Festivals & Events

We Brummies sure know how to celebrate, and one of the best things about Birmingham is the diverse range of colourful festivals and events taking place wherever you go and whenever you arrive.

We’ve got plenty of perennial favourites that come back each year, from Christmas events in Birmingham to music events to Islamic events. (For these big hitters, you can find annual festivals in Birmingham.)

Whenever you visit, there’s always something going on. See the events on in Birmingham today:

Coming to Birmingham with children? Find events for the family.

Hungry for our world-famous food and drink? Find a food and drink event.

Want to visit the stadiums that rocked the world during the Commonwealth Games? Find a sporting event.

Got an ear for music? Find a concert or gig.

Maybe an eye for art? See our art exhibitions or our local theatre performances, including the Birmingham Hippodrome events.

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WNO - Peter Grimes

Address

Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4TB

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Theatre

Birmingham

Peter Grimes is a tale of isolation and prejudice. Haunted by rumours and suspicion, a fisherman finds himself grappling with inner demons as the local community turns against him. But what really happened to his apprentice? Uncover the mysteries of…

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

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10 May 2025Open 18:00 -
Katherine Ryan

Address

Utilita Arena, King Edwards Rd, Birmingham, B1 2AA

Telephone
01217804141

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Performance

Birmingham

Katherine Ryan is heading to Utilita Arena Birmingham in May 2025!

Venue

Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Birmingham

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Omid Djalili: Namaste

Address

Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ

Telephone
01217803333

Type

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Comedy

Birmingham

The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Address

Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4TB

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Theatre

Birmingham

The smash-hit London Palladium production of TimRice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Birmingham Hippodrome!
The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including…

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Birmingham Hippodrome

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Greg Davies Full Fat Legend

Address

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Perimeter Rd, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Telephone
0121 7804141

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Performance

Birmingham

Greg Davies is heading to Resorts World Arena, Birmingham in June 2025!

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Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Solihull

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18 June 2025Open 19:30 -
Riverdance 30: The New Generation

Address

The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS

Telephone
08448717615

Type

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Dance

Birmingham

The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe.

Venue

The Alexandra, Birmingham

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Wet Wet Wet

Address

Symphony Hall, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2EA

Telephone
01212896314

Type

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Music

Birmingham

Wet Wet Wet will be joined by special guest Heather Small who will be opening all the shows.

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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17 Oct 2025Open 19:30 -
Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Address

Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL

Telephone
02476524524

Coventry

Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that's in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide.

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Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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22 Nov 2025Open 20:00 -
Russell Kane: HyperActive

Address

Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL

Telephone
02476524524

Coventry

Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again.He's setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and "storming physical comedy" (Mail on Sunday).

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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6 Dec 2025Open 20:00 -
Jimmy Carr

Address

Utilita Arena, King Edwards Rd, Birmingham, B1 2AA

Telephone
01217804141

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.

Venue

Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Birmingham

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