Colmore Life (@colmore.life)

Who ya gonna call? 👻 The Colmore Ghost Hunt is BACK – and it’s BIGGER this year! Our ghosts are loose in the district, and we need your help to track them down! 🕵️‍♀️ 🗓️ From Monday 26 to Thursday 29 October, keep your eyes peeled for daily clues dropping at 12:30 in the Colmore Life app and our WhatsApp community. Follow the clues, find the ghosts and you could win a £50 voucher to spend at a local Colmore venue. Plus, we’ve got MORE chocolate, sweets and spooky treats up for grabs this year! 🍫🍬 🔗 Head over to the events page on our website to find out how to get involved and sign up!

What a ride!? From classic cars and buses to live talks, exhibitions and the people who brought it all to life, we’re taking one more look at a brilliant weekend celebrating Birmingham and the West Midlands’ transport heritage, innovation and manufacturing history. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, our hosts, photographers and event partners for helping make it happen. 📹 Video by: Mr Ladd Media  Hosted by: Phil Oldershaw (Fri and Sat), Danny Hopkins (Fri and Sat) and Ed James (Sat) Photographers: Stacey Barnfield and Trevor Price  Event partners: British Motor Museum, Transport Museum Wythall, Aldridge Transport Museum, Practical Classics, Stacey Barnfield, Reflective Car Care, Raw-Rides, Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, Gay Classic Car Group, Southside, Birmingham, Westside BID, Paradise Birmingham

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Colmore businesses went head to head on Friday at the annual Colmore Community Games, hosted by Xtreme Events. 🚀 Congratulations MAPP Building Consultancy for being crowned our 2026 champions! 🏆💪 Thank you to our amazing business community for taking part, your efforts have raised nearly £1,000 for local causes. #ColmoreCommunityGames2026

So close, yet so far 🤏

Fasten your seatbelts… Brum Transport Fest is coming to Birmingham! 🚍🚗 From remarkable transport heritage and iconic vehicles to the innovations shaping how we move tomorrow, Brum Transport Fest will bring the region’s transport story to life across Birmingham city centre. 🗓️ Friday 18 & Saturday 19 September 2026 ⏰ 11am–5pm 📍 Victoria Square, Chamberlain Square, Centenary Square & Hippodrome Square 🎟️ Free to attend

Replying to @Smab501 looks like we’re all back to the stairs for now 🙃

Birmingham, you’ve got the moves🕺 It’s been two weeks since #ColmoreFoodFestival2026 and we’re reminiscing on a brilliant weekend full of good food and great energy in Victoria Square. 😎 Happy Friday! However you’re shaking your tail feathers this weekend, we hope it’s a good one. 🩵

There’s still time to register your business for the Colmore Community Games 2026! 📆 Fri 4 Sept, 12:45pm-4:00pm 🤝 £75 a team to enter 🩵 All proceeds donated to the Ladywood Community Project 🍺 Post games pint for all participants So the question is, who’s going to take the 2026 crown? 👑 Visit our website to download our application form, submit by 5th August 2026: www.colmorelife.co.uk

✨ COLMORE FOOD FESTIVAL 2026 ✨ YES Birmingham, what a weekend! Thousands of visitors, incredible local traders, fantastic entertainment and plenty of delicious dishes made the 2026 edition of Colmore Food Festival our best yet. A HUGE thank you to our fantastic venues, performers, partners and volunteers who helped make the event such a success. We hope you enjoyed every sip, song and bite! If you attended #ColmoreFoodFestival2026, we’d love to hear your feedback about what you liked most, and how we can improve future festivals. Do take a moment to complete our short survey by clicking the link in our bio. Until next time…. Birmingham forever. 🩵 This event would not be possible without the hard work and support of our amazing partners (details below). 2026 traders: Cow and Sow, Hookways, Java Roastery, Newhall Street Tavern, Plate's by Purnells, Albert's Schloss, Primitivo, Ashas, Cylla, F1 Arcade, Hotel du Vin, House of Chaii, Loki Wine, Purecraft Bar & Kitchen, Regina's Bar and Restaurant, Six by Nico, Tiger Bites Pig, Isaac's Birmingham, Queens Head, Trillium Restaurant, Vagabond Wines, Wayland's Yard, Zambrero UK, La-Pop!, The Alchemist, Adams Restaurant, Lulu Wild, Kuula Poke, Big Mamma UK, Sabai Sabai, Jamaya. Sponsor: West Midlands Railway Guests: Deputy Lord Mayor of Birmingham Birmingham City Council Hosts: Phil Oldershaw and Santina Bunting Entertainment: Mr and Mrs Grey Ltd, Propel, JP Entertainment, Shellys Treats Demonstration kitchen: Paradise Birmingham, Cow & Sow, Vagabond Wines, Chef Glynn Purnell, Trillium Restaurant, The Alchemist, Big Mamma UK, Dirty Martini Birmingham Artisan market: Pip Bradley at Birmingham Artisan Markets Security: Birmingham Colmore RG8 - Security & Facilities Content: Lamar Francois Bootcamp Media® BSL interpreters: The Sign Life Magazine and map: Stacey Barnfield Digital: SHC

