Live music · Birmingham

Live music in Birmingham

Gigs, concerts and live music nights in Birmingham this week, from back rooms to arenas.

14 picks · updated 15 October

CBSO 2026/27: Sibelius' 5th SymphonyThu 15 October, 2:15pm · Symphony Hall · From £28 Shed Seven: Album Launch ShowThu 15 October, 7pm · O2 Institute Birmingham The HoosiersThu 15 October, 7pm · O2 Institute Birmingham Red Rum ClubFri 16 October, 6pm · O2 Institute Birmingham Hue & Cry + RoachfordFri 16 October, 7:30pm · Symphony Hall · From £40 The Beat: Dance Crazed Too UK TourFri 16 October, 7:45pm · Town Hall · From £45 WestlifeFri 16 October · Utilita Arena Birmingham The ShamrocksSat 17 October, 7:30pm · Symphony Hall · From £24 The Legends in Vegas: After HoursSun 18 October, 7:30pm · Symphony Hall · From £35 Soul II SoulMon 19 October, 8pm · Symphony Hall · From £50 Duran DuranTue 20 October · Utilita Arena Birmingham CBSO 2026/27: Symphonie FantastiqueWed 21 October, 7pm · Symphony Hall · From £28 Alison MoyetThu 22 October, 7:50pm · Symphony Hall · From £40 D-Block EuropeThu 22 October · Utilita Arena Birmingham

Live music in Birmingham, answered

What are the best live music picks in Birmingham?

Right now: CBSO 2026/27: Sibelius' 5th Symphony, Shed Seven: Album Launch Show, The Hoosiers and Red Rum Club. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Birmingham and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Birmingham, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.