Latest Things to do Events from Birmingham City Council

Winter craft market at Ikon

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:28:42 +0000

A festive late-night shopping event with unique gifts from Birmingham’s artists and designers.
Date: 4th Dec 2025
Location: Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS
Time: 17:00 - 20:00

Author talk at the Library of Birmingham

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:09:46 +0000

Join historian Kevin Goodman for a gripping talk about the "Diggum Uppers" - body snatchers who stole corpses to sell to medical schools across the West Midlands.
Date: 8th Nov 2025
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 14:30 - 16:00

Live music from Oakwood Flute Duo

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:25:45 +0000

Enjoy beautiful live music from talented flute players at the Library of Birmingham.
Date: 1st Nov 2025
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 12:00 - 13:00

International championship of collegiate a cappella – United Kingdom quarterfinal

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:36:01 +0100

Hear student singers battle it out for a chance to perform in the world finals on a Broadway stage.
Date: 15th Feb 2026
Location: Crescent Theatre Sheepcote Street Brindleyplace Birmingham B16 8AE
Time: 17:00 - 20:00

Christmas comedy at the Glee Club

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:13:07 +0100

Enjoy a night of laughter, food and festive fun at The Glee Club’s Christmas comedy shows.
Date: 3rd Dec 2025 - 31st Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: The Glee Club Birmingham The Arcadian 70 Hurst Street Birmingham B5 4TD

Carol service at St Martin’s Church

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:58:05 +0100

Join homelessness charity Crisis for carols, music and stories of hope this Christmas.
Date: 3rd Dec 2025
Location: St Martin in the Bull Ring Edgbaston Street, Birmingham B5 5BB
Time: 18:30 - 19:15

Candlelight: Christmas classics

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:42:43 +0100

A magical evening of Christmas music played by a live string quartet, surrounded by candlelight in Birmingham Cathedral.
Date: 17th Dec 2025
Location: Birmingham Cathedral Colmore Row Birmingham B3 2QB
Time: 18:30 - 19:30

No such thing as wolves: a musical for children

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:03:23 +0100

A fun musical for children at Birmingham Hippodrome, with songs, woodland animals and a surprise twist.
Date: 6th Dec 2025 - 4th Jan 2026
Interval: Every day
Location: Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB

Paperdolls handmade Christmas market

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:09:54 +0100

A festive market full of handmade gifts, local talent and Christmas cheer.
Date: 29th Nov 2025
Location: Fazeley Studios 191 Fazeley Street Deritend Birmingham B5 5SE
Time: 11:00 - 17:00

Healing body and mind: Medicine Buddha empowerment

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:49:13 +0100

Learn how to use Buddhist meditation to heal body and mind.
Date: 13th Dec 2025
Location: Kadampa Meditation Centre 44 Blucher Street Birmingham B1 1QJ
Time: 10:30 - 17:15

Rock Choir Live: the ultimate Christmas party

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:49:57 +0100

A fun night of music, singing and festive cheer for all ages.
Date: 29th Nov 2025
Location: National Exhibition Centre (NEC) North Avenue Marston Green Birmingham B40 1NT
Time: 19:00 - 22:15

Families Together at Christmas at Symphony Hall

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:18:10 +0100

A festive concert for carers and their families, with live music, reflections and high-energy performances in the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space at Symphony Hall.
Date: 14th Dec 2025
Location: Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space Symphony Hall 8 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2EA
Time: 11:00

Live at Christmas: Stand-up comedy at Birmingham Town Hall

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:57:29 +0100

5 brilliant comedians perform live for one night only. A festive comedy show full of sharp jokes and big laughs.
Date: 10th Dec 2025
Location: Birmingham Town Hall Victoria Square Birmingham B3 3DQ
Time: 19:30

