Visual Arts

Cbso in the City at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Chamberlain Square, Birmingham

Sun 30 Aug · 11:00

Exhibition

About this event

CBSO IN THE CITY RETURNS, TAKING THE ORCHESTRA OUT OF THE CONCERT HALL AND INTO BIRMINGHAM'S TRAMS, SHOPPING CENTRES, STATION AND PUBLIC SPACESFrom Thursday 27 to Monday 31 August, CBSO in the City returns for its third year, with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s (CBSO) musicians performing for free to tens of thousands of residents across Birmingham. Event Schedule at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Pre-Raphaelites Galleries- String Trio11:00 – 11:30 12:00 – 12:30 History and music come together in a unique cultural experience.Discover the Pre-Raphaelites exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery whilst musicians from the CBSO perform a selection of works for string trio - it's the perfect accompaniment to your experience.Joe Lycett EVERY THING MUST GO - String Quartet & Keyboard14:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 15:30 CBSO string players present a marvellous afternoon of live music at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.Following this performance, why not take the opportunity to explore Joe Lycett's EVERY THING MUST GO exhibition. Opening on 29 July 2026, the exhibition is Lycett's first major solo art exhibition, and features a selection of works that celebrate nostalgia, grief and loss.CBSO in the City is made possible thanks to the generous support of NBB Waldrons and John Osborn.