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We feel like Birmingham is a little unusual in itself and your event will definitely stand out and be unique for avoiding the London bandwagon! Birmingham is home to plenty of quirky bars and restaurants as well as historic buildings and cultural landmarks that not just anybody would think of hosting an event in. But lucky for you, we’ve made finding them easy. We’ve surfaced some of our top picks in this list here with a lot of thought from our Venue Expert team. This list contains some of our favourites and our clients’ favourites when it comes to hosting an event in an unusual, yet memorable, Birmingham venue. If you want a fast return on quotes and availability, click through to a venues profile to let the venue to know exactly what you need. Otherwise, if none of these venues are quite what you had in mind, share your brief with us by clicking below. We’ll use our venue-finding expertise to handpick you your venue own list of recommended venues.

Birmingham has excellent transport links, with a comprehensive bus and rail network.

TRANSPORT

Birmingham is home to some of the UK’s most iconic landmarks, including the Bullring and Selfridges.

LANDMARKS

Birmingham’s history is visible in its architecture and culture, from its medieval origins to the present day.

HISTORY

Birmingham is a city in the West Midlands of England, known for its rich history and culture. The city has a vibrant events scene, with something going on every night of the week. From live music and club nights to comedy shows and theatre performances, there’s always something to do in Birmingham. The city is also home to a number of excellent venues for events, including the Birmingham Arena, O2 Academy Birmingham and the Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham is a great place to hold an event, with its friendly community and wealth of things to do.

Birmingham

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

United Kingdom

We've searched high and low to bring you the best unusual venues in Birmingham, perfect for any event that calls for a truly unique space.

Unusual Venues in Birmingham

Unusual Venues

Discover Centrala Space, a top choice for unique events in Birmingham. Ideal for conferences and workshops with excellent facilities and central locatio

Hey there! You need a venue for an exhibition, conference, or meeting? Our training room is a perfect place for organizing conferences, workshops and training sessions in very welcoming and friendly 
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We are conveniently located next to the city centre and the public transport. Our training room is fully equipped with projector, flip charts, white board, free wi-fi, refreshments available as well.



Versatile meeting room with large table, ideal for workshops and brainstorming sessions.

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Versatile meeting room with large table, ideal for workshops and team discussions.

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Meeting room with red tablecloths and yellow rose centerpiece for events and presentations.

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Vibrant meeting room entrance at Centrala Space for creative events and gatherings.

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Centrala Space: Unique Birmingham Venue

Discover Fazeley Studios, a top choice for unique events in Birmingham. Ideal for corporate gatherings and creative conferences.

The Fazeley Room is a Birmingham conference venue that can hold 200 delegates. The space is a large blank canvas that allows businesses, working in collaboration with our events team, to put their own unique stamp on it! A projector, screen, and PA system are available. The likes of the NHS, Google, Microsoft, the Conservative Party, Nandos, Clarins, New Look, and Argos have all used the venue for conferences/events. 


Fazeley Room event space with warm lighting, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Spacious Fazeley Room with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Fazeley Room: modern event space with natural light for meetings and gatherings.

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Versatile Fazeley Room with natural light, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Fazeley Room event space with stage setup, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Fazeley Studios: Unique Birmingham Venue

Discover unique event venues in Birmingham. Ideal for corporate events and special occasions, O2 Institute offers versatile spaces.

The O2 Institute Birmingham main auditorium (capacity 2000) is a versatile events space available for everything from live music events, filming, weddings, parties, private dinners and receptions with seated balcony its suitable for awards ceremonies, exhibitions product launches and corporate conferences. With two additional smaller rooms (capacity 600 & 300) All rooms are unique and state of the art, and can operate independantly or simultaneously. With onsite catering facilities, staging, AV/Technical equipment and event management support we can offer a unique experience to suit any event.

Vibrant crowd at O2 Institute Birmingham, perfect for networking and entertainment events.

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O2 Institute Birmingham venue with modern facade, ideal for corporate and social events.

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Vibrant nightlife at O2 Institute Birmingham with dynamic lighting and live performance.

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Whole Venue at O2 Institute Birmingham, grand facade, ideal for upscale events and conferences.

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Vibrant live event at O2 Institute Birmingham with enthusiastic crowd and dynamic lighting.

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Unique Spaces at O2 Institute Birmingham

Discover The Compound, a standout among unusual venues in Birmingham, ideal for unique and memorable events.

