Be a part of the festival in 2026

Who can volunteer?

If you’re over 18 and have an interest in supporting the festival and creative events in Birmingham then volunteering is definitely for you.

We see volunteering as a great opportunity for students but equally this gig is for anyone who wants to be involved and has a good work ethic.

Applications open early Febraury

Speaking at BDF 2026

We typically invite around 75% of our speakers for BDF, with the other quarter of speakers coming from a call for entries.

Our call for entries is now open for BDF 2026.

Submit an idea

Hosting a workshop

Have an idea for a workshop you want to deliver at BDF? We can help you host it.

Apply to host a workshop at BDF

Exhibitions & installations

We’d love to talk about bringing more exhibitions and installations into the programme.

Get in touch if you have an idea or a finished exhibition that can be delivered at BDF 2026 and we can get the conversations going.