This weekend
Markets, gigs, shows and the cut this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from Digbeth to the Quarter. Every date is taken from the venue or organiser.
On now
- On now29 Jul to 21 February 2027
EVERY THING MUST GO by Joe Lycett
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, City Centre
The comedian's first major solo art show: dozens of new paintings about things that are no longer with us, from extinct animals and lost buildings to discontinued chocolate bars, drawn from the city collection. Free entry, open daily in school holidays, closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January. Final day is 21 February.
- On now30 Sept to 21 February 2027
Balraj Khanna: Lines of Flight
Ikon Gallery, Brindleyplace, Gas Street Basin
The first major survey of the British-Indian painter Balraj Khanna, with 40 abstract paintings from six decades shaped by his Punjab childhood, life in post-war Britain and themes of migration and Partition. On the first and second floors at 1 Oozells Square. Free, with donations welcome.
- On now20 Oct to 31 January 2027
Deleted Boy: The 21 Pirates
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Pixel Studio), City Centre
A free audio-visual display in the Pixel Studio about technologies that have disappeared from daily life, this year focused on the Nintendo Game Boy. A good short stop for families and anyone who grew up in the 1990s. Closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January.
- On now23 Oct to 3 January 2027
Neverland
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Gas Hall), City Centre
The Gas Hall on Edmund Street is turned into a walk-through Peter Pan world with pirate ships, fairy lights and characters including Wendy, Captain Hook and Tinkerbell. Entry is timed and capacity is limited, so book ahead; prices are lowest at off-peak times. Open 24 and 26 December and 1 January, closed Christmas Day.
October 2026
- 31Sat · Oct31 October 2026
Moseley Farmers' Market
Moseley Village crossroads, Alcester Road, Moseley
Up to 60 stalls of local produce, bread, cheese, meat and street food, all grown or made within 50 miles. It runs on the last Saturday of each month, with the December market moving to the Saturday before Christmas. Moseley Village station is a short walk away.
November 2026
- 1Sun · Nov1 November 2026
An Afternoon with Mr Scruff
Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath
A five hour Sunday set from the Manchester DJ, moving through soul, funk, hip hop and jazz upstairs at the Hare and Hounds on Kings Heath High Street. Over 18s only.
- 1Sun · Nov · 18:001 November 2026
Moseley Rugby Club Bonfire and Fireworks
Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Other
One of south Birmingham's larger community bonfires, with food stalls, bars and a fireworks display on Billesley Common. Check booking details ahead of the night.
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