Best Birmingham Events In August

Wondering what's on in Digbeth this August? The Old Crown is hosting a bucketload of fun events, including The Night Owl Northern Soul Takeover with Russ Winstanley on the 27th, as well as a few fun-loving festival afterparties and a quiz written and hosted by the legend that is Paul Sinha.

Yakinori Sushi School is the place to be if you're looking to brush up on some knife skills and master the art of rolling your own California roll or presenting some seriously fresh-looking salmon nigiri. Classes take place every Thursday and include two hours where you'll be able to enjoy a welcome drink (Asahi, wine or a diet coke), plus nibbles like grilled chicken gyozas and grilled tempura prawns before getting stuck in. 

This August, head to entertainment pub The Actress And Bishop for an array of live events. If you're into your heavy rock music then you'll want to catch Masters of Sabbath, a tribute band who'll be performing some of Black Sabbath's greatest hits. On Friday the 16th of August, Smells Like Nirvana take to the stage, followed by AKA Noel Gallagher Live on the 24th.

YO!'s Sushi School is presenting an epic lesson, complete with fish-cutting tips and a fun guided class at their Selfridges and Grand Central locations. Become a real master at creating everything from salmon nigiri to crunchy Cali rolls and avo maki all while nibbling on edamame and gyoza.

Hot Girl Summer not living up to expectations? Well lucky for you, cuffing season has come early. SpeedDater are pitching up in Birmingham this August with a whole set of fun ways to meet new people. From outdoor mixers to speed-baking events, there's something for all ages and interests.

Digbeth is always chock-full of cool events and Luna Springs is the perfect example of that. Head to the vivacious venue for epic bottomless brunches, complete with lip-smacking food and endless booze. For more at night, we suggest checking out Full Moon Party and Cosmic Disco.

Come hang out at Sliced n Diced any day of the week for a Board Game Bottomless Brunch bonanza! With over 300 board games to choose from, including challenging our pals to a round of Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch, you'll also get to enjoy three hours of board game fun, two hours of bottomless prosecco, beer, soft drinks, or alcohol-free prosecco, and four types of munchies from the delicious snack list.

Mooncat Duelling Piano Bar is one of a kind, thanks to its tasty Asian bites, quirky cocktails and killer decor, not to mention its rotating events lineup. Test your music trivia knowledge with tickets to its Quiz and Keys night on Wednesdays, catch the iconic Duelling Pianos on Thursdays or themed sing-a-longs, or even swing by for a Mamma Mia Brunch.

A great place for Birmingham events in the next 14 days, Tonight Josephine is a fab shout. From Mamma Mia brunches to Burlesque drag-drenched affairs and wild bingo bangers, the pink palace promises pretty cocktails and plenty of party antics.

Promising one of the best outdoor events in Birmingham, The Great Game Treasure Hunt is perfect for when the weather warms. You'll get to explore various iconic landmarks and solve riddles while cooling off at the pub afterward - if you find treasure, you'll get 20% off your total food and drink bill.

For Birmingham events in August, House Party is an excellent shout. Not only can you expect 90 minutes of bottomless pizza, cocktail jugs, beer and bubbly, but as for entertainment? Get ready for some seriously outrageous drag entertainment.

Searching for fun events in Birmingham? Fab for birthdays and weekends out, Bierkeller are holding awesome brunch events, thanks to Taste + Liquor. They'll be hosting RnB-themed afternoons as well as 90s-inspired meals, complete with epic tunes.

Get stuck into bottomless brunching with a trip to Flight Club. The Temple Street venue is showcasing an excellent daytime offering, bringing you pizza slices served on paddles, free-flowing prosecco and an hour of their high-tech oches. Shoot your best shot this summer.

Step right up to The Old Joint Stock Theatre & Pub in Birmingham, the top-tier fringe theatre spot in the Midlands. They take pride in their diverse lineup, showcasing everything from riveting theatre shows to side-splitting comedy, sassy burlesque and cabaret, top-notch in-house productions, and so much more. But that's not all – you can head down to the pub ub to feast on delicious bites and savour a pint before or after the performance.

Fancy showing off your cake-making skills? The Big Birmingham Bake fuses competition and creativity as you're tasked with spending 90 minutes crafting a perfect sweet treat. The cherry on top? If your bake is up to par, you could walk away as the supreme winner.