What's On in Birmingham
Markets, festivals, charity events and community activities across Birmingham, collected from verified Local Gazette reporting and ordered by date.
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Upcoming events in Birmingham
Verified local events with a published date. Past and undated announcements are not included.
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market dates confirmed
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market opens 5 November for seven weeks of German food, crafts, and festive entertainment. Big Wheel and Ice Rink also…
Official event listings
Start with Birmingham City Council and the city's visitor or events pages — they list public meetings, seasonal festivals and community activities with dates and venues.
More community and charity events
Local Facebook groups, parish councils and community centres often promote fundraisers, fêtes and sports fixtures before they appear anywhere else. Our Birmingham news section covers civic, cultural and charity events as dates are confirmed.
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