What's On in Birmingham & Black Country

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. You’ll explore key themes and processes in the programme such as spoken word, music, movement, performance and circus,...

British Science Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.britishscienceweek.org

British Science Week is an annual ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity:what's your question?' This theme is all about getting you thinking...

Ackers Adventure

Venue: Golden Hillcock Road, Sparbrook

Website: www.ackers-adventure.co.uk

Ackers Adventure is a super fun place for exciting outdoor activities. Imagine zooming down a dry ski slope on skis or a toboggan! You can also try climbing high walls, whizzing down a zip wire, or paddling...

Be Yourself Be Amazing at PQA

Venue: Priory School Edgbaston

Website: www.pqacademy.com/academies/edgbaston

From Screenplay writing to dance classes, singing lessons and the opportunity to delve into other creative aspects of the performing arts industry. Whether that be performing on-stage at His Majesty's...

Cannon Hill Junior Parkrun

Venue: Cannon Hill Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cannonhill-juniors

Build, stack, channel and connect these larger than life play blocks. Designed to inspire children to build stimulating environments and activities for hours of fun. Free, drop in activity. Grown ups will...

Code Warriors Warwick

Venue: Myton Road, Warwick

Website: www.codewarriorswarwick.com

A fun, engaging after-school and holiday coding club based at Myton School, Warwick, for children aged 7–12. Through game design, Minecraft coding, VR experiences and real programming languages, children...

Family Guided Tour

Venue: RAF Museum Midlands

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Book a family-friendly tour, designed to inspire younger visitors through hands-on stories and real RAF history.The tour ends with an unforgettable opportunity to step aboard a VC10 aircraft—take the...

Get ahead with Kumon

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

The Kumon programmes aren’t limited by a national curriculum, meaning Kumon students can spend as much time as they need to master topics they find difficult. Open a world of possibilities and develop...

Kitchen Science

Venue: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Visit every Saturday and Sunday for Kitchen Science — a hands-on STEM adventure where everyday kitchen ingredients lead to extraordinary discoveries! Each week, try a new experiment you can easily recreate...

Step back in time at the Black Country Living Museum

Venue: Black Country Living Museum

Website: www.bclm.com

Explore an entire historic town, stroll along high streets of the past, and make friends with historic characters. Savor some bostin’ fittle from the famous fish and chip shop, delve into the underground...

Team Super Sports

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.teamsupersports.co.uk

Team Super Sports will be running its popular multi-sport holiday camps at venues across Solihull, Coventry, Birmingham, Malvern, and Rugby, offering families throughout the Midlands a flexible and reliable...

Home Ed Day - British Science Week

Venue: Coventry Transport Museum

Website: www.transport-museum.com

Celebrate British Science Week with a hands on, curiosity led learning day created especially for home educating families. Explore the science and engineering behind transport through engaging, flexible...

Great Big School Clean

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org

Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...

The Gruffalo, The Witch & The Warthog with Julia Donaldson

Venue: Birmingham Town Hall

Website: https://bmusic.co.uk

Along with four actors, Julia Donaldson brings six of her stories to life with songs and puppetry. Look out for Room on the Broom, The Ugly Five, The Cook and the King, The Magic Paintbrush, Superworm...

The Gruffalo, The Witch and The Warthog with Julia Donaldson

Venue: Town Hall

Website: https://bmusic.co.uk

Following a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe, Britain’s most popular children’s author presents a show full of magic, music and excitement. Along with four actors, Julia Donaldson brings six...

Ask Me Anything: Meet the Experts at Thinktank

Venue: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Join Thinktank for a special Ask Me Anything / Meet the Experts session, inspired by the spirit of curiosity. This is a relaxed, family-friendly event where no question is too big, too small, or too strange.Perfect...

Forest School 2026

Venue: Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

Website: www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk

Forest school is a child centred outdoor learning experience. Each session will be 2 hours long and will contain opportunities for families to take part in an range of activities from den building, fire...

Taylor Fever

Venue: The Core Theatre

Website: www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk

Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production dedicated to bringing the magic of megastar Taylor Swift's music to life on stage. Led by a talented ensemble of dancers alongside breathtaking lighting...

Family Sundays

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Join the family artists for time to be creative as a family and have fun. You’ll explore key themes and processes in the programme such as spoken word, music, movement, performance and circus, with opportunities...

The Muppet Movie and The Jimi Henson Experience

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

The Jimi Henson Experience is a live musical and puppetry tribute to the world of The Muppets. This special event combines live performance, puppetry and cinema into one unforgettable experience, perfect...

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to...

Me and My Girl

Venue: The Core Theatre

Website: www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk

Step into the sparkling world of 1930s London with Me and My Girl brought to life by Knowle Musical Society. A timeless family-friendly British musical comedy that has charmed audiences for generations!...

