Events Search Search for: Search 20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden. 30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (08:30) - Saturday 11 January 2025 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis is a community-driven project exploring the University of Birmingham's African Collection, this new display introduces the project and responses to the collection by artist-in-residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu. 1Jul Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionExhibition in Main Library atrium curated by Dr Caroline Radcliffe about the authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, showcasing original manuscripts and rare books from the Cadbury Research Library. All welcome. 29Jul Audio Tour: A History Through Objects: stories of research and innovation at UoB DatesMonday 29 July 2024 (09:00) - Friday 28 February 2025 (17:00)LocationAston Webb Building (R6 on campus map)DescriptionDiscover a new layer of stories within the History through Objects exhibition! Learn how you can access the self-led audio tour in the Aston Webb exhibition spaces. 11Oct Exhibition | Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionEver wondered what a painting smells like? For the first time ever, experience the unseen scents of Pre-Raphaelite art in this groundbreaking exhibition on campus. 16Nov Display | Peace and Noise: The Sounds of the Landscape DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionPeace and Noise will introduce visitors to the implied sound evident in landscapes from the Barber's prints and drawings collection, encouraging the visitor to explore exciting multisensory avenues of interpretation. 16Nov Display | Reclaiming Narratives: Voices from the College of Medicine and Health DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionThis display is the culmination of a project between the Barber Institute and the College of Medicine and Health, where students used creativity to reflect on, challenge and change the voices represented in the college. 7Dec Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (11:00) - Saturday 1 February 2025 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories. 16Dec Our City DatesMonday 16 December 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 16 February 2025 (17:55)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionTo mark the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, The Exchange invites you to discover some of our research through a series of installations, talks, workshops, and family friendly activities. 6Jan Museum Tours DatesMonday 6 January 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 8Jan Electoral communication in 2024: Responding to a year of turbulence in media and politics DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 9Jan Inaugural Lecture of Professor Matt Bridge DatesThursday 9 January 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters G03 (LT1)DescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Matt Bridge 11Jan Barber family workshop with Michael D. Kennedy DatesSaturday 11 January 2025 (11:00-14:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun! 15Jan Lunchtime talk | Dr Maddie Hewitson DatesWednesday 15 January 2025 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Dr Maddie Hewitson to explore Simeon Solomon's 'A Saint of the Eastern Church'. In this painting, the artist approaches Orthodox Christianity as a multi-sensory engagement with faith and displays of belief. 16Jan Unlocking the Vaults: Step into History Taster Day DatesThursday 16 January 2025 (10:00-13:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for an engaging and informal morning packed with activities as we unveil the fascinating Unlocking the Vaults project, proudly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. 16Jan Barber Baby with Musical Picnic DatesThursday 16 January 2025 (11:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExperience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups. 16Jan Lunar New Year Concert 2025 DatesThursday 16 January 2025 (18:30-20:00)DescriptionJoin us for our 2025 Lunar New Year concert 17Jan King Edwards Schools DatesFriday 17 January 2025 (13:10-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin King Edward's and King Edward VI High School for Girls for their annual Barber Lunchtime Concert. 21Jan Student workshop | Drop in and draw DatesTuesday 21 January 2025 (13:15-13:45)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCome to the Barber Institute, your art gallery on campus, for a relaxed lunchtime drawing session. Take notice, look deeper and learn new techniques. 22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way. 24Jan Will Duerden - double bass | Svitlana Kosenko - piano DatesFriday 24 January 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDouble bassist Will Duerden is joined by pianist Svitlana Kosenko to present a mesmerising programme. 24Jan The MeToo movement in India and human rights and punitivism in Colombia DatesFriday 24 January 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationBirmingham Law School Senior Common RoomDescriptionBirmingham Law School's Global Legal Studies and Equality, Gender, and Feminist Legal Studies research seminar with two invited speakers, Dr Mónica Arango-Oyala (Oxford) and Dr Valeria Luis Pérez (LSE). 29Jan Introduction to Fruit Pruning DatesWednesday 29 January 2025 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House & GardenDescriptionIntroduction to Fruit Pruning Workshop at Winterbourne House and Garden. 29Jan Inaugural Lecture of Professor Heather Flowe DatesWednesday 29 January 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationAston Webb - Main Lecture Hall - Block C - University of Birmingham - Edgbaston - B15 2TT - BirminghamDescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Heather Flowe. 