ArtsFest was an annual free arts festival held in September in and around Birmingham, England from 1997 to 2012. The festival was free for all attendees and featured varied performances ranging from orchestral music, ballet, rock bands, flash mobs, and dance groups. The main venue was Centenary Square, with other performances taking place across the city centre at venues such as Birmingham Town Hall, Chamberlain Square, Victoria Square, the Custard Factory, Brindleyplace, and as far out as Eastside. Exhibitions were also held at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
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Image:Approach to Centenary Square at ArtsFest 2005 (42479593).jpg|Approach to Centenary Square at ArtsFest 2005 Image:ArtsFest venue flag.JPG|In 2008, flags were placed at ArtsFest venues around the city. Image:Artsfest 2009 17 - Birmingham - geograph.org.uk - 4910862.jpg|Stalls at ArtsFest 2009 Image:Artsfest 2009 22 - Birmingham - geograph.org.uk - 4911052.jpg|Stage at Victoria Square at ArtsFest 2009 Image:Artsfest 2009 20 - Birmingham - geograph.org.uk - 4910879.jpg|Floral car at ArtsFest 2009 Image:Artsfest 2 - Birmingham - geograph.org.uk - 4465959.jpg|Stall at ArtsFest 2011 == References ==