Festivals Events in Birmingham

133 upcoming festivals events

Birmingham offers a diverse array of festivals that reflect its industrial heritage and modern creative spirit. From large-scale celebrations at the Birmingham NEC to intimate gatherings in historic venues like Lab11 and Snobs, the city hosts events catering to every musical taste and cultural interest. The National Conference Centre often anchors major productions, drawing crowds from across the West Midlands and beyond. These occasions are defined by their scale and variety rather than a single dominant theme. Whether exploring electronic music nights or traditional street parties, visitors find a landscape where established traditions meet contemporary innovation. With over one hundred active events scheduled annually, the calendar remains consistently full, ensuring that there is always something significant happening within the city limits for enthusiasts seeking large-scale entertainment and community celebration.

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As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 133 upcoming festivals events in Birmingham, West Midlands, including 6 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.

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Standard Entry (off Peak) at The Cadbury Club

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Mon 14 Sept

Standard Entry (off Peak)

📍 The Cadbury Club

From £18.00

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Mon 14 Sept

Midland Pass

Switch Wednesday: Freshers Beach Party! 🏝️☀️

📍 Barbara's Bier Haus Birmingham

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Thu 17 Sept

Midland Pass

📍 The Cadbury Club

From £49.00

Freshers Piste Take - Welcome Party! at Barbara's Bier Haus Birmingham

FREE

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Thu 17 Sept — Fri 18 Sept

Freshers Piste Take - Welcome Party!

📍 Barbara's Bier Haus Birmingham

Birmingham Bincom Hackathon Physical Kick Off at Edgbaston Park Road

FREE

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Thu 17 Sept

Birmingham Bincom Hackathon Physical Kick Off

📍 Edgbaston Park Road

Rebecca F. Kuang in conversation - Gas St Central, Birmingham at Gas Street Central

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Thu 17 Sept

Rebecca F. Kuang in conversation - Gas St Central, Birmingham

📍 Gas Street Central

£12.00 - £30.00

WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM⭐️ [🔟 MASSIVE EVENTS, 1️⃣ TICKET] The Vodbull UK Uni of Birmingham Freshers Pack! at Various Venues

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Thu 17 Sept — Fri 18 Sept

WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM⭐️ [🔟 MASSIVE EVENTS, 1️⃣ TICKET] The Vodbull UK Uni of Birmingham Freshers Pack!

📍 Various Venues

Birmingham Craft Marketplace & Community Festival at Cannon Hill Park

FREE

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Fri 18 Sept — Sun 20 Sept

Birmingham Craft Marketplace & Community Festival

📍 Cannon Hill Park

Slaughterhouse Festival 2026 - Part 2 at The Castle And Falcon

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Sat 19 Sept

Slaughterhouse Festival 2026 - Part 2

📍 The Castle And Falcon

University Of Birmingham Freshers Opening Party [Over 80% Sold Out] at O'Neills + [ONLS Nightclub]

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Sat 19 Sept — Sun 20 Sept

University Of Birmingham Freshers Opening Party [Over 80% Sold Out]

📍 O'Neills + [ONLS Nightclub]

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Sat 19 Sept — Sun 20 Sept

WRAY & NEPHEWS FRESHERS EVENT

£10.46

London Cycling Festival – Tickets for all festival rides

FREE

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Sun 20 Sept

London Cycling Festival – Tickets for all festival rides

Hugglets TEDDIES Festival 2026 at National Exhibition Centre

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Sun 20 Sept

Hugglets TEDDIES Festival 2026

📍 National Exhibition Centre

£4.87 - £54.07

Birmingham Freshers Week Wristband 2026 - Official Your Freshers Guide - Includes Snobs, LAB11, XOYO & More! | Birmingham Freshers 2026 at Birmingham's Biggest Venues - Snobs, LAB11, XOYO + More!

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Sun 20 Sept — Sat 31 Oct

Birmingham Freshers Week Wristband 2026 - Official Your Freshers Guide - Includes Snobs, LAB11, XOYO & More! | Birmingham Freshers 2026

📍 Birmingham's Biggest Venues - Snobs, LAB11, XOYO + More!

£20.00

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Festivals Events in Birmingham — Complete Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many festivals events are on in Birmingham?

There are currently 130+ upcoming festivals events in Birmingham. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming festivals in the city.

Are there free festivals events in Birmingham?

Yes — 6 of the current festivals listings in Birmingham are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.

Where can I find festivals events in Birmingham this weekend?

Browse this weekend's festivals events in Birmingham at /birmingham/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.

How do I book tickets for festivals events in Birmingham?

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How often are festivals listings updated on EventsList?

We pull in new festivals events for Birmingham three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.

Festivals Events in Birmingham — Your Complete Guide

Birmingham's festivals calendar is one of the highlights of the city's cultural year, transforming parks, streets, public squares and indoor venues into vibrant spaces of communal celebration. The city's festival programme covers music, food, film, literature, arts, culture, heritage and sport — there's something to mark almost every season.

Summer brings the largest outdoor festivals to Birmingham, with multi-day events drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond. Music festivals in particular have deep roots in the city, and the annual programme of headline festivals now ranks among the most anticipated events in the UK's cultural calendar.

But Birmingham's festival scene isn't only about headline names. Community festivals celebrating the city's diverse cultures — Caribbean carnivals, South Asian food festivals, Chinese New Year celebrations, African arts festivals — are among the most joyful and authentic experiences the city offers. Many are free to attend and genuinely open to all.

Planning a festival visit in Birmingham: buy tickets early for the most popular events as they frequently sell out months in advance; check travel options carefully as major festivals often lead to road closures and increased public transport demand; bring layers as British summer weather is unpredictable; and allocate more time than you think you'll need — the best festival experiences are rarely rushed.