Nachle Raqs Festival 2026 – Open Stage & Gala Show

Schedule

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Novotel Birmingham Centre (Birmingham) | Birmingham, EN

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Join us for an exciting evening of dance at the Nachle Raqs Festival Open Stage & Gala Show in the heart of Birmingham.
This special night brings together talented dancers from across the UK and beyond for a vibrant celebration of Bellydance, Bollywood and world dance.
The evening will feature:
✨ Performances by international guest artists
✨ Beautiful performances from festival participants
✨ Stage Project dancers performing with our master teachers
✨ Live darbuka drumming and DJ party in between & after show
✨ A lively and inspiring dance atmosphere
Our venue is the elegant Novotel Birmingham Centre, offering a comfortable theatre setting with professional sound and lighting.
During the intermission, guests are welcome to relax at the hotel lounge bar and enjoy drinks or light refreshments before returning to the show.
We have also arranged a DJ team to support the festive atmosphere and make this an unforgettable dance evening.
Tickets:
information and booking please contact us
Festival participants who wish to perform in Open Stage should hold:
• a festival workshop package, or
• a show ticket
Who Should Come
This event is perfect for:
• Dance lovers
• Friends and family of performers
• Anyone curious about bellydance or Bollywood dance
• The Birmingham arts community
Everyone is welcome! Group booings available.
Contact
Festival Director
Jamilah Aziz
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +44 7765 351428
Instagram
@DanceWithJamilah
co-organizer/Teacher
Frederique Assor
📧[email protected]
Instagram
Fredassor
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Where is it happening?

Novotel Birmingham Centre (Birmingham), 70 Broad Street,Birmingham, United Kingdom

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