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For a whole week in August 2024, the CBSO and Music Director Kazuki Yamada will be out and about in Birmingham with a huge range of exciting shows – all completely free!

We’re aiming to fill the city with great music, as we pop up in unexpected locations including the Bullring, New Street Station, libraries, museums, parks, pubs and even The Hawthorns!

Keep an eye on our website, emails and social media as we add locations!

Events will include:

Bullring & Grand Central

As part of Birmingham Weekender, catch the full CBSO in Birmingham’s iconic Bullring, performing music you’ll know and love.

The Hawthorns Stadium

We’re heading to the home of West Bromwich Albion FC for a pre-match performance, complete with football chants!

New Street Station

There’s nothing better than a full symphony orchestra to keep you entertained when you’re waiting for a train – we’ll see you under the departure boards.

Photograph of the full orchestra from above performing at New Street station