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:

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42nd Street

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

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Birmingham

It's big… it's bright… it's a brand-spanking new production of 'the original showbiz musical,' 42nd STREET!

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Birmingham Hippodrome

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Peter Kay Live - Balcony Seating

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

Telephone
01217804141

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Birmingham

Peter Kay is heading back on tour and performing in Birmingham in December 2022 and March 2023

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Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Birmingham

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Withnail and I

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Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EP

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Birmingham

Content Advice: Please note, this production contains strong language and scenes of drug and alcohol use. Access Performances: BSL Interpreted: Tue 14 May 7.30pm Captioned: Tue 21 May 7.30pm Relaxed: Thu 23 May 7.30pm Audio Described: Sat 25 May 2…

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Birmingham Rep, West Midlands

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3 May 2024-25 May 2024
Withnail and I

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Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EP

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Comedy

Birmingham

Birmingham Rep presents the world premiere stage adaptation of iconic comedy Withnail and I.

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Birmingham Rep, West Midlands

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Summer Exhibitions 2024

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

Telephone
02476524524

Coventry

This summer we present three concurrent exhibitions.Francis Offman and Nicole Bachmann present their first solo exhibitions in a UK gallery. Concerned with the experiences of migration, their work references their lived experiences as well as those…

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Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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Eternal

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

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Music

Birmingham

British R&B girl group Eternal returns to the stage for the first time in 10 years! Friday 3rd May 2024, Hosted on the outdoor event space at the NEC, Birmingham!

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National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

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3 May 2024Open 17:30 - 22:30
Dead Good Death Festival

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London Road Cemetery: Paxton's Arboretum, London Road, Coventry, CV1 2JT

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Health & Wellbeing

Coventry

Explore what a good death means to you at our alternative death festival.

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London Road Cemetery: Paxton's Arboretum, Coventry

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3 May 2024-5 May 2024
FLASHBANG

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The Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, 4 Temple Row West, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5NY

Telephone
01212001892

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Theatre

Birmingham

noun: flashbang
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Ryan and his gang were going to be mates forever. Living their lives in the same…

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3 May 2024Open 19:30 - 20:40
Summer Exhibition 2024

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

Telephone
02476524524

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Exhibition

Coventry

This summer we present three concurrent exhibitions.Francis Offman and Nicole Bachmann present their first solo exhibitions in a UK gallery.

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Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

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

Telephone
01212896314

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Dance

Birmingham

Join a dazzling dozen of the world's best professional dancers as they take to the road next year for the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.
This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of 12 of TV's beloved…

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Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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Sukh Ojla: Hot Aunty Summer Tour

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

Telephone
01902 572090

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Comedy

Wolverhampton

Sukh keeps being told that she's successful. She's been on telly, had a book published and even been trolled on Twitter. So why does she still feel like a toddler who has lost their Mum in Tesco's? Join Sukh as she approaches 40 and figures out…

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Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton

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3 May 2024Open 19:00 - 19:00
West Orchards Craft Fair

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West Orchards Shopping Centre, RING ROAD J9 SMITHFORD WAY, COVENTRY, CV1 1QX

Telephone
02476234517

COVENTRY

Join us throughout 2024 for our popular Craft Markets featuring our resident makers, bakers and crafters. Find seasonal gifts, home decorations, freshly baked goods and more!

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City Sights & History walking tour

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Statue of Nelson, Bull Ring, Bullring, Birmingham, B5 4BE

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Guided Walk

Birmingham

A 2 mile, 2 hour walk covering the main sights of Birmingham whilst you learn its amazing history. With loads of photo opportunities and a walk along the canal.

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Sidewinder Festival 2024

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

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Concert

Birmingham

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

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National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

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4 May 2024Open 12:00 - 23:00
May the Fourth: A Star Wars Celebration

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

Telephone
01212896314

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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…

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Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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Brewery Tour and Beers

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Burning Soul Brewery, Unit 1, 51 Mott Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 3HE

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Food & Drink

Birmingham

Join us for a brewery tour and a couple of sample beers at our Taproom. We are 10 minutes walk from Jewellery Quarter Train station or 2 mins walk from St Pauls tram stop.
Tour will include two schooners of beer (Schooner is 2/3rds of a pint! )…

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Art Fair

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Birmingham Rep, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EP

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Arts/Craft

Birmingham

Alongside the best in arts and crafts, the event offer a children's drawing workshop and face painting. Plus an opportunity to have your portrait sketched.

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Birmingham Rep, West Midlands

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4 May 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK Vs THE WORLD LIVE TOUR IS HEADING BIRMINGHAM

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

Telephone
01216228250

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

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

Telephone
01217046962

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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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4 May 2024Open 14:30 - 16:30
Cheese and Wine Tasting at Knowle: Volume 5, May

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Loki Wine Knowle, 20-22 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0HT

Telephone
01564660165

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Food & Drink

Knowle

Join us for Loki's most popular event – Cheese and Wine tasting!

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4 May 2024Open 12:00 - 14:00