Arts Events

Information on the latest Arts events in Birmingham, featuring performing art, comedy, dance, music, theatre and art exhibitions.

Boca Grande returns to the Plough with a brand new menu + extensive drinks list too!

Taco pop-up “Boca Grande” returns to the Plough in Harborne with a brand new menu, extensive tequila & mescal list and selection of Mexican beers & frozen… Read more »

Bill Bailey Larks in Transit at Arena Birmingham

Bill Bailey Larks in Transit at Arena Birmingham

 Bill Bailey // CC BY 2.0 Bill Bailey is coming to Birmingham this year, and there are still tickets available for the show. The musician and stand-up comedian’s unique… Read more »

An eclectic programme of animated short films from Neighbourhood

An eclectic programme of animated short films from Neighbourhood. All genres, all techniques, from all over the world!  Wednesday 2nd May Artefact, 1464 Pershore Road Films start 8pm… Read more »

Lost Harbours play Centrala 19th May

Lost Harbours is the project of singer/songwriter Richard Thompson and regular band members Emma Reed (WeUs / CAAD) and Sabine Moore (Waterflower), plus collaborators Diana Collier (The… Read more »

Spring Market Cheese Festival at The Bond 21st April

Spring Market Cheese Festival at The Bond 21st April

On the 21st April 2018 Birmingham’s Seasonal Markets returns with their first ever themed market. The event will be taking place in our regular stomping ground –… Read more »

Teenage Cancer Survivor Launches Musical Campaign to Help Others

Teenage Cancer Survivor Launches Musical Campaign to Help Others

A 22-year-old Birmingham based cancer survivor who received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from her brother has launched a campaign to help others. Only two weeks before… Read more »

post-paradise 12 at Centrala

Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music concert series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its second season, Post-Paradise has created a… Read more »

Banstock 2018 ft Miles Hunt and Ned’s Acoustic Dustbin

Miles, Jonn and Rat are appearing together on a 12-date UK tour with their respective full bands beginning in Liverpool and finishing with two nights in Birmingham… Read more »

Supersonic Festival New Line Up Announcement!

* NEW LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT: LEGENDARY BRITISH FOLK SINGER SHIRLEY COLLINS TO PERFORM, ROBERT AIKI AUBREY LOWE REVEALED AS GUEST CURATOR, PERFORMING WITH YOSHIMIO (BOREDOMS) + SUSIE IBARRA, AND INVITING… Read more »

Birmingham Design Festival announces programme

Birmingham Design Festival announces programme of inspiring speakers from around the design world. This Summer will see the launch of the Birmingham Design Festival – a celebration… Read more »

West Midlands filmmakers sign up Game of Thrones star for their latest film production

West Midlands filmmakers sign up Game of Thrones star for their latest film production

Game of Thrones star James Cosmo will play the lead role in the upcoming supernatural thriller Off Grid from West Midlands production company Dark Matter Films. Award-winning actor Cosmo… Read more »

Surge In Spring II Festival Line-Up!

Surge In Spring II Festival Line-Up!

– WORLD PREMIERES FOR SID PEACOCK, JUICE ALEEM & SURGE ORCHESTRA, AND MARK SANDERS & RACHEL MUSSON – 15 YEARS OF SURGE ORCHESTRA CELEBRATED WITH 15 PERFORMANCES… Read more »

The Kite Runner Review at The REP by Charlotte Burholt

The Kite Runner Review at The REP by Charlotte Burholt

Matthew Spangler’s adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner is captivating from the moment the first kites grace the stage; free-flowing, dove-like and a reminder of the… Read more »

Free Things To Do In Birmingham by Imogen Burgoyne 

Free Things To Do In Birmingham by Imogen Burgoyne 

Whether it’s stepping away from the city centre to the peace of the countryside that you’re looking for, or immersing yourself in fascinating history and culture, Birmingham… Read more »

Major Toms celebrate David Bowie Sat 21st April

Come & enjoy an evening celebrating the music of David Bowie brought to you courtesy of the fantastic Major Toms. Dj Groove Cat will transport you back… Read more »

