Cow & Sow: Steak Education
Guided by the chefs, you and a guest will journey through four of signature sharing cuts – Picanha, Tomahawk, Porterhouse and Chateaubriand. Learn about each cut and how it is expertly prepared by the teams.Discover how to cook and serve these steaks the Cow & Sow way, before tasting them fresh from the grill with house sauces and sides. Naturally, it’s all paired with a glass of Cow & Sow Malbec.Spaces are limited, so book early for the ultimate steak experience at Cow & Sow.Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026Time: 18:00 and 19:00 (two sittings)Location: Cow & Sow Birmingham
Cow & Sow: Steak Education
Guided by the chefs, you and a guest will journey through four of signature sharing cuts – Picanha, Tomahawk, Porterhouse and Chateaubriand. Learn about each cut and how it is expertly prepared by the teams.Discover how to cook and serve these steaks the Cow & Sow way, before tasting them fresh from the grill with house sauces and sides. Naturally, it’s all paired with a glass of Cow & Sow Malbec.Spaces are limited, so book early for the ultimate steak experience at Cow & Sow.Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026Time: 18:00 and 19:00 (two sittings)Location: Cow & Sow Birmingham
Pride Breakfast
Pride Breakfast: LGBTQ+ Leadership, Inclusion & Allyship in the Corporate WorldWe have teamed up with Alliance Network to bring you a Pride-focused breakfast at Albert’s Schloss which will bring together LGBTQ+ professionals, allies, and business leaders for an open and inspiring morning of conversation, connection, and insight.Location: Albert’s Schloss, BirminghamDate: Wednesday 20th MayTime: 8:00 – 10:30This event explores what it means to be LGBTQ+ in today’s corporate environment, creating space for honest dialogue around lived experience, career progression, inclusive leadership, visibility, and the evolving role of allyship in driving meaningful organisational change.Our panel will be hosted by Phil Oldershaw, Broadcaster, Founder of Birmingham Pride and Pose Events, and we will be hearing from an outstanding panel of leaders and advocates:Andrew Aldcroft – Director and Actuary, KPMG UKDee Wallis – Trans Activist and Leader of Trans in the City BirminghamDee Roberts-Molloy – Head of HR, Birmingham City CouncilFahad Naqvi – Chief Operating Officer, Goldman SachsAgenda:08:00 – Breakfast & Networking09:00 – Panel Discussion (including audience Q&A)10:00 – Networking10:30 – CloseExpect a welcoming, thoughtful space designed to surface both the challenges LGBTQ+ professionals continue to face and the progress worth celebrating. The morning aims to foster genuine connection, shared learning, and practical takeaways for building workplaces where authenticity and high performance thrive together.The ticket fee will be donated to Birmingham LGBT Centre.
A Speakeasy Soirée: Colmore Food Festival Fringe Event
Step back in time for an exclusive speakeasy-style evening inside the West Midlands Police Museum, a setting steeped in secrets, stories, and a little mischief.As part of the Colmore Food Festival 2026 Fringe Programme, this intimate after-hours event invites just 40 guests to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and nibbles from The Alchemist, live music, and a relaxed, prohibition-era vibe unlike anything else on the festival programme.Expect great drinks, atmospheric surroundings, and toe-tapping tunes as the museum opens its doors for one night only…🗓 Event DetailsDate: Thursday 21 May 2026Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pmLocation: West Midlands Police MuseumTickets: £5 + plus booking feeCapacity: Limited to 40 guests🍸 What’s IncludedSignature cocktails & nibbles by The AlchemistLive band performanceExclusive after-hours access to the museumA unique speakeasy-style setting as part of the Colmore Food Festival Fringe programmeSpaces are extremely limited – once they’re gone, they’re gone! Grab your ticket early and join us for an unforgettable evening.
Stalking in the Workplace awareness session
Workplace stalking is illegal, unwanted, and repeated attention causing fear or distress, often involving colleagues or ex-partners.Stalking is high risk behaviour that damages individuals and communities. Workplaces are commonly targeted by stalkers, both digitally and in the real world.Supervisors and managers need to understand what constitutes stalking behaviour and have awareness of the associated threats and risks, which go beyond the intended victim and can impact upon work colleagues and the organisation.Supervisors and managers need to ensure their business protocols, risk assessments, staff guidance and staff support services include references to stalking awareness.This session aims to increase awareness of the various forms of stalking, and the practical tips and guidance business managers can take to incorporate spiking awareness and support in their organisations.Furthermore, attendees will be amongst the first to see a new online stalking awareness toolkit resource to be rolled out across the Birmingham Colmore area for the benefit of its constituent businesses.The session will be delivered by representatives from The Hollie Gazzard Trust and Birmingham Colmore.A light lunch will be provided, attendees need to ensure they complete the dietary and allergy questions within the registration process.Attendance at this free-to-attend event is strictly via this eventbrite link. Attendees must register with a business related email address.Attendance preference will always be to Birmingham Colmore levy paying businesses.Registrations from individuals outside the Birmingham Colmore area may be cancelled.
Colmore Artisan Market
Birmingham Colmore has teamed up with Birmingham Artisan Markets to bring an artisan market to the heart of the city, set in Snow Hill Square on Colmore Row.Location: Snow Hill Square, Colmore RowDate: Thursday 21 MayTime: 12 – 6pmThe market will showcase up to 30 talented traders, all proudly West Midlands–based, offering a handpicked selection of artisan products. From jewellery and ceramics to textiles, art, food, and drink, it’s the perfect place to discover something unique, support local makers, and pick up a special treat or two.Drop by on your lunch break or during the afternoon to browse, shop, and soak up the atmosphere at the city’s best independent market.
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 8:00 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.