If you're in Birmingham, you can get an inside look into The Traitors, Eastenders, Race Across The World and more
06:00, 15 Jan 2026Updated 09:05, 15 Jan 2026
The BBC has revealed that it is transforming a warehouse in Digbeth into a 'creative arena' offering backstage access to its most popular shows.
The doors will be thrown open at Secret Space in Digbeth for UNBOXD Live, offering 'a backstage pass like never before' to fans of shows like The Traitors, Eastenders and Race Across The World.
Open to those between the ages of 16 and 24 and content creators, ticket holders will be able to take part in a Mission straight out of series four of The Traitors, act out a scene on an Eastenders set and take a Race Against The World speed packing challenge on Thursday, February 5.
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The event will be filled with opportunities to film, take photos and learn more about the nation's favourite shows - and how to potentially work with the BBC.
UNBOXD Live will be fully immersive, with interactive zones, live moments and behind-the-scenes access, accessed by a 'storytelling entrance tunnel'.
The BBC will move into Digbeth permanently next year as The Tea Factory becomes its official Birmingham headquarters.
Shows like MasterChef are also being filmed in the creative neighbourhood too, which was recently named among the best spots in the West Midlands to live in.
The BBC hopes that UNBOXD will be an opportunity for young people to share their voices, explore its content and 'celebrate their role in shaping the BBC's future'.
Among the 'immersive content pod' experiences and opportunities are:
- A real mission featured in The Traitors
- Starring in an EastEnders scene from Albert Square
- Race Across the World speed packing challenge
- BBC Sport's Crossbar Challenge
- Try being a Radio 1 dance DJ under the watchful eye of presenters and producers
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at Race Across The World and a live session on being a contestant on The Traitors
- Learning about news story production and broadcasting from the BBC Verify team
As well as these opportunities to have fun and capture content, there'll be live sets from Birmingham DJs, panel chats, creator-focused sessions and a BBC Early Careers Team on hand to chat about CV building, apprenticeships and career advice.
Tim Davie, BBC director-general, said: "UNBOXD Live is an immersive playground, bringing our favourite BBC content and shows to life, and putting younger audiences right at the heart of them.
"It is so important that the BBC remains relevant and supportive of the needs of young people in a fast-changing and often challenging world."
The day is totally free and will run from 2pm until 8pm, with tickets available now to those who want to step behind the screen.