What's On in Birmingham
Tuesday 11 August 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Birmingham is turning up the dial on Tuesday 11 August, with a day that runs the full gamut from wide-eyed family wonder to chaotic dinner-table comedy. Whether you are wrangling curious little ones or plotting a brilliantly daft evening out, the city and its neighbours have got something worth circling on the calendar. Dive in — quite literally, in one case.
Highlights

Sea Life Birmingham - Standard Entry — Doors open at 9:30am at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham, making this the perfect early adventure for families, curious kids, and anyone who has ever lost an hour staring at a jellyfish tank. The centre is home to thousands of aquatic creatures across immersive tunnels and tanks, from graceful rays gliding overhead to tiny seahorses doing their best impression of slow-motion ballet. Prices are available on the website, so check ahead and book your spot before the school-holiday crowds beat you to it.

Cadbury World - Standard Entry — Starting at 10:00am, Cadbury World in Bournville is one of those places that genuinely never gets old — a full-on sensory celebration of chocolate history, factory magic, and the kind of free samples that make adults regress to age seven with alarming speed. The site sits on the grounds of one of Birmingham's most iconic industrial stories, and the experience blends heritage, interactivity, and sheer delicious indulgence in a way few attractions can match. Check the website for ticket prices and availability, and go hungry.

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Solihull — If you have ever wanted to eat a three-course meal while being cheerfully insulted by Manuel, this is your Tuesday evening sorted — Faulty Towers The Dining Experience comes to the Voco St John's Solihull at 7:30pm, and it is as wonderfully unhinged as it sounds. The touring show is famous for its razor-sharp improvisation, meaning no two performances are ever quite the same as the cast weave through the room, meddle with your dinner, and somehow keep the chaos just the right side of edible. Check the website for ticket prices, and prepare to laugh until it hurts.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
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| Theatre | |||||
| Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Solihull | Voco St John's Solihull | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| General | |||||
| Sea Life Birmingham - Standard Entry | National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham | 9:30am | Check website | Tickets | |
| Cadbury World - Standard Entry | Cadbury World Birmingham | 10:00am | Check website | Tickets | |