Talks & Lectures Events in Birmingham
27 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 August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 27 upcoming talks & lectures events in Birmingham, West Midlands, including 9 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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FREEControversial Takes and Debate Night Birmingham
📍 Birmingham (full address sent after registration)
FREEThe cries of Hagar, Sarah & Abraham Seminar
📍 Beacon Church Pheasey
FREEBirmingham: Seeking Peace in an Anxious World with Dalia Mogahed! FREE
📍 Bia Lounge
Summer Pause for Bible Study – August 2026
📍 City Road Baptist Church
Understanding Dementia in the Community
📍 Bluebird Care Cannock & Great Wyrley
FREEPalliative Care Study Day -Qualified / Student Nurses-(SWBH NHS Staff Only)
📍 Sandwell Medical Education Centre Room 9
The CE Midlands Big AI Debate
📍 PwC, Birmingham
£13.55 - £26.38
Sheila Masterson in conversation at Waterstones Birmingham
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £26.00
FREEThe People's Bank
📍 The Exchange
FREENew Towns: What does the Taskforce need to hear?
📍 EH Smith Design Centre
Birmingham: The World after Gaza with Professor Norman Finkelstein (USA)!
📍 Al Miraj Banqueting Suites
£23.46
This Is My Story, This Was My Life
📍 Grosvenor Road Studios
£11.55
Two Great Victorian Cities: Manchester and Birmingham
📍 Birmingham & Midland Institute
£6.13
FREEEmployment Law Update Autumn 2026 - Birmingham
📍 MAKE UK Technology Hub
Marina Hyde - What a Time to Be Alive!
📍 The Alexandra, Birmingham
From £24
Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny
📍 The Alexandra, Birmingham
From £15
Greg Koch Q&A
📍 Kings Norton Ex Servicemen's Club
£12.00
Neurology CPD Day 2026
📍 Blaise Referrals Veterinary Hospital
£100.00
Death
📍 The Exchange
£3.00 - £6.00
FREEWhat are you reading?
📍 Birmingham & Midland Institute
Meet the Science Magician
📍 West Midlands
John Crace: What The Hell Just Happened
📍 Midlands Arts Centre
FREEPalliative Care Study Day -Qualified / Student Nurses-(SWBH NHS Staff Only)
📍 Sandwell Medical Education Centre Room 10
Pensions on Divorce - Autumn 2026, Birmingham - Part 1 - AM seminar
📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
£258.00
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Yes — 9 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.