The spookiest season of all is upon us, but this month the city is jam packed with events that you may want to attend.
Grand Designs Live
2nd – 6th October
The famous show returns to the NEC this October, to give you inspiration and advice for all of your interior (and exterior) design needs.
The National Franchise Exhibition
4th – 5th October
Wanting to run your own business as part of an established brand? Franchising might be for you. The National Franchise Exhibition gives you all of the information and advice that you need.
Birmingham Open Studios
5th – 6th October
For the 8th year the art and crafts trail returns, with over 165 artists exhibiting from their own studios and homes across the city. Discover new artists and support independents, especially in the run up to Christmas.
Birmingham Comedy Festival
4th – 13th October
The independent award-winning comedy festival returns to Birmingham, showcasing new and popular comedians with over 80 performances, including 35 free/donation shows. A great way to discover emerging talent and find your new favourite comedian!
Disney’s Aladdin
9th October – November
The world famous Aladdin comes to Birmingham Hippodrome, for you and your family to immerse yourself in the fantasy world, whilst singing along to the timeless soundtrack. Limited tickets are available.
Birmingham Literature Festival
Until 19th October
The Birmingham Literature Festival continues into October, bringing together writers, speakers, activists and artists from around the world.
Diwali Mela
20th October
This free event celebrates the Festival of Lights with a firework display in Victoria Park, featuring performances, food and entertainment.
Birmingham Cocktail Weekend – Winter Edition
24th – 27th October
You enjoyed Birmingham Cocktail Weekend in Summer, and it now returns for the Winter edition, giving you access to £5 cocktails, a selection of mocktails and delicious food from a number of venues across the city.
Coco Screening & Halloween Disco
26th October
Of course, we had to include a Halloween themed event! Head down to Millenium Point to watch Coco on Birmingham’s biggest screen, and let your little ones dance the night away with the DJ hitting you with spooky tunes.
BBC New Comedy Award
30th October
Fancy being in a TV audience? This free night of comedy allows you to be in the audience for BBC One’s search to find the best comedy talent.
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