May is packed with standout events across Birmingham and the West Midlands. From major cultural celebrations like Birmingham Pride and the Flatpack Film Festival, to acclaimed theatre productions and literary highlights such as the Stratford Literary Festival, there’s plenty to explore. The month also delivers a strong line-up of sport, including the British Open Squash Championships, the Lexus Birmingham Open, and top-level Vitality Blast T20 cricket at Edgbaston.
This is just a glimpse of what’s happening - discover the full line-up of May events right here.
LOOPFEST 2026 - The West Midlands Biggest Multi-Venue Festival. 250+ acts from 1st to 3rd May 2026. Get your wristbands tickets here, enabling entry into the festival on Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd May or buy a ticket to our fringe event at The Quarry on Fri 1st May 2026.
A major literary festival based in Stratford upon Avon that runs for 6 days of events in May, then a shorter series of events in the Autumn.
Swirl into Colmore Wine Showcase, a Brummie celebration of all things wine! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this is your chance to explore, taste, and discover the best that Birmingham has to offer in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We’ve brought together some of the…
Birmingham Pride held its first event back in 1997. Over the following years Birmingham Pride has become one of the most important LGBTQ+ festivals in the UK attracting in excess of 40,000 people over the course of the weekend to the festival site in the heart of the LGBTQ+ village and over…
Experience the extraordinary story of Titanic at Birmingham’s NEC. Follow the ship’s journey from the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, through its legendary maiden voyage and tragic sinking, to its rediscovery more than two and a half miles beneath the Atlantic. Stand face-to-face with…
'UNVEILED' spans eighty years of modern and contemporary British art, from the post-war period to the present day. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the full breadth of a nationally significant municipal collection, shaped by a long-standing belief that art should be…
Brum SoundTracks: Bringing Birmingham's music heritage to life Brum SoundTracks is your guide to Birmingham’s vibrant music scene, offering self-guided walking tours across the city. Explore 33 iconic venues through fascinating facts, photographs and archive material. From the birthplace of…
Looking for a summer night out this May to July? Look no further than Edgbaston Stadium this summer. The world famous home of Vitality Blast Finals Day, your one stop destination for a complete night out. Big hitting, explosive cricket, with an atmosphere that can't be beaten. With seven…
The British Open – one of the most prestigious and historic tournaments in professional squash returns to The Rep in June. Considered the 'Wimbledon of squash', the British Open is squash's longest-running tournament and has become the most distinguished event on the PSA World Tour…
The Lexus Birmingham Open is an elite grass court tennis tournament held at Edgbaston Priory Club and proudly marks the first stop on the road to Wimbledon. Bringing together world class men’s and women’s players, the event showcases top level competition on pristine grass courts in a truly iconic…