Best May Events In Birmingham 2026

Head up high this month at some of Birmingham's best rooftop bars. These quirky hideaways come in all shapes and sizes, from floral-filled clubbing meccas to unique secret terraces and sprawling spaces among the clouds. While you're up there, grab a cocktail (or two).

This May, head to Jewellery Quarter pub The Actress and Bishop to catch all kinds of brilliant live music. Whether you're a ska fan, love a bit of Amy Winehouse or fancy a bit of 60s country and blues, you're in for a treat this month.

For Birmingham events in the next 14 days, check out The Great Game Treasure Hunt. While wandering through various landmarks and solving riddles, you'll get the chance to grab 20% off your total food and drink bill at the 'treasure spot' (a pub).

There are few, if any, better combos than wine and cheese. Unsurprisingly, Vagabond's Cheese & Wine Masterclass gives you plenty of opportunity to try both.

Sign up to sip your way through several expertly chosen tipples, each paired with rich cheddars or something a little more soft and delicate. Tickets to this epic expert-led tasting are just £48.60.

With the warmer months finally upon us, these beer gardens are all providing you with suntraps galore. This May, make sure your evenings are spent sinking pints and wolfing down scrumptious burgers, pizza and much more.

A must for things to do in Birmingham city centre this month, Flight Club is always a great shout. Their social brunches includes a raucous few rounds of darts, alongside bottomless pizza and a whole bottle of prosecco.

Why wait 'til after dark to have fun? The Throwing It Back Brunch is serving up nostalgia, a packed dancefloor and old skool bangers from midday every Saturday.

Expect DJs behind the decks for five solid hours, spinning the very best hip hop, RnB, garage and soul from the 90s and 00s. Get down when the doors open and you can kick off your daytime party with an hour of complimentary rum punch.

Located on Broad Street, O'Neill's promises a fantastic slew of events in May. Get stuck into everything from live music on Saturdays to bank holiday parties and cheap drinks, making for the ideal spot for a fun weekend with pals.

Make your way to the leading fringe theatre venue in the Midlands for all sorts of fun outings. The Old Joint Stock Theatre and Pub hosts everything from burlesque and cabaret showcases to stand up comedy or independent plays. 

Grab your aprons bakers. The Big Birmingham Bake is quite the doozy when it comes to competitions. You'll get 90 minutes to use ingredients, instructions and your very own kitchen to create the sweetest treat, all with the chance to be crowned the ultimate culinary champ.

Head out for a night to remember this May at Soul Supper. In The Jam House, you'll make serious moves to the biggest hits from the days of Motown.

We're talking Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Supremes, and many more legendary artists. To fuel up your dancing feet, there's a fantastic two-course feast up for grabs.

Know your Nelly from your Usher and your Brandy from your Beyonce? The RnB Club Classics Bottomless Brunch has got your name written all over it.

Expect DJs spinning 90s throwbacks and 00s club bangers, fierce live performers and a flurry of free-flowing booze. As well as tucking into a delicious brunch dish, you can work your way through unlimited beer, prosecco or cocktails for 90 bottomless minutes.

When the sun starts to peek out, there's nothing better than an alfresco experience. Check out gorgeous rooftops in the city centre, quaint beer gardens and Italian restaurants as you soak up the sun and chow down on delish grub.

The largest bingo brand in the whole country, UKG Bingo is a fantastic event that takes place at venues all over Birmingham on a regular basis. There'll be non-stop entertainment from your host, as well as plenty of high-energy bingo games.

You can also expect dance-offs, sing-along garage tunes and DJs playing club classics. Plus, tickets start from as little as £17.50 each.

Home to some of the best nights out in the city, Popworld is hosting a lineup of brilliant events this month. Expect DJs playing the best chart toppers and cheesy anthems at all times, with cracking drinks deals and colourful dancefloors to boot.

Make your way to Tabu Bar & restaurant for heir fantastic Massi's Yard Brunch, taking place on the second May bank holiday. This old-school Bhangra and Bollywood-inspired event kicks off with an hour of unlimited rum punch, before another four hours of boogieing to old-school bangers and Desi beats from the live DJ. Street food will also be available to purchase throughout the afternoon, with tickets starting from just £18.

Saddle up and get ready to party at Coyote ugly, the Nashville-inspired bar that promises a buzzing atmosphere at all times. Their bottomless brunch is nothing short of legendary, starting from only £30 per person.

This includes 90 minutes of unlimited bubbles, beer and pizza. Plus, their Saturday brunches even promise line dancing lessons wit their World Famous Coyotes.

Taking place at various venues across the city, Old Skool Bingo is a great way to spice up your plans this month. These nostalgic event promise all the very best throwback RnB tunes, with live DJs to get you up on your feet.

Tickets start from just £18 per person, getting you access to the quirky rounds of bingo, dance competitions and more - with the chance to win prizes along the way.

For May Birmingham events, we recommend giving this sushi making course a whirl. Head to YO! and you'll get to create maki, dragon and avocado rolls while nibbling edamame and gyozas. Plus, you'll get a cocktail upon arrival.

The legendary R&B Brunch® is bringing big tunes, belting vibes and bottomless booze to the Bierkeller this May. Expect throwback anthems and future classics with DJs behind the decks for five solid hours.

To kick things off, there's unlimited rum punch for an hour after doors open at midday. Tickets to this amazing afternoon of stomping singalongs, delicious dishes and free-flowing fun start from just £19.80.

Luna Springs is always a good choice when the sun comes out. Enjoy everything from wild bottomless brunches with free-flowing booze to fun-filled parties and karaoke events. This isn't one you'll want to miss this May.

Taste + Liquor are hosting a bunch of brilliant events this May. Whether you're throwing it back at their 90s-00s brunch, singing your heart out at R&B bingo or heading to one of their wicked bottomless brunches, you'll be having an absolute ball.