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Talks & Lectures Events in Birmingham

48 upcoming talks & lectures events

Birmingham’s intellectual curiosity finds its voice across a diverse range of talks and lectures. From the hushed aisles of Waterstones, where authors share their latest works, to the historic halls of the Birmingham & Midland Institute, a hub for scholarly discussion, there's always something to spark the mind. Carrs Lane Methodist-United Reformed Church often hosts thought-provoking explorations of faith and society, while the Royal Spa Centre provides a platform for a variety of speakers. This city’s scene draws a keen audience, eager to delve into new ideas and engage with experts from literature, science, history, and beyond.

As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 48 upcoming talks & lectures events in Birmingham, West Midlands, including 11 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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Suicide Prevention - what everyone needs to know at Edgbaston Community CentreFREE
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Suicide Prevention - what everyone needs to know

📍 Edgbaston Community Centre

Women in Heritage at EH Smith Design CentreFREE
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Women in Heritage

📍 EH Smith Design Centre

Free Lecture: St Alban's Stained Glass Windows at St Alban's ChurchFREE
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Free Lecture: St Alban's Stained Glass Windows

📍 St Alban's Church

Wastewater Management CPD Course at Crowne Plaza
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Wastewater Management CPD Course

📍 Crowne Plaza

£354.00

Sheila Masterson in conversation at Waterstones Birmingham at Waterstones
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Sheila Masterson in conversation at Waterstones Birmingham

📍 Waterstones

£5.00 - £26.00

Birmingham: Law Commission Kinship Care Consultation [In person] at Lecture Theatre 3, Birmingham Law School, University of BirminghamFREE
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Birmingham: Law Commission Kinship Care Consultation [In person]

📍 Lecture Theatre 3, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham

Free lecture: The Bunce Altarpiece in St Alban’s Church at St Alban's Church
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Free lecture: The Bunce Altarpiece in St Alban’s Church

📍 St Alban's Church

£0.00

The People's Bank at The ExchangeFREE
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The People's Bank

📍 The Exchange

50th anniversary of campaign to save Victoria Square Post Office at The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth environmental community hubFREE
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50th anniversary of campaign to save Victoria Square Post Office

📍 The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth environmental community hub

New Towns: What does the Taskforce need to hear? at EH Smith Design CentreFREE
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New Towns: What does the Taskforce need to hear?

📍 EH Smith Design Centre

Birmingham: The World after Gaza with Professor Norman Finkelstein (USA)! at Al Miraj Banqueting Suites
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Birmingham: The World after Gaza with Professor Norman Finkelstein (USA)!

📍 Al Miraj Banqueting Suites

£23.46

Birmingham Quiz & Debate Night at BOX Brindleyplace
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Birmingham Quiz & Debate Night

📍 BOX Brindleyplace

£10.00

This Is My Story, This Was My Life at Grosvenor Road Studios
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This Is My Story, This Was My Life

📍 Grosvenor Road Studios

£11.55

Free Lecture: The Theology of the Pollock Brothers at St Alban's Church
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Free Lecture: The Theology of the Pollock Brothers

📍 St Alban's Church

£0.00

Two Great Victorian Cities: Manchester and Birmingham at Birmingham & Midland Institute
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Two Great Victorian Cities: Manchester and Birmingham

📍 Birmingham & Midland Institute

£6.13

Widening Access means Widening Success at STEAMhouseFREE
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Widening Access means Widening Success

📍 STEAMhouse

Employment Law Update Autumn 2026 - Birmingham at MAKE UK Technology HubFREE
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Employment Law Update Autumn 2026 - Birmingham

📍 MAKE UK Technology Hub

Birmingham Entrepreneurs Networking Night at 55 Colmore RowFREE
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Birmingham Entrepreneurs Networking Night

📍 55 Colmore Row

Marina Hyde - What a Time to Be Alive! at The Alexandra, Birmingham
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Marina Hyde - What a Time to Be Alive!

📍 The Alexandra, Birmingham

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MUNIR HACHEMI: THE MULAI at Voce Books
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MUNIR HACHEMI: THE MULAI

📍 Voce Books

Postdoc Appreciation Week Seminar - University of Birmingham at IBR Seminar Room (N143)FREE
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Postdoc Appreciation Week Seminar - University of Birmingham

📍 IBR Seminar Room (N143)

Sputnik Saturday: DIRECTION at Oasis Church
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Sputnik Saturday: DIRECTION

📍 Oasis Church

£6.13

Prisons, Land Rights, and the Carceral Gaze | Rooted Through Realms at The Edge
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Prisons, Land Rights, and the Carceral Gaze | Rooted Through Realms

📍 The Edge

£6.13 - £10.00

Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is - Reading and a Class at Birmingham Friends of the Earth, The Warehouse
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Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is - Reading and a Class

📍 Birmingham Friends of the Earth, The Warehouse

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Talks & Lectures Events in Birmingham — Complete Guide

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There are currently 48 upcoming talks & lectures events in Birmingham. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming talks & lectures in the city.

Are there free talks & lectures events in Birmingham?

Yes — 11 of the current talks & lectures listings in Birmingham are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.

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Talks & Lectures Events in Birmingham — Your Complete Guide

Talks and lectures in Birmingham form one of the richest and most democratic parts of the city's intellectual life. On any given week, the city hosts public lectures, panel debates, academic symposia, author readings, TED-style talks, political discussions, and science communication events — many of them free to attend.

Universities, cultural institutions, think tanks, bookshops and independent venues all contribute to a programme that spans every discipline. Science, philosophy, politics, economics, climate, technology, art history, social justice, psychology — if you're curious about it, there's likely a Birmingham talk series covering it.

The city's literary culture dovetails closely with its talks calendar: author events tied to new book releases, conversations between writers, and festivals of ideas fill the diary throughout the year. Many events include a Q&A session, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with speakers in ways rarely possible elsewhere.

Getting the most from talks in Birmingham: follow your favourite venues and curators on social media as many events are announced with only short notice; some of the best talks are free but require advance registration which fills quickly; arrive early for popular events as standing room is rarely available; and consider joining membership schemes at Birmingham's key cultural venues for priority booking and discounts.