The uniqueness of our space is its greatest asset, and The Compound lends itself perfectly to individual pop-up and special interest occasions. Nestled in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, this expansive 12,000 square foot venue boasts an industrial character that captivates and inspires. With high ceilings reaching up to 35ft, an underground screening room, and a stylish speakeasy bar, The Compound is ideal for creative events. Enjoy the versatility of our art studio, three self-contained living spaces, and an indoor garden, all designed to enhance your experience. Whether hosting a film screening, art exhibition, or private party, The Compound provides full vehicle access and natural lighting throughout, ensuring your event is both memorable and seamless. Elevate your next occasion in a space that truly stands out!

Stylish outdoor meeting space with glass walls for networking and events in The Compound.

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Modern industrial event space with exposed brick, perfect for networking and workshops.

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Modern event space with industrial design, perfect for corporate meetings and social gatherings.

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The Compound: Unique Venue in Birmingham

Discover The Tower of Song, a unique venue in Birmingham with stunning murals and top-notch facilities, ideal for distinctive corporate events.

An intimate and unique room  with stunning wall murals by acclaimed artist Michael Browning..Excellent in house Bose L1 PA system..fully licensed bar with a range of draught beers/real ales/wine & spirits..This atmospheric and intiguing space is conducive to staging visual and audio art projects and events can be staged as 5 digital camera live webcasts

Whole venue at The Tower of Song, showcasing pre-event setup and renovations.

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Intimate live performance at The Tower of Song with cozy lighting for acoustic events.

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Vibrant mural at The Tower of Song venue, perfect for events and networking.

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The Tower of Song - Unique Birmingham Venue

Discover The Night Owl in Birmingham, an ideal spot for unique events like photo shoots and exhibitions. Perfect for a standout venue experience.

The unique and interesting decor of The Night Owl makes it the perfect space for photo and video shoots as well as exhibitions. With its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic design, this venue offers a visually stunning backdrop that enhances any creative project. The spacious main room features a sprung wooden dance floor, a mezzanine level, and a rotating disco ball, providing a dynamic setting for capturing unforgettable moments. Equipped with CDJ and vinyl decks, a projector and screen, and a professional sound engineer, The Night Owl is not just a venue; it's a creative hub for artists and filmmakers alike. Whether you're shooting a music video, hosting a photoshoot, or showcasing an exhibition, this intimate yet character-filled space can accommodate your vision. With a capacity of 250, it’s ideal for both small and large productions, ensuring that every detail is perfectly executed. Elevate your next project at The Night Owl, where creativity meets style in a truly unique environment.

Versatile event space with wooden floor, disco ball for parties and gatherings.

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Vibrant dance floor at The Night Owl, perfect for networking and celebrations.

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The Night Owl - Unique Birmingham Venue

Discover The Jam House, a unique Georgian venue in Birmingham perfect for distinctive events. Ideal for corporate gatherings and special occasions.

With a capacity of 600, we can cater to almost any party. This unique Georgian style building can be a picturesque backdrop for your next event, day or night. The stylish and spacious three floors are ideal for any event.

Vibrant event space at The Jam House with stage, ideal for networking and live music.

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Vibrant bar setup at The Jam House for networking events and social gatherings.

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Vibrant The Jam House venue with green lighting, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Charming brick venue, The Jam House, perfect for intimate gatherings and events.

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The Jam House

The Jam House: Unique Venue in Birmingham

Discover The Old Library in Birmingham, a unique venue perfect for corporate events and special gatherings. Ideal for those seeking something different.

This newly refurbished converted Victorian Library is radiating in romance. Our happy wedding team are here to help you have your wedding. Our many years of experience will help guide you through the planning, ensuring that your day is everything you wanted. 

The unique historic venue can easily accommodate up to 130 guests for a ceremony and sit-down reception, and there is further space for a large bar area and dance floor separated from the main space by 4 grand archways. 

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The Old Library - Unique Venue Birmingham

Discover The Button Factory, a top pick for unique venues in Birmingham, ideal for standout corporate events and special occasions.

Our First Floor bar area holds up to 150 guests with relaxing chesterfield booth seating across the space.
Complete with private bar, this area is perfect for private bookings such as corporate events, weddings, birthday parties and more!
This is a very open and spacious area with beautiful natural lighting flooding in from our heated roof terrace, as well as unique features such as our stunning Live Wall fixture which adds that WOW factor to any occasion!

Vibrant social gathering at Upstairs Bar, ideal for networking events and casual meetups.

