Colmore Food Festival 2026
The Colmore Food Festival returns to Victoria Square, Birmingham, on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July 2026, celebrating its 13th year. Curated by Birmingham Colmore, the free festival showcases the city’s thriving culinary scene with acclaimed restaurants, independent eateries, and local producers.
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.
Colmore Easter Hunt
Get ready to put your detective skills to the test in the Colmore Easter Hunt, returning for three days of lunchtime fun across the District.Taking place during the lunch hour, this fast-paced challenge invites teams to solve a daily riddle and race across the District to claim an Easter prize.Dates & TimeTuesday 31 MarchWednesday 1 AprilThursday 2 AprilClue released at 12:30pm each dayHow it worksJoin the dedicated WhatsApp group to take part: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HAC2P9BbyVU81D2UrIqJW1At 12:30pm, a clue will be posted in the group.The clue will be written as a rhyme, with the answer revealing a restaurant, bar or pub in the Colmore Business District.Solve the riddle and race to the venue.Find the organiser – wearing bunny ears – to claim your prize!The organiser will be at the mystery venue for one hour after the clue is released, so be quick.Prizes1st place: Vouchers for the venue plus Easter chocolate2nd & 3rd place: Chocolate prizesTerms & ConditionsParticipation is subject to the official competition terms and conditions, available here:https://colmorelife.co.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions-2026/
Colmore Easter Hunt
Get ready to put your detective skills to the test in the Colmore Easter Hunt, returning for three days of lunchtime fun across the District.Taking place during the lunch hour, this fast-paced challenge invites teams to solve a daily riddle and race across the District to claim an Easter prize.Dates & TimeTuesday 31 MarchWednesday 1 AprilThursday 2 AprilClue released at 12:30pm each dayHow it worksJoin the dedicated WhatsApp group to take part: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HAC2P9BbyVU81D2UrIqJW1At 12:30pm, a clue will be posted in the group.The clue will be written as a rhyme, with the answer revealing a restaurant, bar or pub in the Colmore Business District.Solve the riddle and race to the venue.Find the organiser – wearing bunny ears – to claim your prize!The organiser will be at the mystery venue for one hour after the clue is released, so be quick.Prizes1st place: Vouchers for the venue plus Easter chocolate2nd & 3rd place: Chocolate prizesTerms & ConditionsParticipation is subject to the official competition terms and conditions, available here:https://colmorelife.co.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions-2026/
Colmore Easter Hunt
Get ready to put your detective skills to the test in the Colmore Easter Hunt, returning for three days of lunchtime fun across the District.Taking place during the lunch hour, this fast-paced challenge invites teams to solve a daily riddle and race across the District to claim an Easter prize.Dates & TimeTuesday 31 MarchWednesday 1 AprilThursday 2 AprilClue released at 12:30pm each dayHow it worksJoin the dedicated WhatsApp group to take part: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HAC2P9BbyVU81D2UrIqJW1At 12:30pm, a clue will be posted in the group.The clue will be written as a rhyme, with the answer revealing a restaurant, bar or pub in the Colmore Business District.Solve the riddle and race to the venue.Find the organiser – wearing bunny ears – to claim your prize!The organiser will be at the mystery venue for one hour after the clue is released, so be quick.Prizes1st place: Vouchers for the venue plus Easter chocolate2nd & 3rd place: Chocolate prizesTerms & ConditionsParticipation is subject to the official competition terms and conditions, available here:https://colmorelife.co.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions-2026/
Colmore Wine Showcase
Swirl into Colmore Wine Showcase, a Brummie celebration of all things wine! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this is your chance to explore, taste, and discover the best that Birmingham has to offer in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Colmore Wine Showcase
Swirl into Colmore Wine Showcase, a Brummie celebration of all things wine! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this is your chance to explore, taste, and discover the best that Birmingham has to offer in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.We’ve brought together some of the city’s most exciting wine and hospitality talents – including Loki, Arch 13, Vagabond, and Hotel du Vin – alongside the city’s first urban winemaker Midlands Press and expert sommeliers, for an afternoon of tasting, learning, and fun. Taking place at The Grand Hotel, with views over Cathedral Square, it’s the perfect setting to explore and enjoy your wines.We’re here to make wine fun, accessible, and a little less serious. Come for a sip, stay to discover something new (and maybe your next go-to bottle). Expect relaxed vibes, friendly faces, and a space where everyone’s welcome to explore the world of wine.Every ticket includes three wine tastings of your choice and delicious light antipasti to nibble between sips. Keep an eye out for talks, interactive activities, and surprise tastings that will spark your curiosity and tickle your taste buds – details coming soon!Tickets: £15Sittings: 2 pm or 4:30 pm (last entry for each sitting is one hour after it begins)Includes: 3 wine samples and light antipastiLocation: The Grand HotelJoin us to toast, taste, and explore the joy of wine in the heart of 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 4th March 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 4th March 2026Time: 18:00 and 19:00 (two sittings)Location: Cow & Sow Birmingham
Mystery Meals on the Move
Step into an evening of flavour, fun, and intrigue with Mystery Meals on the Move – a unique gastronomic adventure set in the heart of Birmingham’s iconic Jewellery Quarter!Join University Hospitals Birmingham Charity for a night like no other as you journey between four top-secret venues, each offering a different course and a new experience. From a warm welcome drink to a delicious three-course mystery meal, the excitement builds with every stop. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a selection of activities designed to give the evening a playful twist – perfect for foodies, explorers, or anyone seeking a night out that’s a little bit different.Whether you come with friends, a partner, or solo, this immersive dining trail guarantees great food, great company, and a great time, while raising vital funds for Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026Time: 18:00Location: 4 secret venues across the historic Jewellery QuarterAge Requirement: 18+What’s IncludedWelcome drink on arrivalThree-course progressive meal across four venuesA complimentary drink with your main courseActivities and games at select stopsA final venue filled with dessert and free games to end the night on a highEvening ItineraryVenue 1 – 18:00• Arrival & welcome drinkVenue 2• StarterVenue 3• Main course & complimentary drinkVenue 4• Dessert & free gamesAll venues remain a mystery until the moment you arrive!TicketsRegular menu: £40Vegetarian menu: £40Secure your spot for this unforgettable night!