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.
Over 80 stalls of delicious plant-based food and family-friendly fun. Birmingham Vegan Festival will take over Aston Students’ Union on Saturday, offering plant-based food, products, talks and demos. Tickets start from £5, under-16s are free, and a VIP ticket (£15) includes a goody bag and samples.
A stand-up-led wine tasting that makes learning about wine relaxed, social and genuinely fun. An Idiot’s Guide to Wine blends comedy with a guided tasting of six international wines in a relaxed, social setting. The evenings are created by an Australian comedian with certified wine qualifications, are strictly for those over 18, and have limited seating.
The Exchange is currently home to Bristol artist Luke Jerram’s breathtaking installation, Helios. A 5-metre replica of our Sun, you only have a short time before it moves long-term to the Edgbaston campus. The 1:200 million scale of our closest star is your chance to stare directly at the Sun and inspect its every detail.
If you fancy a weekend pint, Holden’s Codsall Station has been named the West Midlands’ best railway station pub and placed second nationally after scoring 78 in a Locals Insider study, praised for its charm, 4.7-star Google rating and value-for-money pints.
A new, no-money casino night — just skills, friends and bragging rights. First Roll is a social, non-gambling casino experience opening at Resorts World Birmingham, featuring four interactive games (Revolver, High Roller, Perfect 10 and House 21) on technical tables with digital leaderboards. Sessions come as one-hour (one game) or two-hour (two games) options.
The largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria lights up Birmingham. One of the biggest highlights on Birmingham’s calendar, the Frankfurt Christmas Market returns to New Street and Victoria Square with over 100 stalls offering German food, drink, gifts and live music.
Catch a FREE screening at Birmingham Film Festival
The 10-day international film celebration, Birmingham Film Festival, showcases professional and independent films from around the world, comprising a wide range of genres, styles, budgets and topics. Better yet, films are screened to the public at Millennium Point for FREE. The best films are then nominated for a range of awards, of which there are over 30 categories, including young filmmakers, local filmmakers and international filmmakers. To learn more about the film festival and what’s showing, head here.
Can’t cope with the Frankfurt Christmas Market? Look no further than the Christmas in Cathedral Square Craft Market, located within the grounds of the Grade 1 listed Birmingham Cathedral. Home to the West Midlands’ very best independent traders, discover more than 60 handpicked businesses with everything from arts and crafts to festive food and drink. Plus, enjoy the legendary Pigeon in the Park pop-up pub!
It’s time to grab your flat cap and don your finest threads as you step into the smoky underworld of the 1920s because Peaky Blinders Nights are making a return to the Black Country Living Museum. This September, fans of the popular TV series can enjoy a night of fun and revelry and become an adopted member of the Shelby family with this immersive experience. You will be able to explore the streets and alleys, hear tales about Birmingham’s most notorious gangs, and enjoy the roaring nightlife of the interwar years with entertainment around every corner.
