We might still be in hibernation somewhat due to the cold weather but there are plenty of activities and events to get involved in this March, which will be worth creeping out of our little cocoon for. From holidays, like St Patrick’s Day and Mothering Sunday, to seeing the city aglow with unique experiences like candlelight concerts. The fun will not stop with these things to do in Birmingham this March.
1. Get in the St Patrick’s Day spirit at Birmingham’s oldest pub
Sorry George, Andrew and David. But the best patron saint in the UK is still St Patrick. Not only did drive all the snakes out of Ireland – which is very cool – but also has the best holiday; the best day to drink Guinness and dance to céilí. To celebrate Birmingham’s rich Irish heritage, The Old Crown is celebrating throughout March. From a “Parade Day” Party on March 12 to a series of talks at The Old Library, and much more, a whole host of events are running from March 8 – 18. To learn more head here.
2. Continue sipping Guinness and listening to live music at The Brunch Club
This St Patrick’s Day (well, one day later on March 18) prepare yourself for a journey through the sea of green hats, live music, DJs and more at BierkThe Brunch Club’s Paddy’s Fest. Grab your mates and get the pints of Guinness in as Birmingham hosts one of the biggest St Patrick’s Day events outside of Ireland. Don your green, shamrock-decorated fancy dress and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with a night of and good ol’ Irish craic at Zumhof Biergarten. Book tickets to the event here.
3. Cheer your team on to glory throughout Six Nations
The Six Nations is in full swing with the last few matches being played this month. So it goes without saying you’ll want to make sure you have a prime position to see every bit of the action. There are some amazing showing of the final epic matches this March (Which ends March 18). To not miss a scrum, kick or tackle, check out the best places to watch the Six Nations in Birmingham.
4. Go wild for Wings Wednesdays at Yardbirds
We thought we couldn’t be happier since street food legends Yardbirds, which specialises American-style fried chicken, launched its first restaurant last year. We were wrong. Yardbirds recently launched Wings Wednesdays menu has shot us over the moon. Served, well, every Wednesday, is a wider spread of chicken wings – many flavours not seen on the menu before. Customer favourites like Buffalo & Blue and BBQ Sriracha are still there. But some delicious new offerings include Garlic Bread, Thai Sweet Chilli, Teriyaki and Salsa Taqueria. For £30, why not order a huge platter? It includes three wings of every flavour, fries and frickles. It’s high on our list of things to do in Birmingham this March!
5. Celebrate Ghana Independence Day with an Afrobeats Brunch
Ghana was the first country south of the Sahara to gain Independence on March 6, 1957. Afrobeats & Brunch returns on March 5 in Birmingham to celebrate this historic moment! Head on down to RUM RUM for an afternoon of drinks, street food, vibes, and great music. Expect a carnival of colour plus afrobeats jams from across the decades, with a sprinkling of amapiano, RnB, hip-hop and bashment from live DJs, as well as lots of delicious street food too. Get your tickets for Afrobeats & Brunch: Ghana Independence Takeover by heading here.
6. Shake it off to the best of Taylor Swift at this spellbinding candlelight concert
Whether you’re after a date night, mate night or ‘treat yourself’ night, this Candlelight tribute to Taylor Swift at St Philip’s Cathedral will leave your evening enchanted. On March 25, a talented string quartet will be performing classical renditions of such hits as You Belong With Me and We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. You can purchase tickets to this unique experience here.
7. Support some independent, women-owned businesses
We should definitely be doing more of this if we can, but March 8 marks International Women’s Day so why not show some love and solidarity by purchasing items from businesses run by women? To name a few businesses run by women from Birmingham and the surrounding area that you can support, there’s Watkin and Berry, Hard as Nails and V by Laura Vann, to name a few. Discover some of Birmingham’s independent, women-led businesses here.
8. Treat your mum to an afternoon tea this Mother’s Day
Of all the events on this list, this is the one you really don’t want to forget for heaven’s sake! Put March 19 in your diary. It’s your chance to treat your dear mum or mother figure to something special – you can’t go wrong with an afternoon tea, so why not book one this March or order one online to come straight to her door?
9. Get all your friends dining differently under one roof
No one ever leaves Hockley Social Club disappointed. If all your mates fancy tacos but you’re in the mood for Thai food, then there’s no issue. Insidthisus 10,000-square-foot former printing factory, there’s enough space here to fit everyone’s desires. There are usually three permanent kitchens on site, plus a more regularly rotating resident, while there are also lots of live music, comedy nights, and on Sundays, you’ll discover a lifestyle market. Make Hockley Dining Club your new hangout this March.
10. Make lunchtime exciting again with this new sandwich shop
In January and February, money always seems tighter than at any other time of the year. The first victim of tightening the purse strings? Lunchtime. It’s time to add some excitement back into the best meal of the day, however. The popular sandwich shop GupShup has rebranded as Shokupan and opens a new store this March. We can’t wait to tuck into these massive and fluffy sandos again. Learn more here.
11. Spend more time in Moseley this March
Moseley might only be three miles from Birmingham’s city centre, but thanks to its ‘village vibe’ often feels a world away. Its many independent shops, restaurants and pubs – as well as a vast number of green spaces, perfect for the brighter, slightly sunnier days of March – make it far from boring. But none of that is to say Moseley should be considered boring. Far from it. The area boasts everything from a farmer’s market to a Michelin-star restaurant. See our guide to Moseley here.
12. Unleash your inner child at this new activity bar
Still stuck for things to do in Birmingham this March? There’s no end to the fun at Roxy Ball Room. A massive second location opened in Birmingham at the end of February meaning double the fun, double the entertainment, double the stupidity! Expect all the excitement of the original Digbeth site as it continues with its signature “booze and ball games” mantra, however. Just more! Ping pong, basketball, shuffleboard, bowling, pool tables, food, beer and lots extra! What more could you want? It’s not the only brilliant activity bar in Birmingham though. See our guide to the best here.