Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
A guide to Birmingham's free cultural activities, from the Ikon Gallery and the free jazz sessions at Symphony Hall to the city's parks, the Library of Birmingham and the creative quarters of Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter.
Free careers fair with face-to-face meetings with employers across many sectors, for school leavers, graduates, apprentices and professionals.
Halloween party night with Rubberbandz and Socialkids playing Hip Hop, Afrobeat and Trap at Acappella.
A coming-of-age drama by Side eYe about friendship, ambition and Black girlhood, set in a Birmingham grammar school.
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Nexus Cafe, a women-of-colour-owned specialty coffee shop on Digbeth's Meriden Street, serves New Era coffee, filled bagels and toasties, and hosts monthly community events. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm, it's family-friendly with a kids menu and outdoor seating.
The Pen Museum sits in a former Victorian pen factory in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter and tells the story of the city's steel pen trade. Visitors can try writing tools and make their own nib. Opening times, ticket prices and upcoming events are covered below.
Beginner's astrology course led by Debs, covering the Big Three, the four elements, the inner planets and the twelve houses.
Beginner-friendly Halloween special tarot workshop to connect with intuition and explore the mysteries of Tarot, with a three-card spread and group practice.
Beginner-friendly 3D bead embroidery workshop taught by Chanel of Nelly Makes Embroidery, suitable for ages 12 and over.
Headdress-making workshop with feathers and sequins at Sequin Showstoppers, with Prosecco and drag.
Music performance project designed to enchant and entertain babies from 0 to 18 months at The MAC.
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market runs from 5 November to Christmas Eve, with a modified layout due to roadworks on New Street. Covers opening hours, the Centenary Square ice rink and wheel, food, live music, accessibility and parking.
Rock & Roll BrewHouse is a family-run microbrewery and music venue in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. It serves vegan cask ales, real cider and offers live music on Saturday afternoons and Friday DJ nights. Opening hours are limited to Friday and Saturday evenings, plus weekend brewhouse bar access.
The Wiggles bring their Sparkle! BIG SHOW to Utilita Arena Birmingham on Wednesday 31 March 2027 at 10am. A guide to tickets, VIP packages, accessibility, venue rules and how to get there.
The Invictus Games come to Birmingham from 10 to 17 July 2027. The priority presale has already run, the Community presale is on 20 and 21 October, and general sale opens on 22 October. This guide covers ticket types, prices and accessible options.
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The UK's largest motorcycle show with 50+ manufacturers, test rides, a Freestyle MotoX display and a Learn2Ride Zone.
The largest authentic German-style Christmas market outside Germany or Austria, featuring over 80 Bavarian-style stalls selling food, gifts and decorations.
Manic Street Preachers and Suede headline a special co-tour celebrating decades of influential music with era-defining anthems and powerful live performances.
The 30th anniversary of the most popular Christmas fair in the Midlands, featuring 325 stalls, festive characters, live music, and festive food.
The UK's biggest indoor classic car show featuring over 3,000 vehicles, 450+ exhibitors, the UK's largest indoor autojumble, and a YouTube Village of automotive creators.
