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What's On in Birmingham

Q: What live music is on in Birmingham over the next four weeks?

We currently list 210 gigs in Birmingham between 20 Sept and 18 Oct, across 28 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Birmingham gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: What is the busiest night for live music in Birmingham?

Saturday, with 59 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 59 gigs · Friday: 42 gigs · Thursday: 30 gigs. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.

Q: Which Birmingham venues have the most on?

Right now: 2ae65b27-0975-4ef2-b9d3-0d755affe447, a3c9926c-4062-412d-991f-24257bb784ca, 18529376-d079-4758-97da-fee5c927e41b. In total we track 58 grassroots venues in Birmingham, of which 28 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Birmingham venue directory.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in Birmingham?

Birmingham has 17 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Birmingham open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in Birmingham over the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. 210 gigs listed in Birmingham over the next 28 days across 28 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 59. In total we track 58 grassroots venues and 17 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Birmingham gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Every grassroots gig we hold for Birmingham between 20 Sept and 18 Oct.

Saturday is the busiest night — 59 gigs
Saturday: 59 gigs
Friday: 42 gigs
Most listed genres: Rock (59), Pop (43), Alternative Rock (26), Indie Rock (18)
Imported daily from Ticketmaster, Skiddle and direct submissions

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28 different Birmingham venues have something on in the next 28 days.

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath — 41 gigs
O2 Institute3 Birmingham — 34 gigs
The Sunflower Lounge — 16 gigs
The Castle And Falcon — 15 gigs
30 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

See the listings Birmingham venues

17 regular open mic nights running in Birmingham. Turn up, put your name down, play.

Weekly and fortnightly nights across the city
Most are free to attend and free to play
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

See the listings Birmingham open mics

Everything the Birmingham scene has beyond tonight's listings.

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Updated daily · 210 gigs in Birmingham over the next four weeks

Last updated: 20 September 2026

Support grassroots music in Birmingham

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Birmingham still has 58 of them.

From the Jewellery Quarter to Digbeth, Birmingham is a city built on live music. Planning a private party instead? See [booking live entertainment in Birmingham](/gigs/live-entertainment-birmingham) for bands, singers and DJs for one-off occasions. Booking for the company rather than yourself? See [corporate entertainment in Birmingham](/gigs/corporate-entertainment-birmingham) for Christmas parties, awards nights and conferences.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 210 gigs across Birmingham over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 58 grassroots venues and 17 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Birmingham listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in Birmingham

Every grassroots gig we hold for Birmingham in the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. Updated daily.

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OCT

Open Union - Experimental Music & Dumplings

Blow Water Cafe·Brandwood & King's Heath, Birmingham

Thursday, 8 October 2026 · 19:00–22:00

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OCT

Taba Chake

The Castle And Falcon·Balsall Heath West, Birmingham

Thursday, 8 October 2026 · 19:00–23:00

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GenreSinger-Songwriter

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OCT

Sam Tompkins

O2 Institute2 Birmingham·Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham

Thursday, 8 October 2026 · 19:00

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AgeAll ages
GenreR&B

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OCT

Oslo Twins

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath·Brandwood & King's Heath, Birmingham

Thursday, 8 October 2026 · 19:30–23:00

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GenreIndie Rock, Pop, Synth Pop

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OCT

Emma Harner

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath·Brandwood & King's Heath, Birmingham

Thursday, 8 October 2026 · 19:30–23:00

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OCT

Humanity's Last Breath, Vildhjarta, Enterprise Earth

Asylum Bar and Venue, Birmingham

Friday, 9 October 2026 · 18:00

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AgeAll ages
GenreMetal

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OCT

Live music, Dinner

The Jam House Birmingham·Soho & Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Friday, 9 October 2026 · 18:00

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GenreRock, Pop

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OCT

Ben Ellis

O2 Institute2 Birmingham·Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham

Friday, 9 October 2026 · 19:00

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GenreRock, Alternative Rock

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OCT

Garage Flower

Birmingham Dead Wax·Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham

Friday, 9 October 2026 · 19:00

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GenreRock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock

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OCT

Bridge City Sinners

The Castle And Falcon·Balsall Heath West, Birmingham

Friday, 9 October 2026 · 19:00–23:00

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OCT

Midnight Til Morning, Ryan Mack

O2 Institute Birmingham·Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham

Friday, 9 October 2026 · 19:00

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GenreRock, Pop

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OCT

Frontrow

The Rhodehouse·Sutton Trinity, Birmingham

Friday, 9 October 2026 · 19:00–23:45

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OCT

Ladylike

The Sunflower Lounge·Ladywood, Birmingham

Friday, 9 October 2026 · 19:30–23:00

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OCT

An Afternoon of Rock - The Over 30s Rock & Metal Party

O'Neil's·Ladywood, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 15:00

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GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop

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OCT

Absolute Amy: Live In Birmingham

Luna Springs Digbeth·Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 18:00–22:00

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AgeAll ages
GenreHouse, Tribute Act

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OCT

Damian Lewis

O2 Institute3 Birmingham·Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 19:00

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AgeAll ages
GenrePop, Singer-Songwriter

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OCT

O2 Institute2 Birmingham

O2 Institute2 Birmingham·Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 19:00

