Free Dr Bike Sessions at Snowhill Square – Clean Air Day
Join us in Snowhill Square from 10am – 3pm for a free bike health check as part of Clean Air Day.Our Dr Bike mechanic will carry out a thorough safety inspection and provide a free light service, helping to keep your bike in great condition and ready for the road.Whether you cycle every day or your bike has been gathering dust, bring it along and get it checked by an expert — completely free of charge. No need to book, just drop by. 📍 Snowhill Square🕙 10am – 3pm🚲 Free bike health checks and light servicing
Fringe Food Festival Preview Lunch at Regina’s
Join us for an exclusive preview event at Regina’s Restaurant & Bar on 24 June, offering an early taste of the dishes that will be showcased during the upcoming Food Festival.Designed as both a culinary preview and networking opportunity, the event will bring together guests for an afternoon of great food, conversation, and connections ahead of the festival celebrations.Guests will arrive from 12:00 for networking and a welcome drink before enjoying a specially curated lunch menu from 12:30. The menu will feature Beef Ragu Arancini with mozzarella and spicy tomato sauce, followed by Mushroom, Truffle & Goats Cheese Ravioli in a rich truffle cream sauce. A hot drink will be served to conclude the meal.The afternoon will continue with further networking opportunities before the event concludes at 14:00.Event Schedule12:00 – Arrival & networking12:30 – Lunch service13:30 – Networking14:00 – Event closePlease note: welcome drink selections and vegetarian/vegan alternatives will be available, please contact the organizer to confirm.
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Colmore Food Festival 2026
The Colmore Food Festival is set to return to Victoria Square, Birmingham on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July 2026, marking its 13th year as one of the city’s most popular free events. Brought to you by Birmingham Colmore under their Colmore Life brand, the festival celebrates the extraordinary depth and diversity of the Colmore Business District’s hospitality scene.Open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on both days, the festival brings together acclaimed restaurants, independent eateries, and passionate local producers, offering visitors the chance to explore a wide range of flavours through affordable taster-sized portions. The event also features the eagerly anticipated Demonstration Kitchen on Chamberlain Square, where chefs, mixologists, and bakers take to the stage to showcase signature dishes, new techniques, and the talent that has helped make Birmingham’s food scene nationally recognised.Following the record-breaking 2025 edition, which welcomed 75,000 visitors across two days, the 2026 Festival promises an expanded roster of traders, a packed entertainment programme, and a lively weekend atmosphere designed to welcome residents, workers, families, and visitors from across the region.Attendance remains free, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a vibrant celebration of Birmingham’s culinary culture without breaking the bank.Want to get the most out of the festival? Download our app here to gain be the first in the know about announcements and updates. We would like to say a big thank you to our 2026 gold sponsor West Midlands Trains for supporting the festival this year. To find out how you can travel to the festival for less please check out the ‘Getting to the Festival’ section below. Also we would like to say thank you to our collaborators Paradise Birmingham, who we have partnered with to bring you the demo kitchen and artisan market. And finally a big shout out to Phil Oldershaw who is returning to host our live entertainment stage over the two days.