Forum Birmingham is the exciting, newly refurbished, multi-use entertainment Space in the heart of the city.
A reincarnation of "The Ballroom" which stood proudly as the cities entertainment hub in the 1960’s for over 20 years. In the 80’s, it became known as "The Hummingbird" which hosted some of the most legendary performances of the decade from bands such as Nirvana and the Beastie Boys. Rebranded once again in the 2000's as "O2 Academy Birmingham", again it became the beating heart of Birmingham’s culture with the likes of Amy Winehouse and Ed Sheeran storming the stage. It is a venue with a long-standing reputation for entertaining many generations and now in 2021 it reopens as Forum Birmingham, bringing you the highest level of events and entertainment.
The iconic venue is set across two spacious floors with clear sight lines to the stage and boasts a generous capacity. The lower floor and stage area are overlooked by a spacious balcony which has a large additional room (Space 54) - a perfect breakout Space - which features its own state of the art sound system and production options. The venue also features many dressing rooms, breakout/catering spaces and given it’s purpose built nature, it is perfectly set up for large load ins. It is the perfect setting for a variety of large scale events with the most demanding levels of production.
Alongside its expertly programmed music events, it hosts a range of high calibre award ceremonies, fashion shows, comedy nights and experiential experiences. It provides a dramatic backdrop for impactful events with endless possibilities. The highly experienced and dedicated team can look after all of your event needs from start to finish and will fulfil an unforgettable positive experience.
Forum is available for a range of private hire and corporate events. From drinks receptions and comedy shows to award ceremonies and corporate conferences, they can tailor a package to suit your every need. Equipped with three-phase power and many breakout Spaces, Forum Birmingham is the perfect filming location. Over 34,800 sq ft of prime Space to create your own content in this unique location in the heart of the city. With such a versatile and flexible we are perfectly set up to host -
- Conferences
- Product launches
- Fashion shows
- Christmas Parties
- Experiential Events
- Award Ceremonies
- Car shows / launches
- Gigs / Live music
- Food and drink Festivals
- Photo shoots
- Filming