What’s on in 2011
Once you get here, rest assured that you will never feel bored. The city has a lot to offer in terms of recreation and entertainment options. Here are the most popular events going on this summer in Birmingham:
1. Do Dah Day
This is a free, annual music celebration held in Caldwell and Rhodes Parks, located on the city’s picturesque Southside. The event first started as a private party for a few hundred people but now it attracts over 40,000 annually. The great thing about it is that the organizers raise funds for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and T.E.A.R.S (The Emergency Animal Rescue Service).
Date: 21 May
Location: Birmingham AL
Cost: free
Website: http://www.dodahday.org/
2. British Arts and Street Sounds (BASS) Music Festival
This is mostly a celebration of black art & music, the British Arts and the festival takes place at numerous venues across the city. You can enjoy anything from UK hip-hop dancing and sound system nights to fiery debates on race and cultural identity.
Date: Jun
Location: Birmingham
Cost: Free – £14
Website: http://www.bassfestival.co.uk/
3. Latin American Festival
The festival annually floods the city’s Victoria Square with colors, spices and salsa rhythms of Latin America. Dive into a buzzing parade events, with many beautiful traditional costumes and lots of Latin spirit that’s just impossible to restrain.
Date: 4 July
Location: Victoria Square (time: From 11am)
Cost: free
Website: http://uk.weather.com/events/events-Birmingham-UKXX0018?eventId=112801&cat=2231
4. Birmingham International Jazz Festival
Annually, numerous live shoes all over the city attract thousands of people who want to take part in the famous Birmingham International Jazz Festival. The event includes 200 jamsessions and late-night performances held in various laces, from department stores to parks and restaurants.
Date: July
Location: Birmingham
Website: http://www.birminghamjazzfestival.com/
5. Rath Yatra Chariot Festival
Birmingham now has its own version of the Hindu Rath Yatra Festival, where chariots devoted to Lord Krishna’s compassionate incarnation make their way to Victoria Square for an impressive vegetarian feast and celebration.
Date: 24 July
Location: Victoria Square
Cost: free
Website: http://rathayatra.co.uk/
6. The Village Art Festival
This is a beautiful art festival where juried artists will showcase and sell their art inside and outside the venue. You can come with the whole family as there are many activities included for the children, as well.
Date: 14-15 May
Location: Brookwood Village
Website: http://www.birminghamartassociation.org/
As you can see, music and the art are an integral part of what’s going on in Birmingham. You can enjoy many music concerts, festivals and all sorts of performances throughout the city.
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