May Bank Holiday Events And Parties In Birmingham 2026

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By Scarlett Welch • Editor, DesignMyNight Scarlett has covered the UK's best restaurants, bars and events for DesignMyNight since 2023. She holds an MA in Media & Journalism, with bylines in The Crack magazine and South London News, among others. Last updated on 9th September 2026

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 there are two of them in May, so be sure to check out the best things to do in Birmingham over the May bank holiday weekend.

Make the most of those extra days off, whether you're crushing it at bingo, getting stuck into an outdoor treasure hunt or chowing down on a bottomless brunch.

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May Bank Holiday In Birmingham: Events And Things To Do




Massi's Yard Brunch Birmingham

@ Pushkar on Saturday 31st October 2026 and 2 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.

Taste + Liquor

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.

Luna Springs

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. Whether you fancy a bottomless brunch with live music or a bit of throwback RnB from a live DJ, they've got something for you this May.

The Big Birmingham Bake

@ The Big Birmingham Bake on Various dates from Saturday 17th October 2026

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.

OLD JOINT STOCK THEATRE & PUB

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.

Flight Club Birmingham Brunch Social

@ Flight Club Birmingham on Various dates from Saturday 17th October 2026

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 £33 each.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any bottomless brunches in Birmingham over the May bank holiday?

Yes — the article features several bottomless brunch options across the bank holiday weekends. Highlights include Flight Club's Brunch Social (unlimited pizza paddles and a bottle of prosecco), Luna Springs' live music bottomless brunch, and the RnB Brunch from Taste + Liquor, which offers five hours of tunes alongside 90 minutes of rum punch.

What cheap things can you do in Birmingham over the May bank holiday?

There are plenty of wallet-friendly options in the article. The Birmingham Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt is a low-cost way to explore the city — with a 20% pub discount waiting at the end. The Old Joint Stock also has theatre and comedy tickets from as little as £15.

Is there any live music or entertainment in Birmingham over the May bank holiday?

Yes — the article features several live entertainment options. Luna Springs has live DJs and music across the bank holiday weekends, the Old Joint Stock Theatre and Pub has a packed schedule of plays, comedy nights and drag cabaret shows, and the RnB Brunch from Taste + Liquor promises five hours of hip hop, dancehall and club anthems.

What's on in Birmingham over the May bank holiday for something a bit different?

If you're after something more unique, the article features the Big Bake in Digbeth — Birmingham's wholesome cooking competition where you get your own kitchen to whip up creative treats, plus access to their garden bar. The Birmingham Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt is another great shout, taking you across the city's landmarks and cafes to solve clues and riddles.