Lions of Dissent announce new single and Birmingham live date

After the release of their debut EP, rotation on BBC 6 Music and selling out their debut live show in November 2017, Lions of Dissent return with… Read more »

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival Announces 2018 Line-Up

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival Announces 2018 Line-Up

– JIMMY CLIFF, CANDI STATON, SISTER SLEDGE TO HEADLINE 2018 EDITION OF SELLOUT FESTIVAL – DAVID RODIGAN AND CRAIG CHARLES TO HOST FESTIVAL AFTERPARTIES ON FRIDAY 6… Read more »

Romeo & Juliet meets Peaky Blinders at The REP

Romeo & Juliet meets Peaky Blinders at The REP

Romeo & Juliet meets Peaky Blinders in this gripping tale of crime and romance. Graham Greene’s iconic novel Brighton Rock is brought to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 10 – 14 April, adapted for… Read more »

Academy Award Winner A Fantastic Woman comes to MAC Cinema

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio (Gloria) returns with a groundbreaking, captivating and deeply humane story about a trans woman’s fight for acceptance. Anchored by a powerhouse central performance… Read more »

Supersonic Festival 2018 Line-Up!

SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT; GAZELLE TWIN PREMIERES NEW MATERIAL, DENNIS MCNETT LAUNCHES HIS FIRST MAJOR PROJECT IN THE UK, PLUS FIRST ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE WEEKEND 22ND-24TH JUNE… Read more »

Quarterworkshop Ring-Making review

Quarterworkshop Ring-Making review

Nestled in the heart of Birminghams thriving Jewellery Quarter lies a gem of a place. The Quarterworkshop is situated in the quirky old Coffin works museum and… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday – March 2018

DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 2nd March 6pm until late. Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent… Read more »

The 2018 line-up for Lunar Festival announced

The 2018 line-up for Lunar Festival, one of the UK’s most exciting and diverse music and arts festivals, has been announced. Malian music legends Amadou & Mariam, electronic… Read more »

The Winslow Boy review by Ieva Staveckaite

Based on the real life events of George-Archer Shee, Terrance Rattigan’s ‘The Winslow Boy’ (performed at The Rep) offers a captivating family drama based on a fight… Read more »

Ikon Gallery Bringing bold artists to Brindley Place in 2018

Ikon’s 2017 was nothing short of brilliant. Late November saw the close of an exhibition of German artist Kathë Kollwitz, curated in partnership with The British Museum…. Read more »

Project Birmingham presents Medicine Bakery Gallery 2 – 4 March

My first experience of Medicine was during the Frankfurt Christmas Market. I always enjoy the markets – well, for about a week, after which I’m all mulled-wined out. And… Read more »

Film Birmingham launch FilmApp Birmingham

Film Birmingham today announced the launch of FilmApp Birmingham – a new online application tool for filmmakers: https://app.apply4.com/filmapp/uk/birmingham  Designed to support the city’s rapidly expanding film industry, FilmApp Birmingham… Read more »

A Story About Me and Nina Simone at REP 

NINA – A STORY ABOUT ME AND NINA SIMONE Performed by Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE Directed by Dritëro Kasapi Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 March THE STUDIO, Birmingham Repertory… Read more »

This House coming to Birmingham REP 17-21 April 2018

The casting has been announced for James Graham’s critically acclaimed and prescient political drama This House which is coming to Birmingham Repertory Theatre 17-21 April. The 20-strong… Read more »

Flatpack Film Festival No. 12

The feast of film returns for a twelfth year and it’s going to be the biggest festival programme yet… The ten-day film extravaganza will take place this… Read more »

Brief Encounter at The REP review Charlotte Burholt

Brief Encounter at The REP review Charlotte Burholt

Kneehigh Theatre’s reimagining of Brief Encounter is a touching and refreshing look at a classic tale of love. It is the story of an impossible dilemma; the… Read more »

Overload DJ Night by Tape Throb Records

Tape Throb are a Birmingham based record label who are branching out into promotion. Their first event, Overload, will be one in a series, and begins on the… Read more »

