Free exhibition of watercolours by Florence Mare, a Yardley artist, capturing the countryside and village scenes of 1930s Yardley.
Free night of live electronic music with Owen Parsons and friends, featuring Faraz, Mark Birch, MINI and Mizzy at komunal in Digbeth.
Free drop-in drawing workshop to reimagine greener Birmingham locations, linked to the Wild City exhibition.
Halloween-themed Craicin' Fridays Tavern of Terror night at O'Neill's Broad Street with spooky decor, surprises and themed shots.
Free careers fair with face-to-face meetings with employers across many sectors, for school leavers, graduates, apprentices and professionals.
Free drop-in lunchtime recital by students of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the Industrial Gallery, held on the last Friday of every month.
Free jazz session by Kolosso on the Free Jazz Fridays series at the Jennifer Blackwell stage in Symphony Hall.
Free live music night headlined by Jason Duffill at The Actress & Bishop in Birmingham.
Free Halloween party marking the second anniversary of House of Health, with costume dress-up, dancing and food.
Free drop-in collage session for children aged three and over at MAC Birmingham.
Free, drop-in Sunday hands-on creative workshop for all ages, with a different activity each week inspired by the museum's galleries.
Spooky-themed makers market with around 36 stalls of independent Halloween goods across two floors at The Moseley Exchange.
Spooky live-band karaoke night with Halloween classics, drinks specials and fancy dress encouraged at The Button Factory.
Free new material stand-up comedy night where comedians road-test their freshest jokes at The Cuban Embassy in Moseley.
Free children's Light Party at St Peter's Church in Harborne with crafts, party games and families in bright clothes.
Free Sunday live session by The Great Stone Revival at The Actress & Bishop in Birmingham.
Principal Sunday morning service of Holy Communion with choral music by the Cathedral Choir of boys, girls and adults.
Free reggae night with DJ Mikey D playing rub a dub, lovers rock and dancehall at Temper and Brown in the Jewellery Quarter.
Free Sunday afternoon session at The Sunflower Lounge with Bennie Hayfield and Shelle playing from the mezzanine.
Free gig by singer and actress Freya Skye, former UK Junior Eurovision 2022 representative, on her first headlining tour, The Stars Align Tour.
Free introductory financial workshop on the difference between saving and investing, presented by AND Capital Projects as part of Building Financial Futures 2026.
Free workshop for business owners on what drives company value, presented by AND Capital Projects Limited at The Rep Theatre.
Full-day free event on financial wellbeing with keynotes, expert panels and practical workshops on wealth, property and careers.
Free talk marking Talk Money Week on workplace savings and financial wellbeing, with guest speakers from Citysave Credit Union and the University of Birmingham.
Free public lecture by Iris Bertz on the history of the Tower Ballroom, marking the annual Chris Upton Memorial Lecture.
The UK's bus and coach exhibition, with the latest coaches, zero-emission vehicles, conversion services and industry innovations.
Free in-store Canon demonstration day with a technical expert to try the latest cameras, lenses and accessories.
Weekly night of live jazz at The Night Owl in which Nick Malcolm plays the music of Monk, Miles, Anthony Braxton and his own originals.
Free bingo and networking night held at Staycity Aparthotels in Birmingham City Centre.
Free education symposium on how faith and cultural values shape the way South Asian Muslim students in the West Midlands engage with literary narratives.
Free improvised comedy show where a never-before-assembled cast of players creates scenes and skits from audience suggestions, with guest improv group Box of Frogs.
Free networking session led by Andrew Pain on men's mental health, masculinity and the challenges men face today.
Free launch event for the brand Pizza and Jam at MAC Birmingham.
Free drop-in networking and gathering session with a DJ set to round off the first day of the BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Symposium.
Exhibition by Ikon Youth Programme in collaboration with Dinosaur Kilby and Emily Scarrott, free and drop-in.
Free drop-in 45-minute classical guitar session with Nigel Modern, held inside the Pre-Raphaelite galleries at the museum.
Afternoon of country classics and line dancing with the venue's country house band at The Button Factory.
Live recording of a Punjabi mental health podcast about social media, young people and wellbeing, open to the public.
Free live music session by Under The Covers at The Actress & Bishop in Birmingham.
