It's safe to say we all have a little more pep in our step when we see an upcoming bank holiday on our calendars. And guess what? We've got two of those bad boys in May. Make the most of those extra days off, whether you're crushing it at bingo, or chowing down on a bottomless brunch. Check out the best things to do in Birmingham over the May bank holiday weekend.
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Last updated on 6th January 2025
With a jam-packed schedule of events across both the bank holiday weekends, the Old Joint Stock Theatre and Pub is the place to be for entertainment. Known as the premier fringe theatre venue in the Midlands, you can find gritty plays like Flashbang here, as well as their popular Big Deal Comedy Night and drag cabaret shows, with tickets starting from as little as £15.
@ Birmingham New Street Station on Various dates from Wednesday 19th March 2025
Spend your May bank holiday weekend in Birmingham exploring various landmarks, cafes and pubs at this cool treasure hunt. You'll get to solve clues and riddles - if you're lucky, you'll be led to a pub so you can get 20% off your bill.
Taking place on the second May bank holiday, Mooncat Beats & Bites are hosting a brilliant live music bottomless brunch, themed around the magic of Disney. Enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks, from prosecco to the Sakura Spritz cocktail, while munching tasty Japanese eats - think katsu curry, gyozas, edamame and sushi, all for £45 per person. What's more, there will be enchanting entertainment and music from the talented cast.
@ MoonCat Birmingham on Saturday 29th March 2025 and 3 other Saturdays
For five whole hours of old-school Bhangra and Bollywood bangers, don't miss out on Massi's Yard Brunch at Tabu Bar & Restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter. This fun-filled event begins with an hour of bottomless rum punch, with delicious street food dishes available to purchase throughout. There will also be live DJs bringing the good vibes with non-stop Desi beats, club anthems and more, all for as little as £18 per person.
@ Flight Club Birmingham on Various dates from Saturday 22nd March 2025
Situated in the city centre, Flight Club's Brunch Social is a top choice for quirky activities this May. While battling your friends on high-tech dartboards with all sorts of fun mini games and electronic scoring available, you can tuck into unlimited pizza paddles topped with spicy pepperoni, roasted mushrooms and more. To top it all off, you'll also get to enjoy a whole bottle of prosecco to yourself, all for as little as £30 each.
Known for their wild parties and theatrical bartenders, The Cocktail Club is bringing you all kinds of fun across both bank holidays this month. Their bottomless brunches include tasty pizza slices and 90 minutes of unlimited booze, with quirky themes likes 00s house parties and Top of the Pops. As for their Friday Night Live events, expect non-stop tunes, two for £12 cocktails and a welcome drink on arrival, all for £10.
Taste + Liquor know a thing or two about partying and you'll do just that with the RnB brunch. Enjoy a meal and five glorious hours of tunes, from hip hop and dancehall to cool club anthems while slurping rum punch for 90 minutes.
From outdoor barbecues to Caribbean feasts, The Reggae Brunch Birmingham are bringing you tasty eats and carnival vibes to Zumhof in Digbeth across both bank holidays. Their events begin with an hour of bottomless rum punch, before boogieing all afternoon to tunes from the live DJs. You can expect games, giveaways, prizes and more here too, with tickets starting from just £15.
Sure to be one of your highlights for your Birmingham bank holiday in May, Luna Springs is bringing tasty street food, drinks and fabulous entertainment to your weekend. We recommend heading to their full moon party on the 11th of May.
@ The Big Birmingham Bake on Various dates from Wednesday 19th March 2025
Birmingham's wholesome cooking competition is bringing you the ingredients, instructions and your own personal kitchen to whip up creative treats. Head down to Digbeth where the Big Bake will be bringing you tasty tasks alongside a swish drinking destination courtesy of their garden bar.
Taking place at Rosie's, The Brunch Club are hosting a brilliant Disney Drag Bottomless Brunch on 4th May. Expect raucous entertainment and all the best songs from your favourite films, with live DJ sets fancy dress encouraged. You can also tuck into tasty burgers filled with barbecue chicken, pulled pork or jackfruit, alongside an hour of unlimited prosecco or cocktails, all for £49.99 per person.
