Our events schedule for 2026
The BPA’s events for 2026 bring together the media, marketing and advertising communities in Birmingham, the Midlands and beyond. From our informal Midlands Media Mingles to our hardy perennial flagship gatherings, every event is thoughtfully curated to encourage conversation and connections — with just enough structure to spark ideas and expand your real-life social network. All while raising valuable funds for our amazing charity, Kids’ Village. Get involved.
‘BPA Spring Season Opener’ Indoor Golf Tournament.
The BPA Spring Soirée is back for a fourth helping!
Friday 17 April 2026, Midday to 4:00pm
Thursday 19 March 2026, Midday to 4:00pm
The BPA is back in the sporting arena for 2026 with a fresh new take on the corporate golf day. Join us at Skratch Golf on Ludgate Hill, just off St. Paul’s Square in Birmingham, for our ‘Spring Season Opener’ Indoor Golf Tournament. Click below to find out more and reserve your place.
St. Patrick’s Day Drop-in Drinks with LoopMe
Thursday 19 March 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
If you work in media, marketing and advertising, then you are more than welcome to the BPA’s first ‘drop-in-drinks’ events of 2026 – to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Kindly sponsored by our friends at LoopMe, it’s free for all. Click below to find out more and reserve your place.
Following on from the Christmas lunch, our second hardy perennial event is the BPA Spring Soirée which returns for a fourth instalment in 2026. We will be heading back to the popular Bank Restaurant in Brindleyplace B1. Click below to find out more and reserve your place.
Midlands Media Mingle – June
Thursday 18 June 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
The BPA’s Midlands Media Mingle returns for 2026 – and you’re invited. Bringing people together from across media, marketing, advertising and the wider creative industries for relaxed, well-curated conversation. Details for this edition are TBC. Click below to find out more and reserve your place.
Midlands Media Mingle – September
Thursday 24 September 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
The BPA’s Midlands Media Mingle returns for 2026 – and you’re invited. Bringing people together from across media, marketing, advertising and the wider creative industries for relaxed, well-curated conversation. Details for this edition are TBC. Click below to find out more and reserve your place.
Halloween Drop-in Drinks – sponsored by LoopMe
Thursday 29 October 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
No tricks, just treats. The BPA invites you to a Halloween get-together, proudly supported by our friends at LoopMe. Expect creative company, devilishly good conversation… and a few spooky surprises. Event details TBC. Click below to find out more and reserve your place.
Midlands Media Mingle – sponsored by Sabio
Thursday 12 February 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
The BPA’s Midlands Media Mingle returns for 2026 – and you’re invited. Join us for an afternoon of insight, conversation and community. This time, we’re joined by Sabio, who will be bringing a fresh, grounded take on Connected TV. Click below to find out more and reserve your place.
The Legendary BPA Christmas Lunch
Friday 4 December 2026, Midday to 5:00pm + Afterparty
Be an early bird. Book now for 2026 and get last year’s prices for a limited period. We’ll be returning to the The Grand Hotel Birmingham for this year’s edition of our flagship event and festive curtain-raiser. Click below to find out more and reserve your place.
Past Events
BPA Grand Christmas Lunchtime Ball
at The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Church Street, B3
Midlands Media Mingle — November 2025
at Mediaplus Connect Offices
Temple Row, B2
Midlands Media Mingle — July 2025
at Mediaplus Connect Offices
Temple Row, B2
The BPA’s Spring Soirée 2025
at Bank Restaurant
4 Brindleyplace, B1
Thursday 10 July, from 4:00 PM
An afternoon of insight, conversation and good company with the media, marketing and advertising community from the Midlands and beyond.
AdSmart from Sky were on hand with drinks, nibbles and a short but insightful presentation on the latest developments in addressable TV advertising, followed by a quick Q&A.
Friday 4 April, from Midday
The BPA Spring Soirée is back once again at Bank Restaurant, Birmingham.
Tom Laranjo, CEO of the newly-formed Mediaplus Group UK, brought his wealth of behavioural insights to latest AI thinking and research in a short talk at the event.
BPA Christmas Lunch 2024 – A Return to Grandeur
at The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Church Street, B3
Friday 5 December 2025 from Midday
Following a stellar return to The Grand Hotel Birmingham for 2024’s Christmas Lunch, we are were delighted to announce that the BPA headed back to that special venue this year.
We encouraged glamorous attire and a party attitude. So, pretty much business as usual then for BPA Christmas.
Thursday 20 November 2025 from 4:00 PM
Another afternoon of insight, conversation and community supported by friends at Mediaplus Connect and JCDecaux – the UK’s leading out-of-home media company.
Fuelling the Mingle with delicious food and drink, and sharing an exclusive look at innovations shaping the future of out-of-home advertising.
Friday 29 November, from Midday
For 2024, we returned to our traditional lunchtime slot for our flagship event, the BPA Christmas Lunch.
Back at a favourite venue – the sumptuous Grand Hotel Birmingham, which was the scene of our pandemic comeback party back in Christmas 2021.
Halloween Drinks — with LoopMe!
at The Old Joint Stock, 4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY
Thursday 30 October 2025 from 4:00 PM
No tricks, just treats (and maybe a tale or two). Join the BPA for a Halloween get-together at The Old Joint Stock, proudly supported by our friends at LoopMe.
Creative company, devilishly good conversation and a few spooky surprises. Spot prizes for the best-dressed guests — and for anyone brave enough to tell a ghost story.