A treasure hunt and other things to do in Birmingham (March 25 to 27) and beyond

From treasure hunts to cherry blossom festivals and music superstars - there’s lots to do in Birmingham this weekend

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The Great Game Birmingham Treasure Hunt

The Great Game Birmingham is a unique outdoor treasure hunt taking place across the city, leading adventurers across famous landmarks and teaching a little bit about their history too. Players are given a treasure map, compass and clues to find along the route. The game could be a great team building exercise too on top of a fun day out, so anyone interested should head over to Eventbrite for more information.

Birmingham Grand Library, 04/01/22Birmingham Grand Library, 04/01/22
Birmingham Grand Library, 04/01/22

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at the Red Brick Market, Digbeth

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Red Brick Market in Digbeth will be hosting the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival this Saturday between 10am to 4pm. Celebrating Japanese culture, the day will include live performances throughout the day from musicians, as well as Craft Workshops and demonstrations for the likes of calligraphy, silk embroidery and haiku poetry. “You won’t want to miss. The Cherry Blossom Event. And Entry is free.” For more information head on over to japanfestbrum.co.uk

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Red Brick Market Digbeth

Sam Fender at the Utilita Arena

Sam Fender is playing over at the Utilita Area this Sunday as part of his Seventeen Going Under tour. The up and coming, critically acclaimed Geordie singer songwriter will be playing his unique and iconic sound in celebration of his second studio album Seventeen Going Under. Goat Girl will be supporting Fender bringing along their witty post-punk sound to get things going. Anyone who wants more information should head over to the Utilita Arena website to find out more.

Jake Bugg at the O2 Academy

And to finish off, another young British singer-songwriter virtuoso playing at the same night over at the O2 Academy - Jake Bugg. The Nottingham born artist will be coming to Birmingham following the release of his fifth studio album ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’, which includes the anthemic hit single ‘All I Need’. If it’s something you’re interested in then you’d probably do well heading over to the O2 Academy website for more information.

Jake Bugg will perform in Sheffield on March 19, 2022.Jake Bugg will perform in Sheffield on March 19, 2022.
Jake Bugg will perform in Sheffield on March 19, 2022.

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