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Lovers Rock Sessions with Sandra Cross, Paulette Tajah & Winsome-all live!
Reggae
The Jam House Birminghamin 18hThu 6 Aug, 18:00
47Notable
A live music night on the radar.
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What's on this week in Birmingham
The next seven days in Birmingham, one ranked column of where to be.
Nothing hot enough to call trending in Birmingham right now, so here is everything, soonest first.
Plan my place to be
Tell me the vibe. I build a plan from what is actually hot in Birmingham right now.
Also on the radar13
Sportsin 2 daysFISE World Series
City Walk BHAM
FISE World Series Birmingham brings the world's biggest urban sports festival to Alabama for an action-packed weekend of BMX, skateboarding, 3x3 basketball, live entertainment, and festival energy. Experience elite international athletes, nonstop competition, and an unforgettable celebration of sport and culture at the heart of Birmingham.
Musicin 2 daysGramps Morgan
O2 Institute3 Birmingham
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm
Musicin 2 daysJamaican Independence Birmingham
O2 Institute Birmingham
Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm
Musicin 3 daysR&B ONLY LIVE
O2 Institute Birmingham
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm
Trendiness is led by crowd size, then venue quality, ticket demand, category, and cross-source confirmation. We do not sell tickets, so the rank is honest.
Your guide to this week in Birmingham
14 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Birmingham. The hottest is R&B ONLY LIVE at O2 Institute Birmingham (rising, 58/100), followed by B鈥橲POKE Fri 07 August 2026 The Jam House Birmingham and B鈥橲POKE Sat 08 August 2026 The Jam House Birmingham. The board leans music and sports. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
Top spots this week
- 1R&B ONLY LIVE 路 O2 Institute Birmingham 路 Sat 8 Aug58
- 2B鈥橲POKE Fri 07 August 2026 The Jam House Birmingham 路 The Jam House Birmingham 路 Fri 7 Aug57
- 3B鈥橲POKE Sat 08 August 2026 The Jam House Birmingham 路 The Jam House Birmingham 路 Sat 8 Aug57
- 4Chameleons 路 XOYO Birmingham 路 Fri 7 Aug55
- 5Zoso The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience 路 Iron City 路 Thu 6 Aug54
- 6FISE World Series 路 City Walk BHAM 路 Fri 7 Aug53
Frequently asked
What's on this week in Birmingham?
14 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Birmingham. The biggest are R&B ONLY LIVE at O2 Institute Birmingham (58/100), B鈥橲POKE Fri 07 August 2026 The Jam House Birmingham at The Jam House Birmingham (57/100), B鈥橲POKE Sat 08 August 2026 The Jam House Birmingham at The Jam House Birmingham (57/100).
What is the biggest event in Birmingham this week?
R&B ONLY LIVE at O2 Institute Birmingham on Sat 8 Aug. It scores 58 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.
What kinds of events does Place to Be track in Birmingham?
Right now the Birmingham board has 10 music, 2 sports, 1 nightlife, 1 culture. Everything from arena concerts and league matches to festivals, nightlife and free city moments is on one ranked radar.
How does Place to Be rank events?
Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.
Do I need an account to see what's on in Birmingham?
No. The Birmingham radar is free and needs no sign-in. An account only adds saving spots and an optional weekly email of what is heating up in your city.
Refreshed through the day from live sources. 14 spots on the Birmingham radar right now.