What's On in Birmingham & Black Country

Home Ed - Workshop Series - Where STEM Meets the Arts!

Venue: Coventry Transport Museum

Website: www.transport-museum.com

Unleash creativity and curiosity in a 6-Week STEAM Adventure for home-educated learners aged 7–14. Over six weeks, participants will dive into the fascinating world of our Coventry Transport Museum collection...

Family Sundays

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Join the family artists every Sunday for time to be creative as a family and have fun. Explore key themes and processes in the programme such as spoken word, music, movement, performance and circus, with...

Circus Fantasia

Venue: West Bromwich

Website: https://circusfantasia.co.uk/

Experience an action packed live show accompanied by a live circus orchestra. With a multitude of amazing new acts to keep you entertained and guaranteed to have you sitting on the edge of your seat! Whether...

Thinktank Home Education Day

Venue: Blakesley Hall

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

A day dedicated to home educated children and their families. Throughout the day, the Learning Team will be hosting a range of free drop in activities, offering opportunities to explore science through...

New Street Eats

Venue: Birmingham City Centre

Website: https://visitbirmingham.com/

Located along New Street this free outdoor event brings together a curated mix of independent street food traders and artisan makers. Visitors can expect global flavours, savoury favourites, sweet treats...

Bike4Life 2026

Venue: Meole Brace in Shrewsbury

Website: www.bike4lifefest.com

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is delighted to announce that tickets for this year's Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival – taking place on Sunday 17th May 2026 – are now on sale. Since its inception in...

Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival

Venue: Meole Brace Park and Ride, Shrewsbury

Website: www.midlandsairambulance.com/events/bike4life-ride-out-and-festival-2026

Bike4Life is a celebration that brings together motorcycle enthusiasts, festival goers and families to support the lifesaving work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Bikers can take part in one of the...

The Gruffalo

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for...

The Gruffalo

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary with songs, laughs and...

Pirate Party

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

An after-hours Pirate Party celebrating 30 years of Muppet Treasure Island, featuring film screenings, live music performance, treasure hunts, access to the galleries, and pirate-themed fun.This special...

Pirate Party

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

An after-hours Pirate Party celebrating 30 years of Muppet Treasure Island, featuring film screenings, live music performance, treasure hunts, access to the galleries, and pirate-themed fun.This special...

Zog

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors, and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel Theatre, is a treat for children...

Backstage Tours

Venue: Birmingham Rep

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

Fascinated by Theatre? Explore the hidden secrets of The Rep and join us on a backstage tour around our fascinating building. Take a look at spaces usually closed to the public, including our huge workshop...

Fairy Trail

Venue: Aston Hall

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Taking inspiration from some of the collections and the Grand Old Mansion, have a go at the fairy trail and take in some familiar tales, some that are new, some that may surprise you. Suitable for all...

Fossil Fun Weekend

Venue: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Enjoy a weekend of family fossil fun at Thinktank to celebrate the birthday of Mary Anning, a prehistoric pioneer! Mary Anning was born on the 25th May 1799 and she dug up the first ever skeleton of an...

Hatton’s New Dragon Kingdom

Venue: Hatton Adventure World

Website: https://adventure.hattonworld.com/whats-on/may_half_term

This enchanting event brings fairy tales to life across the farm, with charming nods to classic stories hidden around every corner, inviting families to explore, discover, and immerse themselves in a storybook...

May Half Term

Venue: Black Country Living Museum

Website: https://bclm.com

Step back in time this and let the whole family experience the real graft of growing up in the past! Includes a whole 31 acres to explore including the new Clock Tower, Helter Skelter. Half term activities...

May Half Term - Mission Space

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

Launch into adventure this May half term with Mission Space! Enjoy family talks, hands-on workshops, and a thrilling trip on the Tharsis spacecraft at the National Space Centre. With the whole Centre to...

Pop-Up Family Fest

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Stretch into the day with family yoga, explore your imagination with an artist-led workshop, or follow the Sensory Sculpture Trail and Treasure Hunt. Enjoy inspiring short films, a relaxed Star Wars screening,...

Scala Festival of Play

Venue: In and around The Arches and The Hive Worcester

Website: www.scalaworcester.co.uk

Scala Festival of Play is a day-long festival for children aged 3-10 and their families, with circus, aerial arts, gaming, dance, street games, drumming and visual arts.Wellbeing kits including ear defenders...

