About The City Brief Solihull

Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Solihull

Solihull’s events take place across its varied neighbourhoods, from the green spaces of Hampton-in-Arden to community hubs like Shirley West. Each week brings new opportunities , family gatherings at Tudor Grange Park in June or live music on summer evenings near Solihull Ice Rink and Mell Square. The City Brief keeps residents updated without needing to dig through council notices, parish newsletters, or scattered Facebook groups.

You can find the annual Solihull Fireworks Extravaganza drawing crowds of up to 15,000 each autumn at Elmdon Park. It’s one of the borough’s most significant civic events and draws people from Meriden, Chelmsley Wood, Olton, and even parts of Birmingham Airport’s vicinity.

Seasonal celebrations shape daily life. The Solihull Festival runs for a week with performances at the Solihull Arts Complex, workshops on St Alphege Church grounds, and family events in Smith’s Wood. The Solihull Free Music Festival features over 15 venues, including pubs near Shirley South, with acts from Balsall Common to Bentley Heath.

A central part of this rhythm is the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), which hosts The Crufts International Dog Show annually , one of the borough’s most anticipated events. It draws visitors who travel via Solihull Railway Station, Air-Rail Link, or M42 for a full weekend experience.

Events are deeply rooted in place: Malvern and Brueton Park Local Nature Reserve holds spring gatherings; Elmdon Airport hosts open days with vintage aircraft displays; Hobs Moat Castle ruins remain an archaeological point of interest despite limited preservation. The 1242 charter granted to Solihull is commemorated annually through civic activities at St Alphege Church.

The City Brief tracks these moments weekly, helping people across the borough plan around what matters locally , from music and sports events near Marston Green or Widney Manor Railway Stations to seasonal markets on New Road.

What we Cover

Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Solihull – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.

Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.