Venues

Getting around BDF in 2026

We’ve got 4 exciting venues for BDF in 2026. Two of them are completely new to us, plus two familiar favourites.

Birmingham is currently undergoing a bit of a transformation, with HS2 and tram works creating a blocker between BCU Parkside and The Printmakers.

To get between these venues, you’ll need to walk down the canal path from BCU and emerge in Digbeth.

Follow our handy maps to help you get where you need to be, and leave with plenty of time. It should take about 20 minutes to walk between BCU Parkside and E H Smith, with Printmakers in between the two.

Download our Festival venue map

Download our map of wider Birmingham (includes train stations etc.)

Access information
If you have any addition access need, please take a look at our access guide for BDF.