What's On
The best events happening in Birmingham
18-20 September 2026
Birmingham Food Festival
Various Venues, Birmingham City Centre
A celebration of Birmingham's incredible food scene, from Michelin-starred chefs to street food traders. Pop-up kitchens, cooking demonstrations, and tastings across the city centre. Birmingham is a food city, and this festival proves it.
3-5 July 2026
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival
Moseley Park, Moseley Park, Alcester Road, Moseley
One of the best small festivals in the country, set in the beautiful surroundings of Moseley Park. Folk, roots, and acoustic music over a long weekend, with a crowd that is friendly, local, and there for the music.
First Friday of every month
Digbeth First Friday
Digbeth, Various venues, Digbeth
On the first Friday of every month, Digbeth's galleries, studios, and creative spaces open their doors for a free evening of art, music, and exploration. It is the best way to discover what is happening in Birmingham's creative quarter.
23-25 May 2026
Birmingham Pride
Gay Village & Smithfield, Hurst Street & Smithfield, Birmingham
The Midlands' biggest LGBTQ+ celebration takes over the Gay Village and surrounding streets with live music, parades, and parties. Birmingham Pride is joyful, inclusive, and one of the highlights of the city's calendar.
5 November - 23 December 2026
Frankfurt Christmas Market
Victoria Square & New Street, Victoria Square, New Street, Birmingham
The largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria. Bratwurst, gluhwein, and handmade gifts line the stalls from Victoria Square down New Street. It is a Birmingham Christmas tradition that draws millions.
19-29 March 2026
Flatpack Film Festival
Various Venues, Various venues across Birmingham
Birmingham's independent film and moving image festival brings experimental cinema, animation, and immersive experiences to venues across the city. Flatpack is creative, surprising, and completely unlike any other film festival.
10-19 July 2026
Birmingham International Jazz Festival
Various Venues, Various venues across Birmingham
One of the longest-running jazz festivals in the UK, bringing world-class jazz, blues, and soul to venues across Birmingham. Many events are free, and the quality of the programming is consistently outstanding.
12 June 2026
Colmore Food Festival
Colmore Business District, Colmore Row & surrounding streets, Birmingham
The annual food festival in the Colmore Business District brings the area's restaurants out onto the streets. Tasting plates, cooking demos, and live music make this one of the most popular free food events in the city.