What's on this weekend in Birmingham

Looking for things to do in Birmingham this weekend? Our local team updates this guide regularly with the best events and experiences taking place across the city, making it easy to plan your next day out or weekend away.

Last updated: 12 October 2026
Covering: 16-18 October 2026

From live music, theatre and exhibitions to  family attractions and outdoor adventures, you'll find plenty happening across Birmingham this weekend. We also hand-pick a selection of Top Picks, showcasing the biggest events alongside hidden gems recommended by our local team.

Browse the listings below by date, category or location, or use the filters to discover events across the wider West Midlands. Whether you're planning ahead for next weekend or looking for something to do today, our regularly updated events calendar has you covered.

Our Top Picks for this weekend

If you're making plans between 16-18 October, we've asked our team of local experts to share what's caught their eye.

Fierce Festival Oct 18

Fierce Festival is one of the UK’s most respected festivals of Live Art & the leading organisation for Live Art in the West Midlands. It has an international reputation for agenda setting curation & intelligent commissioning that has seen Fierce commissions tour worldwide. The festival…

Ascarium: Tricks & Treats Oct 18

Join some spooky family fun this Halloween at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham! Join Serafina the Sea Witch’s army of Sea Defenders at the Ascarium by following an immersive trail to help her keep her fellow sea creatures safe and look after the ocean. Complete the ‘spook-splash-tastic’…

All Events in Birmingham This Weekend