What's On in Birmingham

Cadbury World - Standard Entry — Few days start as deliciously as one spent inside Cadbury World, where the story of chocolate unfolds in gloriously immersive, cocoa-scented style. It is an absolute winner for families, couples, and anyone who has ever unwrapped a Dairy Milk with genuine reverence — which is to say, everyone. Doors open at 10:00am, so check the website for ticket options and book ahead, because this one fills up fast.

Slaughterhouse Festival 2026 - Part 2 — The Castle and Falcon is one of Birmingham's most beloved live music rooms, and Slaughterhouse Festival returning for its second instalment promises exactly the kind of sweaty, joyful indie and alternative chaos that made part one worth talking about. Kicking off at 12:30pm, it is a rare chance to catch a festival atmosphere in a proper pub venue, with tickets priced at just £10–£12. An ideal afternoon for those who like their Saturday served loud.

Ama La vita: Summer Closing party — Summer is not going quietly — not on the XOYO Rooftop it isn't. Ama La Vita's closing party from 2:00pm is set to be a sun-drenched, bass-heavy farewell to the warm months, with the kind of rooftop energy that makes you forget autumn is even a concept. Tickets run from £14–£28, and given the setting and the occasion, that feels like money exceptionally well spent.

Capleton — Reggae royalty arrives at the O2 Academy Birmingham at 7:00pm, as Jamaican legend Capleton brings his fiery, roots-deep performance to one of the city's great stages. A veteran of the dancehall scene with a catalogue that spans decades and a live presence that commands absolute attention, this is a genuinely special night for reggae heads and curious newcomers alike. Check the website for tickets — do not sleep on this one.

M G Boulter & Jenny Sturgeon — Tucked away in the warm and wonderfully intimate Thimblemill Library, this 7:00pm show pairs two of Britain's most thoughtful and quietly spellbinding folk artists for what promises to be an evening of real emotional weight. Tickets are £0–£15, making it one of the most accessible and rewarding ways to spend a Saturday night in the city. If you have never experienced live music in a library, let this be the night that changes that.

AFTA DARK w/ Olive F & Tom Shorterz - Sat 19th September — When the rest of the city is winding down, LAB11 is just getting started — AFTA DARK rolls in at 11:00pm with Olive F and Tom Shorterz headlining a night of deep, driving club music in one of Birmingham's most serious underground spaces. At £10–£15 entry, it is a bargain for the quality on offer, and the kind of late-night experience that turns a good Saturday into a story worth telling. Sleep is for Sunday.