Treeline by Salt Road: Exploring Birmingham as a Biophilic city

Unbeknown to some, Birmingham has pioneered an integrated approach to environmental and health problems. In fact, it is intent on becoming the UK’s first ‘natural capital city’… Read more »

Birmingham Arts & Science Festival 2018

Birmingham Arts & Science Festival 2018

12 – 18 MARCH 2018, BIRMINGHAM, UK #ARTSSCIFEST The University of Birmingham’s Arts & Science Festival have announced the programme for the 6th edition of the festival,… Read more »

Post-Paradise 11

Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music concert series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its second season, Post-Paradise has created a… Read more »

The Winslow Boy comes to The REP

THE WINSLOW BOY BY TERENCE RATTIGAN DIRECTED BY RACHEL KAVANAUGH WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 3 MARCH 2018 A major new revival of Terence Rattigan’s gripping masterpiece,… Read more »

Best Art Galleries in Birmingham by Elin Kaemmer-Bailey

Best Art Galleries in Birmingham by Elin Kaemmer-Bailey

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG) first opened in 1885. The gallery, in Chamberlain square, is a very popular landmark in Birmingham…. Read more »

Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum

Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum

Rebel brides and grooms from across the UK are heading to Birmingham’s Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza 2018 show this March to defy tradition, decline the ordinary and push their personalities… Read more »

Plaid Live – Warp Records March 10th at Hare & Hounds

10 March at 21:00–3:00 ticket link (skiddle) – https://www.skiddle.com/ FB event page – https://www.facebook.com/ Line Up Plaid (Live – Warp Records) Plus DJs THOMAS DUNSTAN aka AUTOMATON… Read more »

The Ohm from Ohm Tour at Actress and Bishop 2018

The Ohm from Ohm Tour Actress & Bishop Featuring: Rodney Cromwell, Nature of Wires, Vieon, The Frixion 15 March at 7PM £5 adv / £7 on door… Read more »

A UK Garage Daytimer is heading to Birmingham with Heartless Crew (DJ Fonti)

Immerse yourself in the world that put British clubbing back on the map as Brunch’in & UK Garage launches in January (27) with Fonti from The Heartless… Read more »

Birmingham horror festival scares up international movie showcase

A macabre menu of dark delights from around the world will be served up on Sunday 25th March, when the Birmingham Horror Group hosts its second annual… Read more »

Noel Coward’s Brief Encounter at The REP

NOËL COWARD’S BRIEF ENCOUNTER ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY EMMA RICE FRIDAY 2 – SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2018 One of the most acclaimed theatrical productions seen all over the… Read more »

Mark McGowan – Artist Taxi Driver at Fircroft College

Fircroft College of Adult Education have booked Mark McGowan aka The Artist Taxi Driver to visit Fircroft College on January 18th from 1 – 3pm. He will be… Read more »

A Guide to Birmingham’s Best Theatres

A Guide to Birmingham’s Best Theatres

One of the most exciting elements of Britain’s second city is its growing theatre scene, providing an impressive depth and variety: from musicals and opera to innovative… Read more »

Edmund Clark In Place of Hate at Ikon Gallery

Edmund Clark In Place of Hate at Ikon Gallery

British artist Edmund Clark is Ikon Gallery’s artist-in-residence at Europe’s only entirely therapeutic prison, HMP Grendon. This immersive exhibition is the culmination of his residency, comprising photography,… Read more »

Theatre review 101 Dalmatians at The REP

On Tuesday evening I headed to The REP for another press night, this time it was Debbie Isitt’s stage adaptation of Dodie Smith’s 101 Dalmatians, directed by… Read more »

Beyond the Battlefields photography exhibition on now!

‘Beyond the Battlefields’: Using photography to understand the impact of war Käthe Buchler (1876-1930) was an amateur German photographer, whose collection of images has been assembled into… Read more »

Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music returns 2018

Fifth Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham and this time around it includes an all-day free electronic music event featuring talks, demonstrations, interactive sessions, synth manufacturer attendance,… Read more »

DAM Exhibition shop gallery open until 16th Dec

Digbeth Arts Market launched their pioneering Art & Design Exhibition to the public November 18 and the Exhibition Shop Gallery is running until the 16th December 2017…. Read more »