Birmingham Blog (Events) - Visit Birmingham

Ikon announces the most comprehensive UK exhibition of work by Czech artist Krištof Kintera
(b. 1973, Prague).

Organisers of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market have confirmed that the popular festive event will not take place this year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The countdown is on until Birmingham Heritage Week returns on Thursday 10 September, with one week to go until 80 unique events and activities begin.

Over 30 events are taking place in the Jewellery Quarter as part of Birmingham Heritage Week, as the JQBID shines a spotlight on one of the most historic areas in the city.

Birmingham 2022 is inviting the best sporting facilities in the West Midlands to apply to become official training venues, giving them the opportunity to host international athletes from across the Commonwealth during the Games.

The temporary pedestrianisation of Hurst Street in Birmingham to allow for outside eating and drinking has been hailed a success by Southside District, after its first weekend of operation saw an estimated increase in trading of up to 50% for participating venues.

http://makeitwm.comThree West Midlands businesses have won prizes at the annual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, which celebrate the best of the country’s tourism industry.

To mark the 30^th anniversary of Cadbury World, the attraction’s talented chocolatiers have created a birthday present made entirely out of chocolate.  

Birmingham Heritage Week is returning for 2020 to celebrate the city and its fascinating history, people and places once again.

Some of Birmingham’s most fascinating historic venues are opening their sites for a series of special events that will delight families, food fans and culture lovers throughout the rest of 2020.