As the UK’s Second City, Birmingham often attracts celebrities from around the globe.
Whether it’s actors, musicians, or sportspeople, a number of high profile famous faces have been seen around Birmingham - especially in the last year.
We’ve decided to take a look at the biggest stars seen around Birmingham so far in 2024. Let us know any you have spotted in the comments
Here are the famous stars who have been spotted in Brum so far this year.
1. Ed Sheeran at the Roost pub
For the second time in two years, global popstar Ed Sheeran was spotted at the Roost pub in Small Heath. He was in the city joining Diljit Dosanjh on stage during Dosanjh's "Dil-Luminati Tour" concert at the Utilita Arena. He met up with his friend - the Birmingham rapper Jaykae at the Roost where had visited before. He also ate at Asha's restaurant in the city centre | Birmingham World
2. Cillian Murphy on set in Birmingham
This was the first look at Cillian Murphy reprising his role as Tommy Shelby on set of the new Peaky Blinders film in Birmingham at the end of October. The 48-year-old Irish actor donned the gangster's trademark flatcap as he shot scenes around Cornwall Street in Birmingham. The Oscar winner could also be seen with fake blood trickling down his cheek while wearing what appeared to be a heavily mud-stained jacket and suit. The film is set to be released next year | Anita Maric/SWNS
3. Azealia Banks
US rapper Azealia Banks was also spotted in the city earlier this year. She says her visit to Birmingham Bull Ring indoor market led to her spending two days ‘sweating out’ an illness. The rapper,33, shared a post to X ordering city leaders to “do something” about the stalls. She told her followers she had spent the last two days recovering from an illness. Photo: David Jackson
4. Stephen Graham
Stephen Graham was also spotted on set during Peaky Blinders Netflix movie filming at Gas Street Basin, Birmingham last month | Anita Maric/SWNS