19 Things to Do in Birmingham This Week

Former One Direction star Niall Horan performs a full arena show at Utilita Arena Birmingham, a big shared-fan-experience moment likely to draw crowds from across the city and beyond.

A street-food-meets-stand-up night from the popular Digbeth Dining Club collective, combining independent food traders with a live comedy line-up at Dockworks Waterfront, a good pick for a casual social night out.

A guided walking tour exploring Birmingham's Georgian, Victorian and modern architectural heritage along Brindleyplace, Broad Street and the canal network, a relaxed, sociable way to meet fellow explorers and learn local history.

Free exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery celebrating the achievements and awards of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, in its last week before closing, a good last-chance cultural outing for Sabbath/rock fans.

A free exhibition at the Library of Birmingham exploring the supernatural and spooky side of Shakespeare's plays, offering a quirky, low-cost outing for culture-curious groups.

A city-wide celebration of Birmingham's heritage with over 250 events and activities including tours, walks and special openings of historic and hidden spaces across the city.

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

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh brings his record-breaking Aura World Tour to Utilita Arena Birmingham, added after his Wembley Stadium show sold out in record time, drawing a huge community of South Asian music fans together.

The famous Dutch violinist and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform at bp pulse LIVE, Resorts World Arena, offering a grand shared night out for classical/waltz music lovers.

A guided tour taking visitors beyond the public galleries to see works not normally on display and rarely seen parts of the historic building, part of Visit Birmingham's top picks for this weekend.

Tom Bailey of 1980s icons Thompson Twins, known for blending pop, new wave and synth-driven dance music, performs live in Birmingham this weekend as one of the city's top picks.

A Sunday craft and vintage-style makers market held at Secret Space Digbeth, bringing together independent artisans and small local sellers, a good low-key spot to browse, chat to makers and meet fellow market-goers.

A big touring stand-up comedy night from the well-known Hot Water Comedy Club brand, hosted at Birmingham's main arena, a lively group-friendly night out for comedy fans.

A live show/event taking place at Utilita Arena Birmingham as part of the venue's autumn programme, drawing crowds into the city centre for a big Saturday night out.

US metalcore band I Prevail play Birmingham's O2 Academy with support from Amira Elfeky and Gore, a gig likely to draw a strong community of rock/metal fans from across the city.

Acclaimed Québécois folk group Le Vent du Nord perform at the Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath, a beloved grassroots community music venue known for its intimate gig nights.

US neo-soul icon Jill Scott plays a live show at O2 Academy Birmingham, a soul/R&B night that tends to draw an enthusiastic, sociable crowd.

Pop group The Pussycat Dolls bring their reunion tour to Utilita Arena Birmingham with support from Lil' Kim, a big-scale pop night out popular for group outings and hen parties.

A live music/entertainment night at The Jam House Birmingham, a well-known live-music supper club venue in the city centre popular for its social, dinner-and-a-show atmosphere.

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