Concerts Tonight in Birmingham

Things to do in Birmingham today

The fastest way to see what is on in Birmingham today is to scroll the event list above, which auto-sorts by start time. Same-day tickets are usually available for theatre, comedy, and most mid-size concert venues outside of the biggest arena tours — the Hippodrome, Symphony Hall, and the Rep all release rush or held seats a few hours before curtain.

For Aston Villa or Birmingham City fixtures, verified resale is the most reliable route since marquee Premier League weekends rarely have walk-up availability. Birmingham runs later than people give it credit for.

The Glee Club on Hurst Street and the Comedy Loft on Pinfold Street typically have a 10 pm second show on Friday and Saturday. Live music spills out of Digbeth rooms like Mama Roux's, The Mill, and the Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath past midnight.

Broad Street keeps bars and late-night venues open into the small hours every weekend. The Midland Metro tram runs until just before midnight, with night buses on the major routes after.

Midweek nights are noticeably calmer. Monday and Tuesday are when you can usually walk up to a small indie show at the O2 Institute, grab a last-minute seat at a Hippodrome preview, or catch a comedy try-out for under fifteen pounds.

If you want a quieter Birmingham, aim Monday or Tuesday. For the full energy, target Thursday through Saturday.