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Birmingham Events in May

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A Tribute To Whitney

Friday 1st May 2026

7:00pm - 1:00am

Fox And Goose, Birmingham

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A Tribute To Whitney

Fox And Goose, Birmingham

The incredible Michelle Lawson brings the voice of Whitney Houston to The Fox & Goose for one unforgettable Evening!

Sophys Digbeth, Birmingham

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Glassy 'n' Date

Sophys Digbeth, Birmingham

F*CK dating apps. Forget swiping. Forget ghosting. We are all about real-life connections, laughter, and sparks that only happen in person.

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Love the 90s Festival | Lab11, Birmingham

Saturday 2nd May 2026

2:00pm - 10:00pm

LAB11, Birmingham

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Love the 90s Festival | Lab11, Birmingham

LAB11, Birmingham

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Lab11 for a night of pure 90s nostalgia!

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Si Cranstoun and his Band

Saturday 2nd May 2026

7:00pm - 12:30am

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

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Si Cranstoun and his Band

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

Press have compared Si to the greats of old - Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke. However, Si remains true to himself writing and producing his own songs.

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Slaughterhouse Festival 2026 - Part 1

Saturday 2nd May 2026

12:30pm - 11:00pm

The Castle And Falcon, Birmingham

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Slaughterhouse Festival 2026 - Part 1

The Castle And Falcon, Birmingham

Birmingham's Premier Independent Metal Festival.

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R&B Lovers - Saturday 2nd May - Luna Spring

Saturday 2nd May 2026

3:00pm - 12:00am

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

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R&B Lovers - Saturday 2nd May - Luna Spring

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

After back to back SELLOUT shows Last Year! We return to Birmingham on 2nd May for a huge outdoor Spring Showdown!

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The Style Councillors

Saturday 2nd May 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Crossing, Birmingham

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The Style Councillors

The Crossing, Birmingham

AGMP presents THE STYLE COUNCILLORS 'Our Favourite Shop' 40th Anniversary Tour

The Greatest MUSICALS Disco - The Civic, Brierley Hill

Saturday 2nd May 2026

7:30pm - 11:30pm

The Civic, Brierley Hill

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The Greatest MUSICALS Disco - The Civic, Brierley Hill

The Civic, Brierley Hill

Expect music from Hamilton, Grease, Dirty Dancing, High School Musical, Wicked & Mama Mia to The Greatest Showman, Frozen & Six.

A Festival for Pagans & Witches

Sat 2nd - Mon 4th May 2026

9:00am - 4:00pm

Heart Of England Events Centre, Coventry

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A Festival for Pagans & Witches

Heart Of England Events Centre, Coventry

An idea to create a festival to bring the community together and teach the ways of the Pagan and Witch and tighten the Pagan community.

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Chip Charlie's vs Brumtown

Saturday 2nd May 2026

4:00pm - 11:00pm

The Rainbow Pub Digbeth, Birmingham

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Chip Charlie's vs Brumtown

The Rainbow Pub Digbeth, Birmingham

Chip Charlie's Birmingham's original speed garage night returns this time for a day time terrace party 4pm till 11pm

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Glassy 'n' Brunch

Saturday 2nd May 2026

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Sophy Digbeth, Birmingham

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Glassy 'n' Brunch

Sophy Digbeth, Birmingham

Party like it's a wedding with Glassy 'n' Brunch - DJs, dance floor, bottomless cocktails, and delicious food !! Saturdays got a lot more fun !!!

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Seething Akira x Waterlines - Birmingham

Sunday 3rd May 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Flapper Birmingham

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Seething Akira x Waterlines - Birmingham

The Flapper Birmingham

Seething Akira + Waterlines rampage into Birmingham for a night of metalcore shenanigans

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Godskitchen : Birmingham

Sunday 24th May 2026

2:00pm - 11:00pm

The Digbeth Triangle, Birmingham

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Godskitchen : Birmingham

The Digbeth Triangle, Birmingham

The Angel is back where it belongs. Godskitchen returns to Birmingham for a massive Day & Night takeover across indoor and outdoor stages.

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Canaan Cox

Saturday 30th May 2026

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Castle And Falcon, Birmingham

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Canaan Cox

Castle And Falcon, Birmingham

Canaan Cox is back on his WE OUT HERE TOUR! Blending country storytelling with polished pop hooks and a streak of R&B swagger.

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Love the 90s Festival | Lab11, Birmingham

Saturday 2nd May 2026

2:00pm - 10:00pm

LAB11, Birmingham

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Love the 90s Festival | Lab11, Birmingham

LAB11, Birmingham

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Lab11 for a night of pure 90s nostalgia!

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DNB Collective: The Invasion 4.0

Saturday 23rd May 2026

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Birmingham City Centre

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DNB Collective: The Invasion 4.0

Birmingham City Centre

The Invasion returns for the highly anticipated fourth instalment - May 2026. Bigger line-up, new and improved space - sign-up is essential.

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Back to the Roots - The Third Dimension

Saturday 30th May 2026

4:00pm - 12:00am

The Hangar , Wolverhampton

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Back to the Roots - The Third Dimension

The Hangar , Wolverhampton

Back to the roots returns May 2026

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

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African Head Charge

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

Psychedelic dub ensemble active since 1981!

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The Boo Radleys [Matinee Show]

Sunday 24th May 2026

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

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The Boo Radleys [Matinee Show]

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

English alternative rock band who were associated with the shoegazing and Britpop movements in the 1990s.

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Si Cranstoun and his Band

Saturday 2nd May 2026

7:00pm - 12:30am

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

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Si Cranstoun and his Band

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

Press have compared Si to the greats of old - Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke. However, Si remains true to himself writing and producing his own songs.

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Rave Revival

Saturday 30th May 2026

9:00pm - 2:00am

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

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Rave Revival

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

Bringing back 90s acid house, rave classics & underground heat from today!

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Easy Cure [Live] - A Tribute to The Cure

Friday 8th May 2026

8:00pm - 1:00am

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

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Easy Cure [Live] - A Tribute to The Cure

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

Renowned tribute to The Cure since 1996

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Banco de Gaia + Scanner + Marconi Union

Saturday 23rd May 2026

6:00pm - 11:00pm

The Castle And Falcon, Birmingham

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Banco de Gaia + Scanner + Marconi Union

The Castle And Falcon, Birmingham

The Seventh Wave presents... as part of The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: Number 17... Banco de Gaia + Scanner + Marconi Union

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Slaughterhouse Festival 2026 - Part 1

Saturday 2nd May 2026

12:30pm - 11:00pm

The Castle And Falcon, Birmingham

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Slaughterhouse Festival 2026 - Part 1

The Castle And Falcon, Birmingham

Birmingham's Premier Independent Metal Festival.

Wondering what’s on in Birmingham in May? Expect a mix of club nights, comedy and live music across the city. The Rainbow Venues brings the bass, The Jam House offers live soul, and Hare & Hounds mixes indie with intimacy. Birmingham events in May promise something different each night. Book now and get involved.

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