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
2 Courses for £30 at Lasan
Experience the Flavours of India This January with Lasan's All-Day Early Bird Menu! This January…
Birmingham: Self Guided City Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt
Adventure through the streets of Birmingham, unlocking a hidden trail by finding clues, solving…
Curious About Birmingham
Curious About Birmingham visits not just the obvious places, but some unusual ones too, with hidden…
Murder Mystery Experience - Birmingham
Key Points 2-6 players per group ️ Start any day of the week ️ 1 ticket per group All quests within…
Peace and Noise: Sounds of the Landscape
Landscapes – as you've never heard them before… Sound, as much as sight, informs and shapes the…
RBSA Friends Exhibition 2025
RBSA Friends make up a significant part of the wider RBSA community and the Gallery hosts an…
RBSA Photography Prize 2025 Call For Entries
The RBSA Photography Prize 2025 invites artists creating work using photographic processes to enter…
Reclaiming Narratives: Voices, from the college of Medicine and Health
Who controls the narratives around medicine's history? And do the portraits on the walls of our…
Rubbish Redesigned: Innovative Designers from the Midlands
Rachael Colley, Rhys Ellis, Foresso, Studio Mafa, Danielle Phelps, Molly Ratcliffe. A group…
Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites
11 October 2024 – 26 January 2025 Free admission Scent is a key motif in paintings by the…
Sights of Wonder: Photographs from the 1862 Royal Tour
Pyramids, sphinxes, temples and shrines: breathtaking views of these ancient and often iconic…
Waste Age: What can design do?
Waste Age: What can design do? is a group exhibition focused on a new generation of designers who…
Women In Power: Coins from the Barber Collection
Spanning nearly 2,000 years and more than 2,500 miles, the Barber's forthcoming coin exhibition…
City Sights & History walking tour
A 2 mile, 2 hour walking tour covering the main sights of Birmingham with loads of photo…
Friends in Love and War — L'Éloge des meilleur·es ennemi·es
Ikon and macLYON present works by over twenty artists from the British Council Collection and…
Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love next Christmas in this high-flying swashbuckling…
Seed Talks: The Neuroscience of Music (16+)
With Prof. Lauren Stewart What happens in your brain & body when you listen to music? Explore…
The Effect
Who I am Is not A side effect. Hearts and minds racing, Connie and Tristan are falling for each…
Writing with the Poets
Have you ever wanted to write poetry in the style of the famous poets? Well now's your chance to…
Birmingham's Dark Side walking tour
Perfect for an alternative evening out, this atmospheric tour takes in the ghoulish history of the…
Dan and Phil: Terrible Influence
Dan and Phil are back to heal your inner child and take back what the internet took from them. In…
Joe Lycett's The Mona Lisa Scott-Lee
See Joe Lycett's 'Greatest Ever Painting,' The Mona Lisa Scott-Lee. To celebrate the…
LEMON LIVE ON STAGE!!: The Afterparty Tour (14+)
Presented by Glitterbomb – Get ready to be zested by the fiercest queen to come out of Canada's Drag…
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a…
FABRIC - PLUE
Plue is a disappearing act examining queer visibility and intimacy by FABRIC. This hypnotic duet…
Mendelssohn & Brahms
Charm, wit - and a well-earned triumph! "I wrote it in but a few days and almost…
The Black Ball Final 40th Anniversary with Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor & John Virgo
Come and join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor as they recreate the match that gripped a nation…
Peter Kay Live
Peter Kay is heading back on tour and performing in Birmingham in December 2022 and March 2023
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark…
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Family events
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Theatre & Performance
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Food & Drink events
Birmingham is packed with food filled festivals and events.
Concerts & Gigs
A year round calendar of live music events, festivals and concerts.
Art & Exhibitions
The number of collections and art exhibitions in Birmingham is as wide as they are…
Sporting events
Check out our upcoming sporting events or browse regular sporting fixtures here.
Annual festivals
Birmingham has a year long programme of fantastic festivals and events.
NEC events
The NEC has a vibrant array of events running throughout its indoor halls.
What's on this weekend?
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What's on this month in Birmingham?
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Birmingham Blog - What's On
This Week in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Our Top Picks
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It's a brand new year, and there is so much to enjoy in Birmingham and the West Midlands! This week is full of fantastic events, from unique shows to incredible performances. Here are some of our top picks. Want even more? There’s so much to get up to in the region from 13-19 January! Take a look at…
Learn MoreEmbrace Dry January in Birmingham and the West Midlands: A Guide to Alcohol-Free Fun
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Dry January doesn’t mean your social calendar has to dry up! Birmingham and the West Midlands are bursting with activities, offering plenty of alcohol-free ways to have fun, recharge, and make the most of the month. Whether you’re going booze-free for health reasons or just want to shake up your…
Learn MoreYour Ultimate Guide to What’s On in Birmingham and the West Midlands in 2025
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Birmingham and the West Midlands are set for an unforgettable 2025, with a packed calendar of fantastic festivals, cultural highlights, sports spectacles, exciting new openings, milestone anniversaries and everything in between! Whether you’re into delicious eats, thrilling matches, or vibrant…
Learn MoreGet Ahead of the Game! Top 2025 Sporting Events in Birmingham and the West Midlands
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The West Midlands’ sporting calendar is always bursting with world-class fixtures and thrilling matches, and 2025 is no different, bringing an action-packed and energetic year of sport to our courts, pitches and arenas. Here are just some of the sporting highlights over the year where you can cheer…
Learn MoreWhat’s on in Birmingham and the West Midlands this January?
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As we dive into a brand-new year, Birmingham and the West Midlands are buzzing with events to brighten up your January. Here’s your guide to making the most of the month in the region! Autosport International When: 9-12 January Where: NEC Birmingham Celebrate 75 years of Formula 1 at Europe's…
Learn MoreLift your Spirits with Drinks Experiences in Birmingham and the West Midlands
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The West Midlands is a vibrant hub for drinks lovers, offering everything from hands-on gin crafting to immersive whisky tastings and behind-the-scenes brewery tours. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just love a tipple, here are some of the best drinks experiences in and around the region.
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