Best Events In January 2027

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By katie kirwan Head Of Brand & B2C At DesignMyNight 13 years covering the UK's restaurants, bars, pubs and experiences. Over 500 visits and counting. Quoted in Time Out, The Guardian, The Independent. Last updated on 16th April 2026

It's time to shake off 2026 and get into the spirit of a new year with our great guide on all the best things to do this January in Birmingham. We're rounding up a prime selection of indoor fun, from arcade bars and bottomless brunches to vegan fare and immersive experiences to cure the winter blues.




Paint a Pic Birmingham

Hosted by The Alchemist in Brindleyplace, Paint A Pic offer regular events where you can unleash your creativity on the canvas. With continually changing themes and an expert on hand to guide you, as well as any equipment provided, they're setting you up for a fun group activity or date night. Plus, you can grab drinks from the hosts as and when needed.

R&B Brunch BIRMINGHAM

@ Birmingham Bierkeller on Saturday 30th May 2026 and 21 other Saturdays

Get into the groove of 2026 at the official R&B Brunch®. Don your furs, dust off your cane and get ready to move to the likes of Faith Adams and Destiny's Child.

Food is served all day to fuel your dancing feet while bottomless rum punch is up for grabs for the first hour. Bag your ticket to five hours of your favourite R&B, old school hip hop and club anthems from just £19.80.

Coyote Ugly Birmingham

Yeehaw, Birmingham. Saddle up for the Nashville Hoedown Bottomless Brunch at Coyote Ugly - where southern charm meets bottomless vibes. This isn't just brunch; it's a Wild-West-style party packed with line dancing, cowboy hats, and more energy than a rodeo.

With country hits setting the tone, you'll be two-stepping your way to a great time. Expect classic honky-tonk vibes, cheeky Coyote bartenders, and a heap of fun that'll make you feel like you've stepped right into a country music video.

Birmingham Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! Singe route or double for racing!

@ Birmingham New Street Station on Various dates from Sunday 10th May 2026

If you're willing to brave the cold this January, take your friends or family on a Birmingham Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt. This quest will take you all over the city, learning some history and seeing all the landmarks along the way, ending up in a pub where you'll receive 20% off your total bill.

RBC BA Applied Theatre Community & Education presents: Boundless

@ Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre on Thursday 21st May 2026 and 2 other dates

Triage is a bold and timely new piece of theatre exploring the moral, social, and political crises shaping contemporary Britain.

Using the concept of medical triage as a metaphor, the show weaves together three interlinked stories of characters whose personal struggles reflect broader systemic failings, from a strained public sector to rising inequality and institutional neglect. Created by emerging theatre-makers, Triage asks what it means to be human in uncertain times. 

RNB CLUB CLASSICS BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

@ Luna Springs on Various dates from Saturday 16th May 2026

At the RnB Club Classics Bottomless Brunch, if you're not singing and dancing, you're not doing it right. Expect 90s throwbacks and 00s club bangers, covering everyone from Usher and Destiny's Child to Ashanti, Rihanna and Drake.

As well as DJs, there's live performers on the dancefloor, top-tier brunch dishes and 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, cocktails and beer. Bag your ticket to two-stop 'til the sun goes down this January from just £31.90.

Bottoms Up: Burlesque & Cabaret

@ Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre on Saturday 6th June 2026 and 7 other Saturdays

Grab tickets to Bottoms Up, Birmingham's cheeky burlesque cabaret, hosted by the irresistible Stage Door Johnny. In the intimate setting of the Old Joint Stock, expect sultry striptease, saucy songs, and razor-sharp wit as top cabaret performers deliver a night of teasing, tantalising, and side-splitting fun.

With sparkling costumes, star-studded acts, and plenty of prosecco on hand, Bottoms Up is a dazzling mix of glamour, glitz, and entertainment from £27.50 per person.

Murder Mystery Experience - Birmingham

@ I'm Puzzled on Various dates from Sunday 10th May 2026

Put on the shoes of a detective this January and explore Birmingham like never before. Using a cutting-edge mobile app as your guide, you and your friends will navigate the city's streets, crack codes, interrogate virtual suspects, and piece together clues in a high-stakes murder mystery.

Set in the shadowy world of the city's underbelly, you'll be investigating the high-profile murder of infamous politician Chester Monte. Perfect for groups of two to six players, the quest takes just a couple of hours and keeps all the action within a half-mile radius.

Throwing it Back 90-00'S Brunch Birmingham

@ Birmingham Bierkeller on Saturday 16th May 2026 and 2 other Saturdays

Start 2026 as you mean to go on at the Throwing It Back Brunch. Expect non-stop “remember this?” moments as DJs spin the best old skool anthems from the 90s and 00s.

To help you get into the swing of it, there's free rum punch for the first hour and all kinds of delicious dishes for you to order. Grab your ticket to this ludicrously lit five-hour party from just £17.05.

Cheese & Wine Masterclass - Birmingham

@ Vagabond Wines Birmingham on Every Saturday

Ready to level up your vino and fromage game? Vagabond's Cheese & Wine Masterclass is the perfect place to start.

After a glass of sparkling from the award-winning Urban Winery, you'll taste your way through four more expertly chosen tipples. Needless to say, every glass is perfectly paired with a selection of dreamy and delicious cheeses.

Scavenger Hunt Bank Heist - Birmingham

@ I'm Puzzled on Various dates from Sunday 10th May 2026

Get your friends together for the Birmingham Bank Heist Scavenger Hunt, a top-rated adventure on both Apple and Google Play that turns the city into your playground. Using a slick mobile app as your guide, you'll navigate streets, scout key locations, crack security systems and plan the ultimate virtual heist - basically starring in your own blockbuster bank robbery.

Designed for two to six players, the quest takes a couple of hours and stays within a half-mile radius, making it a perfect, affordable day out for friends or family. 

The Reggae Brunch Birmingham

The Reggae Brunch is back in Birmingham for January, bringing you a scrumptious two-course meal full of Caribbean treats, followed by a banging party of course. There'll be an hour of bottomless rum punch, DJ sets, quizzes, games and much more.

Best Vegan Restaurants In Birmingham

It's time to embrace those Veganuary vibes. Looking to sample the city's very best vegan restaurants? These cool and quirky spots are bringing you some of the tastiest plant-based plates in the city, from Indian delicacies to bold brunch options.