At a time of plans and resolutions, many of us will be looking forward to what Birmingham has to offer in 2024.
As one of the UK's biggest cities, there's always something to look forward to in Birmingham. From concerts and community events, to football and new restaurants, the city has a range of events and attractions that everyone can enjoy. But what's new this year?
To give you a helping hand, we’ve created a ‘bucket list’ of some of the best events and activities that you can enjoy and get involved in this year - whether you're new to the city or lived here all your life.
Here are 24 incredible things that you need to experience in Birmingham in 2024:

5. Retro music venue Sally Brown's to open
A music venue with more than 300 capacity will be opening its doors in a trendy south Birmingham suburb in spring of 2024. The new venue with a retro theme is set to open its doors near the canals in Stirchley at the site of The Roadhouse - which closed in September 2017.Sally Brown's is being opened by Brummie musician Steven Davis on March 1, 2024. Steven created Sally Brown's two years ago for all things retro/vintage, ska, reggae & live music. | Unsplash

6. Birmingham Botanical Garden
The Botanical Gardens is an incredible 15-acre site with exotic flora in elegant Victorian glass houses, Bonsai garden & bird collection. They also host events from time to time. | AdobeStock

7. The 1975 at Resorts World Arena
The 1975 are returning to Birmingham next year as the rock group annouce details for their upcoming UK and European tour. Matt Healy and co played at Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena in January 2023, and they be returning just over a year later to play the same venue in February 2024. he band are playing a number of dates around the UK in 2024. This includes returning to Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena for a show on Wednesday, February 21. Tickets available through Ticketmaster | Getty Images

8. Disney's Alladin at Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is set to host Disney's Alladin - a spectacular Broadway and West End musical - in October 2024. The show will be on between October 9 to November 3. You will be transported into the magical world at this theatrical event already seen by over 14 million people worldwide. You can get tickets on the Hippodrome website | google