Best May Events In Birmingham 2026

A must for things to do in Birmingham city centre this month, Flight Club is always a great shout. Their social brunches includes a raucous few rounds of darts, alongside bottomless pizza and a whole bottle of prosecco.

Home to some of the best nights out in the city, Popworld is hosting a lineup of brilliant events this month. Expect DJs playing the best chart toppers and cheesy anthems at all times, with cracking drinks deals and colourful dancefloors to boot.

Luna Springs is always a good choice when the sun comes out. Enjoy everything from wild bottomless brunches with free-flowing booze to fun-filled parties and karaoke events. This isn't one you'll want to miss this May.

Grab your aprons bakers. The Big Birmingham Bake is quite the doozy when it comes to competitions. You'll get 90 minutes to use ingredients, instructions and your very own kitchen to create the sweetest treat, all with the chance to be crowned the ultimate culinary champ.

This May, head to Jewellery Quarter pub The Actress and Bishop to catch all kinds of brilliant live music. Whether you're a ska fan, love a bit of Amy Winehouse or fancy a bit of 60s country and blues, you're in for a treat this month.

Vibrant city centre party spot, Tonight Josephine, is showcasing a series of fun events. This pink paradise includes quirky bottomless brunches, themed singalongs and much more - making for Instagrammable moments aplenty.

When the sun starts to peek out, there's nothing better than an alfresco experience. Check out gorgeous rooftops in the city centre, quaint beer gardens and Italian restaurants as you soak up the sun and chow down on delish grub.

Located on Broad Street, O'Neill's promises a fantastic slew of events in May. Get stuck into everything from live music on Saturdays to bank holiday parties and cheap drinks, making for the ideal spot for a fun weekend with pals.

Taking place at various venues across the city, Old Skool Bingo is a great way to spice up your plans this month. These nostalgic event promise all the very best throwback RnB tunes, with live DJs to get you up on your feet.

Tickets start from just £18 per person, getting you access to the quirky rounds of bingo, dance competitions and more - with the chance to win prizes along the way.

Taste + Liquor are hosting a bunch of brilliant events this May. Whether you're throwing it back at their 90s-00s brunch, singing your heart out at R&B bingo or heading to one of their wicked bottomless brunches, you'll be having an absolute ball.

For May Birmingham events, we recommend giving this sushi making course a whirl. Head to YO! and you'll get to create maki, dragon and avocado rolls while nibbling edamame and gyozas. Plus, you'll get a cocktail upon arrival.

Saddle up and get ready to party at Coyote ugly, the Nashville-inspired bar that promises a buzzing atmosphere at all times. Their bottomless brunch is nothing short of legendary, starting from only £30 per person.

This includes 90 minutes of unlimited bubbles, beer and pizza. Plus, their Saturday brunches even promise line dancing lessons wit their World Famous Coyotes.

Head up high this month at some of Birmingham's best rooftop bars. These quirky hideaways come in all shapes and sizes, from floral-filled clubbing meccas to unique secret terraces and sprawling spaces among the clouds. While you're up there, grab a cocktail (or two).

The largest bingo brand in the whole country, UKG Bingo is a fantastic event that takes place at venues all over Birmingham on a regular basis. There'll be non-stop entertainment from your host, as well as plenty of high-energy bingo games.

You can also expect dance-offs, sing-along garage tunes and DJs playing club classics. Plus, tickets start from as little as £17.50 each.

With the warmer months finally upon us, these beer gardens are all providing you with suntraps galore. This May, make sure your evenings are spent sinking pints and wolfing down scrumptious burgers, pizza and much more.

The Cocktail Club is home to brilliant themed bottomless brunches. Expect afternoons of classic rock n roll at their Rock The Casbar event or keeping it mellow with a soundtrack of the best RnB, as each event promises non-stop tunes from the DJ and 90 minutes of unlimited drinks alongside a slice of tasty pizza, all for £29-£49. 

For Birmingham events in the next 14 days, check out The Great Game Treasure Hunt. While wandering through various landmarks and solving riddles, you'll get the chance to grab 20% off your total food and drink bill at the 'treasure spot' (a pub).

Make your way to the leading fringe theatre venue in the Midlands for all sorts of fun outings. The Old Joint Stock Theatre and Pub hosts everything from burlesque and cabaret showcases to stand up comedy or independent plays. 

Make your way to Tabu Bar & restaurant for heir fantastic Massi's Yard Brunch, taking place on the second May bank holiday. This old-school Bhangra and Bollywood-inspired event kicks off with an hour of unlimited rum punch, before another four hours of boogieing to old-school bangers and Desi beats from the live DJ. Street food will also be available to purchase throughout the afternoon, with tickets starting from just £18.

If live jazz, blues and cabaret is your thing, then check out what's on at Downstairs at The Grand this month. This speakeasy-style venue can be found within Isaac's in the city centre, promising an intimate space to enjoy the show in.

They host events from Thursday to Saturday each week, and this May you can catch the likes of Tom Seals, Joe Spinoza and more on stage. They've got killer cocktails to keep you fuelled, as well as tasty plates like bruschetta, nachos and sourdough pizzas.