Life In Birmingham Overview Sport Entertainment and the arts Music Nightlife Shopping Links Living in Birmingham offers you the chance to live in an exciting, diverse city with world-class restaurants, entertainment and shops. Birmingham is home to more than one million people from a range of different cultures and ethnic groups, including the UK’s largest student population outside London. Its friendly population is what makes Birmingham the dynamic, multicultural city that is – and also one of the largest cities in Europe offering a heady mix of galleries, music, restaurants and bars. Find out why the city is dubbed ‘the Shopping Capital of Europe’. Whatever your tastes in music, you can be sure Birmingham will cater for you. The city’s nightlife is regarded as second to none, with a wide range of nights out to suit all budgets. If culture’s your thing, Birmingham won’t disappoint you. Serious about sport? Find out what the city has to offer. Flash Player is required to view this content.