Local Events

Summer 2009 in the city

From religious festivals to music events and family fun activities, there's something for

The Bullring Brings Summer to the City

DATE:  27 July - 16 August

VENUE: The Bullring

The Bullring will be transformed into mini versions of New York, Madrid and Paris; complete with famous landmarks bringing a cosmopolitan flavour to Birmingham.

Birmingham City Centre beach

Birmingham’s City Centre Beach

DATE: July -  September (11am–6pm)

VENUE: Chamberlain Square

ADMISSION: FREE

Birmingham's City Centre beach has returned for another year. Bucket loads of sand, deck chairs and entertainment will be available in Chamberlain Square throughout the summer.

AUGUST 2009

Birmingham Sports & Cultural Day - Malcolm Marshall Memorial Cricket Cup

DATE: 30 August (10.00am - 9.00pm)

VENUE: Handsworth Park

ADMISSION: FREE

Featuring Sir Vivian Richards XI vs Select XI along with live music, outdoor fashion show, dance groups and guest DJ's. The Birmingham Sports and Cultural Day aims to promote community cohesion, racial equality in sport and cultural diversity.

Go Wild Family Fun Day

DATE: 19th August (10am -3pm)

VENUE: Kingfisher Country Park

Moseley Folk Festival

ADMISSION: FREE

Wellie wangling, duck racing and lots more antics will be taking place at Kingfisher Country Park on this family fun day.

For more information call 0121 748 3798

September 2009

Moseley Folk Festival

DATE: 4th - 6th September

VENUE: Moseley Park and Pool

ADMISSION: Prices vary (visit the Moseley Festival website for more info)

Moseley Folk Festival

Sit back and listen to some of the finest traditional and contemporary folk music from across the country. Artists at this year’s Moseley Folk Festival will include Saint Etienne, Cara Dillon, Bert Jansch, Jim Moray, Woomble/ Drever/ McCusker and many more...

Away from the music there's a host of other attractions including morris dancing on the village green, Eco powered kids fairground rides and music making workshops.

Visit the Moseley Festival website for more information

Summer flowers

Gardeners’ Weekend

DATE: 5 - 6 September

VENUE: Kings Heath Park

ADMISSION: Advance tickets: £5 (£3 concessions), family ticket £13
On the day: £8.50 (£5.50 concessions)

The perfect day out for gardeners with attractions, show gardens and plant sales. Tickets are on sale now at the Central Library or from www.birminghamboxoffice.com
Tel: 0121 303 3008 (for information)

Artsfest

DATE: 11 - 13 September

Artsfest in Birmingham

VENUE: Various venues across Birmingham City Centre

ADMISSION: Free

The UK’s biggest free arts festival returns once again bringing over 350 individual events and performances to Birmingham City Centre. From ballet to bhangra,
dub poetry to indie rock, comedy to classical music and everything in between, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Visit the Artsfest website for more information