31Jan Jason Lewis - trumpet | James Keefe - piano DatesFriday 31 January 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCBSO principal trumpet player Jason Lewis makes his Barber Concerts debut with duo partner James Keefe. 3Feb Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 February 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 5Feb Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 5 February 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum. 7Feb Songs of Love and Dances of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 7 February 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionKenneth Hamilton returns to the Elgar Concert Hall to offer another instalment of his perennially popular lecture-recitals. 12Feb James Ehnes Piano Quartet DatesWednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola). 14Feb The Queen's Six - Mapping the Stars DatesFriday 14 February 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Queen's Six will be performing their new programme, Mapping the Stars. 15Feb BEASTdome: IKO concert with Gerriet Sharma DatesSaturday 15 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGerriet Sharma will present a workshop and concert on the ground breaking IKO icosahedral loudspeaker. 21Feb Frederick Long - bass-baritone | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 21 February 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBass-baritone Frederick Long leads the battle of a man against the elements, with poetry and music exploring his relationship with the natural world, and with his own nature itself. 22Feb New Music Ensemble DatesSaturday 22 February 2025 (19:30-21:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University New Music Ensemble welcomes Suzie Purkis as reciter for this performance of William Walton's Façade. 23Feb Baroque-Classical Orchestra DatesSunday 23 February 2025 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBaroque music fans are in for a treat as we present the rarely performed 'Concerto for Four Harpsichords' by J.S. Bach. 26Feb My Iris DatesWednesday 26 February 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDedicated to exploration and adroit writing, saxophonist Trish Clowes provides her bandmates with a unique platform for individual expression and group interplay. 26Feb Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesWednesday 26 February 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture 27Feb Unlocking the Vaults: Step into History Taster Day #2 DatesThursday 27 February 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us on 27 February for an engaging and informal morning packed with activities as we unveil the fascinating Unlocking the Vaults project, proudly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. 28Feb The Well Gardened Mind DatesFriday 28 February 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis delightful collection of piano music intertwines with spoken texts from Dr Sue Stuart-Smith's book, 'The Well Gardened Mind'. 1Mar Trueform Projects Archives Live DatesSaturday 1 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA night of immersion and discovery that brings the story of the East in West Archive to life. 3Mar Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 March 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 4Mar Seventeenth-century settings of the poetry of John Donne DatesTuesday 4 March 2025 (17:30-18:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA performance of the musical settings of John Donne's poetry. 5Mar Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 5 March 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum. 7Mar Lecture Recital - Earth and Air and Rain DatesFriday 7 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAward-winning pianist Ceri Owen presents a lecture-recital with baritone Dominic Sedgwick. 8Mar University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesSaturday 8 March 2025 (17:30-18:30)LocationLichfield CathedralDescriptionJoin the University Liturgical Choir and Dr Paul Rodmell as they perform Evensong in the splendour of Lichfield Cathedral. 11Mar Good Bad Books: Our Love Affair with Dystopia DatesTuesday 11 March 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Nathan Waddell Inaugural lecture 14Mar Chaos String Quartet DatesFriday 14 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Chaos String Quartet join us for their Barber Concerts debut as BBC New Generation Artists. 15Mar BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers DatesSaturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers. 16Mar Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesSunday 16 March 2025 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Music Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir bring together musicians from across campus for an afternoon of light entertainment. 21Mar Adam Heron - piano DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert with the BBC Young Musician 2018 piano finalist, Adam Heron. 21Mar University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs come together for this uplifting concert in the Elgar Concert Hall. 22Mar Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSaturday 22 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Wind Band and Saxophone Choir present an eclectic concert. 23Mar Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSunday 23 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSymphony Orchestra and String Orchestra treat us to some fabulous music. 26Mar Britten Sinfonia DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works. 27Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 27 March 2025 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital. 28Mar Heartstrings DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis programme takes the golden age of lutesong as its basis with works of Dowland, Campion, Strozzi and Monteverdi. 