Vaisakhi 2026: Roads to be closed today for 'open air event' in Smethwick

Roads will be closed in Smethwick today as the Sikh community are set to celebrate Vaisakhi 2026 with a special ‘open air event.’

​​​​Vaisakhi is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It is the Sikh New Year festival, and this year marks the 327th Anniversary of the Creation of the Khalsa Order and making of Saint-Soldier by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699.

This year the festival landed on April 14 - but events are taking place across the region up to May 3.

Today (April 19), two roads will be closed will be closed in Smethwick to facilitate the celebrations.

In an announcement on social media, a spokesperson for the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick said: “ Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick will be marking Vaisakhi 2026 with an open air event this Sunday 19 April 2026.

“To help facilitate the event, the High Street in Smethwick (Trinity Street – Dibble Road) and Trinity Street will be closed.

“High Street traffic will be diverted via Dibble Road, Devonshire Road, Holly Lane, St Paul’s Road, Fenton Street, Tollhouse Way, A4030 High Street.

“Vaisakhi is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It marks the creation of the Khalsa, the Sikh nation by the 10th Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Open invitation to all communities.”