Fun Events In Birmingham

Looking for cool things to do? To be totally honest, you're spoilt for choice in this city when it comes to unique activities. We've rounded up our top picks for fun events in Birmingham, from boozy bottomless brunches to thrilling baking competitions and musical dining experiences. Buckle up as we bring you our list of hip happenings.

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 22nd January 2025



The Big Birmingham Bake

@ The Big Birmingham Bake on Various dates from Wednesday 5th February 2025

Whether you're more of a patisserie powerhouse or biscuit beginner, you're invited to Digbeth's Big Birmingham Bake. A 90-minute session will get you all the ingredients, equipment and instructions needed to create a sugary masterpiece, and you'll even get to take your sweet treat home.

Luna Springs

If you're on the hunt for fun things to do in Birmingham, head to Luna Springs. Their show-stopping brunch events have some pretty epic themes from Battle of the Bands to Cosmic Disco. Oh, and you'll get free-flowing fizz to keep the good vibes going.

Mooncat Duelling Piano Bar

Guarantee an out-of-this-world evening with a ticket to one of Mooncat's stellar live music events. Listen to hits from Queen, ABBA or Taylor Swift at their themed nights on Thursdays, or catch an epic piano duel on the weekend. On top of the entertainment, you'll be able to enjoy Japanese street food and quirky cocktails containing anything from mango sake to blackberry liqueur. 

YO!

Discounts available on certain events

Located in Birmingham, YO! are hosting sushi-making classes, perfect for first dates and weekend activities. Enjoy creating everything from salmon dragon rolls to avocado makis and much more. Plus, you'll get gyozas, edamame and an arrival cocktail.

UKG BINGO

Dabbers at the ready, UKG Bingo is bringing the fun to Birmingham. With non-stop events taking place across the city, this is the ideal place to let loose. Not only will there be rounds of the iconic game, but also dance-offs and live DJ sets galore.

The Reggae Brunch Birmingham

Looking for vibrant daytime parties? The Reggae Brunch takes place across lots of different Birmingham venues, serving up a mouthwatering two courses of Caribbean cuisine alongside an hour of unlimited cocktails. Expect DJs playing the best of reggae, dancehall and soca through the decades, as well as games, sing-alongs and more.

The Old Crown

The Old Crown isn't just a cool, historical pub with delicious drinks and stellar grub, it also hosts a wicked lineup of events on the regular. What to expect? Live music sessions, from Fleetwood Mac tribute bands to Lampa + On The Sesh, as well as fascinating talks.

OLD JOINT STOCK THEATRE & PUB

Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre is the premier fringe theatre venue in the Midlands, with a whole host of brilliant events on offer. You can enjoy fantastic plays that range from quirky dramas to glamourous cabaret shows and hilarious comedies, alongside musical theatre open mic nights, raucous drag bingo and more.

Murder Mystery Experience - Birmingham

@ I'm Puzzled on Various dates from Monday 3rd February 2025

Explore the city in a whole new way with this unique Murder Mystery Experience, created by I'm Puzzled. Using their helpful app, you'll guide yourself around Birmingham while cracking codes and gathering clues, as well as interrogating virtual suspects.

You can play in teams of two to six, working together to investigate the murder of a high-profile politician. Tickets start from just £19.99 for the entire group, and you can set off at any time.

Birmingham Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! Singe route or double for racing!

@ Birmingham New Street Station on Various dates from Monday 3rd February 2025

The Birmingham Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt not only has you cracking clues and solving riddles across the city, but the team can also set you up with a single route or double up and split the group to form a race. Plus, the prize is 20% off at a local pub.

Old Skool Bingo

Sector 57 in Digbeth are the hosts for the one and only Old Skool Bingo, which is perfect for any of you who love 80s, 90s and 00s RnB tunes. Not only will you get these old school club classics to sing along to throughout the event, but you can also expect amazing prizes from the bingo games, dance-offs and more.

The Cocktail Club Birmingham

Taking place at The Cocktail Club, 00's Bottomless Brunch is an excellent shout for food, free-flowing booze and all your favourite noughties hits. Your afternoon comes complete with lip-syncing, games, and an iconic drag host.

Taste + Liquor

Looking for fun events in Birmingham? Check out Taste + Liquors epic lineup, where you and your mates can sip on free-flowing rum punch and munch on a delish dish while dancing your heart out to RnB and 90s throwbacks.

The Actress And Bishop

The Actress and Bishop is a friendly pub in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, boasting a great selection of live music events. Head down to watch a cracking tribute band, from Fleetwood Mac to The Smiths, or watch Worcestershire-based and The Deadshots.