Events

Curious About Birmingham - Quirky heritage walks

Have fun exploring Birmingham, spotting things you've never noticed before, with 2 quirky heritage walks in a treasure hunt style. A fun and affordable way to experience the fresh air.

• Date: 1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
• Every day
• Location:
• Cost: From £5.99

Happening today, 8th August 2025

• Thread the Loom

  Ikon presents a group exhibition celebrating the art of weaving.

  • Date: 25th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS
  • Time: 11:00 - 17:00
  • Cost: Free entry, donations welcome.

• Veganism: Past, present and future

  Visit the Vegan Society's interactive exhibition at the Library of Birmingham.

  • Date: 17th May 2025 - 23rd August 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
  • Time: 11:00 - 17:00
  • Cost: Free

• Curious About Birmingham - Quirky heritage walks

  Have fun exploring Birmingham, spotting things you've never noticed before, with 2 quirky heritage walks in a treasure hunt style. A fun and affordable way to experience the fresh air.

  • Date: 1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
  • Every day
  • Location:
  • Cost: From £5.99

• Heritage and habitat at Sarehole Mill

  During the school holidays, step into the past and get hands-on with exciting activities in Sarehole Mill's historic green spaces.

  • Date: 30th May 2025 - 29th August 2025
  • Every week
  • Location: Sarehole Mill Cole Bank Road Hall Green Birmingham B13 0BD
  • Cost: £3.50

• Chester Monte's murder mystery

  Immerse yourself in Birmingham with an interactive murder mystery game! Uncover clues, solve puzzles and unravel the mystery in this thrilling adventure.

  • Date: 13th May 2025 - 31st December 2025
  • Every day
  • Location:
  • Cost: £30.00

• 'Love is merely a madness', romance in Shakespeare's plays

  The ups and downs of dating in the 16th century.

  • Date: 5th June 2025 - 5th June 2026
  • Every day
  • Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
  • Time: 11:00 - 17:00
  • Cost: Free

• Jazz connections: Everyday lives

  Come and explore powerful photos and real stories from Birmingham’s jazz scene.

  • Date: 6th June 2025 - 28th August 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
  • Time: 09:00 - 21:00
  • Cost: Free

• Seulgi Lee: SPAN

  Ikon presents the first UK solo exhibition by artist Seulgi Lee.

  • Date: 25th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS
  • Time: 11:00 - 17:00
  • Cost: Free entry, donations welcome.

• Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero

  An exhibition celebrating the achievements and awards of rock icon Ozzy Ozbourne.

  • Date: 25th June 2025 - 18th January 2026
  • Every day
  • Location: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Chamberlain Square Birmingham B3 3DH
  • Time: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Cost: Free

• Bulls in the City 2025

  Explore Birmingham this summer with Bulls in the City – a free art trail featuring over 40 large bull sculptures and 85 calves across the city.

  • Date: 16th July 2025 - 14th September 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: Birmingham City Centre
  • Cost: Free