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Coffee, Cake and Cadenzas

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham2 October 2026 to 11 June 2027 (selected dates)

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2 October 2026 to 11 June 2027 (selected dates)

Venue

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

About the show

Free monthly chamber concerts at The Alexandra, Birmingham feature student ensembles from Birmingham's Conservatoire. Find Piano Bar tickets.

Coffee, Cake and Cadenzas tickets in Birmingham

Coffee, Cake and Cadenzas is a free monthly chamber concert series held in the Piano Bar at The Alexandra, Birmingham. Student ensembles from Birmingham's Conservatoire of Music perform strings, woodwind and brass programmes of one hour, starting at 1pm on the first Friday of the month.

About the series

The concerts feature students from Birmingham's Conservatoire of Music, which the venue describes as home to an international body of young musicians. Strings, woodwind and brass ensembles each bring a one-hour programme to the Piano Bar.

Practical information

Attendance is free of charge, though a free ticket must be booked in advance to guarantee entry. The Piano Bar is reached via stairs, and the venue states the event is not suitable for anyone who experiences difficulty with stairs. Doors open at 12:30pm, ahead of the 1pm start.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
The Alexandra, Birmingham	Birmingham	Fri 2 Oct 2026; Fri 6 Nov 2026; Fri 4 Dec 2026; Fri 5 Feb 2027; Fri 5 Mar 2027; Fri 2 Apr 2027; Fri 7 May 2027; Fri 11 Jun 2027	On sale	Book tickets

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ATG lists a running time of 1 hour. Confirm the performance time and any interval information when booking.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the free ticket still need to be booked?

Yes. Even though there is no charge, a free ticket must be reserved in advance to guarantee your place in the Piano Bar.

Is the venue accessible for people who have difficulty with stairs?

No. The Piano Bar is reached via stairs, and the venue states the event would not be suitable for customers who experience difficulty with them.

How long does each concert last?

Each performance runs for one hour, beginning at 1pm.

Where can I book Coffee, Cake and Cadenzas tickets?

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Which regional venues are listed for Coffee, Cake and Cadenzas?

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham: Fri 2 Oct 2026; Fri 6 Nov 2026; Fri 4 Dec 2026; Fri 5 Feb 2027; Fri 5 Mar 2027; Fri 2 Apr 2027; Fri 7 May 2027; Fri 11 Jun 2027.

Who handles my booking?

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Venue

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS

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Train

Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central are only a few steps from the theatre, so the walk takes just a couple of minutes. Intercity services run into New Street from major towns and cities, including hourly trains from London.

Bus

Most city buses stop within a five-minute walk of the theatre. For timetables, call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 (landline calls charged at 10p per minute) or check Network West Midlands online.

Parking

The Alexandra has no car park of its own. The nearest public option is Apex Parking on St Judes Passage, roughly 200m away, which has chargeable Blue Badge bays. Q-Park Mailbox offers 50 per cent off when you pre-book through the theatre's Q-Park link; you must pre-book to qualify and terms and conditions apply. There is also street parking on Station Street with marked Blue Badge bays maintained by Birmingham City Council, measuring 210cm x 490cm (6ft 11in x 16ft 1in).