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.

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Russell Kane: HyperActive

Address

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

Birmingham

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

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

Dates

From:
15 Nov 2024Open 20:00 -
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

Address

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

Telephone
01212896314

Type

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Comedy

Birmingham

When life gives Rhod lemons ...
In his last show 'The Book of John', Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour ...
But Rhod's not bitter;…

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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15 Nov 2024Open 20:00 -
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Tatty Macleod:Fugue

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

Coventry

Hot off the back of a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run Tatty Macleod is bringing her certain je ne sais quoi to the stage with her debut hour of comedy:

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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15 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
Alfie Moore - A Face for Radio

Address

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

Telephone
01217046962

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Performance

Solihull

Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie's natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent.

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15 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
Alfie Moore - A Face for Radio

Address

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

Telephone
01217046962

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Type:

Performance

Solihull

Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie's natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent.

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15 Nov 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
Jane McDonald

Address

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

Type

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Music

Birmingham

Star of stage and screen and singing sensation Jane McDonald is back with a new tour for 2024.

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

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16 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 19:30
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

Type

Type:

Comedy

Coventry

Star of Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back with a brand new tour, her funniest and most personal to date.Prepare for a joyous and uplifting show from a comedian known for making "powerhouse stand-up from…

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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16 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 19:30
The Polar Express Train Ride™ Birmingham

Address

Churnet Valley Railway, Churnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC, Kingsley & Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA

Telephone
01538 360522

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Froghall

Embark on a magical Christmas adventure with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ 2024 Train Ride at Churnet Valley Railway, a delightful experience brought to you in the heart of Staffordshire, near Birmingham!
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as Churnet…

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Whitney - Queen of the Night

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

Type

Type:

Music

Coventry

Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston. Experience the ultimate tribute to the…

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

Dates

From:
17 Nov 2024Open 20:00 -
King Creosote

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

Type

Type:

Music

Coventry

Since the mid-late 1990s, Kenny Anderson's DIY pop alter-ego King Creosote has released over 100 records (at a relatively conservative guess), and his songs have been covered and performed by artists including Simple Minds and Patti Smith.

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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19 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
Free Radio Hits Live 2024

Address

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

Telephone
0121 7804141

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Free Radio Hits Live 2024 is coming to Resorts World Arena, Birmingham in November 2024!

Venue

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Solihull

Dates

From:
22 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
Live At The Rep

Address

Birmingham Rep, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EP

Type

Type:

Comedy

Birmingham

The evening promises heaps of hilarity, so flex those laughing muscles and get ready for a night to remember. *Please note: Imran Yusuf will appear on Fri 22 Nov only Tommy Sandhu will appear on Sat 23 Nov only

Venue

Birmingham Rep, West Midlands

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22 Nov 2024Open 19:45 - 23:00
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Jimmy Regal and The Royals (Henry's Blueshouse)

Address

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

Telephone
01217046962

Type

Type:

Music

Solihull

Nominated for Best UK Blues Band and Best UK Blues Album 2024. A tough and howlin' harmonica-led three piece from South London, with a sound from Mississippi to New Orleans to Mali to Canvey Island

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22 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 21:00
Bellowhead

Address

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

Telephone
01212896314

Type

Type:

Music

Birmingham

2024 marks Bellowhead's 20th Anniversary, it's also 20 years since the release of their debut 5 track E.P.Onymous and 10 years since the release of their Top 20 studio album Revival which featured favourites including Gosport Nancy and Roll Alabama.

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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22 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
The Nutcracker 2024 - Birmingham Hippodrome

Address

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

Type

Type:

Christmas

Birmingham

At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, Clara tiptoes downstairs and is swept away on an unforgettable magical journey…
At her parents' lavish Christmas party, Clara is given a mysterious Nutcracker Doll. Once all the guests have left, she…

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

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22 Nov 2024-14 Dec 2024
Turin Brakes (acoustic)

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

Type

Type:

Music

Coventry

Turin Brakes strip back to basics for an acoustic tour starting in Autumn 2024.The band explain:
'We couldn't ignore all the love we got for the first acoustic tour (in 2019) when we kept having to add more and more shows due to the demand. We…

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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From:
22 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
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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23 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 23:59
Enchanted Christmas at Edgbaston

Address

Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Rd, Birmingham, B5 7QU

Telephone
01213691994

Type

Type:

Social

Birmingham

Get the party started early this year and make sure you book before 31 August to save £3 per person with our Early Bird discount. Our Enchanted Christmas Party Nights start from £52.95 per person and includes amazing food, drinks reception and a…

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Christmas at Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace

Address

1 Brunswick Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2HW

Telephone
0121 643 1003

Type

Type:

Christmas

Birmingham

At Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace, we know what it takes to create a great party. Our expert team of Moment Makers are on hand to ensure that it’s not just another Christmas – it’s your Christmas, it’s a Christmas for everyone!

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23 Nov 2024-23 Dec 2024
Christmas Cheese and Wine Tasting

Address

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

Telephone
01564660165

Type

Type:

Food & Drink

Knowle

Join us for Loki's most popular event – Cheese and Wine Tasting with a Christmas twist. All year, we've been diligently crafting new combinations, as well as improving what we already do, to allow you to sample both intriguing new pairings and…

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23 Nov 2024Open 12:00 - 14:00