Chloe Byrne, Author at Secret Birmingham

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For the first time, the Spanish Supercopa is heading to Istanbul, with teams such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona facing off in iconic stadiums – and you can now get tickets to witness the showdown in February 2027

The ultimate showdown between four titans of Spanish football will kick off in Istanbul for the first time next year. The Spanish Supercopa 2027, also known as the Spanish Super Cup, is set to unfold in t...

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A hit Disney ‘Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Light Trail with over 1,700 luminous installations is now open in the UK for the very first time – step into the spooky world at a historic estate less than 90 minutes from Birmingham

The time has come. Under the silver glow of a crescent moon, all manner of unearthly installations will light up the shadows of Arley Hall & Gardens with frightfully fun scenes. Disney Tim Burton’s Th...

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Birmingham will host a live concert of the new ‘Blue Planet III’ series for one night only in 2027 – and you can now get tickets to soak up spectacular stories of the oceans with a new score from Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas & Laurentia Editha

There’s a lot to discover beneath the rippling surfaces of the world’s oceans, and nothing shines a light on these marine mysteries quite like the hit BBC nature documentary Blue Planet. Soon, it will ret...

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The curious history of Madame Tussauds – here’s how Birmingham played a role in building the waxwork museum’s iconic empire

The Madame Tussauds that we explore in present-day London, with its smiling stars and artfully crafted, shiny sets, is a far cry from its dark beginnings with death masks, true crime links and royal scand...

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LIV Golf UK Returns With More World-Class Action This Summer – Here’s How You Can Get Tickets For The High-Profile League

The art of a skilled swing, the rocketing blur of a ball soaring through the sky, the final plonk when it sinks into a hole…you can enjoy all of this at , which is set to return to the emerald expanse of JCB Golf &...

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A story of an otherworldly friendship will soon be brought to life in the skies above Birmingham using thousands of luminescent drones – and tickets are now on sale

The sky will become a storybook at this endearing new addition to the DroneArt Show series, bringing a luminescent spectacle of music, art and technology to Birmingham for only one night. Space Chase prom...

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This Hit Star Wars Burlesque Parody With Sultry Stormtroopers And A Bodacious Boba Fett Is Now Open In Birmingham For A Limited Time Only

Embark on an intoxicating trip to a galaxy, far, far away – where Darth Vader slut drops in a glossy catsuit and a hip-thrusting Han Solo moonwalks to the sounds of Smooth Criminal – at The Empire Strips B...

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This Open-Air Concert With A Spectacular Drone Art Show Has Been Postponed To 2026

Please note – the shows scheduled for October 3 and 4 have been cancelled due to the forecasted Storm Amy. The show has been moved to May 15 and 16 in 2026. Find out more . Technology, art and music will work in mesmer...

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It’s Your Last Chance To Get Tickets For The PAW Patrol Live! Stage Show – Scampering Into Birmingham And Nottingham Very Soon

PAW Patrol are ready for action and their mission? To give families around the UK a fun-filled experience to treasure together. Ryder, Chase, Skye and the rest of the squad are scampering out the television screen and e...

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Five Reasons To Visit The Utterly Enchanting Light Cycles Night Trail

Light Cycles has been adding a welcome dash of magic and colour to these bitter winter evenings, providing a gateway into nature and enticing you into the outdoors when all you want to do is hide under a fluffy blanket....