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Stylish Upstairs Bar with exposed brick, perfect for networking events and private dinners.

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Stylish Upstairs Bar with exposed brick, perfect for casual meetings and social events.

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Stylish Upstairs Bar with exposed brick, perfect for intimate meetings and events.

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Stylish Upstairs Bar with rustic brick backdrop, ideal for cocktail receptions and networking.

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Unusual Venues in Birmingham - The Button Factory

Discover The Distillery, a unique venue in Birmingham with a copper gin still, canal views, and stylish seating for up to 100 guests. Ideal for standout

Our First Floor bar area holds up to 100 guests, with relaxing chesterfield booth style seating across the area and unique features such as our own working copper gin still.
It's perfect to hire for personal events such as weddings and buffet parties.
This area is a very open and spacious private area with gorgeous canal views and natural lighting flooding in from our beautiful feature windows.
Choose from our selection of buffet or canape menus or reserve the space for drinks only.
Please note we may ask for a minimum spend or hire charge depending on the style and timing of your event.

Stylish Gin Terrace bar with high ceilings, ideal for cocktail receptions and private parties.

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Stylish Gin Terrace event space with high ceilings, ideal for networking and gatherings.

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Stylish Gin Terrace in The Distillery Birmingham, ideal for intimate events and networking.

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The Distillery: Unique Venue in Birmingham

Discover Thinktank, a standout among unusual venues in Birmingham, ideal for distinctive corporate and professional events.

Hiring the Event Suite gives you your own dedicated entrance plus a reception area to meet and greet your guests. You can use our partition walls to divide the space into one, two or three areas. 

We offer inbuilt AV and Projectors in two of the spaces and complimentary WiFi. 

The space can offer a variety of different set ups and be used in a unique way. 

Spacious event suite with black chairs, perfect for presentations and seminars.

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Event Suite in Thinktank: modern meeting room with long table, projector for presentations.

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Event Suite at Thinktank: organized meeting space with podium, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Thinktank: Unique Event Space in Birmingham

Discover the West Midlands Circus Centre, a standout unusual venue in Birmingham ideal for corporate events and unique gatherings.

A Grade 2 Listed Building, West Midlands Circus Centre is an elegant, unique and unusual venue perfect for product launches, award ceremonies, corporate events, parties and PR. Registered for wedding ceremonies, WMCC's  7m high ceilings, original ornate wooden features, off street parking and beautiful compact grounds provide shade and privacy. 
Disability accessible and with great transport links, it is also ideal for engagement parties, baby showers and we can provide aerial performance or walkabout from our inbuilt aerial rig. Also perfect for lighting or suspending large backdrops. 

Versatile West Midlands Circus Centre venue with high ceilings for aerial performances.

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Whole Venue at West Midlands Circus Centre, organized meeting space for collaborative sessions.

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Engaged audience at West Midlands Circus Centre, highlighting interactive meeting dynamics.

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Versatile event space with aerial rigging in West Midlands Circus Centre for workshops and performances.

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West Midlands Circus Centre - Unique Birmingham Ve

Discover Secret Space Digbeth, a unique venue in Birmingham with an industrial vibe, perfect for distinctive corporate events and gatherings.

SS2 is the second largest space in the venue and is adjacent to the main room, SS1. 

This room has a fully licensed bar, black walls and a gable roof with lots of steelwork which can be used for light installations. 

It is a blank canvas that offers you an urban and industrial option for your event. 

Vibrant indoor market with lush greenery, ideal for eco-friendly events and workshops.

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Dynamic DJ booth setup at SS2, Secret Space Digbeth for vibrant events.

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Spacious industrial venue SS2 Digbeth for corporate and social events with natural light.

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Sleek bar setup at SS2, ideal for events and meetings in Digbeth.

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Secret Space digbeth

Secret Space Digbeth: Unique Birmingham Venue

Discover Birmingham's most unique venue for events. Ideal for professionals seeking a distinctive setting in the heart of the city.

Say your vows in this truly unique venue with high ceilings, plenty of natural light, stunning architecture and fine art adorning the walls. 

Waterhall is an exclusive city centre space providing and elegant and romantic setting to exchange vows. We can accommodate up to 200 people for civil ceremonies, so no one will miss out on seeing you say 'I Do'. 

Waterhall event space in Birmingham, featuring a red carpet for weddings and ceremonies.

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Elegant event space in Birmingham Museum with floral decor, perfect for weddings and conferences.