And that’s a wrap for day one of #ColmoreFoodFestival2026! 🌞🥵 See you tomorrow for more food, drinks and fun in the heart of Birmingham. 📍Victoria Square and Chamberlain Square ⏰ 11am - 7pm 😋 31 delicious traders 🎟️ Free to attend 🎉 Free kids activities 🍽️ Demonstration kitchen and artisan market

Choose your character: 🍔 Burger buff 🌶️ Spice seeker 🍻 Beer lover ☕ Coffee aficionado 🥟 Small bites explorer 🍰 Dessert devotee 🥂 Wine connoisseur 💳 Just one more plate petitioner 🎉 Here for the vibes only Whatever your character, we can’t wait to see you at #ColmoreFoodFestival2026. 👀 Victoria Square | Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July | 11am-7pm | free to attend

Where'd you get your food festival from eh??? 🤔 Spoiler: not a Mercedes garage 👀 Straight from the hearts, minds and many coffee-fuelled planning sessions of the Colmore Life team and our wonderful traders. ❤️🍴 See you at Victoria Square tomorrow and Saturday between 11am and 7pm. #ColmoreFoodFestival2026

Good news for commuters this morning. The escalators at Birmingham Snow Hill station are, once again, back in business. 💪 #birminghamuk #commuterlife

Our shiny new Colmore Life magazine (Summer 2026 edition) has landed! Packed with all the latest news, events and updates from Birmingham’s civic, commercial and cultural heart. Pick up your copy this week from Snow Hill Station 👋🗞️ #setmefree #trend #fyp #birminghamuk #colmore

We could name our new cleaning machine ourselves…but let’s be honest, you’ll do a better job. Help us! Drop your name ideas down below and like your favourites. Winner gets the glory. No cash. Just squeaky-clean honour. 🏆🧼

Powered by people. Shaped by ambition. This is Colmore, a district defined by the individuals who show up every day to work, create and connect.  From quiet moments of focus to shared ideas and bold thinking, it’s the people here who give Colmore its energy, purpose and direction. People, place, pride. #ColmoreLife

FIND THE CHOCOLATE! 🐰✨ The Colmore Easter Hunt is back! Solve the daily clue, race across the District, and be the first to track down the bunny for some sweet prizes and venue vouchers. 📅 Dates: Tuesday 31 March, Wednesday 1 April & Thursday 2 April ⏰ Clues drop at 12:30pm each day through WhatsApp and the Colmore Life app For info on how to take part and receive clues, check the link in our bio!

🐰 Sign up to our Easter hunt! We’re dropping daily rhyming clues that lead to a mystery venue in Colmore District Tuesday 31 March – Thursday 2 April. 👉 Message us for the link to join the WhatsApp group or download the app to get the clues at 12:30pm 🏃‍♂️ Solve it 📍 Race there 🐰 Find a member of our team in bunny ears 🏆 Win prizes! First prize is £50 for the venue with chocolate goodies for the runners up

In Colmore, food and drink are more than what’s on the table. They’re the rhythm of our days and the warmth in our evenings. From that early‑morning coffee to a late‑night glass of wine, our venues bring people together and fuel Colmore’s ambitions, driving the rhythm of this place. Passion and creativity power every kitchen, every bar and every moment, making #ColmoreLife one of the city’s most vibrant places to eat and drink. 🎥 Shot and edited by Carl Woods ✨ Featuring: Java Roastery, 24 Stories Birmingham, Loki Wine, Pasture, Monty’s, Tiger Bites Pig and Regina’s.

