Birmingham Heritage Week to return in September 2026

• Birmingham Heritage Week will take place from Friday 11 September to Sunday 20 September 2026
• Programme listings will be available for browsing from Saturday 8 August, with bookings opening on Saturday 15 August
• One of the Midlands’ most popular history and heritage festivals will feature tours, walks, open days and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences across the city

Birmingham Heritage Week is set to return in September 2026, bringing another packed programme of heritage tours, walks and special events to venues across the city.

The annual festival, widely regarded as one of the most popular history and heritage events in the Midlands, will run for 10 days from Friday 11 September to Sunday 20 September 2026.

Supported by Birmingham Museums Trust, the National Trust, the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Municipal Charity, the city-wide celebration will once again offer visitors the chance to discover Birmingham’s rich industrial, cultural and architectural heritage through a diverse programme of events.

This year’s programme will include a range of exclusive tours and walks, with confirmed events already including Tyseley depot tours with Vintage Trains, hard hat tours of Moseley Road Baths, building tours of the Birmingham School of Art and School of Jewellery, Council House tours, visits to St Mary’s Convent in Handsworth, and open days at New Hall Mill in Sutton Coldfield.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy heritage walks exploring Digbeth, the Jewellery Quarter and Birmingham city centre, alongside popular experiences such as walks beneath Spaghetti Junction and tours of the Mailbox tunnels and Victoria Law Courts.

The Birmingham Heritage Week 2026 programme and full event listings will be published online for browsing at birminghamheritageweek.co.uk from 12 noon on Saturday 8 August, giving visitors a week to explore the programme and plan their visit before bookings open at 10am on Saturday 15 August.

Festival organisers are currently welcoming additional registrations from organisations interested in taking part and showcasing Birmingham’s remarkable heritage to local people and visitors alike.

Irene De Boo, Birmingham Heritage Week Co-ordinator, said: “Birmingham Heritage Week continues to grow in popularity, attracting thousands of people each year who want to explore the city’s fascinating stories, buildings and communities. What makes the festival special is the variety of experiences on offer, from hidden spaces and behind-the-scenes tours to neighbourhood walks and community events.

“We’re delighted to be bringing Birmingham Heritage Week back for 2026 and we’re looking forward to welcoming both returning visitors and first-time explorers. The week-long browsing period before tickets go on sale will give people more time to discover the programme, plan their visits and make the most of everything the festival has to offer.”

Birmingham Heritage Week 2026: Key dates

Saturday 8 August 2026 (12 noon): Full programme and event listings published for browsing

Saturday 15 August 2026 (10am): Ticket bookings open

Friday 11 September – Sunday 20 September 2026