What's On in Birmingham & Black Country

Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Helloooo, poppets! Mrs. Doubtfire the West End’s hit comedy musical based on the beloved film is heading to Birmingham Hippodrome from Thu 13 Aug 2026. This ‘genuinely funny’ (Time Out) show features...

Kumon Free Assessment

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon as the Kumon Study Centres in the Leicestershire area are offering Free Registration to new and returning students. Take this opportunity...

Surinderella

Venue: The Crescent Theatre

Website: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk

From the company that brought you Britain's Got Bhangra and Frankie Goes to Bollywood - Rifco Theatre Company presents Surinderella. Expect an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment...

Birmingham Heritage Week: Explore Blakesley

Venue: Blakesley Hall

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Celebrating Birmingham Heritage Week; visit Blakesley Hall, a fine Tudor house and beautiful gardens built in 1590 by Richard Smalbroke, a member of one of Birmingham’s leading merchant families. Please...

Family Art Club

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Families are invited to get creative together at MAC’s relaxed art club. Children can experiment with drawing, collage and other materials inspired by current exhibitions, with artists on hand to encourage...

Junior Rangers Nature Day

Venue: Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield

Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk/suttonpark

Young nature lovers can spend the morning discovering wildlife in Sutton Park. Activities include bug hunting, identifying trees, exploring habitats and learning simple conservation skills. The session...

Quiet Sunrise Session: September

Venue: The Exchange, Birmingham

Website: www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange

A quieter opportunity for families to experience Luke Jerram’s spectacular Helios installation. Designed particularly for children aged 5-15 with autism or sensory processing differences, the free session...

Sanskruti Dance Theatre: Tree of Life in partnership with SAMPAD

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

The show explores the connection between science and spirituality through the medium of trees and dance. It includes South Asian Bharatanatyam dance style, contemporary Western dance, as well as an ethereal,...

Sanskruti Dance Theatre: Tree of Life in partnership with SAMPAD

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

The show explores the connection between science and spirituality through the medium of trees and dance. It includes South Asian Bharatanatyam and contemporary Western dance, as well as an ethereal, original...

Solar Science for Families

Venue: The Exchange, Birmingham

Website: www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange

Discover how the Sun affects space and everyday life during this free family science day. Meet University of Birmingham scientists and students and take part in interactive activities exploring solar activity,...

Hugglets Teddies Festival 2026

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Website: www.thenec.co.uk

Featuring a great line-up of well-known teddy bear artists and new faces from many countries. Prices for teddy bears and friends range from a few pounds to over £1,000. Both antique and modern bears will...

Junk Jamboree with We Forest Folk

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Create from your imagination using special cardboard 'make do' tools and then take home your works of art. Suitable for all ages, and a great way to get ideas about how to create while reducing, reusing...

Statbus

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: www.statfold.com

Joined by Transport Museum Wythall, enjoy a fantastic selection of buses and coaches from across the country and explore the narrow gauge locomotives in the museum or take a ride behind a steam train along...

Toy Collectors Fair

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Website: www.thenec.co.uk

Browse hundreds of stalls packed with vintage toys, LEGO, action figures, dolls, model cars and collectables. Children will enjoy spotting favourite characters while parents explore nostalgic toys from...

Swan Lake

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Birmingham Royal Ballet revives Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s glorious journey into Swan Lake – with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia performing Tchaikovsky’s superb music live alongside BRB’s...

Day Out With Thomas™: Let's Rock, Let's Roll

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: www.statfold.com

There will be so much to do from rides behind steam engines Thomas, James and Percy to live shows with Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty, and keep the beat going with music-inspired activities in...

Family Saturday

Venue: Ikon Gallery

Website: www.ikon-gallery.org

Another free Family Saturday at Ikon Gallery offers creative drop-in activities inspired by contemporary art. Children can make their own artwork while exploring the gallery in an informal atmosphere....

