Manic Street Preachers and Suede headline a special co-tour celebrating decades of influential music with era-defining anthems and powerful live performances.
The oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament in the world, featuring 219 matches across eleven days of competition at the Utilita Arena.
The largest authentic German-style Christmas market outside Germany or Austria, featuring over 80 Bavarian-style stalls selling food, gifts and decorations.
The UK's largest motorcycle show with 50+ manufacturers, test rides, a Freestyle MotoX display and a Learn2Ride Zone.
The 30th anniversary of the most popular Christmas fair in the Midlands, featuring 325 stalls, festive characters, live music, and festive food.
The eighth Invictus Games, an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick service personnel, held at the NEC and Sandwell Aquatics Centre.
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.
One of the UK's biggest Christmas food events with over 350 independent producers, live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and tastings.
Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan brings his iconic folk sound to bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham.
Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park, with no away fans allowed.
Mariah Carey's Christmas spectacular, with holiday favourites and 'All I Want for Christmas Is You', supported by DJ Suss.
Britain's biggest indoor tattoo, with massed marching bands, pipes and drums, military displays and Highland dancers under the theme 'Nations in Step'.
Ricky Gervais brings his comedy tour Legend to Utilita Arena Birmingham.
Fourth day of the Ashes Test cricket match between England and Australia at Edgbaston.
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock musical about the final days of Jesus, with Sam Ryder as Jesus, directed by Tim Sheader.
The world's biggest cake decorating and baking event with live demonstrations, competitions, and shows.
Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's Christmas ballet, with live music by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, before a 30-foot Christmas tree.
Bloc Party and Interpol co-headline a tour with support from Heartworms at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
Weezer plays the Utilita Arena Birmingham on The Gathering Tour, with Taking Back Sunday as special guest, to mark the 30th anniversary of The Blue Album.
Simple Minds perform hits from their new album Sacrosanct on their V Tour, joined by special guest Gary Numan.
After-dark light trail with dazzling displays, interactive installations and soundscapes through the historic Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Courteeners arena tour celebrating their 20-year career, with special guests The Lathums & The Guestlist.
Christmas pantomime at the Birmingham Hippodrome with Rylan as the Diva of Dreams and Matt Slack as Lester the Jester.
UEFA Champions League football match between Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund at Villa Park.
Professor Brian Cox brings his science show Emergence to the Utilita Arena, exploring the universe from particles to structures.
Kevin Bridges comedy show, Here If You Need Me Tour, at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
The UK and Ireland tour of the classic MGM musical about Hollywood in the 1920s, with high-energy choreography and more than 14,000 litres of water on stage.
The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour brings the magic of the TV show to the arena with dancing, costumes and the judges' banter.
Synth-pop legends Erasure perform on their Radio!! Radio!! arena tour, with special guests Ladytron.
Eric Clapton plays bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, one of five UK shows on his 2027 tour.
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell live at Utilita Arena Birmingham, with The Big Love Tour 2026, plus special guests Katchafire and Bitty McLean.
Family live show with paint-splattered monster trucks and electrifying lighting, reimagining the popular stunt show.
Morgan Jay brings his La Dolce Vita Tour to the Utilita Arena, mixing stand-up, live music and crowd interaction in a show described as part comedy show, part concert.
Comedy superstar John Bishop returns with his new tour, Let's Go Round Again, at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
Kasabian live their ninth studio album Act III, with special guests The Vaccines, on their UK arena tour.
Craig David brings his Born To Do It 25th Anniversary tour to Utilita Arena Birmingham, performing his debut album front to back with his band.
A live concert performance of the Hans Zimmer score from the BBC series Blue Planet III, hosted by Elizabeth White with underwater footage on a large LED screen.
The Tony and Olivier award-winning musical about Roxie Hart, with its score by Kander and Ebb and choreography in the style of Bob Fosse.
The ultimate dance celebration with competitions, workshops, performances, auditions and exhibitors for dancers of all levels.
The Darkness bring their biggest headline tour in 20 years, with special guests Feeder and A, celebrating their platinum-selling catalogue.
The Wiggles bring their new arena tour, Sparkle Big Show!, with giant singalongs, dazzling lights and interactive surprises for families.
Gaming lifestyle festival with the Call of Duty League Major II LAN tournament, cosplay, indie games and music, returning to Birmingham after a record-breaking 2026 debut.
Musical comedy Mean Girls, written by Tina Fey and starring Jennifer Ellison, Emily Lane and Vivian Panka, live at The Alexandra Theatre.
The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical Hadestown on its first UK and Ireland tour, with performances across April 2027.
The CBSO perform Bruckner's 7th Symphony with Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.1, led by Ilan Volkov with Ilya Gringolts on violin.
