13 Things to Do in Birmingham This Week

A city-wide celebration of Birmingham's heritage with over 250 events including tours of Tyseley depot, Council House, the Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth heritage walks, plus talks and exhibitions - great fodder for community/culture content as it involves locals exploring hidden parts of their own city.

A brand-new, free city-centre festival centred on Victoria, Chamberlain, Hippodrome and Centenary Square celebrating the West Midlands' transport heritage, featuring classic vehicles, heritage buses, expert talks, live entertainment and family activities.

The famous Dutch violinist and his Johann Strauss Orchestra bring their popular waltz-filled concert experience to Birmingham, a big draw for music lovers and a lively night-out talking point.

Former One Direction star Niall Horan plays Utilita Arena as part of his tour, likely to draw large crowds of fans socialising and meeting up around the city before/after the show.

Street food traders, craft drinks and live music/entertainment nights at Digbeth's Dockworks Waterfront and other spaces - a casual, sociable pop-up dining scene popular for meeting friends.

An outdoor bar and event space in Digbeth's 'coolest quarter' hosting movie nights, bottomless brunches and live music/DJ sessions, positioned as one of the UK's standout summer pop-ups this year.

Treasure-hunt-style guided walks around the city encouraging participants to spot overlooked details of Birmingham, a low-cost, sociable way to explore the city with others.

Friendly, beginner-focused salsa and bachata classes aimed at newcomers, a recurring social dance meetup popular for making new connections in the Birmingham/Sutton Coldfield area.

A city-wide celebration of Birmingham's heritage with over 250 events and activities, opening the doors to lesser-known spaces, hidden histories and local stories across every neighbourhood. Great for community-minded people who want to explore their local area (search by postcode/area name to find nearby events).

The famous Dutch violinist and his Johann Strauss Orchestra bring their waltz-filled show to Resorts World Arena, a popular big-scale night out that draws a broad, social crowd.

Both Punjabi music superstar Diljit Dosanjh and Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey are playing Birmingham venues on the same night, giving music fans two very different but notable live gigs to choose from.

A city-wide celebration with over 250 events and activities opening up normally hidden or rarely-seen heritage sites, including tunnels beneath the Mailbox, Victorian catacombs at Warstone Lane Cemetery, historic locomotives at Tyseley Rail Depot, and a first-ever tour of Perrott's Folly in Edgbaston. It's a great community/culture hook - lots of free drop-in events plus bookable tours, walks and talks across every corner of the city, perfect for people who like exploring their local area with others.

A free exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery celebrating the life, achievements and awards of Birmingham-born rock icon Ozzy Osbourne - with only a couple of weeks left to catch it, making it a timely social/culture visit for Black Sabbath and local music fans this week.

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**Welcome!** We organise friendly informal networking events for **people in Tech** to share ideas, learn from each other, and have genuinely useful conversations. There’s no PowerPoints or speeches t

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