Featured Events in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council organises and supports an exciting programme of events throughout the year, from massive spectaculars to community activities in parks, streets and the city centre. They bring local people together and attract visitors from across the West Midlands region and beyond.
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Here are just a few events and activities to look forward to.
Brilliantly Birmingham 2009 Tenth Anniversary
Until 28 February 2010
Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery'sIndustrial Gallery work by FLUX designer makers is a retrospective exhibition to celebrate the 10th anniversary.
FLUX 4 City Centre will be a retrospective exhibition of past profiled Brilliantly Birmingham designer makers, who have worked with us over the past ten years and since gone from strength to strength in their practice!
Seminars/Talks in collaboration with Arts Co – School of Jewellery
BMAG – supported by Birmingham Assay Office
A collaboration between Brilliantly Birmingham and Chord Developments, New work will be commissioned especially for developments in the Jewellery Quarter, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Brilliantly Birmingham.
The Birmingham Mail Wheel
Until end February 2010
Mon – Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri & Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-7pm
Centenary Square
This 60m observation wheel will offer stunning bird’s eye views of the city from its fully enclosed and heated carriages.
Chiltern Railways Offer
2FOR1Birmingham Mail Wheel until the end of February 2010!
Enjoy 2FOR1 admission on the Birmingham Mail Wheel when you travel with Chiltern Railways. This 60m observation wheel will offer stunning bird’s eye views of the city from its fully enclosed and heated carriages. Present your Chiltern Railways voucher and rail ticket at the Birmingham Mail Wheel ticket booth, and receive 2FOR1 admission on adult tickets.
0121 355 8401Old Rep Theatre
Birmingham Stage Company presents George’s Marvellous Medicine
Until 13 February - performance times vary please check when booking tickets.
Roald Dahl's amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper.
Adults £16.50, conc £12.50, children £9.50, family of 4 £49.50
Old Rep Theatre, Station Street
0121 303 2323
Chinese New Year
Sunday 14 February
Arcadian Centre, Birmingham
The new year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar.
Come and join the fun as the cultural performances, music, entertainments and firecrackers mark the start of the year 4708 – the Year of the Tiger.
This year will also include a Chinese market in Hurst Street.
Tel: 0121 303 3008
Gigglefest
13 – 20 February
Centre for the Child
Free – booking required for some sessions
The second children’s comedy festival returns to Central Library during the half-term holidays.
Throughout the week there will be workshops in writing and stand-up comedy as well as performances from top comedians like Barbara Nice and Chris White.
0121 303 2421
Birmingham.gov.uk/younglibraries
Aviva Grand Prix
20 February
National Indoor Arena
An expected sell out crowd of 8,000 people will watch the biggest international athletics meeting on the indoor circuit in Birmingham. The event provides an ideal warm-up for athletes ahead of the Indoor World Championship, which will take place a fortnight later in Doha.
Get behind our British athletes, be there cheering them during a great afternoon of world class sport and entertainment.
Tickets are now on sale from theticketfactory.com or 08000 55 60 56
St Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday 14 March
Digbeth
Come and enjoy the craic as Ireland’s popular patron saint is celebrated in Birmingham – one of the largest celebrations in Europe.
Includes a parade, Irish dancing, music and traditional entertainment.
Tel: 0121 303 3008
St George's Day Celebrations
24 April
Victoria & Chamberlain Squares
A day of live entertainment, music and Morris dancing to celebrate the patron saint of England.
Plus appearances from St George himself!
www.birmingham.gov.uk/st-george
Tel: 0121 303 3008