What's On in Birmingham

Cadbury World - Standard Entry — If you have never stood inside a room that genuinely smells of warm chocolate while learning about the history of one of Britain's most beloved confectionery empires, today is your day. Cadbury World is a wonderfully immersive treat for families, sweet-toothed adults, and anyone who has ever eaten a Crème Egg with zero regret — which is all of us. Doors open at 10:00am, so get in early and make a proper morning of it; check the website for current pricing.

Baby and the Beats by Blow Water (3.30PM) — The Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath has long been one of Birmingham's most beloved grassroots music venues, and this Sunday afternoon slot is a genuine gem for parents who miss gig culture and babies who, frankly, have excellent taste. Baby and the Beats is a sensory-friendly live music session designed for the tiniest members of the audience, at just £5 it is one of the best-value things you can do this Sunday at 3:30pm. Bring the buggy, bring the earplugs for yourself, and prepare to have your heart slightly melted.

The Courtyard Experience: End of Summer Day Party — Digbeth's legendary Rainbow Pub throws open its courtyard at 4:00pm for what promises to be one last glorious hurrah before autumn tightens its grip on the city. At £6–£10 this is an accessible and joyful way to spend a Sunday evening, with the kind of relaxed, community-spirited energy that the Rainbow does better than almost anywhere in Birmingham. Go for the music, stay for the magic.

John Cleese and The Holy Grail — Town Hall Birmingham — one of the most beautiful concert halls in the country — hosts John Cleese himself for a screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail at 7:00pm, almost certainly with live commentary, stories, and the kind of anarchic wit that has made Cleese a genuine British institution. This is the sort of Sunday night event you will be telling people about for years, a piece of comedy history presented in a grand civic setting that adds a layer of delicious absurdity to the whole affair. Check the website for ticket prices and do not hang about.

And Also The Trees + Sons of Geometry — The Castle and Falcon is the perfect dark, intimate cavern for And Also The Trees, the Worcestershire post-punk veterans whose brooding, atmospheric sound has earned them a devoted cult following across four decades. At £22 and starting at 7:00pm, this is a serious gig for serious music lovers, with Sons of Geometry providing a beautifully matched support act. If you love The Cure, early Bauhaus, or simply music that feels like walking through fog in a good way, do not miss this.

The Birmingham Freshers Moving In Rave - HOSTED BY MILKSHAKE — XOYO Birmingham kicks off freshers season in the most appropriately chaotic way possible, with Milkshake hosting what will almost certainly be one of the loudest and most energetic rooms in the city from 10:00pm onwards. At just £3–£9 it is brilliantly affordable, and the atmosphere of a thousand people all experiencing Birmingham nightlife for the very first time is genuinely electric and infectious. Whether you are a fresher or just someone who wants to feel the city's youthful pulse on a Sunday night, this is the one.