What's on in Birmingham?
What's on in Birmingham? Our thriving festivals and events calendar can take you anywhere from hidden railway arches to city centre concert halls, with events spanning every art form imaginable.
Are you coming this weekend? Then see what's on this weekend in Birmingham.
Are you planning ahead? Take a look at what's on this month in Birmingham.
Check out our biggest and returning favourites in the annual events section or browse food and drink events, family events and art & exhibitions. Do you like sport? After a concert or gig or a spot of theatre or performance? Well, that's that sorted then.
If you're venturing further afar to some of the other great places in the West Midlands and are looking to see what exciting events you can add to your itinerary, filter your search by area to bring up a list of top events in your selected location.
Whats On this Week in Birmingham
A Thousand Splendid Suns
"Heartbreaking and uplifting. This is storytelling at its very best." ★★★★★ Broadway…
Against the Smooth
The smooth is synonymous with notions of beauty and the virtual world, such as the smart phone and…
An Evening with: Kit De Waal
Join award-winning British-Irish author Kit de Waal, host Lyle Bignon and The Heath bookshop for a…
Chicago
CHICAGO, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back. “Murder, greed, corruption…
Easter Tree Tots Stay & Play
Celebrate Easter with Us! Join us on Monday, 14th April for a fun-filled Easter Family Stay and Play…
F1® Arcade Watch Parties
F1® Arcade is the best place to watch F1 beyond the track. Watch every Grand Prix™ live on our…
Htein Lin: Escape
Ikon presents a major solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Htein Lin from Myanmar. Evoking…
Join Snow White and her woodland friends at Touchwood.
Join Snow White and her woodland friends this Easter half term at our Kindness Cottage, Saturday…
Made at MAC: Working with Metal
A stained glass and jewellery exhibition. This exhibition showcases and celebrates the talents of…
Mahtab Hussain: What Did You Want To See?
British artist Mahtab Hussain explores the fine line between photographic documentation and…
Marcia Michael: The Family Album
Discover The Family Album , a powerful and moving solo exhibition by Marcia Michael. As a…
PRISM Photography Open 2025
This group exhibition brings together a selection of thought-provoking new photographs by…
Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White, Prints from the Rembrandt House Museum
Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White—Prints from the Rembrandt House Museum, presents the…
Su Richardson: In Stitches
Su Richardson is a pioneer of British feminist art, renowned for her work with crochet, soft…
The National Youth Orchestra: To the Beat
Experience the unforgettable as The National Youth Orchestra performs the greatest orchestral music…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan…
Trees Over Time
Explore ‘Trees Over Time’, as we celebrate Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ trees and the vital…
Easter Art Explorer
Join us for a fun creative trail through Ikon’s exhibitions. This interactive experience encourages…
Imelda May
Born and raised in The Liberties area of Dublin, Imelda May has become one of the UK & Ireland’s…
KIDS SUSHI MASTERCLASS
This Easter, let your little ones explore the art of sushi-making at Yakinori’s Kids Sushi School!…
Kinky Boots
The Broadway and West End phenomenon, Kinky Boots The Musical, is strutting back to Birmingham in a…
Poetry's Got Form
Have you ever wanted to write form poetry, but just not found the one you like or understood the way…
Birmingham's Dark Side walking tour
Perfect for an alternative evening out, this atmospheric tour takes in the ghoulish history of the…
Alice's Easterland Adventure
Step into a wonderland of nature at Alice's Easterland Adventure! Oh me, oh my! What’s this? An…
Chrism Eucharist with the Renewal of Promises
You are invited to join us for Holy Week and Easter services at Birmingham Cathedral and online…
Front and Centre: With Changing Our Lives
Ikon presents Front and Centre, a photography project that celebrates the individual personalities…
Hockley Social Club Goes Country
Yeehaw! Hockley Social Club Goes Country – A Rootin’ Tootin’ Night of Southern Fun! Saddle up…
Arts Club: Egg-cellent Easter Crafts
Join us during half term for some creative fun next to our Wild City Gallery! We’ll be making Easter…
Ex Cathedra: Good Friday Bach – St Matthew’s Passion
Betrayal, anguish, sacrifice and, above all, love. Bach’s ability to capture in music such profound…
Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds – Alive on Stage! The Spirit of Man Tour
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of ‘The War of The Worlds’ - Alive on Stage is heading to Birmingham in…
The 'Million Dollar Bash’. Ashley Hutchings 80th Birthday Celebration
“ Ashley Hutchings is the single most important figure in English folk rock” So says Bob Dylan who…
The Three Hours on Good Friday
You are invited to join us for Holy Week and Easter services at Birmingham Cathedral and online…
DRABBA Brunch
Mamma Mia … did someone say DRABBA brunch? 😍 Join the delicious Dahliah Rivers and Pork…
Los Fastidios (Street Punk & Ska from Italy) + support
Saturday 19th April 2025 The Night Owl are delighted to welcome Los Fastidios, an Italian Oi! band…
Sean Paul & Ashanti
International superstar Sean Paul is set to return to the UK next April for his biggest UK Tour to…
The Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter with Confirmation
You are invited to join us for Holy Week and Easter services at Birmingham Cathedral and online…
Easter Sunday Choral Eucharist
You are invited to join us for Holy Week and Easter services at Birmingham Cathedral and online…
Ghost
Accumulating nearly 10 billion streams, GRAMMY-winning Swedish theatrical rock band and global…
Hawkwind: No Space for Us
Famed for their spellbinding live concerts and laser shows, Hawkwind will perform tracks from their…
Ultimate Beatles & Beatles Dub Club: Celebrating 60 years of Help & Rubber Soul
Sunday 20th April The Night Owl proudly present playing live ULTIMATE BEATLES Celebrating 60 years…
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