Upcoming · Birmingham, United Kingdom
Things to Do in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham hosts around 6,100 upcoming events, with approximately 1,400 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 5% of these listings are free. The most common categories include Hiking & Outdoors with about 2,200 entries, followed by Concerts & Live Music at about 1,900. Other popular types are Community & Social events, Nightlife & Clubbing, Family & Kids activities, and Sports & Fitness. Key venues featuring the highest number of listings include Birmingham Town Hall, Grand Central in Birmingham, St Philip's Cathedral, The Electric, Golden Square, and Anchor Telephone Exchange. Several major performers have upcoming dates, such as Back to the Future The Musical on tour, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Aston Villa FC, Trainspotting the Musical, and Victoria Wood's dinnerladies. This diverse programme serves a population of about 1.1 million people based on 2017 figures.
City facts
- Population
- 1,137,100 (2017)
- Area
- 267.8 km²
- Elevation
- 140 m
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music1,841Theater & Performing Arts161Comedy159Festivals18Exhibitions & Art14Museums & Heritage4Food & Drink50Sports & Fitness178Family & Kids200Nightlife & Clubbing340Hiking & Outdoors2,158Workshops & Classes86Talks & Lectures14Movies & Film19Community & Social505Business & Networking86Wellness & Mindfulness51Seasonal & Holiday62Literary3Speed Dating & Singles48Conferences & Summits11Games16🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Sat 17 Oct
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The Shamrocks
Birmingham Symphony Hall
Concerts & Live Music
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Fell Out Boy
O2 Academy Birmingham
Concerts & Live Music
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The Undertones
O2 Institute Birmingham
Concerts & Live Music
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The Beat Dance Crazed Too Uk Tour
O2 Institute Birmingham
Concerts & Live Music
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Nectar Woode
O2 Institute3 Birmingham
Concerts & Live Music
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£288 +
Westlife
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Concerts & Live Music
£288 +
20:00 · US$43 +
Lighthouse Lovers Cruise in Portland
170 Commercial St
Hiking & Outdoors
US$43 +
1:00 · See listing
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
16th Street Baptist Church
Hiking & Outdoors
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Sold out9:00 · £15 +
AZAZIE Birmingham Pop-Up – October 17th, 2026 | Early Birds Tickets
Westmead Hotel · Redditch Road, Hopwood, B48 7AL
Exhibitions & Art
£15 +
9:30 · £6.13 +
FDNF Mass Casualty Simulation
The Beehive (Clincal Education Hub), Coventry · Westwood Way, Westwood Business Park, Coventry, CV4 8HS
Wellness & Mindfulness
£6.13 +
9:30 · See listing
Sea Life Birmingham - Standard Entry
National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham · National SEA LIFE Centre
Family & Kids
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10:00 · £99 +
Wex Classes: Birmingham | Level 1 Photography
Wex Photo Video Birmingham · 100 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8LT
Workshops & Classes
£99 +
10:00 · See listing
Cadbury World - Standard Entry
Cadbury World Birmingham · 69 Linden Rd, Bournville
Family & KidsCadbury World
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Sold out10:00 · £10 +
Midlands UNITE ~ Youth Leaders & Teams Training - Discipleship Focus
NAYC & ACUK - Whitemoor Lakes · Barley Green Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8QT
Community & Social
£10 +
10:00 · £5.84 +
Down Under Live, Birmingham -17th October 2026
Edgbaston Stadium · Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, B5 7QU
Hiking & Outdoors
£5.84 +
10:00 · £5 +
Canada Live - Birmingham - 17th October 2026
Edgbaston Stadium · Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, B5 7QU
Family & Kids
£5 +
