Events in Oldbury From 30th March – 5th April 2026

You can find community events across Oldbury this late March 2026, focusing on accessible and locally grounded activities. This includes themed craft sessions at Sandwell Community Centre for children aged four to twelve, using recycled materials and natural dyes. These are paired with storytelling events led by local educators, drawing from Smethwick’s industrial past.

Weekend music programming takes place at Oldbury Recreation Ground, featuring reggae nights in partnership with Dudley Sound Archives, followed by a screening of The Bridge, a film about Telford-era canal engineering, at Sandwell Theatre. These alternate weekly to help reduce traffic near junction 2 of M5.

Comedy acts are booked at smaller venues like Westside Pub and Oldbury Library Hall, with performers chosen for their clear delivery across age groups. A new digital literacy project runs from Ballyclare Youth Centre each week, teaching online safety and public transport navigation, skills especially useful given the high unemployment in Oldbury.

Family events include a street food festival along the former viaduct corridor (now an open-air plaza), where vendors serve seasonal fare. Easter-themed parties at Stour Valley Park feature character appearances by licensed performers, while vintage Volkswagen displays are held on alternate afternoons near A4034’s junction with M5 access roads.

These events reflect Oldbury’s dual identity, shaped by its roots in the West Midlands industrial network and now adapting through inclusive local engagement. Check listings below for times and locations.