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.
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, this family fun-day festival celebrates Birmingham’s rich cultural diversity by paying tribute to the centrality of reggae and other musical genres that have…
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 85-minute+ journey back in time at Hall 11, The NEC Campus. Featuring immersive 360-degree projections, VR and metaverse experiences, original and replica artefacts, plus much more, the…