The Old Crown is set to host 13 Irish and Birmingham-led events in March to celebrate Birmingham-Irish culture and heritage following the news that the Digbeth Parade will not be returning in 2026.

The events start with a Peaky Blinders themed party on Friday 6 March and ends with their themed Catchphrase quiz hosted by Roy Walker on Thursday 19 March.

Birmingham's St. Patrick's Parade started in 1952, making it the first of its kind in Britain, and has been a major annual event celebrating Irish heritage and Birmingham's multiculturalism, though it faced a hiatus from 2020-2023 due to the pandemic and local roadworks before returning in 2024. The parade was then unfortunately cancelled in 2025 and is not set to return for 2026.

However, The Old Crown, a pub that is situated at the heart of Birmingham’s Irish and creative
quarter has announced a string of events centered around Irish celebrities, traditions, food and
entertainment.

Their upcoming events include, to name a few:
- Wednesday 11 March: An Evening with Andy Townsend & Ray Houghton (former
professional Irish footballers)
- Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March: Robert Arkins’ The Commitments performing live
- Sunday 15 March: ‘Parade Day’ party with live Irish bands & DJs all day
- Sunday 15 March: The Tumbling Paddies live at Luna Springs
- Tuesday 17 March: St Patrick’s Day Trad Sessions plus live music from Fin Furey & Bang
On The Ear
- Thursday 19 March: Catchphrase with Roy Walker

The full roster of events is set to release later this month - for more information visit theoldcrown.co.uk