We hope you can join us for what will be a packed weekend of happiness!