Rob Brydon and his fabulous band at the Symphony Hall

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:47:47 +0100

A joyful Christmas show with songs, stories and laughs from Rob Brydon and his brilliant band.
Date: 26th Nov 2025
Location: Symphony Hall 8 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2EA

An evening celebrating Christmas

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:27:37 +0100

Choirs, festive films and a red-carpet celebration at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC).
Date: 22nd Nov 2025
Location: Midlands Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park Birmingham B12 9QH
Time: 18:00 - 23:30

Toscana Strings: The Snowman and The Nutcracker

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:10:33 +0100

Magical stories told through music, dance and fun for all the family.
Date: 6th Dec 2025
Location: Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space Symphony Hall 8 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2EA

Robin Hood at Birmingham Hippodrome

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:32:42 +0100

Get ready for a wild ride through Sherwood Forest at the Birmingham Hippodrome with Robin Hood, Maid Marion and a cast of stars.
Date: 20th Dec 2025 - 1st Feb 2026
Interval: Every day
Location: Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB

Storytime with Santa at the Thinktank Science Museum

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:58:15 +0100

Enjoy a festive story, craft activity and gift from Santa.
Date: 29th Nov 2025 - 23rd Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum Millennium Point Curzon Street Birmingham B4 7XG

The Big Christmas Assembly at Birmingham Town Hall

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:47:04 +0100

Sing along to Christmas favourites with James B Partridge at the iconic Birmingham Town Hall.
Date: 14th Oct 2025
Location: Birmingham Town Hall Victoria Square Birmingham B3 3DQ
Time: 19:30

Storytime with Santa at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:38:00 +0100

Enjoy a festive story with Santa at the MAC!
Date: 13th Dec 2025 - 24th Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Midlands Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park Birmingham B12 9QH

A Christmas Wassail at Highbury Hall

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:26:41 +0100

Celebrate Christmas with songs, stories and laughter in a warm and festive setting.
Date: 8th Dec 2025 - 9th Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Highbury Hall 4 Yew Tree Road Moseley Birmingham B13 8QG
Time: 19:45

The Nutcracker at Birmingham Hippodrome

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:57:48 +0100

A magical Christmas ballet with falling snow, a 30-foot tree and a live orchestra.
Date: 21st Nov 2025 - 13th Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB

Cinderella at The Old Rep

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:27:52 +0100

A fun-filled family panto with songs, dancing and sparkle - live at The Old Rep Theatre.
Date: 22nd Nov 2025 - 31st Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: The Old Rep Theatre Station Street Birmingham B5 4DY

The Owl Who Came for Christmas

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:58:47 +0100

A magical Christmas story with songs, puppets and a very special owl - live at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC).
Date: 1st Dec 2025 - 28th Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Midlands Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park Birmingham B12 9QH

Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers with the Cory Band

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:53:03 +0100

See Wallace and Gromit’s cracking adventure with live music from one of the world’s best brass bands.
Date: 29th Nov 2025
Location: Birmingham Town Hall Victoria Square Birmingham B3 3DQ
Time: 15:00

Breakfast with Santa at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:41:18 +0100

Meet Santa, enjoy breakfast and take home a gift in this magical Christmas experience for families.
Date: 29th Nov 2025 - 23rd Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Chamberlain Square Birmingham B3 3DH
Time: 09:00 - 11:00

Even more ghost stories by candlelight

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:45:15 +0100

A chilling night of storytelling at Midlands Arts Centre, with 4 brand new ghost tales performed by candlelight.
Date: 29th Oct 2025
Location: Midlands Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park Birmingham B12 9QH
Time: 19:30 - 21:00

Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra at the Ballroom

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:55:42 +0100

Let Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra (BGSO) sweep you off your feet with a concert of glamour, glitz and glitterballs.
Date: 6th Dec 2025
Location: The Church at Carrs Lane Carrs Lane Ladywood Birmingham B4 7SX
Time: 15:00 - 17:00

