What's On In Birmingham

01/09/2026

What if your week in Birmingham could feel like a mini festival? September has arrived, and Birmingham is already making plans for you.

From live gigs and big-name performances to the Moseley Folk & Arts Festival, theatre, interactive city adventures, and plenty of things to do, something is happening across the city from 1–6 September 2026.

Whether you’re the person who plans every night out or the one who says “what are we doing tonight?” at 6pm - this one’s for you.

We’ve put together our guide to What’s On in Birmingham This Week, so you can stop scrolling endlessly and start making plans.

And be honest…
Which one are you adding to your calendar first?

Tell us in the comments - live music, festivals, theatre, food, or something completely different?

Save this post. Tag your Birmingham crew. Then head to the link in our bio for the full guide.

Because there’s always something happening in Birmingham - you just need to know where to look.

25/08/2026

BIRMINGHAM, ARE YOU READY? ✨

Something special is coming to Qavali Birmingham… 👀🔥

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📅 Friday 28 August 2026
⏰ 7PM

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24/08/2026

What’s On in Birmingham This Week? 🎉📍

Looking for plans? We’ve rounded up some of the best things happening across Birmingham from 24–30 August! 🙌

From live music and club nights to drum & bass, indie, reggae, techno, cabaret and more, there’s plenty to keep your week and Bank Holiday weekend busy. 🎶🍹🕺

Whether you’re planning a big night out or just looking for something different to do, check out our latest blog for the full guide.

Read the full blog on our website and start planning your week! Link in bio 👉

Which event are you most excited about?💬

24/08/2026

Business is better when you don’t do it alone!

We had a fantastic Friday morning visiting BNI Momentum at Village Hotel, Dudley and connecting with an incredible group of ambitious, passionate and driven business professionals. 🚀

From meaningful conversations and valuable insights to new connections and exciting opportunities, it was brilliant to experience the power of networking in action.

What really stood out was the energy in the room, business owners and professionals coming together to share ideas, support one another and build relationships that can lead to real growth. 🙌

A huge thank you to BNI Momentum Solihull for the warm welcome! We made some fantastic connections, gained plenty of useful insights and are looking forward to staying in touch with the brilliant people we met. 🤝✨

You never know where one conversation, one introduction or one new connection might lead. 👀

📍 Village Hotel, Dudley
📅 Every Friday morning
🤝 Visitors and new businesses welcome

Interested in experiencing it for yourself? Get in touch with BNI Momentum to find out more about visiting a future meeting.

12/08/2026

Plant lovers from across Birmingham are invited to come together for Another Plant Swap Birmingham 2026, taking place at Secret Space in Digbeth on Sunday 16 August.

The event brings together houseplant enthusiasts for an afternoon of plant swapping, conversation and community. Whether you’re looking to exchange plants, discover something new for your collection or simply meet other plant lovers, the event offers a relaxed way to connect with Birmingham’s growing plant community.

Swapper tickets are £15 and are designed for visitors bringing plants to exchange. The ticket includes entry to the event, a non-alcoholic welcome drink, a goodie bag and entry into the raffle.

Non-Swapper tickets are £8 for those who would like to attend and enjoy the event without bringing plants to swap.

The Birmingham event is being held at Secret Space in Digbeth and is sponsored by Ladybird Plant Care.

Event details

Date: Sunday 16 August 2026
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Venue: Secret Space
Address: 30–34 River Street, Deritend, Birmingham, B5 5SA
https://www.secretspace.co/

Book tickets: Tickets are available directly from Another Plant Swap via the official event booking page.
https://www.anotherplantswap.com/

https://www.whatsoninbirmingham.net/event/another-plant-swap-birmingham-2026/

Another Plant Swap. We are here to bring the houseplant community together and enjoy plants in a sustainable & eco-friendly way.

12/08/2026

*Birmingham Weekender 2026 is coming to the city centre!*

Looking for something fun to do this August Bank Holiday weekend? *Birmingham Weekender 2026* returns from *Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August, bringing three days of **free entertainment* to the heart of Birmingham.

🎶 Live music
💃 Dance & performances
🎭 Theatre & outdoor arts
🐉 Family-friendly entertainment
📍 Birmingham city centre

With activities taking place around locations including *Bullring, Victoria Square and New Street Station*, there’s plenty to discover while exploring the city.

*29–31 August 2026*
*Free entry*

Find out what's happening at Birmingham Weekender and plan your Bank Holiday weekend with What's On In Birmingham.

Birmingham Weekender returns from 29–31 August 2026 with free performances, music, dance and family activities across the city centre.

07/08/2026

Looking for something to do in Birmingham this weekend? 👀

From Comic Con and outdoor Shakespeare to family activities, live entertainment and Birmingham Restaurant Festival, there’s plenty happening across the city from 7–9 August.

We’ve put together some of our picks for the weekend 👇

Which one would you choose?

Discover the best things to do in Birmingham this weekend, 7–9 August 2026, including events, family activities, food, live entertainment and more.

06/08/2026

At the Hub on the Green, we’re holding our biggest-ever swap event this August, aimed at
helping local families to cut costs and encourage children to read.
The Big Swap will be on Saturday August 8th from 11am to 2pm. Choose from a huge range of
school uniforms and children’s books, all to take home – and all free of charge!
“We’re encouraging people to bring outgrown or unwanted school uniforms and no-longer read
books to swap, but that’s not a condition of taking part. No-one will go away empty-handed,”
said John Dolan, Chair of Trustees.
“The generosity of people in Bournville means you can choose from a wide range of uniforms in
great condition, all ready to take home, helping families save money in time for the new school
term.
“The Big Swap is also great for the environment, giving new life to clothes and books that might
otherwise end up in landfill.”
Activities on the day will include storytelling by local writer Bea Jay Evans, author of the Mia
books, and ‘poems on demand’ written by Robbie Lea-Trengrouse, who runs the Hub’s monthly
Poetry Group.
Also available will be the Hub’s popular Blind Date with a Book. These pre-loved books are
wrapped, with clues about what they are on a handmade bookmark. They cost £1 each in
support of Hub funds and during The Big Swap every purchase will include a free book-themed
sticker.
Everyone attending will be able to add their favourite children’s book title to the Hub’s Book
Tree. The upcycled cardboard tree was unveiled on World Book Night when favourite children’s
book titles chosen by Caroline Cadbury, Chair of Bournville Village Trust, and local historian
Carl Chinn, were the first to be added.
“This year is Go All In, the National Year of Reading and the Big Swap is our latest event
supporting this,” said John. “We hope many local people will come along and take part.”

At the Hub on the Green, we’re holding our biggest-ever swap event this August, aimed at helping local families to cut costs and encourage children to read. The Big Swap...

28/07/2026

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