Events in December

Forthcoming Events

Sun 8th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
A student orchestra in everyday clothing play in concert, seen from slightly above Philharmonic Orchestra
3pm - 5pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
All roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi’s masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso. Tickets £5 (plus booking fee).

Mon 9th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
An illuminated ferris wheel ride with people queueing in front The Big Wheel
9th December 11am - 13th December 6pm
University Square
Take a ride on our FREE big wheel and see campus like you've never seen it before! Open 11:00-18:00, enjoy a ride between studying, or head down as the sun sets for an illuminated ride.
Two students walk past North Lodge LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in
12:30pm - 4pm
Lodge, North Gate
Led by Birmingham LGBT and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free sexual health and rapid HIV testing, wellbeing support and signposting. No appointments necessary - just come along.
Students sit around a table covered in wool, christmas crackers, scissors and craft items Mindful & Merry
2pm - 4pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
Meet other disabled students at this Christmas craft session with your Disabled Students' Officer, Abby. The event is open to all disabled students, regardless of whether your disability is visible, invisible, or disclosed to the university.
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad & Early Career Researcher Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Tue 10th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
Gingerbread men and snowflakes on a wire cooling rack (Ginger)Bread & Belief: a Christian community
noon - 2pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Bread & Belief celebrates Christmas by baking some tasty gingerbread cookies! Whilst we bake, we'll explore the Christmas story. All beliefs and perspectives are welcome.
Two students sit on the edge of a fountain, as one looks at their mobile phone Christmas Language Café
1pm - 3pm
Mermaid Bar, Guild of Students
Looking for a relaxed and supportive space to sharpen your language skills? Join your Guild of Students at the Christmas Language Café! You’ll also get to learn about Christmas traditions, create your own festive cards, and enjoy delicious snacks.
The entry gates at University of Birmingham Main Library, with multiple students entering. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
Get an essential introduction to Main Library with one of our drop-in tours.
Two students sit chatting on a bench in the foreground, slightly out of focus. The background shows a university building in a green space. Spill the Tea: an LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing Group at grounded.
2pm - 3pm
grounded. Selly Oak, Bournbrook Road
Head down to grounded. Selly Oak for a relaxed wellbeing group especially for the LGBTQIA+ community. You'll find a safe space to discuss mental health and meet others, supported by William from Birmingham Mind.
5 students sitting around a picnic table. PGR Westmere Christmas Party
3pm - 5pm
Westmere House
A festive Postgraduate Research (PGR) social to celebrate the end of term, with games, food, and drink to help you get into the festive spirit with your PGR community!
An allosaurus skeleton illuminated by red light Christmas Movie Night at the Museum
6:30pm - 9pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
It's the time of the season where even Roary the Allosaurus will be looking festive! Start off your holiday season with a magical Christmas movie night at the Museum. Settle yourself in for Christmas classic Home Alone! Student tickets cost £9.37

Wed 11th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Preparing for revision and exams
11am - 11:45am
Online
Explore some top tips and strategies to help you prepare for upcoming revision and exams. This short workshop is part of our Preparing for your assignments: ASC workshop series.
Students sit at tables in a teaching room, typing or writing in notebooks Rights not charity: a brief history of UK disability rights in 3 steps
noon - 1pm
Room 109, Muirhead Tower and Online
Led by a disabled activist and scholar, this event provides an introduction to disability activism in the UK over the last 50+ years, bringing together scholarship with examples from disability culture.
Students sit around a table covered in paper crafts, cutting and sticking elements Cosy Christmas crochet
1pm - 2pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Head to the Library Lounge for some cosy crochet with Library Services. All abilities welcome and all materials provided - just come along!
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause
1pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.
Gingerbread shapes on a lined baking tray in an oven (Ginger)Bread & Belief: a Christian community
2pm - 4pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Bread & Belief celebrates Christmas by baking some tasty gingerbread cookies! Whilst we bake, we'll explore the Christmas story. All beliefs and perspectives are welcome.
A choir of singers in everyday clothes sing out whilst holding music books University Camerata
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
In these final recitals, the postgraduate students studying our choral conducting programme have selected a wide variety of music to explore with this talented group of singers. Join us to celebrate their hard work in this free performance.

