Not sure what things to do in Birmingham this weekend? Well, whatever the weather’s like, however, your mood is, we’ll always have you covered here at Secret Birmingham. Be it the best restaurants and gigs to cultural events or bottomless brunches, we’ve got your weekend sorted below.
Where to party in Birmingham this weekend
1. Birmingham Pride
It’s one of the biggest cultural events in the city every year, and Birmingham Pride is back bigger, better and badder than ever before for 2025 with a two-day celebration of all things LGBTQ+. Over 75,000 people are expected to attend the free-to-attend Pride parade on Saturday, May 24. It will start gathering at Centenary Square from 11 am and set off towards the LGBTQ+ village at noon.
The party continues at the festival site in the heart of the LGBTQ+ village for the next two days, with a line-up filled with queer icons, top DJs and drag performers. Iconic noughties dance legend Cascada, on Saturday, and the Vengaboys on Sunday. Birmingham’s Gay Village will also transform into the ever-popular Street Party across the weekend, with LGBTQ+ bars and clubs, community market stalls, food vendors, and more. Birmingham Pride is also holding a quieter Big Free Community event on Friday, May 23.
Free things to do in Birmingham this weekend
2. Serendipity Arts Festival
The Delhi-based Serendipity Arts Festival is teaming up with Birmingham City University for a ‘mini edition’ in the Midlands. From May 23-26, the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Symphony Hall will host a mix of soulful poetry readings, powerful performances, and striking exhibitions – including a display of the Zakir Hussain Maquette by acclaimed photographer Dayanita Singh.
What to watch this weekend in Birmingham
3. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
It’s iconic for a reason! The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Birmingham Hippodrome (May 20 – June 1). The multi-award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times, including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals. To get your tickets head here.
Things to do with kids this weekend
4. Teamworks Karting
Ready, set, go karting in Birmingham this weekend with the City Centre’s only karting circuit. This challenging indoor karting circuit is open to both children and adults, especially with its popular 30-minute event formats every day, but Cadet Club provides two hours of racing every Sunday for those under 16 (minimum age 8).
Where to have a drink this weekend in Birmingham
5. The Plough
The big question everyone wants to know about the bank holiday weekend is… Is the weather going to hold out? If it does, there’s plenty of brilliant beer gardens to choose from. But if not, The Plough is worth a visit, whatever the weather, for its ‘great value’, lively atmosphere and incredible food.