What's on?
ArtsFest
The UK's biggest free arts festival, ArtsFest crams concerts, performances, exhibitions and much more into venues throughout Birmingham for one action-packed weekend. With many events taking place outdoors, ArtsFest replicates the spirit of classic summer festivals but is guaranteed mud free!
British Science Festival
The British Science Festival offers one of Europe's biggest celebration of science, engineering and technology at Aston University in Birmingham and other venues across the city. The festival week features talks, debates and hands-on and interactive activities.
BPM
Having only begun in 2007, BPM has quickly gone on to become Europe's biggest event dedicated to DJing. Now housed in Birmingham's NEC, it brings together DJs, producers and promoters for a weekend dedicated to the best of dance.
Grand Designs Live
It may be slightly harder to keep up with the Joneses since the credit crunch took hold, but Grand Designs Live promises homeowners a solution. Pick up tips and inspiration to improve your home at Birmingham's NEC.
The National Wedding Show
From choosing the venue to where to take a honeymoon, there's a lot to think about when planning one of the most important days of your life. Before you freak out, head to The National Wedding Show at Birmingham's NEC.