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​PULSE is a 3-day Festival in Walsall town centre, exploring the experience of being a young person in 2024. Created by young people, shared with everyone.

WIth a packed programme of workshops, performances, community events, and interactive installations​, PULSE Festival takes place across Walsall town centre from the 1st-3rd November. All art created through this project will be exhibited within a digital gallery on this page once created, and will be published into a book which will be distributed within the local community.

COMING UP...

Giant Chalkboards Installation Pop-up

Sunday 1st December, 12-4pm

Walsall New Art Gallery

Open Mic Night & Music Quiz

Details TBA

PAST EVENTS...

Giant Chalkboards Installation Pop-up & Mini Art Exhibition

Thursday 24th October 11am-3pm

Walsall Youth Conference, Shelfield Academy

Giant Chalkboards Installation Pop-up

Tuesday 29th October 11:30am-1:30pm

Black History Month Celebration, Walsall Arena

Art Exhibition & Free Drop-in Art Workshops

Take a look at the artworks created so far, and make some of your own. No experience needed and we'll provide all materials, just give it a go.

Friday 1st November, 11am-4pm

The Crossing at St Pauls (2nd floor), Walsall

 

Early-Career Creatives Networking & Social Event

Join us for an evening of fun, with social activities, networking, and free food. Open to all who identify as an early career creative. 

Friday 1st November, 5-7pm

St Matthew’s Centre (Blue Room), Walsall

 

Pop-up Freestyle Challenges & Street Activities

Your chance to share your hidden talents on the street and gain a new audience.

Saturday 2nd November, Daytime

Walsall Town Centre

Giant Chalkboards Installation Pop-up & Family Activities

Leave your message on our giant chalkboards and take part in a range of creative activities, with something for all ages.

Sunday 3rd November, 10am-3pm

Walsall Arboretum (near visitor centre)

DIGITAL GALLERY

Our digital gallery gives a permanent home to all of the work created during PULSE Festival, whether this is a piece of art or a response left on the giant chalkboards. This will be added to over the coming weeks and months, providing a permanent record of this celebration of Walsall.

PULSE Festival

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