What’s On in Birmingham and Longbridge – February 2024

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Do you think February is a quiet month for events in Birmingham? Think again. This month’s guide is jam packed with fun, vibrant events happening in and around the city.

Closeup Comedy at Herbert’s Yard

7th Feb

Join Josh Jones, Russell Hicks and Gbemi Oladipo for a night of hilarious comedy at Longbridge’s best venue, Herbert’s Yard.

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Lunar New Year 2024

11th Feb

Celebrate with local communities for Year of the Dragon, produced by Birmingham Hippodrome and Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee. Celebrations include the traditional walking Lion ‘Dim Jing’, as well as a variety of performances from drummers, firecrackers, school choirs, musicians and more.

There will also be a number of market stalls to browse, with a fireworks finale to close.

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Big Dippy’s Birthday Bash

14th Feb

Celebrate Dippy’s birthday with activities, special guests and exciting performances – not forgetting cake!

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Strings, The Sekine Quartet at Herbert’s Yard

Wed 14th Feb

The Sekine Quartet will be at Herbert’s Yard, with music for lovers and friends to celebrate Valentine’s Day. As usual, this event is accompanied by award winning street food, making it an evening you don’t want to miss.

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Spectacle of Light

Until 18th Feb

A beautiful light trail at Compton Verney, giving you the opportunity to explore the woodland and grand lawns, with food provided by Digbeth Dining Club.

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Sustainabrum 2nd Birthday Pub Quiz

22nd Feb

Held at Good Intent Bar (Britain’s first Not-For-Profit pub), Sustainabrum are celebrating their 2nd Birthday. The party is set to be a corker – with welcome drinks, sweet treats and of course a tipple or two, whilst quizzing it out with Wild Earth Movement.

Sustainabrum are a directory of the very best sustainable businesses in Brum.

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Musical Youth at Austin Social Club

24th Feb

Held at Austin Social Club in Longbridge, the iconic band Musical Youth will be bringing a night of 80s music for you to dance to and enjoy.

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SIX the Musical

27th Feb

The international hit musical SIX returns to Wolverhampton, with the six wives of Henry VIII telling their tales.

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Bingo Bab at Herbert’s Yard

28th Feb

Following the success of past Bingo Bab events, this sell-out event has returned in 2024 hosted by Barbara Nice. This fun filled event will run every month, each evening packed with 3 games of Bingo, incredible prizes and delicious street food. What’s more, ticket profits go to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

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*Dippy the Dinosaur image © Alan Hamer

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