5 Things You Should Know About Culture In Birmingham
Brumbassadors is a platform for amplifying good news and opportunities across business, culture and sport; the magic ingredients that make a great place to live, work and invest.
Speaking of which, here’s 5 things that you should know about culture in Birmingham:
1. Food: Glorious Food
With more Michelin‑starred restaurants than any UK city outside London, plus a critically acclaimed street‑food scene and home of the iconic Balti, Birmingham is a true melting pot of cultures and cuisine. Come hungry.
2. Shopping: Heritage Meets High‑Style
From sari shopping on Soho Road, to iconic brands at Selfridges and the Bullring, to the craftsmanship of the Jewellery Quarter and the creativity of Red Brick Market — whatever you’re searching for, you can find it in Birmingham.
3. Performance & Festivals: All the world’s Brum’s stage
Home to world‑class ballet, opera, classical music and theatre, and the city’s festival calendar is like no other: Europe’s largest South Asian music festival, one of Europe’s biggest free jazz & blues events, heavy metal homecomings (Oz Fest 2027, anyone?), internationally acclaimed experimental music, one of the UK’s biggest Pride celebrations and so much more besides.
4. Titans of Industry (and Taste): Innovation Is in Our DNA
Once the Workshop of the World, Birmingham powered the Industrial Revolution and produced giants like Matthew Boulton, James Watt and John Baskerville. It’s also home to the UK’s most loved chocolate — Cadbury — a global icon born in Bournville. Today, you can explore Birmingham’s industrial legacy in its museums and experience its sweeter side first‑hand at Cadbury World.
5. Global Phenomenon: Stories the World Loves Began Here
The city that inspired Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien, shaped crime‑fiction legend Lee Child, and became the gritty, magnetic backdrop to Stephen Knight’s Peaky Blinders, continues to influence global culture today.
In a nutshell: Birmingham bold, brilliant and brimming with possibility. If you believe in championing the good news, backing local ambition and amplifying what makes this place special find out more about Brumbassadors here.
To find out more about what’s on and visiting Birmingham head over to Visit Birmingham & the West Midlands.
