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
Benjamin Zephaniah - A Brighter Flame
This summer an exhibition celebrating the life of poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah will take…
Birmingham Creates: The Open
Colmore Business District (BID), in partnership with Central BID, is hosting an outdoor print…
Birmingham Fest 2024
Birmingham Fest 2024 is coming! Returning this July, artists and companies from across the UK will…
Birmingham Rocks
Live bands performing Rock n Roll to Ska to Soul and everything in between. Every Sunday From 6:30pm…
Brewery Tour and Beers
Join us for a brewery tour and a couple of sample beers at our Taproom. We are 10 minutes walk from…
Cirque
Where Musical Theatre Meets Circus It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night…
City Sights & History walking tour
A 2 mile, 2 hour walking tour covering the main sights of Birmingham with loads of photo…
Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter
If you're a fan of the much loved board game – you're gonna enjoy this! If you enjoyed…
Dion Kitson: Rue Britannia
Ikon presents the first major solo exhibition and an ambitious off-site commission by British artist…
dirty nails (les ongles noirs)
dirty nails (les ongles noirs) is a sticky experimental thing happening between Dakar, Senegal and…
Exodus Crooks: We need 2 tlk
Ikon and University of Birmingham present We need 2 tlk, a new moving image installation by…
F1® Arcade Watch Parties
Looking for the best place to watch Formula 1® in Birmingham? Join us at our F1® Watch…
Faces & Figures Portraits from the RBSA Collection 1785 - 2023
This exhibition of selected works from the RBSA Collection looks at changing approaches to the…
Faces & Figures: Portraits from the RBSA Collection 1785 – 2023
This exhibition of selected works from the RBSA Collection looks at changing approaches to the…
Faces of Brittany
A solo exhibition by Bernie Moore RBSA. The paintings are of Breton dancers, caught 'off…
FREE* Birmingham City Centre Walking Tour
Come and experience Birmingham with a local guide. Hear how the city started as a market hamlet…
Friday Night Comedy (18+)
EVERY FRIDAY! Our award-winning comedy clubs host superb stand-up comedians from the…
Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda's multi award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton is touring the UK for the…
Henry's Blueshouse
Tuesdays Is Bluesdays at Henry's Blueshouse! Catch the very best in Live Blues every Tuesday at…
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is a euphoric, interactive VR adventure that transports audiences…
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is a euphoric, interactive VR adventure that transports audiences…
Jesse Jones: Mirror Martyr Mirror Moon
Ikon is a partner in National Treasures, a key strand of the programme celebrating the National…
Love is Real, and it's Inside of My Computer
Grand Union are excited to present Babeworld's biggest exhibition to date. Working in…
Madrí Excepcional Summer City Tour
Madrí Excepcional is touring the country this summer, bringing the 'Soul of Madrid…
Mini Stryx - Creative Stay and Play session
Mini Stryx sessions work as a community-based setting that offers a structured yet relaxed…
National Treasures / Jesse Jones
Ikon is a partner in National Treasures, a key strand of the programme celebrating the National…
Painting Portraits in Oils Workshop
This workshop will provide you with the basic tools and techniques necessary to painting portraits…
Paris Olympics at Park Regis Birmingham
The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games promises to be bold, original and unique, so do…
Positively Birmingham Walking Tour - Canals and Victorians to today's city
A great introduction to the modern city. Guides are local people with a wealth of knowledge…
Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran: Idols of Mud and Water
For Idols of Mud and Water, Australian based Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran will dramatically populate…
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Annual festivals
Birmingham has a year long programme of fantastic festivals and events.
Family events
Want a great day out full of thrill seeking adventure, activity and fun?
Sporting events
Check out our upcoming sporting events or browse regular sporting fixtures here.
Theatre & Performance
Discover what’s on at Birmingham's many theatres.
Food & Drink events
Birmingham is packed with food filled festivals and events.
Art & Exhibitions
The number of collections and art exhibitions in Birmingham is as wide as they are…
NEC events
The NEC has a vibrant array of events running throughout its indoor halls.
Concerts & Gigs
A year round calendar of live music events, festivals and concerts.
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