Shopping
If shopping's your thing, the city offers a great mix of refined arcades, stylish malls, friendly markets and the exquisite, world famous Jewellery Quarter. Filled with the latest designer boutiques, high street stores and unique specialist shops, Birmingham is not only the place to 'shop till you drop' but is now confirmed as the regional shopping capital. Look no further than Birmingham to experience the ultimate in retail heaven.
Night Life
If you like nothing more than eating, drinking and having a fantastic time, you will love Birmingham. It's not just the exciting dining delights on offer, but the sheer quality of food in Birmingham. Whether you're looking for a Michelin Star restaurant or a great value Balti, Birmingham conjures up a world of enticing flavours to suit all tastes and budgets.
Birmingham is one of Europe's most vibrant cities so it's not surprising that Birmingham's club scene is one of the liveliest in the country. Whether you are after the bustle of the bars and clubs on Broad Street, the city's hippest nightspots in the Mailbox or the newest restaurants in Brindley
Place - all are within easy reach of the city centre. If you're a cool clubber, the Arcadian is the only place to be. This area of the city offers a wide range of bars and clubs from one of Birmingham's best old school hip hop through to jazz and to smooth grooves.
Theatre
With the number of theatres in the city entering double figures, theatre goers are spoiled for choice in Birmingham.
The Birmingham Hippodrome is a dazzling Theatre that regularly welcomes the cream of West End musicals and the UK's biggest, most spectacular pantos. Host to incredible evenings by Welsh National Opera, the theatre is also home to the amazing Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Staging the very best in drama, musicals, concerts and comedy in its Edwardian auditorium, the Alexandra Theatre is one of the country's top touring theatres.
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is the resident orchestra of Symphony Hall, Birmingham, and is one of the world's leading symphonic ensembles,
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Recent programming initiatives - including rush hour, matinee and family concerts - ensure that the broadest range of people can experience the CBSO's performances of music, from Beethoven to Bollywood and Bach to Bond themes, and reflect their mission to share their passion for music.
The collaborating with other Birmingham arts organisations including Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Ikon Gallery, to present all the different works brought to Birmingham is enjoyed by many enthusiasts.
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