With so much going on outdoors this summer in our city, you really can’t afford to stay indoors, much. Here we offer up our choice cuts of all the al fresco treats in store in Birmingham over the summer months. So come rain or shine this summer season, the forecast is set for fun…

Wild Cinema with Flatpack Film Pop-ups
Ace film festival folk Flatpack are putting on a variety of outdoor cinema events this summer so whether you fancy Bride of Frankenstein in the atmospheric shadows of Dudley Castle or a family Wild night out under the stars with Sandwell RSPB there’s something for everyone. See our feature for more details here

Soho House Celebrates Indian Summer Night
Spice up your summer nights with Bollywood themed night under the stars featuring film, food and dance.
Saturday 13 August, see our full preview here

Summer Clubbin: Made festival, Rainbow Roof Terrace, The Great Outdoors + more
The heat is on when it comes to sounds of the city this year. Loud and rightfully proud of its musical backdrop, join thousands of others to put your hands in the air and set the city on fire with club culture again this year. See our feature: here For regular/weekly al fresco dancing see our weekly club round-up or try some free Balearic party action at The Lord Clifden’s seasonal free parties. See here

Sundown Cinema at the mac
Saturday Night at the movies! OK you can’t actually drive-in and it’s Fridays too, but you can park your butt out under the summer skies and take in the sun setting over the city as the mac screens its epic selection of outdoor movies, what more can you ask for? See our preview with full details of showings/dates/times etc here

Birmingham’s best al fresco Drinking spots
From suntrap cocktail bars and the best beer gardens to vantage point rooftop bars and roof terraces to party the night away on, see our best of Birmingham al fresco drinks spots: here

Theatre on the lawn at Botanical Gardens
Pack up your picnic mat and crack open the fizz, it’s time to get cultural as The Botanical Gardens provides the perfect backdrops and exquisite sets for the likes of Midsummer Night’s Dream and Peter Pan. Pure magic. See our preview with all dates and details: here

Festival fever – all over the city!
Jazz joy, Urban arts & music, Mela madness, Kids & Youth festivals + Caribbean carnival vibes & more, see updates on the main site + our mini round-up of the more niche, cool and curious festivals here. More free festival fun comes courtesy of the awesome-sounding Concrete Takeover urban arts festival. See our full preview here.

Also see: The Moseley Folk Festival the ever-popular end of summer hoorah in the city, with lovely laidback late summer sounds in the picturesque Moseley Park. See our preview here.

Summer swimmer: – Like it wet n wild or just fancy a dip outdoors? see our summer swim feature here

And for more regular, free al fresco delights in the city see: Digbeth Dining Club‘s weekly Friday Streetfood & DJ sessions here, The Hare & Hounds Street Closure food Festivals here and monthly Sarehole Mill Fairs & Flying Teapot Markets here

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