The Red Shoes

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com

Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...

Cinema Under The stars: A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

Venue: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Step into Thinktank Planetarium for a cinema-style screening. Unwind and enjoy a specially selected themed film, in a setting designed to inspire curiosity and wonder.

Craftspace’s Craft Workshops: Paper Weaving with Nilupa Yasmin

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Learn basic paper weaving with Nilupa Yasmin and make your own woven artwork to take home. Activity suitable for all, but all children need to be accompanied by an adult. Free but booking essential.

Kids Jewellery Workshop

Venue: Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/events/kids-jewellery-workshop

Design and create either a bracelet or pendant, learn and use real jewellers’ techniques like texturing metal, hammering, stamping and enamelling to make something unique and personal to take home with...

The Chocolate 5K

Venue: Rowheath Pavilion, Bournville, Birmingham

Website: www.birminghamhospice.org.uk

Join Birmingham Hospice for a deliciously fun day the whole family will love. Lace up your trainers and take on Birmingham’s sweetest challenge — the Chocolate 5K — where every kilometre brings a...

Taylormania

Venue: The Alexandra

Website: www.atgtickets.com

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises...

Revision On Tour: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

Venue: The Alexandra

Website: www.atgtickets.com

This gripping adaptation is part of DTC’s Revision on Tour, touring alongside Macbeth. Tailored to support GCSE study, the production highlights key characters, quotes, and themes, making it ideal for...

Tales From Acorn Wood

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved stories are brought to life on stage in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn...

The Big Restart at Drayton Manor Resort

Venue: Drayton Manor

Website: www.draytonmanor.co.uk/events/the-big-restart

The much-anticipated theme park reopening marks the return of Epic Family Fun as the park springs back into life. Visitors can enjoy all their favourite rides and attractions for a special reduced ticket...

Easter at Stratford Butterfly Farm

Venue: Stratford Butterfly Farm

Website: www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

It’s all about the egg during the Easter holidays. Visitors can discover the freshly laid eggs from tropical butterflies and see the caterpillars that have hatched out of them and the pupae they turn...

Easter Eggsperience

Venue: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, Airbase Avenue

Address: Shifnal

Website: www.midlandsairambulance.com

Children can enjoy a range of Easter-themed activities, including a fun-filled Easter egg hunt, the chance to meet the Easter Bunny, and opportunities to learn more about the charity’s lifesaving air...

Easter Eggstravaganza at Hatton Adventure World

Venue: Hatton Adventure World

Website: https://adventure.hattonworld.com

The farm will soon be packed with adorable baby animals, piglets, lambs, and goat kids. All waiting to meet you in the Spring Arrivals Marquee, where you can enjoy animal handling sessions and baby animal...

Easter Holiday Fun

Venue: Black Country Living Museum

Website: www.bclm.com

Join in with Easter choir practice, play traditional street games, follow the family discovery trail, and learn the fascinating global story of chocolate. Treat yourself to seasonal favourites including...

Sisters 360

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Inspired by real-life skateboarding sisters Layna, Maysa and Amaya and their hero Sky Brown, the latest family-friendly production from Bradford writer Asif Khan is an inspirational story about family,...

Tinker | Make | Play Engineers: Going From Playing Games to Powerful Inventions

Venue: Coventry Transport Museum

Website: www.transport-museum.com

This Easter Coventry Transport Museum want to celebrate the power of play by having a go at and supersizing good old family games, join playful hands-on engineering challenges and explore digital play...

Easter 2026

Venue: RAF Museum Midlands

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Celebrate Easter with a fun-filled family adventure at the RAF Museum Midlands. Join them for a season of discovery as the Museum comes alive with hands-on activities and springtime surprises including...

Electrifying Science Live

Venue: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Join Thinktank for buzzing experiments, spark-tastic science, and even a human circuit and explore the wonders of electricity, from ancient discoveries to modern-day marvels.Shows at 12pm and 2pm on weekdays...

Six

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century...

Crafty Wednesdays: Easter Arts

Venue: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Visit the Barn for Crafty Wednesdays at Blakesley Hall. A fun craft activity suitable for all children. Also 8 April.

Crafty Wednesdays: Easter Cards

Venue: Blakesley Hall

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Spread the joy of Easter by making your own Easter card at Blakesley Hall. You can either try your hand at following the templates to make an Easter chick card or a rabbit card alternatively, you can also...

The Detective Dog

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

With British Sign Language, creative captions and spoken English, this engaging production celebrates books and the magic of reading in an inclusive and accessible performance. Expect captivating puppetry;...

Alice in Wonderland

Venue: Halesowen Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

Join Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole and finds herself in the most peculiar place she's ever seen! She'll need to have her wits about her as the evil, but hilarious, Queen of Hearts is after the...

