What's On in Birmingham

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More than one million residents call Birmingham home, so it's no surprise that this big town has enough things to keep everybody entertained. There are more than 450 schools in Birmingham, making it easy to find an academic lecture or educational activity most days of the week. This large town also hosts numerous festivals each year, including the Birmingham Heritage Festival and the St. George's Day celebration. We've compiled descriptions of all the best happenings in Birmingham on our user-friendly website, so take a look to ensure that you never miss another sporting event or parade.

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Hive Spaces
  • Wednesday 1st April - Until Friday 1st May
Shining a Spotlight on Local Artists who feature the Jewellery Quarter and the city in their work; and/or use craft or specialist art skills in their practice. We’ll be featuring artists in three phases... View event
Evening of Disco, Funk and Soul with Joel Sarakula at The Night Owl
  • Thursday 7th May, 7:30pm
Soul Sessions Brum and Discos Refugio are teaming up to bring you an unmissable concert featuring funk, disco and soft-rock vibes from Joel Sarakula and his incredible band. View event
Evening of Disco, Funk and Soul with Joel Sarakula at The Night Owl
  • Thursday 7th May, 7:30pm
Soul Sessions Brum and Discos Refugio are teaming up to bring you an unmissable concert featuring funk, disco and soft-rock vibes from Joel Sarakula and his incredible band. View event
Aston Villa Women v Arsenal Women
  • Saturday 9th May 12:00pm until 4:00pm
Natalia Arroyo's side welcome the current UEFA Women's Champions League winners to B6 for their penultimate home game of the 2025/26 season. Last season saw Villa cruise to a memorable 5-2 victory over... View event
May 2026 Community Fashion Walk Entertainment, Villa Park
  • Friday 15th May 7:00pm until 11:30pm
Community Fashion Walk Ramp Walk Solo, Couple & Group (max5) and Support the Good Cause View event
May 2026 Community Gala Dinner & Entertainment
  • Friday 15th May 7:00pm until 11:30pm
Enjoy Welcome Drink Enjoy 2 Course Meal Live Performance Get Involved and Support a Good Cause. View event
Makers Central show in Birmingham set to inspire the next generation of engineers and creators
  • Saturday 16th May, 10:00am - Until Sunday 17th May, 4:30pm
Makers, creators, and innovators of all ages from across the globe are invited to gather at Makers Central 2026 View event
Viking Weave Bracelet with Holly Berkley Jewellery
  • Saturday 16th May, 10:30am - Until Sunday 17th May, 12:30pm
Makers, creators, and innovators of all ages from across the globe are invited to gather at Makers Central 2026, the UK’s premier event for hands-on creativity, craftsmanship and maker culture, taking... View event
Leather cash/card holder with Diamond Awl
  • Saturday 16th May, 12:30pm - Until Sunday 17th May, 3:00pm
Makers, creators, and innovators of all ages from across the globe are invited to gather at Makers Central 2026, the UK’s premier event for hands-on creativity, craftsmanship and maker culture, taking... View event
The New Out Of The Shadows
  • Sunday 17th May 3:00pm until 6:00pm
Dance On to the Award winning group The New Out Of The Shadows at a Sunday Afternoon Concert View event
Chris Cleverley - An Early Evening Soiree at Cartlands Tea Rooms
  • Sunday 24th May 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Join Birmingham's Ambient Dream-Folk artist Chris Cleverley this May for a special, Early Evening Springtime concert within the verdant sanctuary of Kings Heath Park. View event
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS - TOUR 2026
  • Thursday 2nd July 7:00pm until 10:00pm
David Sedaris is set to return to the UK in 2026! He is one of America’s most celebrated satirists and humour writers and star of his hugely popular Radio 4 series ‘Meet David Sedaris’. He is the master... View event