Adult Pantomime - Ugly Sisters: Cinderella Undone
ADULTS ONLY! Join for this hilarious night of comedy at Arden Hall for the Ugly Sisters: Cinderella…
Big Build Saturdays
Get hands-on and think big every Saturday at Thinktank! We're handing over our giant blue blocks…
Bike blessing at Birmingham Cathedral
Join us in praying for the safety of all who use our roads, and for guidance in promoting…
Birmingham Rum Festival
Hugely popular since its beginnings in 2015, this year’s festival will once again offer a slice of…
British Contemporary Exhibition (Including Black Sabbath artwork)
Forward Gallery is proud to launch our new Birmingham city centre gallery space with an amazing…
Congolese Independence Day 2025
Outdoor Theatre | Free, drop in The Congolese Independence Day Celebration shines a light on the…
Exhibition: 'Inside the Playroom'
‘Inside the Playroom’: Stryx Gallery’s imaginative new exhibition invites children, and their…
F1® Arcade Watch Parties
F1® Arcade is the best place to watch F1 beyond the track. Watch every Grand Prix™ live on our…
Forest Bathing at Clowes Wood
Want to spend a morning reconnecting with nature and let the beauty and calm of an ancient woodland…
Gardens Yoga: Saturday Mornings
Join us for an hour of outdoor yoga every Saturday through summer! Feel the grass between your toes…
Good Vibrations
Birmingham Choral Union. Borodin – Polovtsian dances Vaughan Williams – In Windsor Forest Lear…
HSC PRESENTS: Sk8r Business – Avril vs Paramore
CALLING ALL EMOS! In collaboration with SK8R BUSINESS, we are launching a brand-new night dedicated…
International Garden Photographer of the Year 2025
Returning to the Gardens for the third time – with a whole new set of images for all visitors to…
Jashaan Gill: A new fashion commission inspired by the sari
In the spirit of The Offbeat Sari’ s ode to fashion innovation, MAC has commissioned Jashaan Gill…
JQ Lates
As part of the @jqcommonroom programme, the Jewellery Quarter comes alive every last Thursday of the…
Knowle Party in the Park
Knowle Party in the Park returns on Saturday 28th June 2025 & will be organised as a…
Landslide: Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Premier Fleetwood Mac tribute Landslide are back at The Night Owl as a part of their 10 events for…
Macy Gray: On How Life Is 25th Anniversary Tour
The ability to compose refreshingly candid music that resonates deeply with listeners is a rarity in…
Made at MAC: Connected by Thread
Connected by Thread showcases the talents of students and tutors who work with textiles and other…
Marriage Material
“In our shops we will be Kings of England. And we will make this place our place.” The Bains’ corner…
Mnozil Brass: Jubilee - Celebrating 30 Years of Mnozil Brass
It's been 30 years since a few cheeky music students with philharmonic ambitions gave in to the…
Neigbourhood Futures Festival
Now in its third year, the Neighbourhood Futures Festival brings together communities to celebrate…
Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero
The free-to-enter exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery called ‘Working Class…
Picture You Dead
Back home in Brighton, DSI Grace investigates a cold case that leads him to the rarified air of fine…
RBSA Drawing Prize 2025
The RBSA Drawing Prize is a celebration of work by artists whose work is rooted in drawing…
Sari Stories
Every sari has a story, and we’re looking to share yours. Presented by Midlands Arts Centre and…
Seulgi Lee: SPAN
Ikon presents the first UK solo exhibition by artist Seulgi Lee. Born in Seoul, South Korea and…
Solihull Choir Festival
Join us for a FREE joyful weekend of music, community, and connection as choirs from across the…
Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema
A captivating collection of Vietnamese cinematic treasures. Co-curated by Cường Minh Bá Phạm…
Superhero Academy
A brand-new piece of musical theatre featuring original songs and a story devised by our Juniors…
The Core Artists & Makers Summer Market
The Artists & Makers Summer Market at The Core will feature unique, handmade and artisan goods…
The Final Showdown
The year is 2075. Due to challenges the arts and culture sector, art forms have had to compete to…
The Garage Band @ O'Neill's Harborne
The Garage Band are LIVE at O'Neill's Harborne on Saturday 28th June for a night of Soul…
The Importance of Being Earnest
“It is very romantic to be in love. The very essence of romance is uncertainty.” Widely considered…
The Offbeat Sari
A major exhibition celebrating the contemporary sari. The Offbeat Sari exhibition shows how…
Theatre Making Course: 'Three Circle Method' by Pepa Duarte
👉🏼 Join ITZATNA Arts for a fast-paced theatre writing, devising, and improvising…
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its…
Twist and Shout
The greatest musical era of the 20th century comes alive with a nostalgic look at the golden age of…
Unplugged and Uncorked
📵 Unplugged & Uncorked - Saturday 28th June | 6:00 – 10:30pm Leave the notifications…
Vitality Blast T20 Cricket
The biggest summer of cricket is here! #YouBears Two Bears. One Team. 2025 is the historic year for…
Weaving Studio
As part of Thread the Loom (25 June – 7 September 2025), five West Midlands weavers present a…
You Know My Mum
You Know My Mum is a cheeky comedy about life and death for all the family. The story follows Bluey…
Jukebox Idols
From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox Idols will feature non-stop hits…
National Bonsai Collection Open Day
Step into the world of bonsai this summer as Birmingham Botanical Gardens proudly presents the…
Sushi in the Sunshine – food and activities- Japanese style
Chef Yumi Grindley is back in the Gardens providing us with a feast of top notch fresh sushi…
The Servant of Two Masters
This production contains stroboscopic lighting effects. The Servant of Two Masters is a play that…
Crescent Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest
“It is very romantic to be in love. The very essence of romance is uncertainty.” Join The Crescent…
Dementia Carers Hub Nature Walk (July)
Do you care for someone with dementia and could do with some time in a fresh, green, relaxing space?…
Kim's Convenience
There’s humour and heart in every aisle… Following hugely successful runs both in London and…
The Lord’s Taverners Charity: Eve of Test Dinner
Join the Lord’s Taverners for our Eve of Test Dinner ahead of the second Test between England and…
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July in Birmingham and the West Midlands is buzzing with excitement! From dazzling stage shows and world-class live music to epic sporting showdowns, foodie festivals, and cultural celebrations, this month is packed with unforgettable experiences. Here are some of our top picks! Want even more?
Family events
Want a great day out full of thrill seeking adventure, activity and fun?
Theatre & Performance
Discover what’s on at Birmingham's many theatres.
Food & Drink events
Birmingham is packed with food filled festivals and events.
Concerts & Gigs
A year round calendar of live music events, festivals and concerts.
Art & Exhibitions
The number of collections and art exhibitions in Birmingham is as wide as they are…
Sporting events
Check out our upcoming sporting events or browse regular sporting fixtures here.
Annual festivals
Birmingham has a year long programme of fantastic festivals and events.
NEC events
The NEC has a vibrant array of events running throughout its indoor halls.
It Starts Here: How the West Midlands Shaped Global Music
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From pioneering heavy metal to sparking a ska revival, from global chart-toppers to underground innovators, this part of the UK has produced artists and movements that shaped music as we know it. With this summer’s Super Weekend set to celebrate that legacy - from Black Sabbath’s legendary reunion…
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This July in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Our Top Picks
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July in Birmingham and the West Midlands is buzzing with excitement! From dazzling stage shows and world-class live music to epic sporting showdowns, foodie festivals, and cultural celebrations, this month is packed with unforgettable experiences. Here are some of our top picks! Want even more?
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This Week in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Our Top Picks
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There is so much to enjoy in Birmingham and the West Midlands this week! Get ready for a whole load of amazing events, from unique experiences and iconic performances to vibrant drinks festivals. Here are some of our top picks! Want even more? There’s so much to get up to in the region from 23-29…
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Things to do on a Monday in Birmingham and the West Midlands
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Wondering how to make the most of a Monday in Birmingham and the West Midlands? Whether you're easing into the week with a day off, working flexibly and craving a change of scenery, or visiting the region while it’s a little quieter, there are plenty of ways to start your week on a high note. From…
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Things to do on a Tuesday in Birmingham and the West Midlands
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Looking for inspiration on how to spend the perfect Tuesday in Birmingham and the West Midlands? Whether you're a local with a free day, a remote worker looking for a midweek adventure, or a visitor exploring the region at a quieter pace, there's no shortage of things to do. From vibrant cultural…
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Summer of Sabbath: A Rocking Guide to Birmingham for Black Sabbath Fans
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This July, Birmingham – the birthplace of heavy metal – welcomes its prodigal sons back home. For the first time in two decades, the original Black Sabbath lineup will reunite for a historic show at Villa Park. Dubbed Back to the Beginning , this all-day event on 5 July is more than just a concert…
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