Barnsley Garden Party 2025

Barnsley Garden Party 2025

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Barnsley Garden Party

Barnsley will come alive with some of the UK’s leading artists and most exciting performances on Saturday 24 May.

Don't miss a packed day of spectacular outdoor arts, dance, music, circus and family shows at this family free festival.

It all starts at 11am until 4pm in The Glass Works Square.

For a taste of what to expect, watch the video from Barnsley Garden Party 2024.

There's something for everyone throughout the day including circus performances, live music and dancing.

Witness a thrilling circus performance on a giant bamboo structure, interact with giant 10ft puppets and meet Epico the Dragon.

There will also be live music from the popular Frumptarn Guggenband and dance performances from Art of Palm Dojo as well as opportunities to build your own adventure playground.

You can learn more about the accessibility of Barnsley town centre on our accessibility information page.

Garden Party Performances
BAMBOO

BAMBOO is a spectacular high-impact, high-skill outdoor circus production using only bamboo and human bodies.
Ancient Giants

Inspired by ancient South Asian tales a young girl called Shanti imagines an epic battle between Gods and Demons.
Epico the Dragon

Join knight Sir Aurelious Jones and his goblin servant as they embark upon a quest to find and tame Epico the smoke-breathing beast.

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