Find events suitable for all the family, and particularly for students who parents or who have young family members. From concerts to workshops to fun days, there's weekday, weekend, and holiday fun for all ages. We've pulled together our family-friendly and family-focused events to help you plan exciting days out and explore campus.

Our events for families and children

Children touching a paper collage artwork outdoors Barber Family at the Neighbourhood Futures Festival
27th June midnight - 28th June midnight
Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Edgbaston Reservoir
Come and find our Barber Institute stall at the Neighbourhood Futures festival, for some creative and collaborative family fun!
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused
Children touching a paper collage artwork outdoors Barber Family at the CoCoMAD festival
4th July noon - 4pm
Cotteridge Park
Create your own unique wearable art with the Barber team at our badge making stall, as part of this year’s CoCoMAD festival in Cotteridge Park.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused
Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby: The Drinking Place in the Forest
23rd July 11am - 11:40am
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance - adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups and siblings, book your free ticket now.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused
Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby: The Drinking Place in the Forest
23rd July 11:50am - 12:30pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance - adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups and siblings, book your free ticket now.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused