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What's on this weekend in Birmingham

Every spot worth showing up for in Birmingham from Friday night through Sunday, ranked by heat.

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B鈥橲POKE Fri 07 August 2026 The Jam House Birmingham

Pop

The Jam House Birminghamin 2 daysFri 7 Aug, 18:00
57Rising

A live music night on the radar.

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Tell me the vibe. I build a plan from what is actually hot in Birmingham right now.

Also on the radar8
  1. Musicin 2 days

    Zlatan Live UK Tour

    Forum Digbeth

    A top-rated venue.

    50
  2. Musicin 2 days

    Chameleons

    XOYO Birmingham

    A live music night on the radar.

    55
  3. Musicin 2 days

    Gramps 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

    50
  4. Musicin 2 days

    Jamaican 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

    47
  5. Nightlifein 3 days

    Denon Reed Headline Show (Cru2 Summer)

    Forum Digbeth

    A top-rated venue.

    45
  6. Musicin 3 days

    B鈥橲POKE Sat 08 August 2026 The Jam House Birmingham

    The Jam House Birmingham

    A live music night on the radar.

    57
  7. Musicin 3 days

    R&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

    58
  8. Culturein 4 days

    COBO : Comedy Shutdown | Jamaican Independence Special - Birmingham

    Glee Club

    An arts and culture pick.

    40

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 weekend in Birmingham

9 spots are on the Place to Be radar this weekend 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 nightlife. 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.

Frequently asked

What's on this weekend in Birmingham?

9 spots are on the Place to Be radar this weekend 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 weekend?

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 7 music, 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. 9 spots on the Birmingham radar right now.