Last September saw over 2000 people rediscover Birmingham through new indie-tinted glasses and due to its increasing popularity, the Independent Festival and Seasonal Markets crew are back to do it all over again. Hot on the heels of two previously sold out events last year, the festival returns to The Bond for a weekend offering the best ‘corporation-free’ food, drink, music and home-spun creativity that the city has to offer. Expect a cross section of the best of Birmingham from pop-up restaurants to street food, craft beers to cocktails as well as independent retailers and designers. The main stage will host live music and entertainment throughout the weekend and you can keep up to date with acts on their Facebook page. With tickets for this event often selling out weeks in advance, make sure you snap yours up early. *Saturday now sold out, Sunday tickets only.

Sat 24 & Sun 25 March, from 11:30am at The Bond, 180-182 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5SE. £8 adv designmynight.com