

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Holi: The Festival of Colors
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Birmingham Museum of Art is partnering with City Walk Birmingham to celebrate our annual Holi Festival, a bright and joyous event sponsored by the Indian Cultural Society. Embrace the spirit of Holi, a traditional Indian festival marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. This colorful celebration is filled with live music, dance performances, art activities, and of course, the iconic throwing of colored powders. Suitable for all ages, the BMA’s Holi Festival is a perfect way to experience the richness of Indian culture, enjoy a fun-filled day with the community, and welcome the spring season in a burst of festive color.

General admission for this event is free with registration with the exception of auditorium performances, which require a $5 ticket.

Tickets and Reservations: Due to limited seating, a $5 ticket is required to reserve a seat in the auditorium. You may reserve up to six seats, and seating is first-come, first-served. Museum members receive 50% off tickets. All tickets are nonrefundable.

Members: When registering, please make sure to use the email address we have on file when purchasing performance tickets. Using a different address will create a duplicate account. You can create a new account on the Members Portal. If you have any questions, contact our Membership Manager at membership@artsbma.org or 205.254.2389.

Food and Refreshments: A selection of food trucks will offer a variety of delicious options to satisfy your appetite.

Health and Safety: Color powders used during the festival are safe and eco-friendly. We recommend wearing old clothes that you don’t mind getting colorful.

Schedule of Events

12–5pm: Music and Food Trucks
City Walk (Outside)
City Walk will be alive with music by DJ Krish and a special selection of food trucks featuring delicious Indian specialities.

12–4pm: Face Painting and Henna Art
City Walk (Outside)

12–3pm: Art Making
Museum Cafe (Inside)
Make your own Holi color popper! Be ready to send your color flying with your very own personalized popper.

12:30–1:15pm: Dance Performances, Auditorium Performance Ticket Required (On Sale Soon)
BMA Auditorium (Inside)

1:45–2:30pm: Dance Performances, Auditorium Performance Ticket Required (On Sale Soon)
BMA Auditorium (Inside)
Experience captivating dance performances by local Indian dance troupes in our auditorium, showcasing a blend of traditional and fusion styles. We’re excited to offer two opportunities this year to allow more visitors to experience these special performances!

3–5pm: Throwing of Colors + Post-Color Dance Party
City Walk (Outside)
Join us for the festival’s highlight – the throwing of colors!

Gulal (Hindi: गुलाल) or Abir (Bengali: আবির) or Abhir (Odia: ଅଭିର) is the traditional name given to the colored powders used for throwing during Holi. This exuberant tradition brings together the community in a vibrant display of joy and celebration of spring. After the throwing of colors, keep the party going with DJ Krish!

Please note that limited quantities of Gulal are provided by the BMA while supplies last.

Our Family Festival series is made possible by the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama with additional support from Medical Properties Trust.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/holi-the-festival-of-colors/200029809746252
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art, food-drinks, Music, Workshops, health-wellness, fine-arts, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 408

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029809746252?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=birmingham-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL
- **lat**: 33.52238
- **long**: -86.8101
- **full address**: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Birmingham Museum of Art (https://allevents.in/org/birmingham-museum-of-art/1412797)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Birmingham Museum of Art
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Festivals, Art, food-drinks, Music, Workshops, health-wellness, fine-arts, Entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Holi: The Festival of Colors ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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