Things to do in Birmingham

AnimeCon UK

AnimeCon UK is an enormous international Anime, Manga, K-pop Festival! A showcase of the best of Asian pop culture in the UK’s largest exhibition venue.

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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Barry Manilow

With worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, Barry Manilow’s success is a benchmark in popular music. His concerts sell out instantly.

bp Pulse LIVE, Birmingham

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Ismo: Woo Hoo! World Tour

Ismo: Woo Hoo! World Tour at Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham

Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham

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BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Celebrate everything you love about summer gardening with a day out at BBC Gardeners’ World Live!

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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BBC Good Food Show Summer

Step into summer this June at the BBC Good Food Show Summer!Try and buy from 100s of independent producers and big brands and pick up plenty of recipe inspirati…

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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Good Food Show Summer

The Good Food Show Summer is an ultimate foodie day out featuring live cooking demonstrations, celebrity chefs, seasonal flavours, and outdoor entertaining insp…

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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Myles Smith: Short Stripped Back Set + Q&A

British singersongwriter Myles Smith has fast become one of the UK's most compelling new voices, blending heartfelt storytelling with melodic sincerity.

O2 Institute, Birmingham

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Elvis Costello

The veteran singer-songwriter and guitarist, born Declan Patrick MacManus, plays from a selection of his pub rock and new wave hits including 'Alison', 'Watchin…

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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Old Skool Bingo

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of RnB-inspired fun and games with our unique twist on classic bingo!Slow it down and groove to the hottest beats as we c…

The Rainbow Warehouse, Birmingham

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This Will Destroy You

This Will Destroy You are a Texan group who compose lengthy, atmospheric instrumental pieces utilizing a variety of guitar effects and dynamic changes.

Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready.

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

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Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show fu…

The Glee Club, Birmingham

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing

Get ready for a party like no other with Over 30s Daytime Clubbing! This is your chance to relive the magic of your clubbing days without sacrificing your beaut…

Mama Roux's, Birmingham

Bingo Jamz

Welcome to Bingo Jamz, your ultimate 90s and 00s RnB fix! Dive into an evening of immersive fun, games, prizes, along with those irresistible slow jamz that def…

Rosies, Birmingham

Kaytranada

Hip hop and dance producer from Canada.

Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Soul Bingo

Soul Bingo: a night of classic hits, fun, and games!Get ready for Soul Bingo: the ultimate night of soul, motown, and classic hits from the 70s & 80s!

Rosies, Birmingham

Old Skool Bingo

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of RnB-inspired fun and games with our unique twist on classic bingo!Slow it down and groove to the hottest beats as we c…

Sector 57, Birmingham

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

St. Paul's Church, Birmingham

Soul Bingo

Soul Bingo: a night of classic hits, fun, and games!Get ready for Soul Bingo: the ultimate night of soul, motown, and classic hits from the 70s & 80s!

Sector 57, Birmingham

Soul Bingo

Soul Bingo: a night of classic hits, fun, and games!Get ready for Soul Bingo: the ultimate night of soul, motown, and classic hits from the 70s & 80s!

Sobar, Birmingham

Les Misérables

See a brilliant new staging of one of the most popular musicals of all time. Featuring all the iconic songs from the original score.

Utilita Arena, Birmingham

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Lola Young

Lola Young is a British soul singer who rose to fame for her cover of "Together In Electric Dreams" by Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakey.

O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham

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Dan Nightingale & Friends

Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates.

Castle & Falcon, Birmingham

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World Cup Screenings

World Cup Screenings at O2 Institute, Birmingham

O2 Institute, Birmingham

All Them Witches

You’ll find All Them Witches on the outskirts. This collective of creative outliers have never followed a pre-trodden path or comfortably fit into an existing s…

O2 Institute, Birmingham

Amy & Carlos: Reborn

Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE, accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu, truly feels Re…

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Jukebox Idols

From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox Idols will feature non-stop hits from the jukebox idols of the past and present, brought to…

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

And Then There Was... Phil

The iconic tracksThe signature drum duetsAnd the 1978 mirror tour breathtaking visualsAnd Then There Was…Phil celebrates the most impactful artist and performer…

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Ethel Cain

The jaded daughter of a dead preacher-man caught in an exodus, Ethel Cain winds her way through a dizzying attempt at escape from her suffocating upbringing onl…

O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham

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Royel Otis

Sydney indie rising stars Royel Otis are embarking on a journey. Following the success of their debut EP Campus in 2021, they launched into 2022 with their exub…

O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham

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Def Leppard and Whitesnake

2018 will see Def Leppard perform their Hysteria album in full, in addition to other hits, across UK arenas.As a cornerstone of rock and roll’s history, Def Lep…

bp Pulse LIVE, Birmingham

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Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar ("The Red Rocker") is an American rock vocalist, guitarist, and entrepreneur.

bp Pulse LIVE, Birmingham

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Men's One Day International Series: England vs India

England take on India in this International fixture.

Edgbaston, Birmingham

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MCM Birmingham Comic Con

MCM Comic Con is back in Birmingham this December, for another epic three-day weekend celebrating all the fandoms we love.

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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Gravity Show

Picture this: A spectacular gathering of over 30,000 passionate enthusiasts and families, a jaw-dropping showcase of hundreds of Europe's most mind-blowing show…

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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Glee

Glee is the UK's leading garden and outdoor living trade show, hosting the most exciting brands, innovative products and inspiring garden retail insights.As the…

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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The Cat Show Live

The Largest Cat event in recent years with 3 globally recognised cat registries (GCCF, Fife & TICA) coming together under one roof to celebrate our feline frien…

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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Jane McDonald: Living the Dream

National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially Living The Dream as she announces a brand-new UK tour and album for 2026.The star of stage a…

Utilita Arena, Birmingham

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VeXpo

Come join us for Europe's first ever VTuber convention - a celebration of creators of all sizes!You'll have the opportunity to attend panels and concerts, as we…

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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André Rieu

There is no more natural a successor to the great Johann Strauss than André Rieu. The Dutch conductor, violinist and composer has taken many cues from the rever…

bp Pulse LIVE, Birmingham

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Niall Horan

The multi-Platinum-selling singer/songwriter first rose to prominence as part of the internationally acclaimed One Direction and has since firmly established hi…

Utilita Arena, Birmingham

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The National Wedding Show

With hundreds of experts you can be sure to tick off many of the wedding planning basics in just one day.

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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Horse of the Year Show

The biggest week of the year for Equestrian entertainment is back.

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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Daniel Sloss

Daniel’s previous ground-breaking, global smash-hits include ‘HUBRiS’ (the world’s biggest solo comedy touring show for most of 2021 as reported in Pollstar) an…

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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The World Of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension

The new show represents Zimmer’s relentless drive to push artistic boundaries, explore new paths, and continuously evolve his sound.

Utilita Arena, Birmingham

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The Motorhome & Caravan Show

See the latest models, accessories and tech for your touring holiday all in one place.

NEC Birmingham, Birmingham

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The Shamrocks

The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their…

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

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