Sisters 360

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Written by award-winning playwright Asif Khan and inspired by real-life skateboarders the “Hijabi Sisters” from Hull, Sisters 360 is a funny, heartfelt and high-energy play for 8–12 year olds. Expect...

The Magic of the Gardens

Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Website: www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

As you wander through the Gardens, you’ll find moments of wonder waiting to be uncovered, from hidden stories to music and playful encounters inspired by folklore from around the world – and of course...

Family Singing

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Join Warwick Arts Centre for their popular Sunday morning hour of singing in the foyer. Perfect for first timers and regulars, you will learn songs to get you singing, moving, and dancing, with a healthy...

Heroes of The Air

Venue: RAF Museum Midlands

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Step into history with an exciting Hero Trail, an interactive activity booklet designed to guide you through the museum. Explore the exhibitions, uncover inspiring stories, and put your detective skills...

Inside the T.Rex

Venue: Village Hotel and Leisure Club Solihull

Website: www.insidethetrex.co.uk

A unique live science experience that invites families to explore the inner workings of one of the most powerful animals ever to walk the Earth. Designed for curious minds of all ages, bringing science,...

May Half Term at Drayton Manor Resort

Venue: Drayton Manor Resort, Near Tamworth, Staffordshire

Website: www.draytonmanor.co.uk

Drayton Manor Resort offers a theme park experience that grows with families, creating memories at every stage of childhood. From first adventures on gentle rides for younger children through to building...

Ministry of Science LIVE - Science Saved The World

Venue: The Alexandra

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

Dinosaur Adventure Live-Danger on T-Rex Mountain

Venue: Royal Spa Centre

Website: https://warwickdc.ticketsolve.com

Join the intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart,...

Fabulous Fossils Workshop

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Led by the friendly Learning team, in this workshop you'll find out how fossils are formed, handle some real dinosaur fossils, and get the chance to make a fizzy exploding dinosaur fossil of your own to...

Dino Tales

Venue: Walsall Arena

Website: www.dinotales.co.uk

Dino Tales is a family adventure starring some of Europe’s largest walking dinosaurs to ever roam the stage, a captivating story where you’ll meet Freya the dancing Raptor, Dylan the cheeky Dilophosaurus,...

Dinosaur Junk Modelling with Tat Vision

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

This May Half-term, join Birmingham artist Tat Vision at Thinktank Science Museum for a dinosaur-themed junk modelling workshop. Using recycled materials, design and build your very own dinosaur sculpture...

Space Cadets Online

Venue: National Space Centre Online

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

Spark your child’s curiosity and love for space science with online Space Club sessions, hosted by the National Space Centre Discovery Team. Each 60-minute session is packed with exciting talks, fun...

The Gruffalo

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for...

DinoSTORY time

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Expect lots of interactive moments for little explorers as we go on a journey through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Stamp your feet, laugh along, and get ready to give your best dinosaur ROAR! This...

The Utterly Revolting Science Show

Venue: Stourbridge Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team's hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics and revolting edible chemistry. Expect enormous...

Sweet and Sour - The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo

Venue: Dudley Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show brings every beat and lyric to life, immersing you in the stories, sass, and soul of two of pop's biggest sensations.Whether you're Team...

The Cat In The Hat

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and...

Kumon Free Registration

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon, as the Kumon Study Centres are now offering Free Registration to new and returning students from 1-30 June. For more information...

Annie

Venue: The Alexandra

Website: www.atgtickets.com

With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that...

Home Education Session

Venue: Manor Farm Fruits

Website: www.manorfarmfruits.co.uk

A wonderful fit for home educated children of KS1 age, combining early learning with fresh air and discovery.During the session, children will take part in the Fruit Board Trail with an activity booklet...

Tom's Midnight Garden

Venue: Playbox Theatre

Website: www.playboxtheatre.com

A brand-new staging of Philippa Pearce’s beloved classic. Part ghost story, part time-travelling adventure, this production explores the thin veil between the past and the present through the eyes of...

Dr Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

Venue: Stourbridge Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and...

The Great Big Green Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.greatbiggreenweek.com

Children and young people are our best advocates for climate and nature and there are plenty of ways to get your school involved. Visit the website for free resource packs available for primary and secondary...

