Birmingham Blog (August 2022) - Visit Birmingham

Part of the hotel’s multimillion-pound refurbishment and boasting an enviable waterfront location, Brightsmith will serve a delicious menu of small and large plates, brunch at weekends and an innovative cocktail menu.

A celebration of live performance poetry featuring three top poets and local teenagers will take place in Coventry to empower the city’s youth.

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with discovery+, is making a triumphant return to Birmingham NEC this winter. 

Brum’s oldest pub, The Old Crown, is getting ready to host its 654th birthday this September, with an events programme that’s bigger and better than ever before.

A new, FREE, exhibition, curated by DESIblitz.com will explore the influence of Shakespeare on Bollywood from 13 August until 28 October 2022 in the Shakespeare Memorial Room as part of The ‘Everything to Everybody’ Project.

Over 100 free events to enjoy, including centrepiece installation Brum’s Big Splash – a 60m slip and slide to be installed down Central Street.

Selfridges Birmingham invites customers to experience a series of interactive activities, events and unique launches available to explore and experience in-store.

Atelier, a creative drinks studio and cocktail bar from award-winning drinks creator, Robert Wood, opens in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter this September.

The magical Enchanted Express is returning to the Severn Valley Railway, with Dame Julie Walters reprising her role as narrator. 

Directed by Rep Associate Artist, Caroline Wilkes, Jack and the Magic Beanstalk is a brand new adaptation of the classic fairy tale, featuring captivating puppetry and joyful live music.