28Mar The Music of Binney and Holland - University Jazz Orchestra DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Jazz Orchestra and their director Jonathan Silk turn to two artists from either side of the Atlantic for this performance in the Elgar Concert Hall. 29Mar Circlesong - University Chorus and Upper Voices DatesSaturday 29 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Chorus and Upper Voices choir join forces to perform Bob Chilcott's musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America. 30Mar The Planets - Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 30 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Philharmonic Orchestra present Gustav Holst's iconic The Planets alongside Haydn's London Symphony. 2Apr Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 2 April 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum. 4Apr Njioma Chinyere Grevious - violin | Joseph Havlat - piano DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionViolinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious and her duo partner Joseph Havlat perform music from the collaboratively written 'FAE Sonata'. 4Apr University Camerata DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis recital from University Camerata features talented choral singers from across the University under the direction of two members of the 2024/25 MA Choral Conducting cohort. 7Apr Museum Tours DatesMonday 7 April 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 1May Global Alumni Gatherings 2025 DatesThursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)DescriptionTo commemorate the anniversary of the University receiving Royal Assent in 1900, Birmingham alumni worldwide host meet-ups during May to celebrate their connection with the University. 7May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesWednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season. 14May Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum. 21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe. 21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe. 21Jun Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June (11:00) - Sunday 22 June 2025 (17:00)LocationThe University of BirminghamDescriptionTo mark the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, the University invites you to a campus community festival weekend of free events, talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities. 1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference. 1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (00:00)LocationOld GymDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings. 19Aug International Association for the Psychology of Religion Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion
20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (08:30) - Saturday 11 January 2025 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis is a community-driven project exploring the University of Birmingham's African Collection, this new display introduces the project and responses to the collection by artist-in-residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu.
1Jul Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionExhibition in Main Library atrium curated by Dr Caroline Radcliffe about the authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, showcasing original manuscripts and rare books from the Cadbury Research Library. All welcome.
29Jul Audio Tour: A History Through Objects: stories of research and innovation at UoB DatesMonday 29 July 2024 (09:00) - Friday 28 February 2025 (17:00)LocationAston Webb Building (R6 on campus map)DescriptionDiscover a new layer of stories within the History through Objects exhibition! Learn how you can access the self-led audio tour in the Aston Webb exhibition spaces.
11Oct Exhibition | Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionEver wondered what a painting smells like? For the first time ever, experience the unseen scents of Pre-Raphaelite art in this groundbreaking exhibition on campus.
16Nov Display | Peace and Noise: The Sounds of the Landscape DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionPeace and Noise will introduce visitors to the implied sound evident in landscapes from the Barber's prints and drawings collection, encouraging the visitor to explore exciting multisensory avenues of interpretation.
16Nov Display | Reclaiming Narratives: Voices from the College of Medicine and Health DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionThis display is the culmination of a project between the Barber Institute and the College of Medicine and Health, where students used creativity to reflect on, challenge and change the voices represented in the college.
7Dec Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (11:00) - Saturday 1 February 2025 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
16Dec Our City DatesMonday 16 December 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 16 February 2025 (17:55)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionTo mark the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, The Exchange invites you to discover some of our research through a series of installations, talks, workshops, and family friendly activities.
6Jan Museum Tours DatesMonday 6 January 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
8Jan Electoral communication in 2024: Responding to a year of turbulence in media and politics DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
9Jan Inaugural Lecture of Professor Matt Bridge DatesThursday 9 January 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters G03 (LT1)DescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Matt Bridge
11Jan Barber family workshop with Michael D. Kennedy DatesSaturday 11 January 2025 (11:00-14:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun!
