Top October Events In Birmingham

This October, YO! in Birmingham is hosting a seriously fun sushi school, complete with fish cutting techniques and maki-making tips. While creating your own salmon nigiris and crunchy Cali rolls, you'll get to nibble on snacks and drink an arrival cocktail.

From Bavarian decor and live bands lip-smacking bratwurst to warm pretzels, Birmingham is filled to the brim with fantastic Oktoberfest events. You'll get to celebrate this German holiday with a stein in hand and non-stop entertainment.

Birmingham Cocktail Weekend: Winter Edition returns from the 22nd to the 25th of October, transforming venues across the city into an urban tasting trail. For tickets starting from £14.30, you'll pick up your wristbands and guidebooks from The Hub at The Mailbox to unlock exclusive access to the city's finest hospitality spots, ranging from luxury hotels to cosy neighbourhood pubs.

The festival's standout USP is its incredible value and flexibility: wristband wearers can sample bespoke signature creations at over 30 participating bars for just £6 each. Beyond the headline drinks, the four-day pass unlocks £5 non-alcoholic mocktails, £9 cocktail and snack pairings, exclusive food offers, local hotel discounts, and entry to special events and tastings across Birmingham.

One of the best bottomless brunches in Birmingham, Flight Club's weekly offering is throwing out food, fun and, you know, darts. Head down to their neat venue and get stuck into pizza paddles, free-flowing fizz and loads of oche-based action.

Located right in the heart of Birmingham's iconic Bullring, TOCA Social stands out as the world's first interactive football and dining experience. As the region's premier interactive sports bar, it features 23 high-tech private playing boxes, two vibrant bars, and massive screens equipped with stadium surround sound to broadcast live Premier League and Champions League fixtures.

Beyond the pitch-inspired games tailored for all skill levels, the venue delivers a crowd-pleasing menu of gourmet bites, street food, and signature cocktails.

The Great Game Treasure Hunt is a great choice when it comes to outdoor events in Birmingham. 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' (the pub).

Grab you cowboy boots and head down to Coyote Ugly, where they're hosting a Nashville Hoedown Bottomless Brunch this month. Tuck into unlimited pizza, paired with 90 minutes of unlimited bubbles or beer. If you book on a Saturday then you can learn how to line dance with their talented instructors, but there's delicious eats guaranteed every day of the week.

From scaremaze brunches and events for Halloween to Oktoberfest-themed bashes, Luna Springs has you covered for events this October. But that's not all, as many happenings here also include 90 minutes of unlimited drinks.

One of the best October events in Birmingham today, The Big Bake is still riding high this season as they head into autumn with a new line-up of themed bakes to get involved with, and the chance to showcase your skills as the cream of the cake-making crop.

Thought the year couldn't get any scarier? Think again. These excellent Birmingham Halloween parties are bringing you the good kind of chills with everything from themed brunches to spooky quizzing and good, old-fashioned drinking.

'Tis the season for cuddling up with a nice pint, and these gorgeous boozers are just the place to do it. Head down to one of these cosy Birmingham pubs for the chance to snuggle up with great craft ales and warming grub this autumn.

Whether you're after lively late-night parties or just a few steins with friends, Albert's Schloss is just the place for you. You'll find this Bavarian-themed beer hall at One Chamberlain Square, boasting taps of Pilsner, delicious German eats and a lineup of cracking events.

There's something fun to do every single day of the week here, from Thursday night cabaret shows to live house bands playing on Fridays. What's more, they're hosting a number of fun goings-on for Oktoberfest too.

Whether you want a Halloween quiz or to have the best time at Oktoberfest, The Old Crown is a great chance to let loose this October. Think your choice of tickets at this friendly old boozer, meaning plenty of great pints are sure to accompany.

The Old Joint Stock Theatre has gained a reputation as the premier fringe theatre venue in the Midlands, showcasing everything from plays to stand-up comedy, cabaret and more.

This month, you can enjoy a series of independent productions from talented casts, as well as quiz nights, comedic line dancing sessions and their popular Big Deal Comedy Night, to name a few of their cracking events.

Get ready to swap quiet autumn nights for basslines as UKG Bingo brings the ultimate old-school rave energy to Birmingham this October.

This high-octane event turns traditional bingo on its head, swapping quiet dabbers for live garage DJs and explosive dance-offs. Guests can expect non-stop bangers, energetic MCs and a massive array of outlandish prizes up for grabs. 

Perfect for students and those after a raucous night out, Popworld has plenty to offer, including their Tipsy Mondays and Broke Wednesdays parties. Dance to all the best tunes from retro classics to chart-topping tunes while sipping a boozy bevvie or two at the bar.