August to October 2024 Season at B:Music
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity responsible for Town Hall and Symphony Hall, has launched its…
Becoming Nancy
Adapted from Terry Ronald's best-selling novel – be one of the very first to catch the UK…
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…
Dear Evan Hansen
THE OLIVIER, TONY® & GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL Meet Evan: an anxious high…
Disney's Aladdin
From the producers that brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen, comes the…
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…
Friday Night Comedy (18+)
EVERY FRIDAY! Our award-winning comedy clubs host superb stand-up comedians from the…
Friends in Love and War
Ikon and macLYON present works by over twenty artists from the British Council Collection and…
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…
Maximo Park
Maximo Park is a Tyne and Wear-based alternative rock band. The line-up of the band consists of Paul…
Murder Mystery Experience - Birmingham
Key Points 2-6 players per group ️ Start any day of the week ️ 1 ticket per group All quests within…
Paddington Visits - Birmingham
Everyone’s favourite bear has taken a seat in Birmingham as part of Paddington Visits, a…
Saturday Night Comedy (18+)
Every Saturday Night, our award-winning comedy clubs host superb stand-up comedians from the…
Sip & Paint Autumn!
Your sip & paint event at The Alchemist BrindleyPlace, Birmingham will be themed around Gordon…
Thursday Night Comedy Carousel (16+)
Voted Best Comedy Night in the Midlands (What's On) four years running & Best Themed Comedy…
Victorian Radicals
Three generations of British artists, designers and makers revolutionised the visual arts in the…
Birmingham Cocktail Weekend
Birmingham Cocktail Weekend returns for 2024 and this year there are two opportunities to enjoy the…
Bright Places
I was 23 when it came crashing into my life; without warning, just when everything was going so…
City Sights & History walking tour
A 2 mile, 2 hour walking tour covering the main sights of Birmingham with loads of photo…
Joe Lycett's The Mona Lisa Scott-Lee
See Joe Lycett's 'Greatest Ever Painting,' The Mona Lisa Scott-Lee. To celebrate the…
Prokofiev & Sibelius
The international language of music, from Los Angeles to St Petersburg to Helsinki. In the…
Thursday Night Comedy Carousel (16+)
Voted Best Comedy Night in the Midlands (What's On) four years running & Best Themed Comedy…
Beatle Mania!
Re-live, re-visit or discover the most innovative pop group ever. Join Eleanor Rigby, Lucy in the…
Killer Klub from Outer Space Halloween Party with Palooka 5 and The Gruffs
Friday 25th October it's back... KILLER KLUB FROM OUTER SPACE - A B-Movies Themed Halloween…
Santi & Naz
Santi and Naz are bestest-best friends living in a village in pre-partition India. One Sikh, one…
Tindersticks
Alternative Rock band Tindersticks will be playing at Town Hall with a new album coming this year…
Young Frankenstein with Wine
We are delighted to announce the screening of the classic horror comedy Young Frankenstein with Wine…
A Nightmare On Elm Street
40th anniversary screening on Birmingham's biggest screen One, two, Freddy's coming for you… It's…
There are many special ways to participate in the unified month – from educational events and exhibitions to installations and performance, there is something for everyone during the month-long celebration.
The spookiest time of year is back, so brush off your costumes, grab those cauldrons and enjoy our frighteningly good selection of Halloween events and activities.
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.
This Week in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Our Top Picks
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Autumn is in the air, and there is so much to enjoy in Birmingham and the West Midlands! This week is full of fantastic events, from city-wide cocktail festivals to incredible light shows. Here are some of our top picks! Want even more? There’s so much to get up to in the region from 21-27 October!
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15 Eerie-sistible Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Birmingham and the West Midlands
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Spooky season is upon us, and Birmingham and the West Midlands have a frightfully fantastic lineup of family-friendly fun to get stuck into! From spellbinding shows and haunted castles to enchanted trails and wholesome pumpkin patches, here’s your guide to this year’s top Halloween events and…
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What’s on this October in Birmingham and the West Midlands?
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Birmingham and the West Midlands are packed full of exciting events this October, from stunning live performances and innovative festivals to unique cultural celebrations and spooky celebrations. Here’s a guide to what’s happening and where you need to be! Birmingham Literature Festival Date…
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Sip Local: 13 of the Best Independent Coffee Shops in Birmingham and the West Midlands
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There's nothing quite like a good cup of coffee to kickstart your day – or your afternoon… or your evening. Whether you're a flat-white fanatic or a latte lover, there are countless independent coffee shops scattered around Birmingham and the West Midlands. These little gems offer more than just…
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12 Birmingham Heritage Week Top Picks: Explore the City’s Vibrant History this September
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Birmingham Heritage Week is back from 6-15 September 2024, offering an array of fascinating events that celebrate the city’s rich history and vibrant culture! From exploring hidden catacombs to enjoying historical concerts and unique guided tours, there is so much to dive into. The events are a huge…
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Your Go-To Student Guide: Explore Birmingham and the West Midlands Your Way
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Welcome to Birmingham and the West Midlands, the region that has something for everyone – yes, even you, the student who’s lived off noodles for a week just to save for that one night out. Whether you’re a foodie, an adrenaline junkie, a culture vulture, or just looking to have a great time without…
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