15Jan Lunchtime talk | Dr Maddie Hewitson DatesWednesday 15 January 2025 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Dr Maddie Hewitson to explore Simeon Solomon's 'A Saint of the Eastern Church'. In this painting, the artist approaches Orthodox Christianity as a multi-sensory engagement with faith and displays of belief.
16Jan Unlocking the Vaults: Step into History Taster Day DatesThursday 16 January 2025 (10:00-13:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for an engaging and informal morning packed with activities as we unveil the fascinating Unlocking the Vaults project, proudly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
16Jan Barber Baby with Musical Picnic DatesThursday 16 January 2025 (11:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExperience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
16Jan Lunar New Year Concert 2025 DatesThursday 16 January 2025 (18:30-20:00)DescriptionJoin us for our 2025 Lunar New Year concert
17Jan King Edwards Schools DatesFriday 17 January 2025 (13:10-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin King Edward's and King Edward VI High School for Girls for their annual Barber Lunchtime Concert.
21Jan Student workshop | Drop in and draw DatesTuesday 21 January 2025 (13:15-13:45)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCome to the Barber Institute, your art gallery on campus, for a relaxed lunchtime drawing session. Take notice, look deeper and learn new techniques.
22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
24Jan Will Duerden - double bass | Svitlana Kosenko - piano DatesFriday 24 January 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDouble bassist Will Duerden is joined by pianist Svitlana Kosenko to present a mesmerising programme.
24Jan The MeToo movement in India and human rights and punitivism in Colombia DatesFriday 24 January 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationBirmingham Law School Senior Common RoomDescriptionBirmingham Law School's Global Legal Studies and Equality, Gender, and Feminist Legal Studies research seminar with two invited speakers, Dr Mónica Arango-Oyala (Oxford) and Dr Valeria Luis Pérez (LSE).
29Jan Introduction to Fruit Pruning DatesWednesday 29 January 2025 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House & GardenDescriptionIntroduction to Fruit Pruning Workshop at Winterbourne House and Garden.
29Jan Inaugural Lecture of Professor Heather Flowe DatesWednesday 29 January 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationAston Webb - Main Lecture Hall - Block C - University of Birmingham - Edgbaston - B15 2TT - BirminghamDescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Heather Flowe.
31Jan Jason Lewis - trumpet | James Keefe - piano DatesFriday 31 January 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCBSO principal trumpet player Jason Lewis makes his Barber Concerts debut with duo partner James Keefe.
3Feb Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 February 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
5Feb Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 5 February 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
7Feb Songs of Love and Dances of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 7 February 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionKenneth Hamilton returns to the Elgar Concert Hall to offer another instalment of his perennially popular lecture-recitals.
12Feb James Ehnes Piano Quartet DatesWednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola).
14Feb The Queen's Six - Mapping the Stars DatesFriday 14 February 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Queen's Six will be performing their new programme, Mapping the Stars.
15Feb BEASTdome: IKO concert with Gerriet Sharma DatesSaturday 15 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGerriet Sharma will present a workshop and concert on the ground breaking IKO icosahedral loudspeaker.
21Feb Frederick Long - bass-baritone | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 21 February 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBass-baritone Frederick Long leads the battle of a man against the elements, with poetry and music exploring his relationship with the natural world, and with his own nature itself.
22Feb New Music Ensemble DatesSaturday 22 February 2025 (19:30-21:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University New Music Ensemble welcomes Suzie Purkis as reciter for this performance of William Walton's Façade.
23Feb Baroque-Classical Orchestra DatesSunday 23 February 2025 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBaroque music fans are in for a treat as we present the rarely performed 'Concerto for Four Harpsichords' by J.S. Bach.
