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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.

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The Rest Is Politics - Election Tour 2024

Address

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

Telephone
01217804141

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Performance

Birmingham

The Rest Is Politics is heading to Utilita Arena Birmingham in October 2024!

Venue

Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Birmingham

Dates

From:
9 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -
Disney's Aladdin

Address

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

Type

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Theatre

Birmingham

From the producers that brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen, comes the spectacular Disney Broadway and West End musical ALADDIN, which is flying into Birmingham for a limited season this October.

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

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Horse of the Year Show

Address

The NEC (National Exhibition Centre), National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1NT

Telephone
01217673472

munira.eggeh@theticketfactory.com

Type

Type:

Sporting Event

Birmingham

The biggest week of the year for equestrian entertainment is back. The 74th edition of Horse of the Year Show has something for every member of the family to enjoy.

Dates

From:

9 Oct 2024-13 Oct 2024Various Opening Times
Michael Starring Ben

Address

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

Telephone
01217804141

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Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.

Venue

Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Birmingham

Dates

From:
10 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -
Come What May

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

Type

Type:

Music

Coventry

The Ultimate Tribute To Moulin Rouge & Other MusicalsExperience a night of pure entertainment as we transport you to the dazzling world of the Moulin Rouge!

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

Dates

From:
10 Oct 2024Open 18:30 -
Jason Byrne: No Show

Address

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

Telephone
01217803333

Type

Type:

Comedy

Birmingham

There's no show like a Jason Byrne No Show. No Show is a show with no comedy safety net. By the end of No Show you'll have experienced a once in a lifetime show or No Show.

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From:
11 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -
Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

Coventry

"Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean you're not being followed! "Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he's been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence.

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

Dates

From:
11 Oct 2024Open 18:30 -
Chris McCausland: Yonks!

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

Type

Type:

Comedy

Coventry

A brand-new show for 2024!You might have seen him on Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
He's been called an "overnight success" - even…

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

Dates

From:
12 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 19:00
Murder Mystery Evenings

Address

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

Telephone
02476450450

Type

Type:

Performance

Binley

Murder Mystery Evening Includes: – Three-course dinner – Murder Mystery entertainment – Glass of wine – Post-show disco Arrival at 7:00pm Dinner Served at 7:45pm Bar until 12:00am Disco until 12:30am Price: Friday – £54.95 Saturday – £64.95

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From:
12 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 23:59
SANDI TOKSVIG: Friends of Dorothy

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

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Type:

Literature

Coventry

Following the sell-out 2022 tour of Next Slide Please, the comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner returns to theatres with an evening to celebrate the publication of her new novel.

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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From:
12 Oct 2024Open 19:00 -
Cheese and Wine Tasting at Knowle: Volume 4, October

Address

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

Telephone
01564660165

Type

Type:

Food & Drink

Knowle

Join us for a fun and educational Saturday afternoon of perfect cheese and wine pairings! We'll guide you through the combos, and tell you why cheese and wine are truly made for each other.

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From:
12 Oct 2024Open 12:00 - 14:00
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:
12 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 23:59
Myra DuBois: Be Well

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

Coventry

With her passion for compassion and flair for giving care, the "bust a gut funny" (Graham Norton) Myra DuBois calls out to the disadvantaged, downtrodden and tyrannised of the world with her manifesto for mental health: AdMyrism! But are you ready…

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

Dates

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12 Oct 2024Open 18:30 -
Carrie Hope Fletcher: Love Letters Live

Address

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

Telephone
01212896314

Type

Type:

Music

Birmingham

Following the huge success of her UK Concert Tour, 'An Open Book', actress, author, vlogger and award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher is heading out on a brand-new UK tour in 2024.

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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14 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -
Most Haunted: The Stage Show

Address

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

Telephone
08448717615

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

The multi-award winning Most Haunted is the original and most successful worldwide paranormal investigation television series ever made and premieres its spine-chilling theatre show in 2024.

Venue

The Alexandra, Birmingham

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From:
14 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -
Whitney - Queen of the Night

Address

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

Telephone
08448717615

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Prepare to be blown away by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I'm Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All…

Venue

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Dates

From:
15 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 19:30
ART

Address

Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Corporation St, Coventry, CV1 1GS

Telephone
02476256431

Type

Type:

Theatre

Coventry

Including £1.50 booking fee

Venue

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

Dates

From:

15 Oct 2024-19 Oct 2024
Fierce Festival

Address

Fazeley Street, BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands, B5 5RS

contact@wearefierce.org

Type

Type:

Festival

BIRMINGHAM

Fierce Festival is one of the UK’s most respected festivals of Live Art & the leading organisation for Live Art in the West Midlands.

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From:

15 Oct 2024-24 Oct 2024
Alice Cooper Plus special guests: Primal Scream

Address

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

Telephone
01217804141

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Alice Cooper is heading to Utilita Arena Birmingham in October 2024!

Venue

Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Birmingham

Dates

From:
16 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -
Awful Auntie

Address

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

Telephone
08448717615

Type

Type:

Family Event

Birmingham

Following their acclaimed productions of Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy and Demon Dentist, Birmingham Stage Company are proud to present a fabulous new production of David Walliams' amazing adventure story, featuring a very large owl, a very small…

Venue

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Dates

From:
17 Oct 2024Open 13:30 - 13:30