English Studio

Please note that the car parks adjacent to MAC are owned and managed by Birmingham City Council. This includes the Queen's Ride car park, the Pershore Road car park next to the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park (BWCP) and the smaller Russell Road car park.

MAC is not responsible for these car parks or the car park charges. For further information, please refer to our terms and conditions.

Parking charges

MAC is not responsible for these car parks or the car park charges.

Blue Badge holders

Charges do not apply to Blue Badge holders and the Queen’s Ride car park provides a number of access parking spaces.

EV charging

An EV charging point is available in the Russell Road Car Park, B13 8RD.

Closing times

Edgbaston Rd (next to MAC) and Russell Road entrance closes at 11.30pm daily. Pershore Road entrance next to BWCP closes at 6pm daily.

Please direct any enquiries regarding car parking to parking@birmingham.gov.uk

MAC is situated next to four train stations; Five Ways (1.3 miles), University (1.4 miles), Selly Oak (1.5 miles) and Birmingham New Street (1.7 miles).

Find train timetables.

Several bus routes take you to MAC - find bus timetables.

• 1 - Stop on Edgbaston Road (0.3 miles)
• 35 - Stop on Willows Road (0.5 miles)
• 41/45/47 - Stop on Pershore Road (0.5 miles)
• 61/63 - Stop on Bristol Road (1 mile)

MAC is wheelchair accessible, with step-free and wheelchair access to all our spaces.

Accessible unisex toilets are available on every floor, fitted with alarm cords. If you require urgent access to a toilet, please ask a member of staff who will aim to guide you to the nearest toilet. We have accessible showers available on each floor. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.

MAC has a Changing Places toilet on-site with a changing bench, hoist and larger space for people with access requirements and assistants. To access the Changing Places toilet please visit our Welcome Desk or ask a member of staff for further assistance.

We deliver a bespoke, experience-focused service and our team is passionate about delivering exceptional events.

MAC is a registered charity that aims to make art accessible to all. When you host an event here, all profits go towards creating life changing creative opportunities within our community. Thank you for your support.

Our Hires team are happy to show you around and help find the most suitable setting for your event. To arrange a tour around MAC, please contact our team on 0121 446 3250 or email hires@macbirmingham.co.uk.

Alternatively, you can explore our virtual building tour from the panorama tab above, complete with 360 degree room capture, to take a look at our rooms at your own leisure.

MAC is open from 9am - late. Times may be altered to suit event hire requirements. If you need to access MAC early to set up your event, a member of the Sales and Events team will be there to help. If you arrive before 9am, please use the intercom system on the main door's entrance.

If you would like to film or photograph at MAC - either in our rooms or public spaces - you will need to fill in a filming and photography request form, two weeks prior to your visit. Please return completed filming and photography request forms to hires@macbirmingham.co.uk

Our Hires team is available from Mon - Fri between 9am and 5pm. Please call us on 0121 446 3250 or email hires@macbirmingham.co.uk. You can also fill in our enquiry form.

Full payment is required ahead of your booking at MAC.