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Festivals & Events
St Georges Parade, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
WV2 1AY City of Wolverhampton District (B)
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of WV2 1AY:
Annual Festivals & Events
Birmingham International Dance Festival
Annually, during June
Location: West Midlands
A biennial festival celebrating contemporary dance, featuring performances, workshops, and exhibitions.
The Big Bang Fair
Annually, during March
Location: West Midlands
A major UK event inspiring young people to get involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths).
EGX (Eurogamer Expo)
Annually, during September
Location: West Midlands
The UK’s largest gaming event, showcasing the latest in video games, consoles, and gaming culture.
Birmingham International Tattoo
Annually, during November
Location: West Midlands
A large-scale military tattoo featuring marching bands, military displays, and performances from across the world, held at the Birmingham Arena.
Birmingham Pride
Annually, during May
Location: West Midlands
One of the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ festivals, featuring parades, live music, and entertainment in the heart of Birmingham.
Insomnia Gaming Festival
Annually, during April/August
Location: West Midlands
The UK’s biggest gaming festival, featuring esports tournaments, gaming showcases, and LAN parties at the NEC Birmingham.
Slam Dunk Festival Midlands
Annually, during May
Location: West Midlands
A one-day alternative rock music festival featuring punk, ska, and metal acts, held at the NEC Birmingham.
Birmingham Christmas Market
Annually, during November-December
Location: West Midlands
One of the UK’s largest German-style Christmas markets, featuring festive food, crafts, and entertainment.
Birmingham International Dance Festival
Annually, during June
Location: West Midlands
A biennial festival celebrating contemporary dance, featuring performances, workshops, and exhibitions.
The Big Bang Fair
Annually, during March
Location: West Midlands
A major UK event inspiring young people to get involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths).
EGX (Eurogamer Expo)
Annually, during September
Location: West Midlands
The UK’s largest gaming event, showcasing the latest in video games, consoles, and gaming culture.
Birmingham International Tattoo
Annually, during November
Location: West Midlands
A large-scale military tattoo featuring marching bands, military displays, and performances from across the world, held at the Birmingham Arena.
Birmingham Pride
Annually, during May
Location: West Midlands
One of the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ festivals, featuring parades, live music, and entertainment in the heart of Birmingham.
Insomnia Gaming Festival
Annually, during April/August
Location: West Midlands
The UK’s biggest gaming festival, featuring esports tournaments, gaming showcases, and LAN parties at the NEC Birmingham.
Slam Dunk Festival Midlands
Annually, during May
Location: West Midlands
A one-day alternative rock music festival featuring punk, ska, and metal acts, held at the NEC Birmingham.
Birmingham Christmas Market
Annually, during November-December
Location: West Midlands
One of the UK’s largest German-style Christmas markets, featuring festive food, crafts, and entertainment.
Other Events"
What Are The Odds? Ikon Creative Health
January 21
The Library of Birmingham, Birmingham
What Are The Odds? Ikon Creative Health is an immersive exhibition exploring the role of art in supporting health and care systems. Drawing on three years of collaborative research with artists, academics and charities, the work in the exhibition reflects lived experiences across themes from infant feeding to ageing and dying well.
BURNING WITCHES x HAMMER KING at The Asylum
January 24
The Asylum Venue, Birmingham
Tickets https://tinyurl.com/BAburningBIR
£25 adv.
Birmingham Exclusive Degree Educated Professionals
January 25
Tipu Sultan, Birmingham
We are holding the next muslim marriage event on Sunday 25th January 2026 at Tipu Sultan, Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8AA.
(Exclusive Degree Educated Professionals Marriage Event)
Males 22-35 Years Old
Females 22-32 Years Old
An event to provide a platform for people seeking partners in marriage is now taking place.
Muslim Marriage Events Birmingham - Doctors
January 25
Tipu Sultan, Birmingham
We are holding the next muslim marriage event on Sunday 25th January 2026 at Tipu Sultan, 43 Alcester, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8AA.
This in-person event is tailored for Muslim Marriage Event for professionals in the medical field of Doctors and Dentists only looking to find their life partner.
Any Objections?
February 4
Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham
Scarlett Smith is an electroacoustic harpist and comedian. Tired of the harps demure, classical reputation, Scarlett’s debut solo show Any Objections? is a surreal quest to prove this instrument belongs far beyond the orchestra pit.
HEIDENFEST 2026 at KK's Steel Mill - Wolverhampton
February 5
KK's Steel Mill , , West Midlands
This will be the first time in their long careers that Korpiklaani and Finntroll tour together, which only took roughly 13 years to finally make happen!
Joining them to celebrate this unique event are some of their best friends and drinking partners in Heidevolk and Trollfest. To warm up the evening with all the dancing, drinking, moshing and all round good time are The Dread Crew of Oddwood.
The Birmingham 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
February 22
Park Road, Birmingham
. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k or half marathon running event with us.
