What's On in Birmingham

Cadbury World - Standard Entry — Kick off the day with one of the most joyfully indulgent experiences in the Midlands — a deep dive into the history, science, and sheer deliciousness of chocolate at Cadbury World Birmingham. Perfect for families, couples, or anyone who has ever eaten a Dairy Milk and felt genuinely moved by it, doors open at 10:00am. Check the website for pricing and to book your slot before they sell out.

All Day Ibiza Club Classics x Luna Springs — Luna Springs Digbeth transforms into your very own Balearic paradise from 3:00pm, soundtracked by the kind of club classics that made an entire generation fall in love with dance music. The outdoor setting makes this one of the most atmospheric day parties in the city, and at just £10 it is an absolute steal for an afternoon of sunshine and euphoria. Close your eyes, let the music take over, and pretend the weather is doing its best.

WYLD Summer Showcase: Joss Dean, Tommy Phillips, Ryan Resso — LAB11 hosts one of the afternoon's most serious DJ line-ups as the WYLD Summer Showcase brings together Joss Dean, Tommy Phillips, and Ryan Resso for what promises to be a masterclass in underground electronic music. Kicking off at 3:00pm and priced at £18–£25, this is the kind of event that rewards those who arrive early and stay late. LAB11's industrial-cool space only adds to the energy.

The Lower Angel Band — Dead Wax in Birmingham is one of those rare venues where the sound is always right and the crowd actually listens, making it the ideal home for The Lower Angel Band's live set from 7:00pm. At £8–£10, this is exceptional value for a proper live music experience in one of the city's most beloved independent spaces. Whether you know them already or are walking in cold, great live music in a great room is always a good idea.

PLUR (peace, love, unity, respect) — The Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath is a Birmingham institution, and PLUR — named for the four pillars of rave culture — feels right at home there from 9:00pm. This is the kind of night built on community and dancefloor joy rather than hype and guest lists, priced accessibly at £8–£10. If you believe music is for everyone and the best nights are the ones where strangers become friends, this is your Saturday.

BOXOUT JA Independence Sound Clash — Saved the best late-nighter for last: a Jamaican Independence Sound Clash at a secret location in Digbeth from 11:00pm, presented by BOXOUT JA and priced at £15–£28. Sound clashes are one of the most electrifying formats in music — competitive, communal, loud, and deeply rooted in Caribbean culture — and Birmingham's Digbeth underground is exactly the right backdrop for it. This one will be talked about for weeks.