What's On in Birmingham & Black Country

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Website: www.tutankhamunexperience.com/Birmingham

Featuring immersive video projections, VR and metaverse experiences, artefacts, plus much more, this award-winning interactive exhibition promises an educational and immersive exploration of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's...

Flight of the Bumblebee Trail

Venue: Winterbourne House and Garden

Website: www.winterbourne.org.uk/whats-on/bumblebee-trail

Follow the flight of the bumblebee around the garden, exploring new plants as you go, with this brand new activity trail. You’ll discover the colours and smells that bees love so much in our garden,...

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...

Fun for little ones - A UK Tribute to Ms Rachel

Venue: The Crescent Theatre

Website: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk

With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on YouTube, ‘Ms Rachel’ is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children’s screens since ‘Baby Shark!’ This UK Premier tribute is the...

Moseley Folk and Arts Festival

Venue: Moseley Park

Website: www.moseleyfolk.co.uk

Enjoy a family-friendly weekend combining live folk music with arts, crafts, street food and dedicated children’s entertainment. The festival provides plenty for younger visitors alongside the main music...

Family Saturday

Venue: Ikon Gallery

Website: www.ikon-gallery.org

Drop into Ikon Gallery for a free creative Family Saturday hosted by the Ikon Youth Programme. Families can get involved in accessible arts activities designed for all ages, with no advance booking required....

The Strongman Open 2026

Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham

Website: www.utilitaarenabham.co.uk

The Strongman Open welcomes the greatest names in Strongman and offers them a chance to go head to head in 5 tests of strength, speed and raw power in order to crown just one man the Strongman Open Champion!

Blippi: Be Like Blippi Tour

Venue: Birmingham Town Hall

Website: https://bmusic.co.uk/

Get ready to see the world more curiously as you move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi. This brand-new interactive adventure invites families to put on your orange glasses and unlock the spark...

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Website: www.visitsealife.com/birmingham/explore/events/quiet-at-the-aquarium

On selected dates National Sea Life Centre Birmingham open their doors an hour early, with limited tickets available, to provide a quieter experience that aims to provide a more comfortable visit for those...

Run For Charity – Birmingham Running Festival

Venue: Park Road, Sutton Coldfield

Website: www.midlandsairambulance.com

The festival takes place in the beautiful Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, providing the perfect setting for a memorable day of running and community spirit. Includes a Junior Race – because...

The Gondoliers

Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Website: www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

Experience the romance and laughter of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers”. Enjoy an evening of operatic delight as Illyria brings this classic tale of love and mistaken identity to life under...

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...

Home Education Days

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

A day dedicated to home educated children age 6-14 and their families, with hands-on activities, expert-led talks, and inspiring planetarium shows.The day also includes time to explore the galleries and...

Black Country Boating Festival

Venue: Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve, Dudley

Website: https://bcnsociety.com/

Celebrate the 40th Black Country Boating Festival beside the Dudley No. 2 Canal. This free family event features colourful boats, a funfair, craft and trade stalls, live entertainment, classic vehicles...

Coyote vs. ACME PG

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

After enduring years of catastrophic product failures at the hands of ACME, Inc., a tenacious, unemployed coyote uncovers a corporate cover-up and spearheads an unhinged battle against the multinational...

Family Workshop - Reimagine the Archive: Reimagine the Barber Art Gallery

Venue: The Exchange

Website: www.barber.org.uk

As part of Birmingham Heritage Month, delve into the history of the Barber Institute and imagine what your dream art gallery would look like. Explore world class artworks and never-before seen images from...

Heritage Open Days

Venue: Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Explore the fascinating rock houses carved into the sandstone cliffs during this special Heritage Open Days weekend. Families can discover how people once lived underground, enjoy guided activities and...

LEGO Coding & AI Workshop

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Children can combine creativity with technology during this hands-on workshop using LEGO models to explore coding and artificial intelligence. Designed for school-aged children, the session encourages...

Museum Collection Centre Open Day

Venue: 25 Dollman Street, Nechells

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Explore and wander, seeing a contrasting mix of objects, many which offer a real insight into life in Birmingham and the West Midlands over the centuries. Includes a free vintage bus service running all...

Road, Rail and Ale Family Friendly Steam Rally

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: www.statfold.com

Celebrating their 20th year, you will see vintage trucks, tractors, classic cars, steam traction engines and their own collection of steam engines on the tracks. Plus plenty of family fun including access...

Stride for the Settlement Family Fun Day

Venue: Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Edgbaston Reservoir

Website: www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk

Families can enjoy a sponsored walk or run around Edgbaston Reservoir before joining a Family Fun Day celebrating everyone’s achievements. Children are welcome to participate, making this an active day...

The Cat Show Live Birmingham 2026

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Website: www.thenec.co.uk

Whether you’re a lifelong feline fan, curious cat parent, or want a day of browsing quality cat products, The Cat Show Live 2026 is set to be a purr-fectly unforgettable day. Includes a dedicated area...

Thinktank Home Education Day

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

For this special event entry to the museum is just £5 per person for home-educating children and their families.Throughout the day, the Learning Team will be hosting a range of free drop in activities,...

Piff and Pop’s Magic Shoppe

Venue: The Alexandra

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Bringing together two icons of magic for the first time in the UK for an unmissable stage spectacular. Their brand-new show, Piff and Pop’s Magic Shoppe, promises a night of jaw-dropping magic, side-splitting...

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...