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Welcome to the events page! Here you will find free and paid-for events that are hosted by various organisations.
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70k for 70k Walking Challenge 2026

70k for 70k Walking Challenge 2026

Age UK Birmingham are raising funds to provide vital support for people living with dementia and the unpaid carers who support them everyday. Walk 10,000 steps everyday for 7 days to raise £70 and support people living with dementia and their carers. Register now and complete your 7 day walk by Friday 31st July. Read more

Start: 15th June, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 31st July, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 12th June, 2026

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Location: Stratford House, Stratford Place, , Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0HT

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Dancing Roots

Dancing Roots

African - Caribbean Diaspora Dance Class and Social meet for people 55+. Every Saturday from 20th June – 8th August 2026. Read more

Start: 20th June, 2026 at 12:45pm

End: 8th August, 2026 at 1:45pm

Published: 3rd June, 2026

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Location: Ladywood Leisure Centre , Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham , B16 8TR

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Social Housing Roundtable

Social Housing Roundtable

Join the Social Housing Roundtable which takes place online every Tuesday 11am-12pm exploring different themes and topics. It includes various participants including housing advocates, industry professionals and more to foster networking and exchange ideas among professionals. Read more

Start: 28th July, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 29th December, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 23rd June, 2026

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Location: Online Event

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MECC Trust Digital Café

MECC Trust Digital Café

Need help getting online? These sessions are suitable for older adults, beginners, and anyone who would like support with digital technology. No booking is required – simply drop in for help and advice. Every Thursday, 12-1pm. Read more

Start: 30th July, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 27th August, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 22nd June, 2026

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Location: MECC Trust, 93 Court Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9LQ

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South Asian Heritage Celebration

South Asian Heritage Celebration

HHNNS in partnership with Unity Hubb, are celebrating South Asian Heritage Month at St Margaret's Church, Ward End with a fun filled celebration day for the whole community. Activities are designed to celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of South Asia while creating opportunities for the community to come together, learn, and have fun. Read more

Start: 30th July, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 30th July, 2026 at 2:30pm

Published: 20th July, 2026

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Location: St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Road, Ward End , Birmingham, B8 2BA

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Fitness Fusion

Fitness Fusion

A free, women-only weekly wellbeing session designed to boost confidence, improve fitness, and bring women together in a supportive, no-judgement environment. Sessions take place on a Thursday across multiple dates at 6:15pm. Read more

Start: 30th July, 2026 at 6:15pm

End: 6th August, 2026 at 6:15pm

Published: 8th June, 2026

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Location: 56 Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1BL

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Long Covid Support - In-Person Peer Support Group

Long Covid Support - In-Person Peer Support Group

Due to the decommissioning of NHS Long Covid services across Birmingham, the charity is setting up a monthly in-person peer support group (IPPS) to help and support those who are living with Long Covid, age 16+ and carers of a loved one living with Long Covid. Join the free support group on the last Friday of each month. Read more

Start: 31st July, 2026 at 10:45am

End: 18th December, 2026 at 12:15pm

Published: 24th April, 2026

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Location: 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6NA

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Spirit of Pakistan Festival

Spirit of Pakistan Festival

The vibrant celebration of Pakistani and British Pakistani arts and culture returns with a line-up of Qawwali, theatre, film and more. Honouring the legacy of festival co-founder, the late Councillor Waseem Zaffar, the festival brings communities together through creativity, pride and shared experience. Everyone welcome. Read more

Start: 3rd August, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 12th August, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 13th July, 2026

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Location: Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Road, Birmingham, B12 9QH

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Birmingham CIC Networking Event

Birmingham CIC Networking Event

We are delighted to invite you to attend the Birmingham CIC Networking Event, bringing together Community Interest Companies from across the city to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Read more

Start: 8th August, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 8th August, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 2nd July, 2026

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Location: New Life Baptist Church, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6JZ

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Irish Centre Birmingham Sports & Community Open Day