Tall Tales: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Venue: Blakesley Hall

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Take part in an interactive telling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Visit the kitchen where Goldilocks tasted the bears’ porridge, see the chairs belonging to the Three Bears and find the beds that...

Family Backstage Adventure

Venue: Birmingham Rep

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

Take the whole family on a fun and interactive tour through The Rep’s fascinating history.You’ll meet lively characters from the past—including theatre founder Sir Barry Jackson and other famous...

The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show in 2026! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Every production of the show features three other Eric Carle stories. Audiences will visit a winter wonderland and meet the colourful characters of The Very Busy Spider; travel the world with 10 Little...

You Choose

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

In You Choose, every show is unique! Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary shows) bring you an interactive musical...

LDN Wrestling - Rumble Special

Venue: Dudley Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

Expect jaw-dropping championship bouts, epic tag team warfare, and all the drama, excitement, and larger-than-life characters. With great value ticket prices for the whole family, this is your chance to...

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...

Crafty Wednesdays: Bracelet Making

Venue: Blakesley Hall

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

For this crafty day you can make bracelets using many types of beads, string and you may even put your initials or name on your very own bracelet. Be as creative as you like with your design. £3.50 per...

A Big Egg

Venue: The Core Theatre

Website: www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk

Perfect for families looking to spark curiosity, share joyful moments, and experience a heartfelt celebration of life’s little wonders, a show that will inspire children’s imaginations and create lasting...

Half A String: Tiny Planet

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

This is a truly unique piece of puppet theatre for the whole family. Tiny Planet carries the echoes of The Little Prince, inviting you on a journey to explore how we all can sometimes feel impossibly small...

Rapunzel

Venue: Stourbridge Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

Following the success of The Little Mermaid, award-winning Immersion Theatre proudly presents a hair-larious and exciting retelling of the family favourite, complete with a laugh out loud script, catchy...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Venue: The Core Theatre

Website: www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk

Step inside the magical world of Willy Wonka’s extraordinary Chocolate Factory in Peterbrook Players’ enchanting production based on Roald Dahl’s timeless story and packed with heart, humour, and...

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...

Sisters 360

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

At its core, Sisters 360 is about courage, creativity and the determination to hold on to what matters most. It’s a story about finding strength in teamwork, navigating life’s challenges, and daring...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Venue: Stourbridge Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a fantasy written by C. S. Lewis, and is the best known of the ever-popular Chronicles of Narnia novels. The story is set in Narnia, a land of talking animals and...

There's a Monster in Your Show

Venue: Birmingham Town Hall

Website: https://bmusic.co.uk

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show.A high-energy 50-minute...

Fireman Sam Live: The Lost Pirate Treasure

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but when he discovers clues to a real pirate treasure, he goes exploring deep into the caves.With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling...

The Little Mermaid

Venue: The Core Theatre

Website: www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk

Filled with unforgettable songs including 'Part of Your World' and 'Under the Sea', this enchanting Disney classic comes to life on stage with breathtaking visuals, heartwarming moments, and beloved characters...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Venue: Stourbridge Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

Families, theatre-lovers, and Disney fans won't want to miss this spectacular musical event. Early booking is strongly recommended, as this beloved family favourite is expected to be in high demand.

Drop in and Do

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel

Website: www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk

Drop in for free craft and family fun and an otter-ly great time as we celebrate water, rivers, plants and wildlife inspired by the River Avon. There'll be face-painting, frog puppets and maybe even a...

Stratford Literary Festival

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel

Website: www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk

Join in a mind-stretching family quiz with Encyclopaedia Britannica author Andrew Pettie, and discover the latest adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh in his 100th year with drawing and storytelling with Jane...

The 'What on Earth!' Family Quiz Show 8+ yrs

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel

Website: www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk

How many cups of snot does your body make in a day? And how many people are flying up in the sky at this very moment? All of these questions and more will be answered during this fun and fascinating family...

WNO - Play Opera LIVE - Shipwrecked!

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

This interactive and educational show, for all the family, is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of opera and classical music. The relaxed vibe will allow you to fully lose yourself in the...

Zohra Nabi Workshop: Witch Light 8+ yrs

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel

Website: www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk

The award-winning author will guide you through creating your own eerie tale or illustrated scene inspired by history in this hands-on workshop. She'll share techniques for crafting atmosphere, building...

Rob Biddulph - The Last Wolf 6+ yrs

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel

Website: www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk

Mystery. Full moons. Werewolves! Set out on a thrilling adventure with bestselling author and illustrator Rob Biuddulph, who has reimagined the legend of the werewolf in his spine-tingling new book. Have...

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Venue: The Alexandra

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. Suitable for ages...

Malory Towers

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Malory Towers is the original ‘Girl Power’ story. This is a show for girls, boys and all grown-up children who still dream of midnight feasts and Cornish clifftops....

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...

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...