Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival

Head down to Alcester Road in Sparkhill and you'll find yourself in the thick of Birmingham's live music scene. This festival pulls together everything that matters: talented musicians, punters who actually know their bebop from their boogie, and the kind of atmosphere where you can properly hear the music without shouting over some dreadful playlist. It's the sort of event that reminds you why venues like this matter—they're not trying to be anything other than what they are, and that's exactly the appeal. Whether you're a jazz obsessive or just fancy a night out with proper musicians playing proper music, this is where you need to be.