Irish Centre Birmingham Sports & Community Open Day

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly Sports & Community Open Day, proudly hosted by: Pat Benson Boxing Academy at the Irish Centre Birmingham. Bring the whole family for an action-packed afternoon celebrating sport, community and local talent. Meet community organisations, connect with local sports clubs and enjoy a fantastic programme of activities and entertainment. Read more

Start: 9th August, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 9th August, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 8th July, 2026

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Location: Irish Centre, 205 Wheeler's Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0ST

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Green Village at European Athletics Championships

Green Village at European Athletics Championships

The European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026 is more than a world-class athletics event- it is an opportunity to demonstrate how major sporting championships can create meaningful environmental and social impact. We are aiming to offer a dedicated “Green Village”—a high-footfall space within the event designed to engage and inspire spectators around environmental sustainability. We are looking for organisations who can showcase what they are doing while engaging visitors to the event. Read more

Start: 10th August, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 16th August, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 3rd July, 2026

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Location: Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr, Birmingham , B42 2LR

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New Horizons Health Trust Virtual Wellbeing Circle: The Lunchtime Edition

New Horizons Health Trust Virtual Wellbeing Circle: The Lunchtime Edition

Join New Horizons Health Trust CIC for a gentle, welcoming Online Wellbeing Circle designed to support connection, reflection, and emotional wellbeing in a safe and inclusive space. Our Virtual Wellbeing Circle taking place on the second Wednesday of every month. Read more

Start: 12th August, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 12th August, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 21st July, 2026

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Location: Online

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Saris of Strength screening and panel talk with DESIblitz

Saris of Strength screening and panel talk with DESIblitz

Join us for a special film screening and panel conversation marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Grunwick dispute. “Saris of Strength“ chronicles the courageous journey of predominantly South Asian women workers at the Grunwick film processing plant in Willesden, London. Led by the formidable Jayaben Desai, these women stood against oppressive working conditions, demanding dignity, fair pay, and union recognition. Read more

Start: 21st August, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 21st August, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 17th July, 2026

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Location: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG

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FREE Caribbean-Inspired Cooking Class – Birmingham

FREE Caribbean-Inspired Cooking Class – Birmingham

Join us for a free Caribbean-inspired cooking class where you'll learn practical, budget-friendly recipes and cooking techniques that can be recreated at home. Suitable for beginners, these hands-on sessions will explore Jamaican-inspired dishes, flavour-building techniques and affordable meal ideas designed to help make food budgets go further. Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. Read more

Start: 22nd August, 2026 at 10:30am

End: 22nd August, 2026 at 4:30pm

Published: 22nd June, 2026

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Location: Dorothy Parkes Centre, Church Rd, Smethwick, Birmingham, B67 6EH

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Community Solar Foundation Course - Sign Up for September Training

Community Solar Foundation Course - Sign Up for September Training

Big Solar Co-op are setting up a foundational course which will enable members of the public to understand how community solar works and to become effective agents of change by working to get new solar built on rooftops in their communities. The course will be focused on practical action rather than policy, and deeply rooted in experience of delivery. The Big Solar Co-op already works with volunteers from across the UK to deliver solar on a daily basis. Read more

Start: 1st September, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 30th November, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 10th April, 2026

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Location: TBC

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Overview of the Victims Code for the West Midlands

Overview of the Victims Code for the West Midlands

Training for anyone in the West Midlands wanting to know what the Victims Code means for all communities and people. As part of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner's Innovation Fund, RSVP (Rape & Sexual Violence Project) are delivering sessions around the Victims Code, its 12 key rights, what they mean for victims and organisations who support and deliver services. Read more

Start: 1st September, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 1st September, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 3rd June, 2026

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Location: Online

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BDSC x BRIG Presents National Awareness Day: Mobilise

