Things to do in Birmingham today
Find events, gigs, family activities and free things to do in Birmingham today.
Current events and activities in Birmingham
- Noori and her Fantastical World
Welcome to Noori and her Fantastical World a brand-new family dance theatre production. This is a vibrant, visual and uplifting journey where dance, music, storytelling and imagination come together to celebrate friendsh
Check official times at Multiple Libraries
- Birmingham Highlights Audio Tour: Urban Heritage and Landmarks
15 stops across Birmingham, roughly 60 minutes of narration, walked in whatever order and at whatever speed suits you. Works fully offline once downloaded, so you need no data or signal while you walk.
18:00-20:00 at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
- Paranormal Activity
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are… Inspired by the iconic, terrifying film series, Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage.
19:30-21:30 at The Alexandra Theatre
- Spooky Lantern Jar Making with Sandwell Libraries
Create your own reusable Halloween inspired Lantern out of a Jar in this spooky craft workshop. Using bright tissue paper (and lots of glue!) you will make your own decorative jar to display. Along the way you’ll learn a
Check official times at Rounds Green Library
- Korn & Limp Bizkit
Joint headline tour from Korn and Limp Bizkit in support of Korn's 12th studio album The Serenity of Suffering.
18:00-20:00 at Utilita Arena
- Pentire
Pentire are an indie band who make pop songs for the post-jangle generation through the smiles and sweat of the mosh pit. This Herefordshire four-piece tell cheap lager-soaked stories of student life, a small-town upbrin
18:30-20:30 at The Rainbow
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
17:00-19:00 at Everyman Birmingham Mailbox
- Rookie Gold Wed 1830 Phoe
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening s
18:30-19:00 at Bromsgrove Sport & Leisure Centre
- Adult beginner swimming lessons
Our adult swimming lessons cater for all abilities. From complete beginners, all the way to people who are confident in the water but want to improve their stroke technique, stamina and overall ability.
19:00-19:30 at Studley Leisure Centre
- Life and Death in Birmingham - Walking Tour
This Halloween prepare youself to hear the darker stories hidden behind the buildings and streets you walk past every day.
Check official times at The Grand Hotel Birmingham
- Woodland Wizards
The woods are alive with Magic… Why not come down and train as a Wizard's apprentice, make your own nature wand, create strange & mythical creatures, mix muddy potions and play some spooky games. Feel free to dress as yo
Check official times at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
- The Snowman™
Join us for the world premiere of a brand-new production of The Snowman™ as it comes back home to Birmingham and The Rep. For 32 years, The Snowman has enchanted theatre audiences, now, discover the next chapter of this
Check official times at Birmingham Rep
- Ghosties Afloat - Kids Halloween Boat Trips
Ghosties Afloat – A Spook-tacular Halloween Adventure! 26 October – 1 November 2026 | Brindley Place, Birmingham This October Half Term, Brindley Cruises invites families to climb aboard the Bosworth Lady for Ghosties Af
Check official times at Brindley Cruises
- October Half Term Family Fun: Bam-BOO!
This October, forget plastic pumpkins and throwaway scares – Halloween is going Bam-BOO!
Check official times at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Ecoraa Textiles Workshop
Turn old fabric into something beautiful! 🧵✨ Join Ecoraa for a free, family-friendly textiles workshop this half-term. Create a unique piece of art using pre-loved materials and take your finished work home.
Check official times at Veolia Discovery Centre
- Children's Halloween Lantern Walk
A spooky evening in the Gardens, complete with scary tales and dark ghouls… Spooky Evening Trail in the Gardens An after hours explore of the Gardens, complete with lanterns and the odd scare! Children and family event.
Check official times at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
- Attack of the Zombies at TOCA Social the Bullring
TOCA Social Birmingham Presents: Attack of the Zombies! ⚽🧟♂️ Looking for the ultimate activity in Birmingham this October Half Term? Get ready for a thrilling, high energy Halloween experience as TOCA Social brings you
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- Scary Tales: Witches on Trial
Following the successful sentencing of the Big Bad Wolf during our Nursery Crimes trials, we’re back with more creepy creatures in court! Bring your grown ups to trial as we discover the witches living amongst us!
Check official times at West Midlands Police Museum
How to find something worth doing today
Plan your visit to Birmingham. Discover concerts, comedy, theatre, family activities, food, sport, student nights and local things to do around the Bullring, Digbeth, Jewellery Quarter, Broad Street and the wider West Midlands.
Choose fixed-time bookings first, then combine nearby attractions rather than crossing the city between stops. Confirm opening hours and access information with the venue before travelling.
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