Entertainment and Activities News & Updates
- 3rd September 2026
The Birmingham Weekender festival returned to the city centre from Saturday 29 August to Monday 31 August, bringing more than 100,000 people together to experience a packed programme
- 1st September 2026
Local bands and top comedians are filling up the lineup for Shropshire Oktoberfest, which returns to Shrewsbury’s Quarry on October 2nd and 3rd, 2026.
- 14th August 2026
One of Walsall's most creative and colourful events is set to return this autumn, with MakerFest 2026 set to return to Walsall town centre on Saturday 26 September.
- 14th August 2026
Walsall Council is inviting residents to celebrate 10 years of Oak Park Active Living Centre in Walsall with a free Family Circus Extravaganza on Sunday 16 August 2026.
- 14th August 2026
Celebrate like a champion at the city-centre official fan zone of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, taking over Centenary Square from 13-16 August.
More than 450 young children across Walsall have already collected a Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport and activity bag in the first three weeks of this year's scheme
Walsall Council’s Leisure Services is inviting local families to join the celebrations at Bloxwich Active Living Centre for its 10th anniversary with a special Wild West themed party this summer.
- 29th July 2026
International Day of Birmingham (IDOB) - the major annual celebration of Birmingham, UK and its namesakes across the world - is returns for a third year.
Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, is inviting families and local people to kick-start the summer holidays at a free discover your canal day at Walsall Basin.
- 28th July 2026
Ahead of Shropshire Petal Fields’ opening in August, there are two live music events planned for the flower field in Newport.