26Feb My Iris DatesWednesday 26 February 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDedicated to exploration and adroit writing, saxophonist Trish Clowes provides her bandmates with a unique platform for individual expression and group interplay.
26Feb Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesWednesday 26 February 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture
27Feb Unlocking the Vaults: Step into History Taster Day #2 DatesThursday 27 February 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us on 27 February for an engaging and informal morning packed with activities as we unveil the fascinating Unlocking the Vaults project, proudly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
28Feb The Well Gardened Mind DatesFriday 28 February 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis delightful collection of piano music intertwines with spoken texts from Dr Sue Stuart-Smith's book, 'The Well Gardened Mind'.
1Mar Trueform Projects Archives Live DatesSaturday 1 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA night of immersion and discovery that brings the story of the East in West Archive to life.
3Mar Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 March 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
4Mar Seventeenth-century settings of the poetry of John Donne DatesTuesday 4 March 2025 (17:30-18:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA performance of the musical settings of John Donne's poetry.
5Mar Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 5 March 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
7Mar Lecture Recital - Earth and Air and Rain DatesFriday 7 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAward-winning pianist Ceri Owen presents a lecture-recital with baritone Dominic Sedgwick.
8Mar University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesSaturday 8 March 2025 (17:30-18:30)LocationLichfield CathedralDescriptionJoin the University Liturgical Choir and Dr Paul Rodmell as they perform Evensong in the splendour of Lichfield Cathedral.
11Mar Good Bad Books: Our Love Affair with Dystopia DatesTuesday 11 March 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Nathan Waddell Inaugural lecture
14Mar Chaos String Quartet DatesFriday 14 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Chaos String Quartet join us for their Barber Concerts debut as BBC New Generation Artists.
15Mar BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers DatesSaturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers.
16Mar Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesSunday 16 March 2025 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Music Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir bring together musicians from across campus for an afternoon of light entertainment.
21Mar Adam Heron - piano DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert with the BBC Young Musician 2018 piano finalist, Adam Heron.
21Mar University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs come together for this uplifting concert in the Elgar Concert Hall.
22Mar Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSaturday 22 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Wind Band and Saxophone Choir present an eclectic concert.
23Mar Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSunday 23 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSymphony Orchestra and String Orchestra treat us to some fabulous music.
26Mar Britten Sinfonia DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
27Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 27 March 2025 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital.
28Mar Heartstrings DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis programme takes the golden age of lutesong as its basis with works of Dowland, Campion, Strozzi and Monteverdi.
28Mar The Music of Binney and Holland - University Jazz Orchestra DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Jazz Orchestra and their director Jonathan Silk turn to two artists from either side of the Atlantic for this performance in the Elgar Concert Hall.
29Mar Circlesong - University Chorus and Upper Voices DatesSaturday 29 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Chorus and Upper Voices choir join forces to perform Bob Chilcott's musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America.
30Mar The Planets - Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 30 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Philharmonic Orchestra present Gustav Holst's iconic The Planets alongside Haydn's London Symphony.
2Apr Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 2 April 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
4Apr Njioma Chinyere Grevious - violin | Joseph Havlat - piano DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionViolinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious and her duo partner Joseph Havlat perform music from the collaboratively written 'FAE Sonata'.
4Apr University Camerata DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis recital from University Camerata features talented choral singers from across the University under the direction of two members of the 2024/25 MA Choral Conducting cohort.
7Apr Museum Tours DatesMonday 7 April 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
1May Global Alumni Gatherings 2025 DatesThursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)DescriptionTo commemorate the anniversary of the University receiving Royal Assent in 1900, Birmingham alumni worldwide host meet-ups during May to celebrate their connection with the University.
7May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesWednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
14May Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe.
21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe.
21Jun Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June (11:00) - Sunday 22 June 2025 (17:00)LocationThe University of BirminghamDescriptionTo mark the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, the University invites you to a campus community festival weekend of free events, talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities.
1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (00:00)LocationOld GymDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
19Aug International Association for the Psychology of Religion Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion