Events in Smethwick From 6th April – 12th April 2026

You can find a strong mix of events in Smethwick this week, covering everything from family activities to live music and comedy. The schedule reflects community life across ages and interests. Children attend creative workshops at local libraries and recreation centres, like the theatre workshop based on Super Singh at Smethwick Library on Hagley Road and the Easter fun session with Steve The Jugler at Thimblemill Recreation Centre near Warley Woods. These spaces are part of ongoing efforts to connect people through arts, learning, and wellness in accessible green areas.

Live music fills evenings beyond Smethwick’s boundaries. Blues guitarist Steve Brookes performs at The Hawthorns railway station pub, while tribute bands like Moving Pictures play rock classics at O2 Academy Birmingham. Weekly events such as REGGAE DANCEHALL night and AFTA DARK deliver underground electronic sounds in independent venues linked to Midland Metro stops and Digbeth clubs.

Theatrical productions also take place locally, Gravity stars Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman, and Rachel Tucker at the West Midlands Arts Hub near Galton Bridge. Another regular is the comedy night hosted at Smethwick Community Centre, now part of a redeveloped high-rise estate under city regeneration schemes. These events continue to reflect civic life shaped by history: Smethwick was recorded as 'Smedeuuich' in the Domesday Book and later influenced by Boulton & Watt’s Soho Foundry.

Whether you’re looking for lively performances or quieter ways to connect through local arts, wellness, or community walks, this week offers diverse options. Check listings below for times and locations.