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AgeAll ages
GenreR&B

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OCT

Ultimate RnB O2 INSTITUTE 2 BIRMINGHAM

O2 Institute2 Birmingham·Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 19:00–23:00

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AgeAll ages
GenreDJ / Electronic, R&B

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OCT

The Lemonheads

O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 19:00

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AgeAll ages
GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop

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OCT

Harmony Reggae Band

Fox And Goose·Ward End, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 19:00–23:45

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GenreSoul, Reggae

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OCT

The Clockworks

Mama Roux's, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 19:00

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AgeAll ages
GenreRock, Pop

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OCT

Under The Covers

Sutton United Football Club·Sutton Reddicap, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 19:00–23:00

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AgeAll ages
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OCT

Good Friend Rik

The Castle And Falcon·Balsall Heath West, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 19:00–23:00

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GenrePop, Function / Covers

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OCT

Iconic 80s v 90s

The Rhodehouse·Sutton Trinity, Birmingham

Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 19:00–23:45

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Venues in Birmingham

Where live music actually happens in Birmingham.

Sutton Coldfield › The Parade, Birmingham★★★★★ (—)

Live music and entertainment venue.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu19:00–00:00
Fri19:00–00:00
Sat19:00–00:00
SunClosed

Birmingham › Kings Heath★★★★★ (—)

Kings Norton pub and grill.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–01:00
Tue12:00–23:30
Wed12:00–23:30
Thu12:00–00:00
Fri12:00–00:30
Sat12:00–00:30
Sun12:00–22:00

Birmingham › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Birmingham's Monday-night free open mic at 76 Smallbrook Queensway, B5 4EN — basement music bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

Backline6 of 7

PA system
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Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue16:00–23:00
Wed16:00–23:00
Thu16:00–23:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
SunClosed

Sutton Coldfield★★★★★ (—)

Sutton Coldfield pub since the 1500s.

Backline4 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:30–23:00
Tue11:30–23:30
Wed11:30–00:00
Thu11:30–00:00
Fri11:30–01:00
Sat11:30–01:00
Sun12:00–23:00

The Victoria Birmingham

Birmingham › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Birmingham pub with live music programme.

Backline2 of 7

PA system
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Guitar amp
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Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

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Tower Of Song Music Venue

Birmingham › Kings Norton★★★★★ (—)

Birmingham live venue and recording studio.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
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Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
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In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu19:30–23:45
Fri19:30–23:45
Sat19:30–23:45
Sun15:00–18:30

Birmingham › Victoria Square, city centre★★★★★ (—)

Grade I listed concert hall in Victoria Square

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–16:00
Tue11:00–16:00
Wed11:00–16:00
Thu11:00–16:00
Fri11:00–16:00
Sat11:00–16:00
SunClosed

Tudor Grange Park Solihull

Solihull★★★★★ (—)

Solihull park with outdoor classical concerts.

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Wythall Community Club

Birmingham › Wythall★★★★★ (—)

Family club with rock and tribute shows.

Backline0 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
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In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon19:30–23:00
Tue19:30–23:00
Wed19:30–23:00
Thu19:30–23:00
Fri18:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Birmingham › Digbeth★★★★★ (—)

XOYO Rooftop — the open-top roof garden at XOYO Birmingham, Digbeth

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Open mics in Birmingham

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

Kings Heath, Birmingham

Starts 16:00

Sign-up16:30
Slots15 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open tomusic

Balsall Heath, Birmingham

Starts 20:30

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

City Centre, Birmingham

Starts 19:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open tomusic

The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield

Starts 20:30

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open tomusic

Alvechurch, Birmingham

Starts 20:30

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic, comedy, poetry

Yew Tree Hill, Droitwich

Starts 19:30

Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryFree
PA—
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots10 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Birmingham, Birmingham

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Birmingham, Birmingham

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 19:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Cofton Hackett, Birmingham

Starts 19:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

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What's on in Birmingham — FAQs

Common questions about live music in Birmingham, answered with this week's live data.

What live music is on in Birmingham over the next four weeks?

We currently list 210 gigs in Birmingham between 20 Sept and 18 Oct, across 28 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Birmingham gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in Birmingham?

None of the Birmingham gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Birmingham open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.

What is the busiest night for live music in Birmingham?

Saturday, with 59 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 59 gigs · Friday: 42 gigs · Thursday: 30 gigs. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.

Which Birmingham venues have the most on?

Right now: 2ae65b27-0975-4ef2-b9d3-0d755affe447, a3c9926c-4062-412d-991f-24257bb784ca, 18529376-d079-4758-97da-fee5c927e41b. In total we track 58 grassroots venues in Birmingham, of which 28 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Birmingham venue directory.

Where can I find open mic nights in Birmingham?

Birmingham has 17 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Birmingham open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

How much does a gig cost in Birmingham, and what should an artist be paid?

Most Birmingham venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.

Why do grassroots venues in Birmingham matter?

Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Birmingham still has 58 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.

How do I get a Birmingham gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Birmingham gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

210 gigs listed in Birmingham over the next four weeks, across 58 grassroots venues and 17 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

Help keep grassroots venues open in Birmingham

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