Music & Culture

• Páirc Festival of Irish Music (23–24 Aug, Kings Heath, Birmingham): Celebrate Irish culture with live music, dance, food & a lively atmosphere
• Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival (18–27 July; may run into early August): Over 200 performances across 115 venues, many free
• Garden Theatre – As You Like It (9 Aug, Birmingham Botanical Gardens): Outdoor Shakespeare under the summer sky
• COBO Comedy Shutdown (24 Aug, Glee Club Birmingham): A bank holiday comedy special featuring Richard Blackwood & more

Food, Drink & Festivals

• Birmingham Restaurant Festival (1–31 Aug): Great deals at 42 top eateries across the city
• Great British Beer Festival (5–9 Aug, NEC): Sample hundreds of ales, ciders & brews
• Jekyll & Hyde’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (25 Aug, Birmingham): Whimsical afternoon tea experience with themed cocktails
• Warehouse Closing Party (25 Aug, Rainbow Venues, Digbeth): DJs, street food & festival vibes
• Killer Wave Live Music (25 Aug, Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath): Rock performances from local bands

Family & Outdoor Experiences

• Black Country Living Museum – Summer Lates (Fridays in Aug, Dudley): Retro rides, live music & extended opening times
• Big Flower Moon Band (25 Aug, Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham): Live evening gig during the bank holiday

Sport & Active Events

• Wye Valley Brewery Sportive (31 Aug, Malvern area): 60 km cycle ride through scenic countryside + BBQ & beer
• Full × Half Sportives (10 & 31 Aug, West Midlands & Worcestershire): Multiple distance rides for cycling enthusiasts

Local Highlights

• Bewdley Beer Festival (late Aug, Worcestershire): Riversider event featuring local brews
• Pershore Plum Festival (mid‑Aug, Pershore): Plum-themed activities and family fun

 Quick Tips

• Festivals in Birmingham, Dudley & Worcestershire are easy to reach and offer a real summer buzz.
• Markets and family-friendly attractions—like Moseley Market, Sandwell Valley, and Black Country Museum—are perfect for a day out