Birmingham’s tastiest weekend is BACK! 🎊😋 We’ll be serving up deliciousness at Colmore Food Festival, returning on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July to Victoria Square! Now in our 13th edition of the festival, expect once again: 😋 A fantastic mix of yummy traders 🍽️ Affordable price caps on all dishes 🎟️ Free entry all weekend 🎶 A packed entertainment schedule 🎲 Free activities for families and children #ColmoreFoodFestival will take place from 11am-8pm on both Friday and Saturday. Our full trader lineup will be revealed soon. 👀 Get this date in your diary! Hit the link in bio to find out more. #ColmoreLife

Big news for @ColmoreLife today, as we begin a fresh chapter. We’re immensely proud to unveil a new strategic direction alongside a new look, one that reflects our place and our heritage whilst looking firmly to the future. Why now? Because Birmingham needs our leadership to drive footfall, economic growth and quality of life. Visitors don’t get BIDs; they get places. And we’re committed to making this place thrive. Colmore is so much more than the business district. It’s the cultural, commercial, and civic heart of Birmingham. Over the past 18 months, we’ve listened carefully to the various communities across the city centre and commissioned this work to ensure we continue to meet your needs. This isn’t just cosmetic. It’s a refreshed look, feel, and voice for Colmore, but the real proof will be in what this helps us all achieve together. Our new brand reflects the true essence of Colmore Life. Explore it now at www.colmorelife.co.uk or download the Colmore Life app! This is about more than a brand, it’s about ambition for our city. And this is your invitation to be part of the change. #ColmoreLife @Visit Birmingham

The elves are BACK and up to maximum mischief 🎄😈 Catch them if you can… Our popular Elf Hunt returns on 3, 10 & 17 December, and it’s your chance to win some fantastic prizes! 🔍 How it works: - A new clue will drop every Wednesday at 12:30 exclusively on our Instagram - Solve the clue and be the first to find the elf to win a £50 voucher and sweet treats - Two runners-up will also receive Christmas goodies It’s a race against time… so the question is, can you find the elves and win the prize?! Follow @colmorebusinessdistrict on Instagram so you don’t miss a clue - and get the office gang together for some festive fun! 🎁✨ #birmingham #colmore #elves #elfhunt

THANK YOU BIRMINGHAM! 💜🥹💜 Colmore Food Festival wouldn’t be what it is without the amazing support of THE BEST city community. The sun was shining on Birmingham, and what a weekend it was! We’re honoured to have brought the buzz to Victoria Square, feeding and watering thousands of visitors from Brum and beyond. 🤘☀️ This annual event wouldn’t be possible without our fantastic traders and event partners. Shout out to you all for being absolute legends. Until next time, over and out! #BirminghamForever #ColmoreFoodFestival25

Get ready for a weekend full of flavour at the Colmore Food Festival, happening 4–5 July in Victoria Square, Birmingham, from 11:00 to 20:00. Discover the best of the city’s food and drink scene with an exciting lineup of street food, restaurant favourites, live music, chef demos, and mixology masterclasses. Don’t miss the wine tasting and networking event on Friday. Hosted by Phil Oldershaw, who’ll be on stage all weekend and cooking up a storm in the demo kitchen on Saturday alongside some of Birmingham’s finest chefs, wine experts, and mixologists. And the best part? It’s completely free to attend. Start your weekend in the tastiest way possible, right in the heart of the city. #birmingham #fyp #foodfestival #trending

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL BIRMINGHAM - Snow Hill Station escalators have been fixed! 😁 #birmingham #snowhillstation #travel #fyp #trendingsong

See you next year, you cheeky elves!

As part of the #ElfOnTheShelf series in Colmore Business District, the mischievous elves have taken center stage at Theatrix, and they’re really leaning into the party vibes! 🎭🍸 🍸 Seen “hanging out” at the bar (literally swinging around!) 🥃 Downing one too many shots (someone tell them it’s water 🙄) 🚶 Stumbling their way outside in true festive party fashion Looks like these elves are definitely on Santa’s naughty list! Have you caught them in action? 🎄👀

The #ElfOnTheShelf adventures in Colmore Business District are reaching new heights of chaos at Bijoux Cocktail Bar! 🍸🎶 🍹 Hiding among the glasses and bottles (they’ve found their own VIP spot!) 🎧 Trying their hand at DJing—safe to say, their playlist needs some work! Festive vibes, cheeky chaos, and questionable DJ skills—these elves are unstoppable. Have you spotted them yet?! 👀 #birmingham #colmorebid

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