Best places: Live music venues in Birmingham, United Kingdom

World-class acoustics for classical, jazz, folk, rock and pop concerts in an iconic venue.

Regular live gigs, pool tables and a beer garden with an arcade draw crowds to this lively hangout.

Gigs and live entertainment in two venues with art nouveau tiles and where band UB40 first played.

Big-name jazz, blues and rock acts in intimate 3-storey Georgian building with top-floor restaurant.

Quirky, independent rock venue with long history offering food, games and lots of live heavy metal.

Slow-cooked BBQ, cocktails & draught beer served in a buzzing, eclectic nightspot with live music.

Lively, funky hangout with a covered beer garden & regular live music offering pizza & draught beer.

Comedy club and music venue staging regular stand-up nights and intimate music shows, with dining.

Roman Revival classical and contemporary music venue, past host to Bowie and Beatles gigs.

Spacious, vibrant, alternative nightspot with bare brick and graffiti, DJ sessions and live bands.

Georgian era, CofE place of worship with a stone spire, monthly organ recitals and Sunday services.

Modern venue in historic building with a 1500-capacity hall staging live indie and dance music gigs.

Country-style tavern offering elevated British fare, creative cocktails, live music & canal views.

Gastropub-style dining, kebabs, brunch & botanical cocktails in a striking interior.

Colourful cartoon art and Victoriana decor in theatre pub hosting a pub quiz.

Classic Greek cooking, small plates & full bar are presented in a relaxed setting with murals & art.

Cuban plates & rum-based cocktails turned out in colourful, upbeat surrounds with live music.

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👍👍 Lovely authentic Irish bar. Top Guinness, staff & landlord. Great live music too!

Classic, high-ceilinged pub with a buzzy vibe and food such as burgers, plus regular live acts.