Top October Events In Birmingham

The Great Game Treasure Hunt is a great choice when it comes to outdoor events in Birmingham. While wandering through various landmarks and solving riddles, you'll get the chance to grab 20% off your total food and drink bill at the 'treasure spot' (the pub).

Whether you want a Halloween quiz or to have the best time at Oktoberfest, The Old Crown is a great chance to let loose this October. Think your choice of tickets at this friendly old boozer, meaning plenty of great pints are sure to accompany.

One of the best October events in Birmingham today, The Big Bake is still riding high this season as they head into autumn with a new line-up of themed bakes to get involved with, and the chance to showcase your skills as the cream of the cake-making crop.

If you're a fan of this fantastic dish but have always wanted to learn how to make it yourself, then enrol in Yakinori Sushi School where, for two hours, you'll be guided through the process, taught knife skills and create your own maki and California rolls. Tickets start from £20 per person and include chicken gyozas, plus tempura prawns to snack on while you go, alongside a welcome drink. 

From scaremaze brunches and events for Halloween to Oktoberfest-themed bashes, Luna Springs has you covered for events this October. But that's not all, as many happenings here also include 90 minutes of unlimited drinks.

Paintvine's Birmingham events take place at Tonight Josphephine, the quirky bar where everything is pink. Each session has a different theme, from Bob Ross sunsets to summer lemons, and it's a great chance to unleash your inner artist.

There'll be expert instructors on hand to guide you through the process, and all the materials needed to create your masterpiece will be provided. Tickets cost only £29 per person, with drinks available from the bar too.

From RnB brunches to Friday night live music, The Cocktail Club has some of the best things to do in Birmingham. If you're not there for their fun-filled antics, you're probably heading there for a boozy hot chocolate cocktail served in a warming mug.

Slow Dating are hosting a number of events in Birmingham this month for different age groups, taking place at Lost & Found. You'll have a series of four-minute conversations with potential matches, including an interval and an opportunity to mingle at the end. They guarantee that you'll find someone you want to meet again, offering your next event for free if not.

Thought the year couldn't get any scarier? Think again. These excellent Birmingham Halloween parties are bringing you the good kind of chills with everything from themed brunches to spooky quizzing and good, old-fashioned drinking.

Grab you cowboy boots and head down to Coyote Ugly, where they're hosting a Nashville Hoedown Bottomless Brunch this month. Tuck into unlimited pizza, paired with 90 minutes of unlimited bubbles or beer. If you book on a Saturday then you can learn how to line dance with their talented instructors, but there's delicious eats guaranteed every day of the week.

The Old Joint Stock Theatre has gained a reputation as the premier fringe theatre venue in the Midlands, showcasing everything from plays to stand-up comedy, cabaret and more.

This month, you can enjoy a series of independent productions from talented casts, as well as quiz nights, comedic line dancing sessions and their popular Big Deal Comedy Night, to name a few of their cracking events.

The Brunch Club is known for hosting some of the best and booziest events up and down the UK, and they're bringing two fun, themed afternoons to The Gosta Green in Birmingham this October. Choose between a Country Superstars or Justin Bieber theme, with DJs playing all the best tunes from these genres and artists.

You can expect a whopping three hours of entertainment, including live music, dancing and more, with dressing up encouraged. Sip on bottomless cocktails, beer and prosecco for the first hour, as well as enjoying a hearty chicken, pulled pork or jackfruit burger.

From a Scream Queens-themed Halloween event to a drag-drenched bingo brunch, Tonight Josephine is coming in hot with the best things to do in October in Birmingham. Enjoy this pink palace's fun affairs or head there for a chic cocktail or two.

Offering free entry, Friday Vibes is coming to O'Neill's and it's set to be a real crowd-pleaser. For Birmingham events in October 2025, this party night features tunes from DJ Chris Tuffin - think chilled beats, deep house and modern pop.

'Tis the season for cuddling up with a nice pint, and these gorgeous boozers are just the place to do it. Head down to one of these cosy Birmingham pubs for the chance to snuggle up with great craft ales and warming grub this autumn.

From Bavarian decor and live bands lip-smacking bratwurst to warm pretzels, Birmingham is filled to the brim with fantastic Oktoberfest events. You'll get to celebrate this German holiday with a stein in hand and non-stop entertainment.

This October, YO! in Birmingham is hosting a seriously fun sushi school, complete with fish cutting techniques and maki-making tips. While creating your own salmon nigiris and crunchy Cali rolls, you'll get to nibble on snacks and drink an arrival cocktail.

One of the best bottomless brunches in Birmingham, Flight Club's weekly offering is throwing out food, fun and, you know, darts. Head down to their neat venue and get stuck into pizza paddles, free-flowing fizz and loads of oche-based action.

We all love a bit of wholesome fun, but why not make it boozy? Sliced n Diced in Selly Oak hosts a brilliant board game bottomless brunch every single day, which includes three hours of board games, two hours of unlimited drinks and four tasty snacks.

Munch on delicious bites such as mozzarella sticks, mac 'n' cheese bites, spring rolls and more, topped off with prosecco and beer. You can upgrade to cocktails too for only £5 extra, and there are more than 300 games to choose from - plus Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch.

Perfect for students and those after a raucous night out, Popworld has plenty to offer, including their Tipsy Mondays and Broke Wednesdays parties. Dance to all the best tunes from retro classics to chart-topping tunes while sipping a boozy bevvie or two at the bar.

Head over to Moseley to discover One Trick Pony Club, a relaxed pub and events space where there's all kinds of fun things going on. They host a pub quiz on Thursdays where you can win some cracking prizes, while enjoying two-for-one pizzas.

Sundays are games nights, with all sorts of board games, retro consoles, shuffleboard and pool to choose from - as well as tournaments to get involved in. What's more, both of these events are totally free to enter.

Mooncat Duelling Piano Bar is the ultimate night out, because you choose the playlist. You'll find talented musicians here on a nightly basis, taking requests for all your favourite tunes while you enjoy delicious cocktails and tasty eats.

They host a number of fantastic events throughout the week too - think Taylor Swift, Mamma Mia or Disney-themed bottomless brunches, musical quizzes and more.

Whether you're after lively late-night parties or just a few steins with friends, Albert's Schloss is just the place for you. You'll find this Bavarian-themed beer hall at One Chamberlain Square, boasting taps of Pilsner, delicious German eats and a lineup of cracking events.

There's something fun to do every single day of the week here, from Thursday night cabaret shows to live house bands playing on Fridays. What's more, they're hosting a number of fun goings-on for Oktoberfest too.