Birmingham Brick Festival June 2026
Birmingham Brick Festival returns in May 2026 with brick-building activities and family-friendly events.
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You know that quiet moment walking through Himley Park at dawn, sunlight catching the trees, birdsong rising from The Dell. Kingswinford holds these pockets of beauty, hidden between industry and high street life.
Yet what matters often gets missed: a new art show at the library, live music at The Old Courthouse, or that autumn walk along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, buried beneath endless social media posts and group chats.
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Birmingham Brick Festival returns in May 2026 with brick-building activities and family-friendly events.
Aldous Harding performs a live concert at Town Hall Birmingham as part of the This Is Tmrw series.
A school production of High School Musical is performed at Summerhill School in Kingswinford.
The Gotta Groove band performs live music at The Wall Heath Tavern in Kingswinford.
England's World Cup 2026 match against Croatia is shown on the big screen with food and drink included.
Soul Bingo returns at Sobar in Birmingham, offering a fun mix of music and game night.
A fun afternoon event at The British Oak featuring gnome-themed painting and socializing with drinks.
Kingswinford has seasonal events, cultural activities, and family outings across public spaces. Walks are available in green areas such as Cotwall End Valley, The Dell, or Himley Park. Heritage sites include St Mary's Church, dating from the 11th century, and Himley Hall & Park with its historic architecture. Events cover family outings at playground districts and parks like King George VI Park, live music nights in pubs including The Old Courthouse Pub and Cross Inn, food events tied to market days on High Street, and cultural festivals featuring performances.
In areas such as Townsend or Kingswinford Common, residents take part in the annual Domesday Book Commemoration and Christmas lights switch-on. Live music and theatre occur at venues with heritage links, while outdoor activities extend across Saltwells Nature Reserve and South Staffordshire Railway Walk, routes offering walking paths through woodland and historic industrial landscapes.
The City Brief lists events this week and weekend in categories such as Family & Kids, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, Nightlife & Music, Shopping & Markets, or Food & Drink. Venues like Kingswinford Library host monthly writing workshops, while locations including Charterfields or Amblecote offer access to up-to-date information on activities across the town’s residential and commercial zones.
Kingswinford hosts weekly community gatherings. Culture and arts events take place at St Mary's Church, linked to the annual Domesday Book Commemoration. Family workshops are held at Kingswinford Library, including monthly sessions like ‘The Art of the Short Story’. Food pop-ups occur near High Street or in parks such as Himley Park and Cotwall End Valley. Fitness activities include walking routes along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal path and South Staffordshire Railway Walk. Markets occasionally use green spaces like Kingswinford Common, The Dell, or Pensnett Trading Estate on weekday evenings. Listings are updated every Monday across categories including Culture & Arts, Family & Kids, Food & Drink, Fitness & Outdoors.
Events occur at public and community venues throughout the town’s neighbourhoods. High Street serves as a retail corridor with independent shops and cafés hosting seasonal promotions or gatherings. Parks such as Himley Park, Cotwall End Valley, The Dell, and Kingswinford Common offer walking paths, picnic zones, and playgrounds used for events like school-led nature walks or Christmas lights switch-ons. Historic sites including St Mary’s Church, mentioned in the Domesday Book, and Holbeche House draw visitors during commemorative seasons such as Gunpowder Plot anniversaries. Pubs like The Cross Inn (Grade II listed) and The Summerhouse Pub host social events, while Kingswinford Library supports creative writing workshops.
Yes, families can walk trails at Himley Park’s sports fields, Cotwall End Valley walking paths, or the wooded paths of The Dell. Playgrounds are located within parks and districts near schools. Saltwells Nature Reserve offers birdwatching along woodland footpaths. Seasonal events like the annual Christmas lights switch-on happen at central hubs with family workshops held in Kingswinford Library during holidays. Public spaces, including access routes from Broadfield House Glass Museum redevelopment site and South Staffordshire Railway Walk, support accessible recreation year-round.
Nightlife centers on pubs such as The Cross Inn (first recorded 1750s), The Old Courthouse Pub, and The Summerhouse Pub. These venues host live performances or themed nights like ‘Julie Angel: Paranormal Experience Night’, held weekly during winter months. Cultural Festivals include music events tied to local heritage themes. Late-night activity remains moderate with most gatherings reflecting the town’s industrial past and community focus.
Check updated listings for “this week” or “this weekend’ on the site, which filters by venue such as Himley Park or The Cross Inn. Categories include Nightlife & Music, Family & Kids, Food & Drink, Culture & Arts and Fitness & Outdoors. Listings are refreshed every Monday to ensure current information is available across all venues including parks, pubs, libraries, and market areas without relying on outdated sources.