The Bronco Bash: Where the Wild West Meets Great Western Arcade
Dust off your boots and mark your calendars, Saturday 26th July is about to get wild at Great Western Arcade’s Bronco Bash!
To celebrate the arrival of our bespoke bull as part of Birmingham’s Bulls in the City trail, we’re hosting a rootin’-tootin’ Western-style takeover like no other. Think line dancers, stilt-walking cowboys, interactive games, and family fun… all wrapped in the stunning surroundings of our Victorian arcade.
It’s part art trail, part street theatre, and fully fabulous. And yes, it’s completely free.
What to Expect: A Bull-Ishly Brilliant Day Out
On Saturday 26th July, GWA transforms into the ultimate Wild West meets Brummie boutique mashup. Whether you’re a city slicker or secret cowboy, here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:
🎶 Live Line Dancing – Grab your partner and join in or just enjoy the boot-stompin’ show. It’s high-energy and highly Instagrammable.
🤠 Cowboy Stilt Walkers – Towering entertainers with twirling lassos and quick-fire charm. Spot them throughout the arcade!
🎮 Interactive Bull Game – [Game details to be confirmed soon!] Saddle up for some themed fun with a digital mini-game inspired by our bull. It’s perfect for all ages, and there may be prizes involved!
✨ Pop-Up Surprises – From themed shop windows to exclusive offers and giveaways, our retailers are getting in on the action too.
📸 And of course, photo ops with our GWA Bull, dressed in its Western best.
Why Visit the Arcade on 26th July?
📍 It’s family-friendly, completely free, and right in the heart of Birmingham
🚀 You’ll get to experience the arcade in a whole new way — playful, bold, and buzzing with energy
💼 It’s a chance to support local independent retailers while joining in the city’s most exciting summer trail
🍳 You might just discover a new hidden gem, grab lunch, or pick up a Western-inspired treat while you’re here
👉 Meet our retailers
👉 Stay updated via GWA News
Sneak Peek: Our Bull’s Secret Style
Our bull will be revealed on the 16th July, and we can’t wait to introduce you!
We can’t reveal too much… but let’s just say it’s got flair, it’s got attitude, and it looks right at home beneath our glass canopy.
Come see it up close — and don’t forget to tag us in your bull selfies!
📸 #GWAFinds #BullsInTheCity #ColmoreLife
Round Up Your Herd and Join the Fun
Whether you’re coming for the art, the dancing, or just a reason to smile on a summer Saturday — The Bronco Bash at Great Western Arcade is set to be one of Birmingham’s must-see July events.
🎯 Save the date: Saturday 26th July
📍 Where: Great Western Arcade, Colmore Row
🌟 What to bring: Your camera, your sense of fun, and maybe a cowboy hat or two…
This isn’t your average day out, it’s a bull-illiant celebration in the heart of the city.