Summer is in full swing, and there’s lots happening in and around Birmingham to keep the whole family happy.
Nature Explorers at Weoley Castle
Multiple dates throughout August
Get the children outside this Summer with forest fun and adventure for all ages. Each session takes place in the historic woodland, where children learn to identify plants and animals, create things using natural resources, learn to use simple hand tools and play games in an outdoor environment.
Book a place on Nature Explorers
Birmingham Restaurant Festival
1 – 31st August
A month of trying new menus and enjoying delicious food! Birmingham Restaurant Festival celebrates restaurants across the city, with each venue creating exclusive, great value set menus.
View Birmingham Restaurant Festival Guide
UK Athletics Championships
2 – 3rd August
Alexander Stadium in Birmingham welcomes the nations best track and field athletes, including GB & NI’s para athletes, as they battle it out for the UK Championship title and potential selection for the World Championships.
UK Athletics Championships Tickets
GIANTS
Throughout August
Travel through time, from 66 million years ago to the present day, and encounter the awe-inspiring creatures that roamed the Earth after the extinction of the dinosaurs. This immersive exhibition features six life-sized 3D reconstructions.
Book tickets for GIANTS
The Great British Beer Festival 2025
5 – 9th August
The NEC welcomes the Beer Festival once again, giving you the opportunity to discover hundreds of unique ales, ciders, perries and craft beers from around the world. A great event to discover new flavours, as well as enjoy live music.
Great British Beer Festival website
The National Youth Orchestra
6th August
Celebrate young talent with 160 teenage musicians as they bring the music from the Star Wars soundtrack to life.
Book tickets for The National Youth Orchestra
Coventry Pride
9th August
Celebrate love, diversity, and pride with the amazing community at Coventry Pride.
Birmingham Weekender
23 – 25th August
Returning for August Bank Holiday weekend, the Birmingham Weekender, produced by Birmingham Hippodrome in partnership with Bullring, will fill the city centre with vibrant outdoor installations, thrilling performances, and engaging experiences for all ages. The program highlights the finest local, national, and international artists. No tickets are required.
More information on Birmingham Weekender 2025
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