July in Birmingham and the West Midlands is buzzing with excitement! From dazzling stage shows and world-class live music to epic sporting showdowns, foodie festivals, and cultural celebrations, this month is packed with unforgettable experiences. Here are some of our top picks!

AEG Presents is delighted to announce The Warwick Sessions 2025 at St Nicholas Park this Summer! The Warwick Sessions is a series of concerts bringing global names from the world of pop to the Midlands. 2025’s season is bigger than ever, presenting headliners Elbow (Sunday 6th July), The…

The upcoming final Black Sabbath performance is a hugely momentous occasion, not only for Sabbath fans, not only for Birmingham, but mostly for the bands, musicians and audiences that, since the 1960s, have established Birmingham as THE UK HOME OF ROCK & ROLL! And that demands to be celebrated……

Coventry’s ultimate summer celebration is back – and it’s packed with fun for the whole family! With adult day tickets from just £12.50, and family day tickets from £27, Godiva Festival is your must-do weekend this July. From 4–6 July 2025, Godiva Festival takes over War Memorial Park for…

One of Britain’s best-loved bands, Jeff Lynne’s ELO announces their final UK tour: The Over and Out Tour. Decades after their founding in Birmingham, the band will return to play two hometown shows at the city’s Utilita Arena Birmingham on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July 2025, one last time. Known as…

Birmingham Cocktail Weekend Jul 09

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…

TILT Festival Jul 21

TILT is a week long festival of aerial circus and physical theatre for adults and young people featuring masterclasses, seminars, networking, and performances from international artists and industry professionals right here in Birmingham's famous cultural quarter. Timetable of events…

Comic Con Midlands Brings Star-Studded Pop Culture Celebration to Birmingham This July Birmingham, UK – May 12, 2025 – Comic Con Midlands, the latest addition to the Monopoly Events family, is set to make its debut at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on July 12–13, 2025. This…

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is embarking on a UK and Ireland tour and is flying to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wed 16 Jul for 6 weeks only. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of…

Experience the grandeur of the largest South Asian music festival in Europe at the Sandwell & Birmingham Mela. Victoria Park will come alive with the mesmerising blend of music, dance, delectable cuisine, and captivating arts and crafts, immersing you in the vibrant sights, sounds, and aromatic…

Ikon presents Thread the Loom, a group exhibition celebrating the art of weaving. An AVL Studio Dobby loom, on loan from Birmingham City University (BCU), will be activated through a series of micro-residencies with five West Midlands weavers Chantelle Folarin, Mahawa Keita, Clare Langford…

Warwick Folk Festival Jul 27

Warwick Folk Festival has been long established as one of the best family music festivals in the UK. With a safe and clean site full of craft stalls, eateries and entertainment, along with some of the worlds best music artists and a spectacular fringe festival located in the town centre, this…

Simmer Down Festival Jul 26

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…

This event is organised by the Black Country Festival that celebrates and acknowledges the rich cultural heritage, fascinating history and continuous evolution of the Black Country. There are several events taking place across the region during July. To find out about an event near you visit…

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