6 reasons to visit Birmingham this autumn.
Monday, October 2, 2023
As the leaves begin to change, Birmingham comes alive with a vibrant array of autumn events.
We invite you to explore everything that the second-city has to offer this autumn.
Oktoberfest.
Grab a stein at Birmingham’s oldest pub and prepare for a mouth-watering celebration of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a lively Bavarian atmosphere.
Bringing together great German street food, an impressive line-up of German beers and a live brass quintet from the Birmingham Conservatoire, all under one roof.
From £5 / Sat 14 Oct.
Halloween Scaremaze.
Dare to enter the realm of terror? Confront the horrors that await you in this nuclear plant meltdown and experience a horror maze like no other.
One of the quirkiest goings-on this Halloween, Luna Springs is hosting a Scarmaze Brunch, complete with street food, disco DJs and bottomless cocktails.
From £19 / Sat 28 Oct.
Frankfurt Christmas Market.
Birmingham comes alive every winter with the arrival of the German Christmas Market, the largest outside Germany or Austria.
The stalls on Victoria Square and New Street offer something for everyone, and are a clear sign that Christmas is just around the corner.
Free / Thu 2 Nov - Sun 24 Dec.
Ibiza Classics Fireworks Party.
Get ready for an evening of dance anthems, bangin' tunes and a fireworks extravaganza at Birmingham’s Edgbaston Stadium.
Presenting an amazing live performance by world-famous orchestra, DJs and vocalists from Symphonic Ibiza, culminating in a fireworks extravaganza.
From £25 / Fri 3 Nov.
Ben Folds.
Ben Folds, one of the major music influencers of our generation, takes over the Symphony Hall for one night only.
He will be joined by a full band, made up of musicians who feature on the new album and who’ve been performing with him across the US.
From £39 / Fri 10 Nov.
BBC Good Food Show Winter.
Whether you're a keen cook looking for some festive dining inspiration, a celebrity chef super-fan or simply looking to top up your Christmas pantry with seasonal artisan goodies.
Discover sensational producers, free live cooking demos full of Christmas recipe inspiration.
From £14 / Mon 23 - Thu 26 Nov.
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Sleep well. Stay adventurous.
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