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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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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Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

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Comedy

Coventry

A show about being human - can you relate???Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes!

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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15 Mar 2025Open 19:30 -
Wardruna

Address

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

Telephone
01212896314

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Music

Birmingham

We're so excited to see Wardruna back at Symphony Hall following the release of their new song Hertan , Hertan, the proto-Scandinvian word for heart, is steeped in Wardruna tradition.

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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18 Mar 2025Open 19:30 -
Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Address

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

Birmingham

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.

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

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29 Mar 2025Open 20:00 -
Gabrielle

Address

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

Telephone
0121 7804141

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Birmingham

Gabrielle is heading to Resorts World Arena in April 2025!

Venue

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Solihull

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5 Apr 2025Open 20:00 -
Chicago

Address

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

Telephone
08448717615

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Theatre

Birmingham

"Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts" So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO.

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The Alexandra, Birmingham

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Kinky Boots

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

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Theatre

Birmingham

The Broadway and West End phenomenon, Kinky Boots The Musical, is strutting back to Birmingham in a brand-new production starring Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe* and rising star Dan Partridge.
This joy-filled sensation, based on a true…

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Birmingham Hippodrome

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Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds – Alive on Stage! The Spirit of Man Tour

Address

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

Telephone
0121 7804141

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Performance

Birmingham

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of The Worlds' - Alive on Stage is heading to Birmingham in 2025.

Venue

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Solihull

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18 Apr 2025Open 20:00 -
& Juliet

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

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Theatre

Birmingham

Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love - her way.
After a phenomenal run in London's West End, & JULIET is heading to Birmingham having scooped three…

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Birmingham Hippodrome

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Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance

Address

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

Telephone
0121 7804141

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Performance

Birmingham

Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together.

Venue

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Solihull

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The Drifters

Address

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

Telephone
02476524524

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Music

Coventry

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including 'Saturday Night at the Movies', 'You're More Than A Number,' 'Come on Over to My Place', 'Under the Boardwalk', 'Kissin' In The Back Row' and many more!

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

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27 Apr 2025Open 19:00 -
Twenty One Pilots - The Clancy World Tour

Address

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

Telephone
0121 7804141

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Performance

Birmingham

Twenty One Pilots are heading to Resorts World Arena in May 2025!

Venue

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Solihull

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6 May 2025Open 19:30 -
WNO - The Marriage of Figaro

Address

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

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Theatre

Birmingham

It's supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna's lives but will their wedding even go ahead? Count Almaviva is determined to seduce Susanna, but will his wife find out? Will Figaro be able to outwit his master, for the honour of his…

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Birmingham Hippodrome

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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…

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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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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

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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

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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!

Venue

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

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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.

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The Alexandra, Birmingham

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Wet Wet Wet

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

Telephone
01212896314

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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 -