Birmingham Gallows and Ghosts: Halloween tour

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:56:28 +0100

Step into Birmingham’s eerie past this Halloween - ghost stories, graveyards and hidden history await.
Date: 29th Oct 2025 - 2nd Nov 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Birmingham Snow Hill station Colmore Row Birmingham B3 2BJ

Seeking the Pioneers: Routes of Resistance exhibition

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:16:37 +0100

A powerful exhibition celebrating Birmingham’s role in the fight against racism.
Date: 6th Oct 2025 - 29th Nov 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 09:00 - 21:00

Waiting ‘til next year for another year

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:54:28 +0100

A powerful exhibition of artwork made in prisons, exploring ideas of home, memory and place.
Date: 7th Nov 2025 - 16th Nov 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS
Time: 11:00 - 17:00

Creative artists exhibition

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:45:42 +0100

Step into a world of colour, sound and stories made by artists who think and create differently.
Date: 14th Oct 2025 - 21st Nov 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: The Hive 43 to 47 Vittoria Street Birmingham B1 3PE
Time: 10:00 - 15:30

Winter Light at Birmingham Cathedral

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:12:29 +0100

Step into the magic of Christmas with soprano Nadia Eide and a guest choir at Birmingham Cathedral.
Date: 22nd Nov 2015
Location: Birmingham Cathedral Colmore Row Birmingham B3 2QB
Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Birmingham Lego brick festival

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:10:08 +0100

A fun day out for anyone who loves Lego - with games, displays and a free gift for early birds.
Date: 2nd Nov 2025
Location: New Bingley Hall 1 Hockley Circus Birmingham B18 5PP
Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Fleetwood Mad: a tribute to Christine McVie

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:19:01 +0100

Celebrate the music of Christine McVie with a live tribute from Fleetwood Mad.
Date: 8th Nov 2025
Location: Kings Heath Cricket and Sports Club 247 Alcester Road South Kings Heath Birmingham B14 6DT
Time: 19:00 - 22:30

Half term art explorer

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:47:31 +0100

Explore art like a detective with fun activities for families at Ikon Gallery.
Date: 29th Oct 2025
Location: Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS
Time: 11:00 - 15:00

Hew Locke OBE RA and Robert Leckie in conversation at Ikon

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:15:01 +0100

Artist Hew Locke OBE RA and curator Robert Leckie discuss the life and work of Donald Locke in a free talk at Ikon Gallery.
Date: 12th Nov 2025
Location: Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS
Time: 18:00 - 19:00

Mind Body Spirit Festival 10th Anniversary at NEC Birmingham

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:13:03 +0100

A 3-day festival of wellbeing, spirituality and connection returns to NEC Birmingham this November, with workshops, talks and a vibrant wellbeing market.
Date: 14th Nov 2025 - 16th Nov 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: National Exhibition Centre (NEC) North Avenue Marston Green Birmingham B40 1NT
Time: 11:00 - 17:00

The Forgotten Generations: Lest We Forget exhibition

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:38:37 +0100

Discover the untold stories of African and Caribbean Royal Air Force (RAF) veterans from the West Midlands.
Date: 27th Sep 2025 - 12th Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 11:00 - 17:00

Photography exhibition: United States of Birmingham

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:13:41 +0100

Explore how Birmingham connects to other cities with the same name.
Date: 24th Sep 2025 - 31st Oct 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Zellig at the Custard Factory Gibb Street Deritend Birmingham B9 4AT

Live folk music in Birmingham: Will Finn and Rosie Calvert

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:54:53 +0100

Enjoy an evening of rich harmonies and joyful folk music. Will and Rosie bring their award-winning sound to Birmingham.
Date: 14th Nov 2025
Location: Black Diamond Folk Club The Jewellers Arms 23 Hockley Street Jewellery Quarter Birmingham B18 6BW
Time: 20:00 - 22:30

