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City in the West Midlands, England
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the centre of the West Midlands region of England. It is the largest local authority district in England by population and the second-largest city in Britain – commonly referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom – with a population of 1.2 million people in the city proper in 2025. Birmingham is the centre of the ceremonial West Midlands county, and borders the Black Country to its west and, together with the city of Wolverhampton and towns including Walsall, West Bromwich, Dudley and Solihull, forms the West Midlands conurbation.
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Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It is at the beginning of the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the Christian liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. In popular culture, Halloween has become a celebration of horror and is associated with the macabre and the supernatural.
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🎸 YOUR 10/8-11 WEEKEND JUST GOT LOUD: Jonas Brothers, Furnace Fest, vintage motorcycles at Barber + a free symphony show at Saturn are just a few of the 21 Birmingham events happening Oct. 8–11, 2026.
DJs, performers, crafts, surprises, fancy dress, and an incredible glowing moon installation make this a party to remember.
I’ve found affordable October half-term events across the UK, from Thorpe Park Fright Nights to Halloween trails