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ArtsFest in Birmingham enters its 12th year with some legendary names Sep 08 2009

Legends from the Mini to Motown and local heroes are the theme of this year’s ArtsFest in Birmingham on September 11-13. Read

Final weekend for Birmingham's Monarch Beach Sep 08 2009

Birmingham’s Monarch Beach will end in a flurry of exotic colour and fun this weekend, as the best of the summer’s entertainment is brought back for the World Party over the ArtsFest weekend. Read

ArtsFest Ticket Booth offers huge discounts Sep 08 2009

The ArtsFest Ticket Booth will return to the UK’s biggest free arts festival in Birmingham this weekend, offering thousands of discounted tickets. Read

Birmingham's Monarch Beach gets Portuguese flavour Aug 03 2009

This week is Portuguese week on Birmingham’s Monarch Beach, with live music and free kids’ activities throughout the weekend of August 7-9.Read

Countdown to the Birmingham Carnival Jul 27 2009

The countdown to the West Midlands biggest carnival has begun – Birmingham’s biennial carnival returns to Perry Park on Sunday, August 2. Read

Road closures and travel for Birmingham Carnival Jul 27 2009

The Birmingham Carnival makes its biennial appearance at Perry Park on August 2 between 12-9pm. Read

Ozzy Osbourne lookalike stars in Aston Hall re-opening celebrations Jul 19 2009

Music legend Ozzy Osbourne – or at least a close likeness – came face-to-face with Aston Hall’s first owner, Sir Thomas Holte, during a weekend of celebrations to mark the stately home’s reopening.Read

Tickets on sale for Gardeners' Weekend in Birmingham Jul 18 2009

About 20,000 people are expected to stream through the gates of Birmingham City Council’s popular and unrivalled city gardening show Gardeners’ Weekend this on September 5 and 6, for a chance to be a part of the amazing green extravaganza.Read

Family days out in Birmingham this summer Jul 18 2009

Birmingham City Council has put families to the front of the queue this summer with a vast array of value for money fun days and many free to ensure every child is kept active over the summer holiday. Read

Monarch Beach set to be a big hit with visitors
This week Birmingham’s Monarch Beach will be whisking visitors off to Majorca, the largest of the Balearics Islands, with a fun-filled weekend of Spanish food & beach parties.more

Out and about in Birmingham this month Jul 15 2009

Community events for all the family in Birmingham this month.Read

Top International acts confirmed for Birmingham Eid Mela Jul 14 2009

Birmingham Eid Mela is set to delight audiences on Sunday 19 July with a whole host of top International and home-grown Asian entertainment.Read

Walk like an Egyptian at Birmingham beach Jul 10 2009

This week the Monarch Beach stops off in Egypt with a whole weekend of activities celebrating the land of the pharaohs. Read

Birmingham's Eid Mela to take place in Kings Heath Jul 06 2009

Birmingham’s free annual Eid Mela will this year be taking place in Kings Heath Park on Sunday, July 19.Read

Tenerife Carnival comes to Monarch Beach in Birmingham Jul 01 2009

This week is Canaries week on the Monarch Beach with a host of fun and fiestas to celebrate the ‘Islands of Eternal Spring’. Read

Mamma Mia and Myron Stratis at Monarch Beach for Greek Week Jun 25 2009

This week the Monarch Beach goes Greek with traditional dancing, Greek star Myron Stratis and a showing of the hit film Mamma Mia. Read

Heritage and arts

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Official site for Birmingham's museums and heritage.

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Birmingham Parks

Timetable (pdf) of all events at Birmingham's parks.

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Sports and leisure

Birmingham City Council's Sports and Leisure dept.

B'ham City Council

Birmingham City Council

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