Latest news (May 2020) - Visit Birmingham

In light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the organisers of Birmingham’s beloved Pride festival have taken the decision to postpone this year’s event, which had already been moved to September, to May 2021. As an integral part of Southside calendar, the announcement is sure to have a serious impact on the district’s once bustling economy.

Birmingham Museums is launching a new collecting project to capture the stories and experiences of Birmingham people who are living through this historic moment during the coronavirus pandemic, so future generations can hear how the country came together to save lives.

Southside Business Improvement District (BID) is calling for the region’s budding artists to submit their rainbow artwork, which will be beamed out over the area on the Hippodrome big screen.

Discover 5 ways to be kind during lockdown. 

A new technologically-innovative, data-driven project that aims to prevent cyclist collisions before they happen is being launched on Birmingham’s roads.

Friday 8 May. The National Museum of the Royal Navy, National Army Museum and Royal Air Force Museum are hosting their first tri-service celebration with the Virtual VE Day 75 Festival taking place online from Thursday 7 May to Saturday 9 May 2020, inclusive.