It's time for our comprehensive city guide for the summer. Birmingham is brimming with incredible events and activities over the next few months. From dynamic artistic showcases to family-friendly festivals, let's explore the top venues and programs that you can enjoy throughout the summer months.
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00:00Birmingham is alive with creative energy this summer featuring the 100 days of
00:05creativity program running from May the 19th to August the 26th. This grand
00:10series supported by the UK shared prosperity fund includes music, dance,
00:15theatre and film events spread across the city. Curated by Alex Nicholson Evans
00:21it collaborates with the West Midlands Grove Company, Birmingham City Council
00:26and local improvement districts. Don't miss the inclusive range of workshops
00:30from pottery making to creative writing and photography designed to galvanise
00:35Birmingham's status as a cultural centre. One of the major attractions is the
00:40Birmingham Design Festival, a visual feast for creativity enthusiasts. Theatre
00:46goers can indulge in the sensational musical Hamilton while hip-hop
00:50aficionados can look forward to the B-side hip-hop festival featuring
00:55inspired pop-ups and creative spices. These events promise an enriching
00:59experience for everyone. Heading towards the tail end of summer, Moseley Folk and
01:04Arts Festival from August the 30th to September the 1st offers a relaxing
01:09family atmosphere in Moseley Park with performances from legends like Flogging
01:14Molly and Bell and Sebastian. Concurrently the supersonic festival
01:19promises an eclectic mix of innovative sounds and visual arts. The city is
01:24also gearing up for the return of the Good Food Show Summer taking place at
01:30Birmingham's NEC from June the 13th to the 16th. It's a paradise for foodies
01:35with live cooking demos by culinary stars Nadja Hussain, James Martin and
01:40Michael Roux. Expect mouth-watering dishes, top-notch recipe inspiration and
01:46plenty of gourmet products perfect for summer picnics. Music lovers are in for a
01:52treat with the Centenary Square Summer Series over the August Bank Holiday
01:56weekend. This brand new outdoor concert series transforms Centenary Square into
02:02a live music hub with headliners including the streets and ocean colour
02:06scene. Supported by an all-female lineup curating with BBC introducing the series
02:12aims to spotlight local and emerging talent. From August the 24th to the 26th
02:18the Perk Festival, hailed as the UK's largest Irish music festival, celebrates
02:23Irish heritage with an unparalleled lineup. Meanwhile jazz enthusiasts should
02:28mark their calendars for the Mostly Jazz Festival from July the 7th to the 9th
02:33featuring artists such as Leftfield and Kool & The Gang. And let's not forget the
02:38highly anticipated Maid Festival in August celebrating its 10th anniversary
02:44with Dizzee Rascal as the headliner. Birmingham is set to offer a vibrant and
02:49a diverse array of events this summer showcasing its cultural heritage and
02:53contemporary creativity. The city promises an unforgettable summer
02:58experience for all.