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, cultural events, or bottomless brunches, we’ve got your weekend sorted below.
Pop Goes Brum celebrates Birmingham‑born Pop artist Peter Phillips with a free outdoor exhibition in Snow Hill Square this June, showcasing original artworks and photographs alongside new pieces by current Birmingham School of Art students. In a career that placed him alongside iconic artists like David Hockney, Pauline Boty, Peter Blake, and later Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, his distinct Brummie humour was central to his work.
Celebrate the piano with a free Community Piano Day and a Sir Stephen Hough concert. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire hosts a five-day celebration of the piano, featuring recitals, masterclasses and celebrity concerts.
Nerd out at the UK’s largest anime and manga convention
AnimeCon, aka the UK’s largest anime and manga convention, is the ultimate one-stop shop for anyone who loves Asian culture. This three-day show is just jam-packed with anime, manga, J-pop, K-pop, film, shopping, fashion, live concerts, guest appearances, and so, so much more.
With iconic songs and heartbreaking tales in revolutionary France, Les Misérables continues to be one of the most beloved and enduring musicals made. Cameron Mackintosh’s new production only solidifies its status, as it transforms the record-breaking musical for larger venues—with new set and lighting designs on a never-before-seen scale.
Birmingham is gearing up to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, kicking off on Friday at Edgbaston Stadium with a match between England and Sri Lanka. Fans can look forward to four thrilling matches featuring cricketing powerhouses like India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Don’t miss out on the chance to witness top-tier women’s cricket at one of the UK’s most iconic grounds!
See England’s green and pleasant land from an alternative view
Jez Butterworth’s hugely acclaimed, prize-winning play, Jerusalem, is a comic, contemporary vision of life in England’s green and pleasant land. St George’s Day, the morning of the local country fair, Johnny ‘Rooster’ Byron, local waster and Lord of Misrule, is a wanted man.
