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.

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

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Japanese Food- English Blossom

Address

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT

Telephone
01217494100

Type

Type:

Food & Drink

Birmingham

We welcome back the renowned Birmingham-based Japanese Chef, Yumi Grindley who will be having her own pop up takeaway at the Gardens.

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4 May 2024Open 10:30 - 16:30
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5 May 2024Open 10:30 - 16:30
May the Fourth: A Star Wars Celebration

Address

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

Telephone
01212896314

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Performance

Birmingham

A long time ago in galaxy far, far away… well, you know what day it is!
John Williams's scores for Star Wars are some of the most thrilling music ever written for the cinema. Tonight, conductor Stephen Bell and the CBSO are joined by Anthony…

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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4 May 2024Open 19:30 -
Keane - Balcony Seating

Address

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

Telephone
01217804141

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This tour will celebrate Keane's acclaimed body of work from their imperious debut 'Hopes and Fears' through to their 2019 studio album 'Cause and Effect'.

Venue

Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Birmingham

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4 May 2024Open 19:30 -
RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK Vs THE WORLD LIVE TOUR IS HEADING BIRMINGHAM

Address

O2 Academy Birmingham, 16-18 Horsefair, Birmingham, B1 1DB

Telephone
01216228250

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Bringing together 11 contestants from previous incarnations of Drag Race, RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs The World Series 2 is currently airing on BBC Three. Now, fans have the opportunity to see some of these Queens in action, live and in person, as…

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From:
4 May 2024Open 19:00 -
Teena's Spring Tease with Teena Bizkit

Address

The Core Studio, The Core, Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3RG

Telephone
01217046962

Type

Type:

Performance

Solihull

Hop to it, and stand by your flower beds – Teena's back.
Following on from her hugely successful 2023 UK tour – Teena Bizkit returns to The Core Theatre… and she's on it like a Spring Bonnet!
A ridiculous night (or afternoon) of fun awaits as…

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From:
4 May 2024Open 14:30 - 16:30
A Spring Soul Picnic

Address

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT

Telephone
01217494100

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

These historic gardens have always hosted live music and we are delighted to continue the tradition. The weekend evening atmosphere will be warm and relaxed.

Dates

From:
4 May 2024Open 18:30 - 23:00
May the Fourth: A Star Wars Celebration with the CBSO

Address

Symphony Hall - Birmingham, Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This concert will last approximately 2 hours.

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Dates

From:
4 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
Positively Birmingham Walking Tour - Canals and Victorians to today's city

Address

Centenary Square, Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2DR

Type

Type:

Walk

Birmingham

A great introduction to the modern city. Guides are local people with a wealth of knowledge, delivering informative and fun tours of the city. This is a 2-hour tour of parts of the city centre and includes central canals and some of the main squares…

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The Britpop Brunch at The Night Owl

Address

The Night Owl, 17-18 Lower Trinity St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4AG

Type

Type:

Music

Birmingham

Your ticket includes a glass of Prosecco, a Pint of Amstel or a themed cocktail unlimited for the first hour AND delicious street food from Dining by Dalton.

Dates

From:
4 May 2024Open 13:00 - 17:00
Sidewinder Festival 2024

Address

National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Type

Type:

Concert

Birmingham

Hosted on the outdoor event space at the NEC, Birmingham. Featuring the biggest names in UK Garage, Bassline, House. & Hiphop!

Venue

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

Dates

From:
4 May 2024Open 12:00 - 23:00
Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage – Folk at the NAC

Address

Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4AN

Telephone
01902 572090

Type

Type:

Music

Wolverhampton

Since emerging in 2016, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage have been defying all conventions of style, genre and compartmentalisation. A touch of 'Americana', yet quintessentially English. Traditional, yet contemporary, with their individual writing style.…

Venue

Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton

Dates

From:
4 May 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00
A World of Whisky

Address

Grain & Glass, 75-80 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6HA

Telephone
01215515942

Type

Type:

Talk, Seminar or Training Event

Birmingham

The ideal whisky line-up for those beginning their whisky journey, or just who want to discover whiskies from around the world.

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Sculpture Tours

Address

Compton Verney, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ

Telephone
01926645500

Type

Type:

Exhibition

Warwickshire

Join Curator and Director of New Contemporaries Kiera Blakey for a tour of the new sculptures installed across Compton Verney's landscape. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Venue

Compton Verney, West Midlands

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From:
4 May 2024Open 14:00 - 14:45
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15 June 2024Open 14:00 - 14:45
Mediaeval Banquet

Address

Coombe Abbey Hotel, Brinklow Road, Binley, Warwickshire, CV3 2AB

Telephone
02476450450

Type

Type:

Performance

Binley

Your mediaeval banquet will include: – A four-course feast – Arrival drink of mead cocktail – Beakers of wine and ale with the feast – A full stage show – A post-banquet disco Bar opens at 7.00pm Dinner at 7.45pm Bar until 12.00am Disco until 12…

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From:
4 May 2024Open 19:00 - 23:59
May bank holidays at Charterhouse

Address

Charterhouse, Charterhouse, London Road, Coventry, CV1 2JR

Type

Type:

Heritage

Coventry

Charterhouse will open on May bank holiday weekends, Sundays and Mondays, for family activities,

Dates

From:
5 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
Yoga for grief

Address

Anglican Chapel, London Road, Coventry, CV1 2JT

Type

Type:

Health & Wellbeing

Coventry

A yoga practice to promote healing after loss, providing a safe space to move through grief and find release in the areas of our bodies where we hold pain from loss.

Dates

From:
5 May 2024Open 10:00 - 11:00
Gardens Yoga: Dawn Chorus

Address

Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TR

Telephone
01214541860

Type

Type:

Health & Wellbeing

Birmingham

Awaken your senses and embrace the serenity of dawn this May Bank Holiday.

Dates

From:
5 May 2024Open 05:00 - 06:30
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie - Better Off Alone Tour

Address

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

Telephone
01217804141

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie is heading to Utilita Arena Birmingham in May 2024!

Venue

Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Birmingham

Dates

From:
5 May 2024Open 19:00 -
Miami Grand Prix™ Watch Party

Address

F1® Arcade Birmingham, 2 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX

Type

Type:

Sporting Event

Birmingham

Looking for the best place to watch F1 in Birmingham? Join us for our Miami Watch Party on Sunday, 5th May!

Dates

From:
5 May 2024Open 21:00 - 23:00
The Wedding Present: WATUSI 30th Anniversary Tour

Address

Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4AN

Telephone
01902 572090

Type

Type:

Music

Wolverhampton

The Wedding Present: WATUSI 30th Anniversary Tour
The Wedding Present performing 'Watusi' in full – together with other classics from their extensive repertoire – in a 90-minute set. David Gedge often calls Watusi The Wedding Present's 'lost…

Venue

Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton

Dates

From:
5 May 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00