{"id":40706,"date":"2026-04-20T17:12:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=40706"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:37:52","slug":"whats-on-birmingham-events-things-to-do-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/destination-guides\/birmingham\/whats-on-birmingham-events-things-to-do-in-may\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s on in Birmingham: Events and things to do in Birmingham and West Midlands this May"},"content":{"rendered":"

May in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands is looking absolutely brimming with brilliant things to see, do and experience!<\/h2>\n

Forget those April showers, because we’re diving headfirst into a month packed with everything from toe-tapping festivals and electrifying live music to fascinating exhibitions and family-friendly adventures. Whether you’re a born-and-bred Brummie, a curious visitor, or just fancy a cracking day out, you’ve landed in the right place. Get ready to fill your calendar with some unforgettable moments!<\/h4>\n
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International Garden Photographer of the Year 2026<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
13th May – 29th June<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"InternationalGuess what’s blooming in Birmingham? That’s right, the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition is coming to town and you do NOT want to miss it! You’ll be surrounded by the most breathtaking snapshots of gardens and plants from all corners of the globe. It’s like stepping into a floral wonderland captured through the lens of talented artists. So, ditch the weeding gloves for a day and treat your eyes to some serious beauty.<\/h4>\n

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Watch Parties at F1\u00ae Arcade<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n