The National Suzuki Gala will be held in Birmingham in 2027. Why would you want to go to Birmingham?! Well, this city often gets a bad rep, but it has SO much to offer. With more canals than Venice, curry galore, a vibrant cultural scene, world-class shopping, and one of the very best concert halls in the world, Birmingham is an exciting and accessible destination.

There is a wide range of hotels, B&Bs, and other types of accommodation in and around Birmingham city centre, and the city is very well connected to the rest of the UK by train and road. 

If you have any tips, special places or must-see things in Birmingham, we'd love to include them on this page! Please email the office on [email protected] with anything to add and we'll update this page regularly.

Things to do in Birmingham (apart from the Gala concert!)
Sea Life Centre - a fun attraction very close to Symphony Hall 
Ikon Gallery - a great contemporary art gallery close to Symphony Hall 
Birmingham Museums - a big museum and art gallery - there is also a science museum called 'Thinktank' on a separate site 
Birmingham Botanical Gardens - beautiful gardens near the city centre - an oasis of calm!
Bullring Shopping Centre - huge shopping centre in an iconic building 
The Back to Backs - historic houses in the centre of Birmingham (National Trust)
Cadbury World - lots of fun and chocolate!
Winterbourne House and Gardens - Arts & Crafts house and gardens 
Jewellery Quarter - an interesting area to explore with restaurants and museums - take the tram from the city centre
Brindley Place - next to Symphony Hall and the canals - full of restaurants and bars