What's on in Birmingham?
What's on in Birmingham? Our thriving festivals and events calendar can take you anywhere from hidden railway arches to city centre concert halls, with events spanning every art form imaginable.
Are you coming this weekend? Then see what's on this weekend in Birmingham.
Are you planning ahead? Take a look at what's on this month in Birmingham.
Check out our biggest and returning favourites in the annual events section or browse food and drink events, family events and art & exhibitions. Do you like sport? After a concert or gig or a spot of theatre or performance? Well, that's that sorted then.
If you're venturing further afar to some of the other great places in the West Midlands and are looking to see what exciting events you can add to your itinerary, filter your search by area to bring up a list of top events in your selected location.
Whats On this Week in Birmingham
Against the Smooth
The smooth is synonymous with notions of beauty and the virtual world, such as the smart phone and…
Bangers: A Lyrical Loveletter to UK Garage
A joyous celebration of UK garage music, featuring original tracks inspired by early noughties and…
F1® Arcade Watch Parties
F1® Arcade is the best place to watch F1 beyond the track. Watch every Grand Prix™ live on our…
Htein Lin: Escape
Ikon presents a major solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Htein Lin from Myanmar. Evoking…
Made at MAC: Working with Metal
A stained glass and jewellery exhibition. This exhibition showcases and celebrates the talents of…
Mahtab Hussain: What Did You Want To See?
British artist Mahtab Hussain explores the fine line between photographic documentation and…
Marcia Michael: The Family Album
Discover The Family Album , a powerful and moving solo exhibition by Marcia Michael. As a…
Murder on the Nile
Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she…
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Stick a pony in your pocket -The Trotters are back and coming to Birmingham Hippodrome! The smash…
PRISM Photography Open 2025
This group exhibition brings together a selection of thought-provoking new photographs by…
Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White, Prints from the Rembrandt House Museum
Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White—Prints from the Rembrandt House Museum, presents the…
Songs of the Bulbul
Songs of the Bulbul, a new dance work by Hippodrome Associate Aakash Odedra with choreography by…
Su Richardson: In Stitches
Su Richardson is a pioneer of British feminist art, renowned for her work with crochet, soft…
Tat Vision | Glued to the Box
Tat Vision’s debut exhibition, Glued to the Box, crams pop culture icons from the telly into…
The Many Lives of PET #1
Poor old PET #1. Distantly related to pre historical plankton, used and cast aside every day…
Trees Over Time
Explore ‘Trees Over Time’, as we celebrate Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ trees and the vital…
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage!…
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage!…
Introduction to Letterpress
Has the history and art of the letterpress captured your imagination? Join expert tutor Suzanne…
IYP x Round Lemon: Cuts to Culture
Join Ikon Youth Programme (IYP) and artist collective Round Lemon for an evening of activity…
Kazuki conducts Mahler 9
Be inspired by two soulful, uplifting masterworks. Takemitsu’s Requiem and Mahler’s Symphony No.9…
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove
co-adapted by Armando Iannucci co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley THIS IS A CINEMA EVENT, A…
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
THIS IS A CINEMA EVENT, A SCREENING OF A PERFORMANCE FILMED LIVE. Three-time Olivier Award-winner…
Su Richardson: Artist talk
Join Su Richardson in conversation with writer and curator Linsey Young and art historian Alexandra…
A Thousand Splendid Suns
"Heartbreaking and uplifting. This is storytelling at its very best." ★★★★★ Broadway…
Babies Adventures in Music (BAM) 2025
We can’t wait to see you at the return of our BAM concerts! Bring your baby for a bounce with singer…
Back of the Bar proudly presents a double headliner SPEAK! and Dorothy Ella
Friday 11th April Back of the Bar proudly presents a double headliner SPEAK! and Dorothy Ella Two…
Birmingham's Dark Side walking tour
Perfect for an alternative evening out, this atmospheric tour takes in the ghoulish history of the…
Artist Book Launch and Talk: You and I by Ben Sadler
Hexagon Theatre | 2pm - 3.30pm | Free, drop in Join local artist Ben Sadler to discuss his new…
Backstage Theatre Tours
Come and sneak a peek at what goes on behind the scenes at a working theatre. Learn about the…
In Conversation With Samuel Burr
Join Solihull Libraries in conversation with the instant top five Sunday Times bestselling author…
Join Snow White and her woodland friends at Touchwood.
Join Snow White and her woodland friends this Easter half term at our Kindness Cottage, Saturday…
LEGACY
Where orchestral music meets grime, hip-hop and rap A collaboration between CBSO and Punch Records…
Midday Mantra: Vaisakhi Celebration
Sampad’s Midday Mantra series stands as a celebration of South Asian musical traditions, enriching…
Paul Smith
Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show…
The Smartest Giant in Town
Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler George wishes he wasn’t the…
The Tale of Silas Black – A Pen Museum Murder Mystery
Travel back in time to 1865 for a pen factory inspired murder mystery event night, an event you do…
Afternoon Tea with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy
Step into a magical world at the Grand Hotel Birmingham's Grand Ballroom for our Afternoon Tea…
Afternoon Tea with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy
Step into a magical world at the Grand Hotel Birmingham's Grand Ballroom for our Afternoon Tea…
Holy Communion on Palm Sunday
You are invited to join us for Holy Week and Easter services at Birmingham Cathedral and online…
The Reggae Cookout
The Reggae Cookout returns this April! 🇯🇲 We so excited to welcome back one of our…
Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals
Sir Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals, the multi-award-winning, internationally renowned lyricist…
An Evening with: Kit De Waal
Join award-winning British-Irish author Kit de Waal, host Lyle Bignon and The Heath bookshop for a…
Chicago
CHICAGO, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back. “Murder, greed, corruption…
Easter Tree Tots Stay & Play
Celebrate Easter with Us! Join us on Monday, 14th April for a fun-filled Easter Family Stay and Play…
The National Youth Orchestra: To the Beat
Experience the unforgettable as The National Youth Orchestra performs the greatest orchestral music…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan…
Easter Art Explorer
Join us for a fun creative trail through Ikon’s exhibitions. This interactive experience encourages…
Imelda May
Born and raised in The Liberties area of Dublin, Imelda May has become one of the UK & Ireland’s…
KIDS SUSHI MASTERCLASS
This Easter, let your little ones explore the art of sushi-making at Yakinori’s Kids Sushi School!…
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This Week in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Our Top Picks
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