Birmingham’s Super Weekend, happening from July 5–6, 2025, promises to be packed with major events, including Black Sabbath’s final performance, the ELO tour, and the Colmore Food Festival. While excitement fills the city, road closures and congestion will create significant travel disruptions. Plan ahead and make the most of the city’s bustling atmosphere this Super Weekend.
00:00Birmingham Super Weekend promises an unforgettable few days but it will also test the city's infrastructure.
00:09The massive events scheduled for July 5th and 6th are set to bring huge crowds and plenty of disruption.
00:15From Black Sabbath's farewell show at Villa Park to the ELO tour at Utilita Arena,
00:20to the Colmore Food Festival and the England vs India cricket match at Edgbaston,
00:25the city will be bustling but navigating through it will require preparation.
00:30Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning festival at Villa Park is expected to attract tens of thousands of fans.
00:38Roads around Villa Park, Aston and the I-41 corridor will be closed or severely impacted by the concert.
00:45Aston Hall Road, Trinity Road and Alum Rock Road are expected to be particularly affected
00:51so anyone driving to the area should be prepared for significant delays.
00:56Local businesses will see a boost in customers particularly pubs and shops nearby but these will also face the brunt of heavy foot traffic.
01:04For those heading to the event, public transport is the safest and most convenient option to avoid gridlock.
01:10Meanwhile, the ELO over and out tour at Utilita Arena is expected to pull in large crowds to Bordesley Green and Digbeth.
01:18With the venue being a major draw, road disruptions will be felt on the B4100 and Bordesley Circus.
01:24Given the likely parking shortages around the arena, drivers should either secure parking in advance or opt for public transport.
01:32Local transport services such as buses and trains will experience extra pressure with likely delays due to the high volume of passengers heading to and from the arena.
01:42For cricket fans attending the England vs India Test match at Edgbaston, road closures are expected near Edgbaston Park Road, Calforpe Road and Selly Oak.
01:52This popular event will bring with it usual challenges of traffic and road closures, particularly during match breaks when fans will flood the streets.
02:01With the stadium attracting crowds of up to 25,000, it's highly recommended to rely on public transport for travel to and from the venue.
02:10Trains to Edgbaston station and buses will be the quickest routes for those attending the match, ensuring you avoid the worst of the congestion around the stadium.
02:20On the food front, the Colmore Food Festival, set to take place in Victoria Square, will draw large crowds of food enthusiasts from across the city.
02:29As the festival expands, expect major closures of roads such as New Street, Broad Street and Hearst Street.
02:35There will be increased pedestrian traffic, particularly near the Bullring.
02:39If you plan on attending, it's best to arrive early as crowds will likely be large.
02:44To avoid delays in city centre traffic, consider using public transport to get in and around the city, as these areas will likely face congestion all weekend.
