What’s on in Birmingham

Whilst there may not be much on at the moment, there's still plenty to do! Let's help each other discover brand new ways to love the West Midlands from home.

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. Sticking around? Don't blame you, here's what's on this week 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.

Don't forget you can buy tickets from The Ticket Factory safely and securely for many of the attractions and events in Birmingham and if you have an event of your own then submit an event for free!

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Music Maze workshop online

February online workshop 28 February 2021, 10.30am Online Event Join us for BCMG's February Music Maze Zoom workshop! Music Maze is a series of fun, creative, participatory workshops for children aged 8–11. Most workshops are linked to performances by BCMG. Children do not need to play a musical instrument to take part. Children can also work towards their Arts Award Explore as part of Music Maze. For more information click here.
1. 28 Feb 2021
Zigzag Ensemble workshop online

January workshop 24 January 2021, 1.45pm Online Join us for another online Zigzag Ensemble workshop Zigzag Ensemble is an exciting creative ensemble for young people who play a musical instrument aged 12-18, led by composer & bass player Ben Markland alongside BCMG musicians. In the workshops, participants create music from scratch inspired by music featured in upcoming BCMG concerts.
1. 24 Jan 2021
Wolverhampton Literature Festival

Hosted by City of Wolverhampton Council, the festival aims to amplify the voice of authors, poets, writers, storytellers, puppeteers, podcasters, vloggers and publishers across the UK, as well as celebrate creative communities in the Black Country.
1. 12 Feb 202114 Feb 2021
Online Lecture - Miniature Motorists: Transport Toys in the Science & Industry Collection

In this lecture, Felicity McWilliams will showcase a beautiful collection of (mostly) tinplate transport toys in the museum's collection, from mail delivery vans to land speed record cars. Featuring important Birmingham manufacturers as well as those from further afield, it will explore what these toys can tell us about children's changing technological, educational and social lives.
1. 26 Jan 2021
At home in the West Midlands

The global coronavirus pandemic means that we’re not able to travel, meet people, and experience the West Midlands like we usually can. This is a section on how we can support our local businesses. Plus ideas, inspiration and fun for residents whilst staying at home.