GORFFENNAF 18ed | JULY 18th
10:30AM-6:30PM

Sgwâr y Frenhines, Wrecsam
Queen’s Square, Wrexham

SPIRIT FEST ’26 PROGRAM

WELCOME TO PAALLAM INTERNATIONAL SPIRITFEST’26

AN AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL OUTDOOR DANCE & MOVEMENT ARTS FESTIVAL

Spirit Fest brings exceptional dance and movement artists from across the world to the heart of Wrexham, creating powerful outdoor performance experiences that are free and accessible to all. Produced by Paallam Arts, the festival transforms public spaces into open stages for outdoor dance, physical theatre, circus performance, and traditional movement practices — connecting artists, communities, and audiences through high-quality live performance.

More than a festival, Spirit Fest is a shared public experience where movement transcends borders, bringing people together through creativity, rhythm, and human connection.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRODUCER

Spirit Fest continues to grow as a space where artists, audiences, and communities come together through the shared experience of dance and movement.

As the festival evolves, so does the community around it. The audiences who return each year are a vital part of Spirit Fest and the journey we are building together.

We remain committed to bringing exceptional movement artists and distinctive performances to Wrexham — creating opportunities for audiences to experience inspiring work rarely seen outside major international festivals. At the same time, we hope to encourage younger generations to explore dance and movement as powerful forms of creativity, expression, and connection.

We look forward to welcoming you to Spirit Fest ’26 and sharing another unforgettable celebration of movement, creativity, and community.

– Krishnapriya Ramamoorthy

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME

GO & PARTICIPATE OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOLS

Extending the festival experience beyond performance, SPIRIT FEST ’26 brings hands-on movement workshops to school students on July 10th at Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham, offering young people the opportunity to learn from world-class artists through engaging and accessible sessions.

Workshop experiences include:

  • Circus Skills – exploring balance, coordination, creativity, and physical confidence through interactive circus techniques
  • Kalaripayattu – one of the world’s oldest martial arts from Kerala, India, combining movement, discipline, and physical expression

These workshops encourage creativity, participation, and cultural discovery through dance and movement.

Schools interested in participating can contact:
[email protected] 

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