10:00 · £0 +
The Barefoot Shoe and Foot Health Expo UK
Cranmore Park · Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, B90 4LF
Wellness & Mindfulness
£0 +
Sold out10:00 · £32.80 +
SHINE 2026
Hilton Birmingham Metropole · Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PP
Community & Social
£32.80 +
Sold out10:30 · £16.20 +
Beginners and Improvers @ temperance | Acoustic Workshop with Wes Stanton
Temperance · 33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 3AF
Workshops & Classes
£16.20 +
Sold out11:00 · £0 +
NCT Solihull Nearly New Sale 17th October 2026
Land Rover Sports And Social Club · 6 Billsmore Green, Solihull, B92 9LN
Community & Social
£0 +
Sold out12:00 · £33.25 +
Puppy yoga Birmingham
Malacuna Birmingham · 92-95 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 1RJ
Community & Social
£33.25 +
12:00 · £3.99 +
Birmingham Audio Tour: Jewellery Quarter Stories
Anchor Telephone Exchange · 83 Newhall St, Birmingham, B3 1LH
Hiking & Outdoors
£3.99 +
12:00 · £25 +
Qissa Kahani: The Turning Point
Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre · Arboretum Road, Walsall, WS1 2QH
Community & Social
£25 +
12:00 · £4.99 +
Birmingham Audio Tour: City Heritage
St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham · Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QB
Hiking & Outdoors
£4.99 +
12:00 · £4.99 +
Birmingham Audio Tour: Historic Heart
Grand Central, Birmingham · 68A Ellis Mews, Birmingham, B2 4BF
Hiking & Outdoors
£4.99 +
12:00 · £5.99 +
Birmingham Highlights Audio Tour: Urban Heritage and Landmarks
Birmingham Town Hall · Victoria Square B3 3DQ, Birmingham, B3 3DQ
Hiking & Outdoors
£5.99 +
12:00 · £5.99 +
Soho Audio Tour: Refugees, Cholera and the Sound of the Sixties
Golden Square · Warstone Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B18 6JW
Hiking & Outdoors
£5.99 +
12:00 · £20.30 +
Throwing It Back Brunch Birmingham 2026: (October 17)
Birmingham Bierkeller · 21-22 Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 4TR
Nightlife & Clubbing
£20.30 +
12:00 · £20.05 +
Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Birmingham
Bierkeller · 21-22 Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 4TR
Food & Drink
£20.05 +
12:00 · See listing
Pirate Boat and Pub Crawl - Birmingham
The Malt House · Brindley Place (Opposite NIA), Birmingham, B1 2NX
Community & Social
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Plan ahead
The Study of Men: 6 Years on
Sat 31 Oct · Midlands Arts Centre
Curdworth Halloween and Fireworks 2026
Sat 31 Oct · King George V Playing Fields
Networking Breakfast with Alcester Business Club @ Minerva Mill
Thu 19 Nov · Minerva Mill Innovation Centre
VHL UK/Ireland Patient Support Day 2026
Sat 14 Nov · Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport - Nec by IHG
BIRMINGHAM An Afternoon Of Indie (30+) 7th November, 3pm-7pm
Sat 7 Nov · O'Neill'S Broad Street
Finance and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Birmingham, UK
Wed 4 Nov · Bank Restaurant Bar & Grill
Still In Love
Fri 27 Nov · Birmingham Flapper
Law and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Birmingham, UK
Wed 4 Nov · Bank Restaurant Bar & Grill
Frequently asked questions about events in Birmingham
- How many free events are available in Birmingham?
- About 5% of the total listed events are free to attend.
- Which venues have the most upcoming event listings?
- The venues with the highest number of listings are Birmingham Town Hall, Grand Central in Birmingham, St Philip's Cathedral, The Electric, Golden Square, and Anchor Telephone Exchange.
- What are the most popular types of events listed for this city?
- The most common event types are Hiking & Outdoors with about 2,200 listings, Concerts & Live Music with about 1,900, and Community & Social events with about 500.
- Which famous performers have dates in Birmingham this month?
- Upcoming performers include Back to the Future The Musical on tour, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Aston Villa FC, Trainspotting the Musical, and Victoria Wood's dinnerladies.