Birmingham Open 26 is a free outdoor exhibition featuring the finalists that the public can view from September 7 to 24 across both Victoria Square and Snow Hill Square. They can also vote for a public winner.
Birmingham Open 26 art exhibition has a theme of ‘Birmingham’ for its third year. This time it is in partnership with Joe Lycett-inspired International Day of Birmingham(IDOB).
Birmingham Colmore, Central BID and IDOB are behind the popular open-call competition and exhibition, which supports emerging artists by championing creative talent inspired by the city.
The final day on September 24 will coincide with International Day of Birmingham 2026.