Culture Club perform their classic hits on 'The Singles Tour', with special guests ABC and Haircut 100.
A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, for two weeks at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
Megadeth play bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham with special guests Black Label Society and Testament on their 2027 European tour.
UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning musical adaptation of the 1985 film, with Axel Duffy as Marty McFly and Roger Bart as Doc Brown.
World championships in sports and fitness with competitions and brand experiences across the NEC.
Blossoms UK arena headline tour with special guests The Royston Club, presenting their sixth studio album.
Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on 2 December.
Deep Purple headline the UK tour with special guests Mammoth and Jayler at bp pulse LIVE.
Indoor Christmas funfair with unlimited rides, a giant ice rink, a festival circus, a motorbike stunt show and Santa's grotto across 25,000 square metres.
The UK's biggest mixed craft event with hundreds of exhibitors, hands-on workshops, live demonstrations and make-and-take projects.
A festive retail extravaganza featuring handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, seasonal crafts and unique treats from over 150 talented designers and makers.
Jack Whitehall returns to arenas nationwide with his new stand-up comedy tour Bad Influence, bringing his signature mischievous charm and razor-sharp observations.
Chase & Status bring their Generic Everything World Tour to Utilita Arena Birmingham, with the venue hosting two nights of the show.
Bullet For My Valentine bring their Social Apocalypse 2027 Tour to bp pulse LIVE, with Pendulum and special guest Dark Divine.
Stand-up comedy show The Mo You Know by Mo Gilligan at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
The Script return to the UK and Ireland with their Man In The Arena Tour, featuring special guest James Morrison.
Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park.
An indoor immersive experience inspired by J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, transforming the Gas Hall into a whimsical world with pirate ships, forests and fairy lights.
The CBSO performs John Williams' score from the Christmas classic 'Home Alone' live to picture at Symphony Hall.
Carlos Acosta's reimagining of the 19th-century classic La Bayadère, set in Renaissance Venice, with the Minkus score played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.
CBSO concert with Weinberg, Elgar and Shostakovich, conducted by Christoph Koncz with cellist Alisa Weilerstein.
Birmingham City host West Ham United at St. Andrew's Stadium.
The award-winning musical comedy Hairspray returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome, with Neil Hurst reprising the role of Edna Turnblad.
The UK's biggest toy collectors fair with more than 500 stalls of vintage and new collectable toys and models.
Stand-up comedy show by Jonny Cole from his Armagudd'n Tour, blending music and observations of Black Country life.
CBSO festive concert with the CBSO Chorus, Youth Chorus, Children's Chorus and CBSO SO Vocal, conducted by Michael Seal and presented by Jess Gillam.
The UK's biggest model railway exhibition with curated layouts, manufacturers, clubs and a ride-on train.
The CBSO celebrates the golden age of Viennese waltzes with Johann Strauss II, conducted by Tess Jackson and featuring soprano Aylish Tynan.
A festive concert of Christmas favourites conducted by Stephen Bell and presented by Jess Gillam, with the CBSO choruses.
Jukebox musical about the 1960s rock 'n' roll group the Four Seasons, presented in documentary style, at The Alexandra.
A candlelight performance of Fleetwood Mac's best-loved songs, including 'Little Lies', 'The Chain', 'Rhiannon' and 'Don't Stop', brought from London's West End.
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performs Howard Shore's score from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' live to the picture.
Kazuki Yamada leads the CBSO and massed choirs through highlights from Lohengrin, Nabucco, Aida, La bohème, La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, Romeo and Juliette and Carmina Burana.
N-Dubz bring The Legacy Tour to bp pulse LIVE with a 360-degree in-the-round stage and their biggest hits.
Donny Osmond brings his Viva UK Tour to bp pulse LIVE with timeless hits and dazzling production.
Charity netball show raising money for Shelter, with celebrities and influencers on court.
Dan and Phil perform their new stage show 'Hard Launch' at Symphony Hall, a comedy and music show described as outrageous and laugh-out-loud.
Shinedown live in concert at bp pulse LIVE, with support from Coheed and Cambria and Those Damn Crows.
A tribute show celebrating the music of ABBA with live cast, band, costumes and choreography.
New Adventures' UK tour of Matthew Bourne's dance Cinderella, a wartime romance set in London during the Blitz, recommended for ages 8 and over.
A symphonic concert celebrating twenty years of World of Warcraft music with full orchestra and choir, conducted by Kazuki Yamada.
The CBSO plays John Williams' scores from across the Star Wars saga, conducted by Michael Seal, to mark the franchise's 50th anniversary.
Family ice skating show with aerial stunts bringing to life characters from Coco, Moana, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid.
