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

You can find a range of events across Smethwick this week, running from March 29 to April 5, reflecting both long-standing community practices and recent redevelopment efforts. The Old Church remains active as a cultural hub, hosting children's storytelling sessions alongside dance workshops led by local artists trained at the Sandwell Arts Centre. These take place in accessible spaces like Beggars Bush Community Hall and Smethwick Library’s main reading room, both with hearing loops and step-free access.

Live music spans multiple genres: reggae-inspired sets on Sunday evenings are held at Galton Bridge Pub, while contemporary R&B events occur in school halls used for youth gatherings. The Midland Metro’s Jewellery Line provides consistent transit to venues near Smethwick Galton Bridge station, which helps during peak hours when A456 (Hagley Road) sees heavy traffic.

Food events remain central: free midweek meals are served at Sandwell Valley Community Centre with follow-up talks on nutrition and local gardening. The Easter Fun Day takes place in Beggars Bush Park, a green space formerly part of Smethwick’s high-rise estate development, and features craft tables built from reclaimed materials sourced via the West Midlands Recycling Hub.

This week also includes an informal performance night at Galton Bridge Library, where residents with ties to post-war Commonwealth migration patterns share spoken word poetry and jazz improvisations. These events highlight civic priorities around inclusivity, accessibility, and continuity across generations in Smethwick’s evolving urban environment.