Who says Glastonbury gets all the glory? Birmingham’s got festival fever running through its veins, from legendary music bashes to street food fiestas that’ll have you queuing for seconds. Festival venues in Birmingham come in every flavour: think warehouses begging for a rave, pop-up-friendly corners in Digbeth, or open-air spaces that could outshine even the Bullring. With Tagvenue, lining up the perfect stage for your event is a breeze whether your crowd is massive or more on the mellow side. Start browsing and let the good times roll, your headline venue is waiting!
Booking costs of festival venues average £540 hire fee per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data from August 2026:
| From £500 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £150 | to £255 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
Mockingbird Bar at Mockingbird Cinema & The Nest Bar and Kitchen
in Digbeth - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘You can have any film on as long as its a legit copy. The kids loved it!’
Main Hall at Highbury Hall
in Moseley - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Beautiful venue, with lovely grounds which we couldn't enjoy due to the Great British weather.’
Kingston Lecture Theatre at IET Birmingham: Austin Court
in Theatreland Birmingham - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: Experience Birmingham's most characterful event venue at IET Birmingham Austin Court, where historic preservation meets modern versatility. Our Grade II listed building, steeped in Victorian industrial heritage, houses 14...
You'll find festival venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Birmingham, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (August 2026):
| Small | up to 130 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 160 and 300 guests | prices average £780 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 400 guests | prices average £2500 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central Birmingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in August 2026
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