Are you spending a bank holiday in the West Midlands this year? There are plenty of bank holidays to look forward to in 2022, with a huge range of events taking place to help you make the most of your time off.
This year, the UK will receive an extra bank holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This bank holiday will come just after the Spring Bank Holiday, meaning an extra-long weekend is in store.
Whether you’re spending the bank holiday with friends or family, the West Midlands is a great place to enjoy a well-earned break.
This guide will explore:
Read on as we help you plan the ultimate bank holiday in the West Midlands.
UK bank holiday dates for spring and summer are as follows:
Date: Thursday 2nd June 2022
Location: Luna Springs
Kickstart the long bank holiday weekend with this fabulous open-air garden party at Luna Springs. Get your friends together and enjoy an afternoon of summer cocktails and great music. The venue will be completely transformed with wonderful décor, a huge sound system and a custom-built stage.
Triple Cooked: Garden Party is an adults-only event. You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Thursday 2nd June 2022
Location: 110-112 Floodgate Street
Do you love to bake? Whether you’re a cooking connoisseur or a complete beginner, put your skills into practice at The Big Birmingham Bake. Here, you’ll have 90 minutes to put together a flavourful dish – the perfect activity for friends and family who enjoy a little friendly competition.
You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Thursday 2nd June 2022
Location: Symphony Hall
Enjoy an evening of wonderful music this Spring Bank Holiday at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall. To commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the City of Birmingham City Orchestra will perform a range of works from throughout Her Majesty’s reign, including music from the coronation.
You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Friday 3rd June 2022
Location: Live @ Level 1, The Parade, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield
If you’re a fan of 80s music, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration in Sutton Coldfield is the perfect event for you. Dance the night away and enjoy amazing live music from the 80s tribute five-piece band, GoSpanDuran. GoSpanDuran are an incredible amalgamation of Go West, Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran. This is an event not to be missed!
You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Friday 3rd June 2022
Location: Club P.S.T.
Attend the biggest street party in Birmingham this Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday. Hosted by Club P.S.T., this event will feature DJ sets from the likes of Artful Dodger, DJ EJ, Trilla and others. There will also be an after-party event for those who want to sing and dance into the early hours.
The Street Party Jubilee Special is an adults-only event. You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June 2022
Location: The Ivy Temple Row
Head to The Ivy Temple Row Birmingham this Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. Indulge in a range of tasty treats, including finger sandwiches, warm fruited scones and almond macarons – all of which are fit for a queen! Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style with this quintessentially British tradition.
You can find out more information and book your afternoon tea here.
Date: Friday 26th August to Sunday 28th August 2022
Location: The Irish Centre Birmingham
Dance your way into the Summer Bank Holiday weekend at Páirc Festival 2022. Páirc Festival is a huge celebration of Irish music and culture that will bring multiple performances to The Irish Centre in Birmingham throughout the weekend. Headline acts include Finbar Furey, Nathan Carter, and Hot House Flowers.
You can find out more information and book your tickets here.
Date: Thursday 25th August to Sunday 28th August 2022
Location: Flight Club Birmingham
Make the most of the Summer Bank Holiday with Bottomless Brunch at Flight Club Birmingham, available from Thursday to Sunday. Whether you’re celebrating with colleagues or meeting up with friends, relax and have fun with this two-hour brunch session.
Each guest will be offered a bottle of Prosecco as well as mouthwatering bottomless pizza and complimentary orange juice. Plus, you can also choose to add a Social Darts sampler to your gathering and get stuck into a few games of darts.
You can find out more information and book your bottomless brunch here.
Planning a bank holiday stay in Birmingham this year? Book a stay at our Leonardo Hotel Birmingham and treat yourself to total luxury. Our hotel is conveniently located close to Birmingham City Centre, so you’ll never be far away from the bank holiday events and activities. Relax and unwind in one of the hotel’s 445 spacious rooms, and indulge in a tasty meal at the modern in-house restaurant.