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners
March 11
Lichfield Garrick, Lichfield
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin - guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of this much-loved Irish folk band back to the stage.
This ultimate feel-good production celebrates the musical mastery of The Dubliners, Ireland’s favourite sons, in association with the legendary O’Donoghue’s pub.
Comedian Ian Stone brings new show to Birmingham
March 19
Birmingham Glee Club, Birmingham
Ian says, “Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane, and the routine before the inevitable slide into disease, decay, and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing, and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some, but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years — I think we’ve been outdoors enough.
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
March 25
Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Beginning with their 1962 formation in a back room at the iconic O'Donoghues Pub and exploring their subsequent 50-year career, a talented cast of singers and musicians bring the story of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke, and Jim McCann to life with joy and revelry, and of course, a whole lot of 'craic;
Seven Drunken Nights is one of the ultimate, feel-good ways to experience The Dubliners. It has played venues worldwide and enjoyed a spell in the West End too.
Counterfeit Sixties Show
April 14
Dudley Town Hall, Dudley
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.
TYGERS OF PAN TANG x DEMON at The Asylum
April 29
The Asylum Venue, Birmingham
.
Tickets https://tinyurl.
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
May 9
Birmingham Cathedral, Birmingham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Birmingham Cathedral.
The evening begins with the noble grandeur of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.
Phantoms of the Popera - Dudley
July 8
Dudley Town Hall,, Dudley
.
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK’s No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer
Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems
Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
What Are The Odds? Ikon Creative Health
January 21
The Library of Birmingham, Birmingham
What Are The Odds? Ikon Creative Health is an immersive exhibition exploring the role of art in supporting health and care systems. Drawing on three years of collaborative research with artists, academics and charities, the work in the exhibition reflects lived experiences across themes from infant feeding to ageing and dying well.
BURNING WITCHES x HAMMER KING at The Asylum
January 24
The Asylum Venue, Birmingham
Tickets https://tinyurl.com/BAburningBIR £25 adv.
Birmingham Exclusive Degree Educated Professionals
January 25
Tipu Sultan, Birmingham
We are holding the next muslim marriage event on Sunday 25th January 2026 at Tipu Sultan, Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8AA. (Exclusive Degree Educated Professionals Marriage Event) Males 22-35 Years Old Females 22-32 Years Old An event to provide a platform for people seeking partners in marriage is now taking place.
Muslim Marriage Events Birmingham - Doctors
January 25
Tipu Sultan, Birmingham
We are holding the next muslim marriage event on Sunday 25th January 2026 at Tipu Sultan, 43 Alcester, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8AA. This in-person event is tailored for Muslim Marriage Event for professionals in the medical field of Doctors and Dentists only looking to find their life partner.
Any Objections?
February 4
Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham
Scarlett Smith is an electroacoustic harpist and comedian. Tired of the harps demure, classical reputation, Scarlett’s debut solo show Any Objections? is a surreal quest to prove this instrument belongs far beyond the orchestra pit.
HEIDENFEST 2026 at KK's Steel Mill - Wolverhampton
February 5
KK's Steel Mill , , West Midlands
This will be the first time in their long careers that Korpiklaani and Finntroll tour together, which only took roughly 13 years to finally make happen! Joining them to celebrate this unique event are some of their best friends and drinking partners in Heidevolk and Trollfest. To warm up the evening with all the dancing, drinking, moshing and all round good time are The Dread Crew of Oddwood.
The Birmingham 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
February 22
Park Road, Birmingham
. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k or half marathon running event with us.
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners
March 11
Lichfield Garrick, Lichfield
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin - guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of this much-loved Irish folk band back to the stage. This ultimate feel-good production celebrates the musical mastery of The Dubliners, Ireland’s favourite sons, in association with the legendary O’Donoghue’s pub.
Comedian Ian Stone brings new show to Birmingham
March 19
Birmingham Glee Club, Birmingham
Ian says, “Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane, and the routine before the inevitable slide into disease, decay, and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing, and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some, but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years — I think we’ve been outdoors enough.
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
March 25
Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Beginning with their 1962 formation in a back room at the iconic O'Donoghues Pub and exploring their subsequent 50-year career, a talented cast of singers and musicians bring the story of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke, and Jim McCann to life with joy and revelry, and of course, a whole lot of 'craic; Seven Drunken Nights is one of the ultimate, feel-good ways to experience The Dubliners. It has played venues worldwide and enjoyed a spell in the West End too.
Counterfeit Sixties Show
April 14
Dudley Town Hall, Dudley
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.
TYGERS OF PAN TANG x DEMON at The Asylum
April 29
The Asylum Venue, Birmingham
. Tickets https://tinyurl.
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
May 9
Birmingham Cathedral, Birmingham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Birmingham Cathedral. The evening begins with the noble grandeur of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.
Phantoms of the Popera - Dudley
July 8
Dudley Town Hall,, Dudley
. Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK’s No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