Thu 12th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
A student studying in a library full of books. PGR Shut Up and Work
9:30am - 3pm
PGR SUAW Teams site
Online, monthly co-working sessions for PGRs from all colleges and years of study. Come tackle your to-do list and get more done!
Five students walking in front of University of Birmingham Main Library. Therapy Dogs at the Library
10am - 3pm
Main Library
Join us for a break from your studies with Pets as Therapy dogs at Main Library.
Gingerbread shapes, with a star in focus, on a wire cooling rack (Ginger)Bread & Belief: a Christian community
3pm - 5pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Bread & Belief celebrates Christmas by baking some tasty gingerbread cookies! Whilst we bake, we'll explore the Christmas story. All beliefs and perspectives are welcome.
The entry gates at University of Birmingham Main Library, with multiple students entering. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
Get an essential introduction to Main Library with one of our drop-in tours.
Student singers holding music books are conducted by an almost off screen conductor University Vocal Consort
6:30pm - 7pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Talented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree.

Fri 13th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
Harriette, a white woman with a thick single braid, stands with hands together in a yoga pose Rise and Shine yoga at grounded.
8:30am - 9:30am
grounded. Selly Oak, Bournbrook Road
Get your day off to the best possible start with Harriette's Rise and Shine yoga at grounded. Selly Oak. Book your place now.
Gingerbread men and snowflakes on a wire cooling rack (Ginger)Bread & Belief: a Christian community
1pm - 3pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Bread & Belief celebrates Christmas by baking some tasty gingerbread cookies! Whilst we bake, we'll explore the Christmas story. All beliefs and perspectives are welcome.
Four students in winter clothes pose in front of an illuminated outdoor Christmas tree Christmas at Duck and Scholar
7pm - 11pm
Duck and Scholar, Vale Village
Living in halls? Celebrate the end of term at the Duck and Scholar! You can enjoy Christmas films and music, while catching up with your friends over your favourite drinks, including our special festive cocktail.

Sat 14th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
A small child colours in at a busy table Barber Family with Naoibh McNamee
11am - 2pm
Foyer and Project Space, Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Embark on an otherworldly expedition with costume and performance artist, Naoibh McNamee. Perfect for 4–10-year-olds and their grown-ups, there's no need to book for these free, drop-in activities.

Sun 15th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.

Mon 16th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
A green mermaid statue with arms raised atop a fountain in the middle of a courtyard surrounded by a brick building Letter writing workshop for international students
noon - 2pm
Amos Room, Guild of Students
Are you an international student who is not travelling home for the holiday? Join your Guild of Students to write a letter to your loved ones. You can meet other international students, share a social space, and write together!
A student playing a racket game PGR Social Badminton
2pm - 3pm
Slater Hall, Sports and Fitness Centre
An informal, social badminton event for PGRs of all levels to relax and meet new people. Racquets and Shuttlecocks are provided!

Tue 17th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.

Wed 18th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
A plate with roast turkey on top of vegetables in gravy, with a Chrristmas cracker on the table Christmas lunch at Vale Infusion
1pm - 3pm
Infusion, Vale Village
Sit down for a traditional Christmas lunch, complete with crackers and festive songs! Look forward to roast turkey with all the trimmings, or delicious plant-based options. Lunch costs £15 (or £13.50 on Student Living Plus) - book by 30 November.

Thu 19th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.
A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva for PGRs
10am - 11am
Online
The viva is an important part of the assessment for your Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme - find out what to expect and demystify the process with some practical activities to help you prepare.
A toddler dances to a musician playing a violin Barber Baby Musical Picnics
11am - noon
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups, enjoy a varied mix of performers, styles and instruments. No need to book - just turn up!

Fri 20th December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.

Sat 21st December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.

Sun 22nd December

A illuminated helter skelter sits among wooden hut market stalls with a crowd at twilight Christmas in Cathedral Square
13th November 11am - 22nd December 9pm
Cathedral Square
This magical festive market in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral features local producers selling crafts, gifts, food and drink. Enjoy a ride on a helter-skelter and a tipple at the Pigeon in the Park Pub too. This is an external event.

Tue 24th December

A very large tree is decorated with coloured lights, with a crowd admiring it Bournville Carols on the Green
6pm - 6:45pm
Bournville Village Green
Pop down to the Green for this fantastic yearly event! Led by the Vicar of St. Francis of Assisi Church, this tradition started in 1949 and brings our village and neighbours together to kick off Christmas celebrations. This is an external event.

Mon 6th January

A large illuminated globe in a museum display Lapworth Museum Tour
noon - 1pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the Museum.
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