Donald Locke - Resistant forms

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:10:23 +0100

Discover powerful works by Guyanese-British artist Donald Locke at the Ikon Gallery.
Date: 1st Oct 2025 - 22nd Feb 2026
Interval: Every day
Location: Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS
Time: 11:00 - 17:00

Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:08:35 +0100

An exhibition celebrating the achievements and awards of rock icon Ozzy Ozbourne.
Date: 25th Jun 2025 - 18th Jan 2026
Interval: Every day
Location: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Chamberlain Square Birmingham B3 3DH
Time: 10:00 - 17:00

'Love is merely a madness', romance in Shakespeare's plays

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:18:52 +0100

The ups and downs of dating in the 16th century.
Date: 5th Jun 2025 - 5th Jun 2026
Interval: Every day
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 11:00 - 17:00

City sights and history tour

Thu, 15 May 2025 11:41:51 +0100

Discover the history of the city and see the main city centre sights in this outdoor walking tour.
Date: 15th Jul 2025 - 19th Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Bullring and Grand Central Moor Street Birmingham B5 4BU

Chester Monte's murder mystery

Tue, 13 May 2025 15:16:43 +0100

Immerse yourself in Birmingham with an interactive murder mystery game! Uncover clues, solve puzzles and unravel the mystery in this thrilling adventure.
Date: 13th Jul 2025 - 31st Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Birmingham City Centre

Trace your family history

Tue, 06 May 2025 16:28:03 +0100

Family history sessions at Hall Green Library with historian Paul Wilkins.
Date: 6th Nov 2025 - 18th Dec 2025
Interval: Every week
Location: Hall Green Library 1221 Stratford Road Hall Green Birmingham B28 9AD
Time: 16:30 - 17:30

Birmingham Millennium Lacemakers

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:45:10 +0000

Learn a new skill and make friends at South Yardley library.
Date: 8th Jul 2025 - 13th Dec 2025
Interval: On this day every month
Location: South Yardley library Yardley Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8LT
Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Kings Norton Farmers Market

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:26:42 +0000

Visit Kings Norton for local, healthy, fresh food direct from the people who make it.
Date: 8th Jul 2025 - 13th Dec 2025
Interval: On this day every month
Location: The Green Kings Norton Birmingham B38 8SD
Time: 09:00 - 13:30

History Society talks

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:12:20 +0000

A friendly and welcoming group at South Yardley library.
Date: 13th Jul 2025 - 8th Dec 2025
Interval: On this day every month
Location: South Yardley library Yardley Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8LT
Time: 14:15 - 15:15

Book Club

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:28:50 +0000

Come along to South Yardley library's Book Club, held on the last Saturday of each month.
Date: 25th Jul 2025 - 27th Dec 2025
Interval: On this day every month
Location: South Yardley library Yardley Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8LT
Time: 14:15 - 15:15

Crafternoon Thursdays

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:51:47 +0100

Come along to a friendly and relaxed group for crafters at South Yardley library.
Date: 4th Jul 2025 - 31st Dec 2025
Interval: Every week
Location: South Yardley library Yardley Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8LT
Time: 14:00 - 16:30

Walking club at Sutton park

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:58:13 +0100

Improve your fitness, enjoy some great company and spend time in the stunning natural environment of Sutton park.
Date: 24th Jun 2025 - 20th Dec 2025
Interval: Every week
Location:

Social running club at Sutton park

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:50:40 +0100

Improve your fitness, enjoy some great company and spend time in the stunning natural environment of Sutton park.
Date: 24th Jun 2024 - 18th Jun 2025
Interval: Every week
Location: Sutton Park (Town Gate entrance) 60 Park Road The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 6BU

Curious About Birmingham - Quirky heritage walks

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:50:37 +0000

Have fun exploring Birmingham, spotting things you've never noticed before, with 2 quirky heritage walks in a treasure hunt style. A fun and affordable way to experience the fresh air.
Date: 1st Jul 2025 - 31st Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Birmingham City Centre