Wildlife Watch Family Session

Venue: Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk/wildlifepark

Discover animals, habitats and conservation through a family-friendly Wildlife Watch session. Children can take part in practical activities, learn about endangered species and enjoy exploring the park’s...

Fundraising Harvest Festival

Venue: Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Website: www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk

All the stuff you would think of when it comes to a Harvest Festival, but just in their own way. The day comes complete with: animal vegetables, Morris dancing, crafts with corn/wheat and of course, scarecrows!...

Heritage Railway Family Day

Venue: Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

Website: www.svr.co.uk

Step aboard a heritage steam train for a family day out along the Severn Valley Railway. Children can experience historic carriages, watch locomotives in action and explore stations along the route, combining...

Music Maze

Venue: CBSO Centre, Birmingham

Address: Berkley Street

Website: www.bcmg.org.uk

Children in Years 3–6 can spend the day getting creative with music at this free Birmingham Contemporary Music Group workshop. No previous experience or musical instrument is required. Children create...

Family Creative Workshop

Venue: The New Art Gallery Walsall

Website: www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk

Families can create their own artwork inspired by the gallery’s exhibitions during this free workshop. Artists provide materials and ideas while encouraging children to experiment with colour, shape...

One Walk Birmingham

Venue: Cannon Hill Park

Website: www.visitbirmingham.com

One Walk brings together families, friends and everyone affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) to raise vital funds for research. Join them at Cannon Hill Park for a family-friendly 5K walk and help fund life-changing...

BOA Digital Technologies Academy Open Evening

Venue: 47 Barrack Street

Website: www.boa-digital.co.uk

Applications for September 2027 are now open at BOA Digital Technologies Academy, giving prospective students the opportunity to join one of Birmingham's most innovative specialist schools for creative...

Avatar The Last Airbender - In Concert: The 20th Anniversary Tour

Venue: Symphony Hall

Website: www.bmusic.co.uk

The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breath-taking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual journey through fan-favourite moments from the animated series,...

Build a Game Controller with The 21 Pirates

Venue: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

With sets from Makey Makey, you will turn everyday objects into touch-sensitive computer keys, made with Play-Doh, powered by simple circuits and your creativity. Get ready to make your own Game Controller,...

Private Peaceful

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

In this acclaimed one-person tour de force, a single actor conjures an entire world of characters, landscapes, and emotions. At once heartwarming and heartbreaking, Private Peaceful is both a moving...

100th Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh

Venue: Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Website: www.bekonscot.co.uk

Join Bekonscot to celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! Children can enter the village for free on this day if they bring a teddy with them and they will be offering a special picnic box tea in the tearoom...

The Snowman™

Venue: Birmingham Rep

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

Based on Raymond Briggs’ cherished book, The Rep’s sparkling new production features Howard Blake’s iconic score including the Christmas classic Walking In The Air, beautifully crafted puppets and...

Dance in The Dark

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Go in your favourite PJs for a slumber party in a giant sleepover den and a playful night-time adventure. As darkness descends, giggle as we get ready for bed, explore spooky shadows, listen to night-time...

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Venue: Symphony Hall

Website: www.bmusic.co.uk

When Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave with wild dragons and a mysterious Dragon Rider, they find themselves in an epic battle to save the future of man and dragons! Experience the spectacular...

The Bubble Show

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Brace yourselves to be dazzled by an enchanting array of whimsical soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! From the exciting eruption of the bubble volcano to the spiralling marvel of the fire tornado, prepare...

The Mystery of the Belgrade Theatre

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

From the creators of I Believe in Unicorns comes this new brain-teasing interactive adventure. Team up with super sleuth Danyah Miller to navigate secrets and surprises. Expect intrigue, spontaneity, and...

Beauty and The Beast

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

Beauty and the Beast will feature the breathtaking sets, crazy costumes and seasonal silliness that make a trip to the Belgrade such an unmissable treat for thousands of families every year. Make sure...