Festivals & Events in West Midlands

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Coach travel to Truck Festival 2025

Enjoy return coach travel to Truck Festival from locations across the country.

Fri 24 JulCoventry Coach Station

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Coach travel to Truck Festival 2026

Enjoy return coach travel to Truck Festival from locations across the country.

Fri 24 JulCoventry Coach Station

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Stay & Play - A Celebration Experiment

Instead of a closing party we thought we’d do something a little bit different. We thought it would be a great idea for you to join is in a celebration through play!

Sat 25 JulBelgrade Theatre

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Festival Of Archaeology at Coventry Charterhouse

As part of the Festival of Archaeology, join us at Coventry Charterhouse for a day of discovery exploring the fascinating history hidden beneath the ground. Uncover what lies beneath this remarkable historic site through our digital archaeology trail, where you can learn more about the discoveries and stories that help bring the Charterhouse and Coventry’s past to life. Throughout the day, meet teams from CADAS, Birmingham City University and Medieval Coventry, who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise on the archaeology and history of Coventry. It’s a great opportunity to speak to local experts and discover more about the city’s rich heritage. Families can also sign up for a hands-on archaeology workshop. Step into the role of an archaeologist as you explore the sand tray and uncover hidden objects. Can you identify what you’ve found? How old is it? And what clues help us piece together the past? A fun and engaging day for curious minds of all ages. Come and dig deeper into Coventry’s history with us. The FREE Archaeology workshops are taking place at 10.30am, 12.15pm, 2.00pm. Please book your place on arrival.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Coventry Charterhouse

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Kenilworth Food Festival

We’re serving up a huge variety of tastebud-tempting treats to satisfy every craving. From the finest local flavors to exciting regional specialties, get ready to indulge in food and drink that will make your day unforgettable! It’s not just about the food – it’s about the vibe! Enjoy amazing live music from talented local bands as you tuck into your favorite dishes. Sip on refreshing drinks, soak up the atmosphere, and let the beats elevate your festival experience. Be there or be hungry! This year’s Food Festival is a feast for all your senses – packed with flavor, fun, and festivities. Mark your calendars and join us for an incredible day out. See you there! We're also delighted to welcome The Teenage Market to Kenilworth Food Festival! The Teenage Market provides young people with a free platform to showcase their creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and talents. Expect a fantastic range of products from the next generation of traders, bringing even more energy, vibrancy and diversity to this year's festival.

Sun 26 JulQueso Fine Artisan Cheese

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Celebration Sunday

26/07/2026 - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Sun 26 Jul12:00Kingdom Central

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Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival at Thinktank

Celebrate the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival 2026 with Birmingham Museums TrustJoin us as we celebrate the 42nd year of the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival with a series of pop-up performances across six of our sites. Experience live music in our iconic spaces and discover jazz in some of Birmingham's most beautiful locations.Our jazz performance at Thinktank is included with your entry ticket. Join us on Level 0 from 1-3pm.THE SAX PISTOLSThe Sax Pistols, born in the New Orleans marching band tradition but with a British twist. New Orleans Second line grooves meet British Ska. Expect to shake your hips to songs from Stevie Wonder, via Madness, to Miles Davis and everything in between. Always audience engaging and audience interactive, expect to sing along and make your heart smile.And look out for their album Never Mind The Baroques.Full ProgrammeFriday 24th July, 7:30pmJazz at Craft & Culture, Wednesday 29th July, 1-3pmJazz at Thinktank, Level 0 Thursday 30th July 1-3pmJazz at Blakesley Hall, in the GalleryFriday 31st July, 6-9pmTwilight Jazz at Aston Hall, inside the HallSaturday 1st August, 1-3pmJazz at Sarehole Mill, in the CourtyardSunday 2nd August, 1-3pmJazz at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, in the Tearoom

Wed 29 Jul13:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

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