BDSC x BRIG Presents National Awareness Day: Mobilise

BDSC and BRIG presents National Awareness Day: Mobilise. The UK’s first and only National Black & Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Awareness Day marks a historic step in elevating workforce equity, recognition and belonging across safeguarding professions. Join speakers, practitioners, leaders and allies as we have courageous conversations for anti-racist workplace cultures. Read more

Start: 1st September, 2026 at 6:30pm

End: 1st September, 2026 at 8:30pm

Published: 23rd June, 2026

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Location: BRIG Café, The Warehouse, 54 57 Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH

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Equity, Inclusion and Representation

Equity, Inclusion and Representation

Building genuinely inclusive governance in diverse communities is one of the most demanding aspects of long-term place-based work. This session explores what that looked like in Big Local areas that took it seriously, drawing on the experiences of people who were directly involved. Speakers from Pimlico Million in London. Framing from Lucy Thurley (Local Trust) sets the wider context, with facilitated breakout discussion giving participants space to connect the learning to their own practice. Read more

Start: 3rd September, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 3rd September, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 23rd June, 2026

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Location: Online

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Free Online Masterclass: Navigate Workplace Conflict

Free Online Masterclass: Navigate Workplace Conflict

Join our free 30-min online masterclass for managers and learn to harness workplace conflict for stronger team alignment. First Friday each month from September. Brought to you by A Brilliant Thing CIC. Read more

Start: 4th September, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 4th September, 2026 at 10:30am

Published: 16th June, 2026

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Location: Online

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Social Value – Business and Third Sector Networking Event

Social Value – Business and Third Sector Networking Event

BVSC and Colmore BID invite all businesses with an existing or upcoming presence in Birmingham to join us for this collaborative networking event. If you are a business or non-profit organisation that would like to attend then please contact us to book your place. Read more

Start: 9th September, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 9th September, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 17th June, 2026

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Location: City centre venue tbc

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The Charity Conference: Thriving Through adversity

The Charity Conference: Thriving Through adversity

The Charity Conference is back for 2026 and this year marks our 10th anniversary. The theme this year is Thriving Through Adversity. We know the charity sector is under real pressure, with increased demand for services, reduced financial support, fewer volunteers and trustees, and new challenges around digital transformation and impact reporting. Read more

Start: 17th September, 2026 at 9:30am

End: 17th September, 2026 at 1:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2026

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Location: Black Country Living Museum, Discovery Way, Dudley, DY1 4AL

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WM-Net Zero Stakeholder Showcase Event - free to attend!

WM-Net Zero Stakeholder Showcase Event - free to attend!

We would like to invite you to the WM-Net Zero Stakeholder Showcase event and Housing Decarbonisation Workshop, on 24th and 25th September 2026. WM Net Zero is a Wellcome Trust-funded project that runs 2023-2027. We are now coming into the final 12 months of the project, which provides a good opportunity to review what we have achieved and explore how and where we can deliver further real-world impact. Read more

Start: 24th September, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 25th September, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 14th July, 2026

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Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, B15 3TR

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14th Community Inspiration Awards 2026

14th Community Inspiration Awards 2026

Nomination for the 14th Community Inspiration Awards will close on Tuesday 31st March. The annual award is organised by the Community Foundation to recognise outstanding contributions made by staff from public sector organisations, charities, businesses and members of the community, whose efforts have made a positive difference in the community. The ceremony will take place in Birmingham on Friday 25th September. Read more

Start: 25th September, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 25th September, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 26th January, 2026

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Location: TBC, Birmingham

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Safeguarding with young people who are questioning, leaving or changing faith

Safeguarding with young people who are questioning, leaving or changing faith

This one-day conference brings together youth workers, social workers, safeguarding leads, faith leaders, academics, community organisations, and young people themselves to address this gap and forge lasting connections for relational practice and collaborative change across sectors. Read more

Start: 21st October, 2026 at 9:15am

End: 21st October, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 24th June, 2026

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Location: Fazeley Studios, 191 Fazeley St, Birmingham, B5 5SE

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