Birmingham: A Creative Capital
Birmingham is a city with a rich history, and has emerged as a hub of creativity, innovation and artistic expression. With a dynamic blend of culture and a flourishing arts scene, the city thrives on diversity, creativity and a hunger to champion upcoming artists.
We invite you to explore what makes Birmingham one of the best places to be in the UK if you are a creative. From its thriving music scene with quirky venues, to unique and diverse annual festivals, Birmingham offers an array of experiences that redefine what it means to be a creative hub.
Music venues
Birmingham has a brilliantly diverse music scene. We've put together a handy map featuring some of the top music venues around Birmingham.
View mapMuseums
From dinosaur skeletons to Peaky Blinders and everything in between, we've collated the best of Brum’s museums.
Must-visit museumsFestivals
There are several festivals that happen annually in and around Birmingham. Here are our top five must-visit.
Unmissable festivalsRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire Events
From great music to captivating speakers, there's something for everyone at RBC.
What's onInspired Festival
Inspired Festival is an two-week annual celebration of the final year projects of Arts, Design and Media students.
Inspired 2023Cinemas and film
Not only are there plenty of cinemas in Birmingham, but each outlet brings something unique to their offering.
Getting involved
Want to let your creative juices flow and get involved with projects and workshops around the city? We've put together a list of regular events and venues that hold exhibitions if you want to do more than just observe.
Night School
Night School is an evening of student led exhibitions, open studios, live performances and creative workshops, aimed at widening participation and developing creative communities in Birmingham. The event takes place monthly at our School of Art campus on Margaret Street and is open to the general public.