Free drop-in paper weaving workshop led by artist and photographer Nilupa Yasmin, part of the BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health festival.
A family-friendly double celebration marking both Bonfire Night and Diwali with live entertainment, food, BBQs, fire pits, refreshments, fireworks and crafts.
Comedy improv show by Mark Smith's Taxi Tales, inspired by Raymond Carver's short stories, set in the back of a taxi, part of the Birmingham Improv Festival 2026.
Freya Skye, the former UK Junior Eurovision 2022 representative, plays the O2 Academy Birmingham on her first headlining tour, The Stars Align Tour.
Networking business expo with around 70 exhibition stands and silent seminars for more than 500 businesses across the Greater Birmingham area.
Annual conference for schools and education professionals supporting children in care, with the 'Empowering Us' exhibition of work by care-experienced young people.
Annual conference for West Midlands manufacturing and supply chain companies on energy costs, smart energy systems and new global business opportunities.
Half-day martech event with five 20-minute marketing sessions and a consultation hub for marketing professionals.
Informal monthly networking session with a guest interview on mindfulness by Will Crawford, followed by hot drinks and snacks.
Free professional event with expert seminars and exhibitors on banking, risk, fintech, tax and HR for finance and accounting professionals.
Free all-day business networking show with keynotes, seminars and 1-2-1 sessions from business leaders and local experts.
One-day conference for credit, finance and order-to-cash professionals on automation, risk and collections, marking O2C Lab's three-year anniversary.
Free drinks meetup with Stuart Goldsmith, climate comedian of the show 'Canary', before his UK show, as part of the People Planet Pint series.
Free two-hour screening of a festive-themed film for all ages at Alfred Works in Birmingham.
Free talk by Ahmed Hraichie, 'The Muslim Undertaker', about death, burial and the first night in the grave, with a live shrouding demonstration.
Free, over-18s networking event for artists, students and makers to share work, ideas and explore collaborations in the Jewellery Quarter.
Free printmaking demonstrations with Stirchley Printworks inspired by Joe Lycett's exhibition 'EVERY THING MUST GO' at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Free all-ages screening of the festive film 'Feeling Festive' at the Sunday Family Cinema Club at Alfred Works.
Birmingham's biggest repair event with clothing, electronics and household repairs, a sustainable marketplace and drop-in activities.
Annual late-night craft market with stalls from local makers, designers and artists across Ikon.
Free, inclusive watercolour workshop led by Asmah where women aged 19 and over design and paint winter floral cards, part of the Rise & Thrive wellbeing programme.
Free Christmas walkabout in which Father Christmas wanders the galleries of the museum to say hello and take festive photos with visitors.
Free UB40-themed afterparty hosted by the venue's Coyotes at Coyote Ugly Saloon on Broad Street.
The Crescent Theatre Company's free production of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' for Christmas.
An improvised musical comedy in which a troupe of improvisers creates a one-act musical with no script or score, built from audience suggestions.
Free day of South Asian bridal fashion, jewellery, venues and wedding vendors with three live catwalk shows.
Spoken-word performance by poet and autism clinician John Biddulph, who combines spoken word with electronic sound to explore neurodiversity, perception and identity.
Trade show for the UK ice cream industry with equipment, ingredients, packaging and expert seminars, aimed at trade professionals.
The UK's leading business event for the fitness, health and wellness industry, with talks, a new padle area, a Gym of the Future and an after party.
Free careers and university fair for school leavers with face-to-face talks from universities and employers, advice from careers experts and exhibitor hubs.
Trade show for self-build, extension and renovation projects with free one-on-one advice from architects, planners and home energy experts.
Pop-culture art exhibition by The 21 Pirates with artwork from video games, comic books and movies, part of the 'Deleted Scenes' theme.
Free exhibition of paintings, drawings, collages and poetry by Emmy Bridgwater alongside work by fellow Birmingham Surrealists.
A season of free live music with emerging artists and family sessions in the cafe at Symphony Hall, pairing music with a daytime menu of Brummie surprises.
Exhibition of work by MAC Birmingham tutors and participants inspired by the human form in life drawing, dance, sculpture and photography.
A fifteen-minute guided walk-through led by an Ikon team member, focusing on a single key work from the gallery's current exhibition, held every Sunday at 3pm.
