Birmingham Weekender is back this autumn with a whole range of art, music, theatre and exhibitions for all the family to enjoy.
What's more, it's free.
The event is set to return to Digbeth from October 4 to 6 to shine a light on the city's arts and cultural offer.
The above video shows what happened at Birmingham Weekender 2017.
Produced by Culture Central, the free programme will take place in cultural venues, galleries, bars, cafes and outdoor public spaces across Digbeth and Southside encouraging more people from Birmingham and the wider region to discover Digbeth for themselves.
“I’m so excited to join the team at Culture Central to work on Birmingham Weekender in Digbeth," said Emily Labhart, Birmingham Weekender's new producer.
"The festival is a huge celebration of the dynamic arts and cultural scene in the city. It presents the perfect opportunity to showcase the artists and organisations that work year-round to make great things happen for the people of Birmingham."
Free things to do this summer around Birmingham
She added: "With everything from exhibitions to workshops, to performances through to walking tours - I can’t wait for us to shine a spotlight on this part of the Birmingham.”
Emily is passionate about bringing people together for transformative experiences through arts and culture and has worked on education workshops, festival programmes and international projects with partners in Germany, Canada and Jamaica.
Summer 2019
“We are delighted to announce that Birmingham Weekender will return in the Autumn and that Emily joins us as producer," said Steve Ball, director of Culture Central.
"We will be collaborating with a number of cultural, community and commercial partners to make the 2019 edition happen.
“Together we will programme innovative works and new commissions all with the aim of highlighting the fantastic wealth of artists and cultural organisations – of all sizes – in our city as well as encouraging family audiences to visit Digbeth for what will be an unforgettable festival experience.”
Find out more here
Summer in Birmingham 2019
There are some amazing things happening in Birmingham this summer.
We have lots of new attractions to visit - from a scary Dungeon to a role play city for kids.
There are loads of music and food festivals and even a Harry Potter style Wizard's Brunch!
And we have a whole guide to free things to do around the city too.
Pack a picnic and go to an open air cinema event at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Dudley Castle or Coventry Cathedral.
You can visit the beach and be home in time for tea or splash around in an outdoor pool just half an hour from Brum.
There are plenty of free days out to choose from plus rainy day ideas just in case the weather's bad (finger's crossed it isn't!)
To keep updated on family things to do in Birmingham , like our Brummie Mummies and What’s On Facebook pages.
There are some amazing things happening in Birmingham this summer . We have lots of new attractions to visit - from a scary dungeon to a role play city for kids.
There are loads of music and food festivals and even a Harry Potter style Wizard's Brunch!
You can visit a lakeside beach and be home in time for tea or splash around in an outdoor pool just half an hour from Brum.
There are plenty of free days out to choose from plus ideas for if it rains (finger's crossed it doesn't!)
There's always lots of fun family events in Birmingham too. Take a look at our guide to exciting events happening in 2019
To keep updated on family things to do in Birmingham , like our Brummie Mummies and What’s On Facebook pages.
You can also sign up to our weekly Brummie Mummies email newsletter
Funded by Birmingham City Council and Arts Council England, expect Birmingham Weekender programme announcements late summer.
