For years, the chaos, disorder and unregulated environments of pop-up Ramadan street markets have plagued Birmingham’s Coventry Road. But has Ramadan Streets found the answer to this problem? Last year’s inaugural event saw nearly 30,0000 people attend, and it’s only going to get bigger when it returns this March.
The five-day immersive cultural and artistic night market celebrates the spirit, community and shared experience of Ramadan—but extends the invitation to people of all backgrounds to come together. The aim is to bring a cutting-edge approach to a traditional night market within a family-friendly atmosphere.
What is Ramadan Streets?
The markets kick off from Wednesday, March 4, to Sunday, March 8, running daily from dusk until 11.30pm in an open-air setting on Coventry Road, at the home of the Birmingham City Football Club’s grounds. And this year, it is even supported by Birmingham City Football Club Foundation.
Ramadan Streets will transform the Blues’ car park into a vibrant, souk-like environment for communities to break fast, share food, and experience Ramadan in an open, inclusive environment. Expect food trucks serving everything from smash burgers to matcha, alongside artisan vendors, and a covered reflective art zone.
“During Ramadan, people come together for prayer and to eat at the end of the fasting day in mosques, homes and restaurants,” says Mohammed Ali, Founder of Soul City Arts. “With Ramadan Streets, we’ve brought a safe outdoor space that is open to all and rooted in community. In the times we live in, we need more spaces for us to celebrate ourselves and each other.”
Ramadan Streets is curated by Soul City Arts, with support from The Halal Food Festival. Soul City Arts delivers impactful arts festivals, experiences and cultural programmes locally, nationally and internationally, whilst The Halal Food Festival have produced large-scale eclectic food festivals across the country.
“Last year’s Ramadan Streets proved to be a wonderful celebration of faith, culture, and community, and I’m delighted that the event will return once again this March,” said Councillor Saima Suleman. “It is wonderful to be working with Birmingham City Football Club, with this year’s market set to take place on the football club’s grounds, creating an exciting opportunity for even more residents to come together in a safe and welcoming space.”
Ramadan is a sacred month (Tuesday, February 17 to Wednesday, March 18, 2026) dedicated to fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims. In recent years, public iftars and shared Ramadan experiences have increasingly brought people together across faiths and cultures. Ramadan Streets builds on this tradition, offering an open, welcoming outdoor environment for all.