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Full Events Calendar

1. 1940s Evening

   • 11th Jul 2026
   • 7pm - 10:30pm

   Join us for a spectacular evening of nostalgic entertainment as we step back in time to celebrate the spirit of the 1940s.

   Put on your finest vintage attire and immerse yourself in all things 1940s as you wander through the Museums authentic streets, filled with the sights and sounds of wartime Britain.
   From swing and jazz to patriotic anthems, sing along to timeless melodies that lifted spirits during one of history’s most challenging periods. So put on your dancing shoes and cut a rug to our incredible musical entertainment.

   Don’t miss this chance to step back in history and experience the atmosphere of wartime Britain first-hand.

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2. Peaky Blinders Nights

   • 26th Sept 2026: 7pm - 10:30pm
   • 14th Nov 2026: 7pm - 10:30pm

   Walk in the footsteps of the show’s biggest stars as the Museum celebrates the show that put Birmingham on the map. Explore “Charlie’s Yard” and other historic streets that make up one of the key sets of the global smash hit drama, and don’t forget to look out for Blue Plaques that will highlight key locations from the show.

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3. Red By Night

   • 3rd Oct 2026
   • 6.30pm - 10pm

   Step into the beating heart of Britain’s workshop and experience the Black Country's history brought to life - a landscape famed for its furnaces, forges, and fiery brilliance.
   Join us for an atmospheric evening of live entertainment, industrial demonstrations, vintage vehicles and living history as we celebrate the industrial heritage of the region that helped shape the modern world.

   This event has been rescheduled from Saturday 21 March to Saturday 3 October. 

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4. Halloween

   • 24th Oct 2026
   • 29th Oct 2026
   • 30th Oct 2026
   • 31st Oct 2026

   Prepare to be spooked as we open our doors to little devils and ghouls!

   Bring the whole family along to enjoy a night of tricks and treats around our historic streets and experience a slew of spine-tingling entertainment. Take your little terrors for a trip down to the village for trick-or-treating, enjoy frighteningly fantastic experiences and meet our ghoulishly good fun historic characters as they stir up mischief in our historic streets. 

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5. Festival of Light

   • 7th Nov 2026

   Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Museum comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and spirit of Diwali at Festival of Light.

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