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.
Shows to see in Birmingham this weekend
1. Cirque Du Soleil OVO
One of the most colourful, uplifting and mesmerising circus shows ever seen arrives in Birmingham this weekend (April 25 – 28). Founded in Canada, 40 years ago, Cirque du Soleil has become world-famous for its groundbreaking theatrics blending circus styles from around the globe. The troupe is finally back in the UK after six years, stopping by the Midlands with the critically acclaimed show OVO – which is described as ‘a non-stop riot of energy and movement’ that makes ‘a colourful intrusion into a new day in the life of insects.’ The family-friendly production will be performed seven times total at Utilita Arena Birmingham. Tickets start at £48, to get yours head here.
2. The Glee Club
It’s almost May and it’s hardly stopped raining once! We need a good laugh right now, luckily Birmingham is full of fantastic comedy clubs. This Sunday (April 28), The Glees Club has invited the Midlands’ finest comics to test out new material on the crowd. The line-up includes Adam Beardsmore, Josh Pugh, Danny Clives, Eric Rushton. Andrew O’Neill Tal Davies, Hannah Silvester, Nipper Thomas, Lee Hudson and Kayleigh Jones. To get your tickets head here.
Things to do with kids this weekend
3. Lapworth Museum of Geology
A recent study has crowned Birmingham’s top hidden gem as Lapworth Museum of Geology. Home to hundreds of rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs, this free museum contains one of the UK’s most extensive geological collections. It’s also one of the oldest, dating back to 1880, and features a range of activities and exhibitions that all ages can enjoy.
It’s not the only hidden gem to be highlighted, however, many of which will be beloved by your littles ones. There’s the Edwardian-era Winterbourne House and Garden (skip the line by getting tickets here, Birmingham Back to Backs – you can learn more about it here – and the legendary Pen Museum.
Things to do for free this weekend
4. The City Nature Challenge
Get back to nature this weekend. Between April 26 and 29, Birmingham and the Black Country is taking part in the City Nature Challenge – a free global challenge to see which city in the world is wildest. More than 500 cities will be taking part, so whether it’s a daisy or dormouse, a hedgehog or a hedgerow, record it! Download the iNaturalist app, wander into the great outdoors and help Birmingham climb the global leaderboard.
On Sunday (April 28), there will even be an all-day bioblitz at Birmingham Botanical Gardens with pond dipping, bug hunting, bird spotting and wildflower walks. But you can go anywhere from Moseley Bog to Sutton Park this weekend. Just take a photo of any plant or animal and the app’s software and it will record it for Birmingham. You can learn more about the City Nature Challenge here.
Where to grab a drink in Birmingham
6. R&B Brunch
If you love nothing better than taking to the dancefloor and partying to some of the biggest tunes by Cameo, R Kelly, Ginuwine and Beyonce, then get yourself down to Bierkeller this weekend. On Saturday (April 27), this bottomless brunch will be blasting all the best tunes from Lizzo to The Weeknd, Doja Cat to Drake. You’ll also get one full hour of bottomless rum punch, as well as access to delicious street food throughout the party. To get your tickets head here.