July is set to be an unforgettable month across Birmingham and the West Midlands, with a packed programme of events celebrating the region's food, music, culture and creativity.
From the return of Colmore Food Festival to major music moments including Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival and the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival. Add in Birmingham Cocktail Weekend, Birmingham Mela, and a host of family-friendly events, exhibitions and live performances, and you'll find plenty of reasons to explore the region this summer
This is just a glimpse of what’s happening in July - discover the full line-up of July events here.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova! With very special guest star and the longest-reigning female professional on Strictly, the incredible Karen Hauer joins Nikita for one performance only – Thu 2 Jul…
The free to enter, must-visit festival returns in Victoria Square, providing guests with a tasty and affordable spread of mouth-watering mini dishes from local traders’ latest menus. Whether you’re a diehard foodie or just fancy sampling the best of the District’s food and drink…
Get ready for another year of incredible street food, great music and unbeatable vibes as the Digbeth Dining Club Tour returns to the Gardens for 2026! Join us for a feast of award-winning street food, live entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere that’s perfect for the whole family—including your…
The city’s biggest and much-loved cocktail festival returns in 2026. After the successful introduction of the Winter Edition in 2024, this year there are once again two opportunities to enjoy this popular festival: SUMMER EDITION: Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 July 2026 WINTER EDITION: Thursday…
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival is set in the truly beautiful and unique setting of Moseley Park, Birmingham. Every year, the park plays host to a weekend of blistering live music, attracting people from all over the world who gather to see International legends alongside the latest…
On 11th-12th July, we host our second Midlands event of the year at the NEC Birmingham. As well as having the chance to meet your heroes, get an item signed or a photo, many guests will also appear live on stage, so you’ll get to hear directly about their new projects and previous roles. Outside of…
Celebrate 10 years of Solihull Summer Fest at Tudor Grange Park, the ultimate feel good summer festival. This milestone edition delivers a weekend of live music, summer vibes, and an electric open-air atmosphere, all set against the scenic park backdrop. Saturday night is headlined by Craig David…
Festival of Sport is a family-focused multi-sport weekend at Packington Estate in Warwickshire, running from Friday 24th to Monday 27th July 2026. Children aged 5–17 can try over 20 different sports from rugby, hockey and cricket to archery, trampolining and dodgeball, with expert coaching and fun…
Running since 1985, The Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival is England’s longest-established jazz and blues festival and one of Europe’s biggest free jazz parties. The festival presents more than 150 performances alongside workshops, talks, exhibitions and masterclasses, and almost all…
Simmer Down is one of the largest and most diverse festivals in Birmingham. Situated in the beautiful surroundings of Handsworth Park, it is a free family fun-day festival, which celebrates Birmingham’s rich cultural diversity by paying tribute to the centrality of reggae and other musical…
Step into a world of colour, sound and celebration at the Birmingham Mela, a spectacular open-air festival that brings the energy and richness of South Asian culture to the heart of Birmingham. One of the largest events of its kind in Europe, the Birmingham Mela offers an unforgettable day out for…
Kawaii Art & Culture Exhibition is a vibrant celebration of all things cute, colourful and creative. The word kawaii comes from Japan and means “cute”, but it has grown into a global culture that inspires art, fashion, toys, animation, food, design and self-expression. Step into a playful world…
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition brings Ancient Egypt to life like never before, offering a cutting-edge 90-minute journey back in time. Featuring immersive video projections, VR and metaverse experiences, a hologram of the mummification process, artefacts, plus much more, the interactive…