CBSO 2025/26 - Family Concert: Dance Across America

Venue: Birmingham Town Hall

Website: https://bmusic.co.uk

Join the CBSO on a musical road trip across the Americas. Along the way, you'll discover dances from their home countries - from passionate tangos and foot-stomping line dances to elegant ballets and swirling...

Daryl and Friends: Boxed In

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Boxed In is a playful and thought-provoking journey about feeling left out, not because you’ve done something wrong, but because the world doesn’t always play fair. It’s a story for anyone who’s...

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Website: www.visitsealife.com/birmingham/explore/events/quiet-at-the-aquarium

On selected dates National Sea Life Centre Birmingham open their doors an hour early, with limited tickets available, to provide a quieter experience that aims to provide a more comfortable visit for those...

The Enormous Crocodile

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Belgrade Theatre in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical...

AstroSnores Sleepover

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

Join the Space Lates team for their 25th birthday special public sleepover in the heart of the exhibition. As night falls, enjoy a special screening of Night at the Museum in the UK’s largest planetarium,...

Kidical Mass Wolverhampton

Venue: East Park, Hickman Avenue Wolverhampton

Website: www.nolimitstohealth.com/kidicalmasswolverhampton

Starting and finishing in East Park, this mass cycle ride welcomes primary-aged children and their parents, along with young people, adults and senior citizens from across Wolverhampton, the Black Country...

Sandwell Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Sandwell Valley Country Park

Website: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Lego Club at St Columba's

Venue: St Columba's

Address: Coventry

Website: www.jubileechurchcoventry.org

There's duplo and other toys for younger children and lots of lego for older ones. Make a brilliant vehicle and test it on the ramp or create something amazing and show it off on the creations table. There's...

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

Venue: The Alexandra

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! Packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.

Planet Omar

Venue: Birmingham Rep

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

With dynamic storytelling, playful visuals, and a heart-warming message, Planet Omar invites audiences of all ages to laugh, reflect, and cheer for a hero who dares to dream big, even when the odds are...

Fireman Sam

Venue: Birmingham Town Hall

Website: https://bmusic.co.uk

Don't miss Fireman Sam at Birmingham Town Hall! Visit the website for more information and to book.

Berry Fest

Venue: Manor Farm Fruits

Website: www.manorfarmfruits.co.uk

Enjoy live cooking demos with delicious berry-inspired treats, meet the lovable scarecrows Strawbs and Pippin and explore the fruit fields to see where the magic grows. Kids can get creative with crafts...

Tatenhill Airbase Open Day 2026

Venue: Tatenhill, Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire

Website: www.midlandsairambulance.com

This family-friendly event offers an opportunity to experience the incredible work that takes place behind the scenes.Visitors will have the chance to speak with the crew who deliver lifesaving treatment...

Free Singing Workshops from National Youth Choir

Venue: Walsall

Website: www.nationalyouthchoir.org.uk/sing-west-mids

Does your child love to sing? The National Youth Choir are bringing their fun-filled, free singing workshops to the West Midlands in 2026 and all young people in Year 5 - Year 8 are invited to join them!...

Family Film Club Secret Screening

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

Family Film Club Secret Screening is a brand-new Saturday morning cinema treat where the film is a total surprise — and discovering what it is together is all part of the excitement. The film will be...

The Princess Proms

Venue: The Alexandra

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Prepare for a show-stopping performance including heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty & The Beast, Anastasia,...

Matilda The Musical

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical bursts into life on stage telling the story of one extraordinary girl, with one extraordinary mind.Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp...

The Three Musketeers

Venue: Winterbourne Gardens

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war, this production is a whirlwind of scheming, romance and broad comedy. The Play contains scenes of peril, politics and passion! Suitable for...

Galactic Gathering - Festival of the Force

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

Head to a galaxy not so far, far away for a weekend of intergalactic fun for all the family.Meet iconic Star Wars characters in person, step into the universe with real props and sets, try lightsaber training,...

Birmingham Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Cofton Park

Website: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Festival of Sport

Venue: Packington Estate, Warwickshire

Website: https://festivalofsportuk.com

Festival of Sport is a unique chance for children and adults to try the sports they love – where families learn from real sporting legends and experience a wide range of physical activities together,...