Spooky season is upon us, and this month there’s lots to do in Birmingham – from Halloween-themed family fun, to live shows and food events.
Birmingham Comedy Festival
2nd – 11th October
Established in 2001, Birmingham Comedy Festival features the best in stand-up comedy. The line-up includes everyone from the biggest names and rising stars in contemporary comedy to top-tier acts from Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Birmingham Comedy Festival info
Pumpkin Picking at Attwell Farm
From 4th October
The family-run venue’s half-term Halloween spook-tacular is back, transforming the site with Pick-Your-Own fields, pumpkin carving, ghost hunts, and a haunted house. What’s more, park access allows you to visit all the animals, from rainforest mini-beasts and reptiles to the fluffy creatures.
The World of Hans Zimmer
10th October
The internationally acclaimed live show, A New Dimension, from multiple Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Hans Zimmer, will once again tour Europe’s largest arenas starting in October 2026. This fascinating and unique experience offers a captivating, overwhelming, and fantastically cinematic journey through the legendary composer’s world of film music and his most famous scores, all presented in a breathtaking setting.
Birmingham Cocktail Weekend
22nd – 25th October
Birmingham Cocktail Weekend returns, giving you a chance to explore new venues around the city, tasting delicious cocktails and mocktails. All participating venues are offering £6 signature cocktails and £5 mocktails, as well as fantastic food deals and offers.
Birmingham Cocktail Weekend info
Cats the Show
27th Oct – Nov
Birmingham Hippodrome is set to host a spectacular new production of CATS, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi-award-winning musical. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this brand-new staging is directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie and will run for two weeks only in October 2026.
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