Southside, Birmingham

10/11/2026

The Right to Belong: Why Birmingham’s Gay Village Still Matters

Birmingham’s Gay Village is more than a place – it is a community, a cultural landmark and a vital part of the city’s identity.

In this thought-provoking article, Roifield Brown speaks with Dr Steve Ball, Chair of Birmingham LGBT and Co-Chair of Southside, Birmingham, about the evolving character of the Gay Village, its relationship with Chinatown, LGBTQ+ safety, urban planning and the future of Birmingham’s cultural neighbourhoods.

As Southside continues to evolve, recognising, protecting and celebrating the communities and identities that make our district unique is more important than ever.

Read the full article https://birminghamisnotfinished.substack.com/p/the-right-to-belong-why-birminghams?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

09/11/2026

NHS Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Van is on Hippodrome Square today (9 Nov) from 10am to 2pm.

If you are eligible for a flu or COVID-19 vaccination, please pop along and take this opportunity to get protected ahead of winter.

06/11/2026

NHS Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Van Coming to Southside!

The NHS Flu & COVID-19 vaccination van will be visiting Hippodrome Square in Southside on Monday 9 November from 10am to 2pm.

If you are eligible for a flu or COVID-19 vaccination, please take this opportunity to get protected ahead of winter.

Please share this information with anyone who may be eligible. If you are unsure, please check with your GP.

A big thank you to Chinese Community Centre Birmingham for their help in organising this visit !

03/11/2026

Book your place via link in the comment!

01/11/2026

✨ Birmingham's First-Ever Drag and Burlesque Festival 👑

Get ready for four days of glamour, glitter, outrageous humour and fabulous performances! The festival takes over Birmingham from 5–8 November 2026, celebrating international stars and incredible local talent.

And there's plenty happening in Southside!

🎭 The Follies Grandé – The Old Rep Theatre
Saturday 7 November
The crowning spectacular of the festival, taking place in Birmingham's oldest working theatre!
Tickets: https://www.oldrep.co.uk/event-details/322331AGDCNJKTGBVHBKCQNKMBLNQRLST/birmingham-drag-burlesque-festival-the-follies-grande/

✨ Headdress Making Workshop – Sequin Showstoppers
6, 7 & 8 November | 2pm–4pm
Create your own statement headdress, enjoy a glass of Prosecco and a fabulous live drag performance!
Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Sequin-Showstoppers/Head-Dress-making-Workshop/42659817/

🌸 The Flowerhaus Gathering – Equator Bar
Saturday 7 November | 12:30pm–2pm
FREE EVENT!
A relaxed networking and social event for drag, burlesque, cabaret performers and creatives. Meet, connect and share ideas!

🌈 Also in the Gay Village
Eden Bar | Sunday 8 November
🚀 Worlds Away 2.0
Join Allure Tours for a sci-fi adventure through the galaxy!
🎉 BACKDOOR 54
Keep the celebrations going with the festival after-party!
Tickets: https://house-of-allure.designmynight.com

Get your glitter ready and come celebrate Birmingham's fabulous side!

Find out the full programme and book your tickets via the Birmingham Drag and Burlesque Festival's official account Birmingham Drag and Burlesque Festival!

30/10/2026

Looking for treats and surprises this Halloween? Check out these spooktacular offers in Southside!

🍹 Glee Club Birmingham
Fancy dress gets you FREE cocktails! The first 20 people through the door each night on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, dressed in their Halloween best, will receive a FREE Moth cocktail.

🎶 Sunflower Lounge
Kick off your Halloween night with 2 for £12 and your favourite tunes. The perfect place to warm up before heading to a bigger party!

🎯 Lucky Claw
Try your luck at the Halloween Ring Toss Game on 30 & 31 October! Get one FREE ring on arrival, with extra tries available for just one token per ring. Plus, don't miss the FREE pumpkin lantern giveaway!

🍹 Tayudo Korean BBQ
Dine in on 30, 31 October or 1 November in your best Halloween makeup or costume and enjoy a complimentary Witches' Brew!

🛍️ Worlds Apart Birmingham
Spooktacular returns on 30, 31 October with Loungefly! Get a FREE Loungefly pin when you buy a Loungefly product, spin the Wheel of Misfortune to win prizes, or enjoy 20% off all day when you visit in Halloween fancy dress. While stocks last!

🧙‍♀️ Gather your friends, dress to impress (or terrify!) and make this Halloween one to remember in Southside Birmingham!

29/10/2026

Get your costumes ready! Birmingham’s Gay Village is going all out this Halloween, with spooky parties, drag shows, DJs, costume competitions and terrifyingly good nights out across Southside. Here’s where to celebrate! 👻

The Village Inn
📅 Saturday 31 October
* £300 Halloween costume competition
* Two rooms and a late bar
* Doors open at 9pm
* FREE entry!

The Fox Bar
📅 Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October
* Foxy Frights Halloween Weekend Party
* From 8:30pm each day

Missing Bar
📅 Monday 26 October – Sunday 1 November
* SEVEN DAYS of Halloween madness!
* Something spooky happening every single night
* Tricks, treats and terrifyingly good parties all week long

The Nightingale
📅 Saturday 31 October
* Hosted by Dahliah Rivers
* Drag, DJs, dancers, pop anthems and club classics
* £300 cash Halloween costume competition
* Book your tickets via the link in their bio

Glamorous
📅 Saturday 31 October
* Open from 11pm, with FREE entry until 1am, then £3+ afterwards until 6am!
* DJ Argyll on the decks all night
* Spectacular live show at 2:30am

WashWorx
📅 Saturday 31 October, from 7pm
* Halloween party hosted by Cyckii Brokat
* £200 cash prize for the best-dressed partygoer
* Dress up and dance the night away!

Equator Bar
* Explore the spooky Halloween decorations
* Dare to face the live haunted wall… if you’re brave enough!

Tag your Halloween crew and let us know where you’ll be celebrating! 👇

29/10/2026

Halloween madness in Southside Birmingham!
Here's what to do during the week!

Dare to join us?

26/10/2026

26/10/2026

Birmingham meets Frankfurt in real time!

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham has officially opened the Birmingham + Frankfurt am Main Portal in Southside, celebrating 60 years of friendship between the two cities.

Step into the portal and chat live with people in Frankfurt! 🌍 Pop into any open session and show our friends in Germany the Birmingham spirit!

📍 Hippodrome Square, Southside
📅 Open until 4 November

Upcoming open sessions:

* Monday 26 October: 3pm–4pm
* Tuesday 27 October: 10am–11:30am and 3pm–4pm
* Wednesday 28 October: 12pm–2:30pm
* Thursday 29 October: 11:30am–1pm and 4pm–5:30pm
* Friday 30 October: 12pm–3pm
* Monday 2 November: 10am–12pm
* Wednesday 4 November: 12pm–2pm

More open sessions may be added, so check the website in the comment for the latest schedule.

Come along and connect with our friends in Frankfurt, right here in Southside!