What's On in Birmingham

Cadbury World - Standard Entry — There are few places on earth that smell as good as Cadbury World, and a Sunday morning visit to this Birmingham icon is one of those rare treats that genuinely delights every age group. Wander through the story of chocolate from Aztec origins to Bournville legend, with plenty of tasting opportunities along the way — because of course there are. Doors open at 10:00am, so get there early and make a full morning of it; check the website for ticket prices.

British Open Championship 2026 — North Solihull Sports Centre hosts what promises to be a fiercely competitive day of sport as the British Open Championship 2026 kicks off at 9:00am. Whether you are a committed fan or just someone who loves the crackle of elite competition in person, this is the kind of event where tension fills the room and every point lands like a thunderclap. Tickets are priced at £25–£35 and this is well worth the early alarm.

The Reggae Rooftop BHAM - Sun 13th Sept — XOYO throws open its rooftop at 2:00pm for an afternoon soaked in sunshine and the warm, rolling pulse of reggae — honestly, is there a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than this? The Reggae Rooftop has built a well-earned reputation for feel-good vibes, top-tier selectors, and a crowd that knows exactly how to move. Tickets are £15–£22, so grab yours before this one sells out.

Birmingham City Women V Brighton & Hove Albion — St Andrews at Knighthead Park is the place to be at 2:00pm as Birmingham City Women take on Brighton and Hove Albion in what should be a brilliantly absorbing Women's football fixture. Women's football is in a golden moment right now, and watching it live — with all the atmosphere, the noise, and the pure skill on show — is a completely different experience to catching it on a screen. Head to the website for ticket details and get yourself along.

The Blow Monkeys — Kings Heath's beloved Hare and Hounds is the kind of room that feels tailor-made for a band like The Blow Monkeys — intimate, warm, and dripping in character. Dr Robert and the gang defined a certain soulful, witty strand of 80s British pop, and hearing those songs performed live in a room this size at 7:00pm is the stuff of a proper Sunday evening to remember. Tickets are £26–£28, and every penny of that feels like money well spent.

King Parrot + Suffer + Thrash Mob + Ritemaker — If your Sunday needs a jolt of pure, unapologetic aggression, The Castle and Falcon delivers in spectacular fashion from 7:00pm as Australian grindcore bruisers King Parrot headline a four-band bill that is a full evening's worth of riff-heavy chaos. With Suffer, Thrash Mob, and Ritemaker warming up the pit, you will be craning your neck and losing yourself in the noise before King Parrot even hit the stage. Tickets are £16 — an absolute bargain for this much fury.