As the summer draws to a close, September brings a fresh wave of energy and activity to the Jewellery Quarter. Explore hidden gems during Birmingham Heritage Week, reimagine the streets for Park(ing) Day, or discover the incredible talent of local makers at Birmingham Open Studios. Whether you’re a culture enthusiast or simply curious to see what’s happening in the Quarter, September offers the perfect opportunity to get involved.
Birmingham Heritage Week
From the 12th–21st September, Birmingham Heritage Week brings the city to life with over 200 events, and the Jewellery Quarter is right at the heart of it.
Step into workshops, wander through historic streets, peek behind normally closed doors, and discover the stories that shaped Birmingham’s famous creative district. From hidden histories to hands-on experiences, the JQ is bursting with ways to explore, learn, and be inspired.
Brum Park(ing) Day
Park(ing) Day is a global and annual event that temporarily transforms ordinary parking spaces into vibrant, creative, and green public spaces for people instead of a single vehicle. It’s a celebration of imagination and sustainability, showing how even the smallest urban spaces can serve the broader needs of the community.
The event, organised by Define in partnership with The Jewellery Quarter BID, will focus on transforming 6 parking bays along Caroline Street into creative parklets. Each space will offer something unique, from green oases and artistic installations to community seating and interactive displays.
Birmingham Open Studios
Birmingham’s biggest art trail returns late September. This year’s Birmingham Open Studios boasts 170 artists and groups over 86 venues meaning it’s their biggest trail ever!
Birmingham Open Studios allows artists and craftspeople of all experience to display their craft from their own homes or working studios. The public can view all of the artists’ work – for free – in the artist’s creative environment, giving them an insight into the artist’s lives and creative processes.
View the JQ Makers here.
Coffin Works Open Studios Market
On Saturday 27th, the Coffin Works are hosting their first ever Open Studios Market! The market is FREE to enter and will be hosting some of Birmingham’s most talented artists, including their very own in house jeweller – The Quarter Workshop who will be opening the doors to her studio.
Come and soak up the atmosphere in Birmingham’s best historic courtyard and meet some of the best kept secrets in this wonderful city.
The museum will also be operating by guided tour on 27th and 28th September and the entrance price incudes a FREE* unique Coffin Works Souvenir.
Birmingham Artisan Market
This much-loved market is moving to Golden Square for the rest of the year, but you can still expect the very best of Birmingham’s independent makers. From irresistible cakes and bakes to unique jewellery, prints, and so much more — discover incredible local talent as you browse and shop.
The market will take place on Saturday 20th September from 10am – 3pm
