Arts Events

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

Punch Records’ BASS festival returns to Birmingham with HipHop360

Punch Records’ BASS festival returns to Birmingham with HipHop360. A series of events throughout the city featuring legendary artists who shaped the sound of a generation. HipHop360… Read more »

New Birmingham Based Record Label Launch

Brand new record label, EQ Recordings, are hosting a musical showcase to celebrate the best of Birmingham’s home-grown talents. Taking place from 8pm on Thursday 17 November… Read more »

It’s full steam ahead as for-Wards launches Community Outreach

for-Wards is a large-scale, two-year project which will discover the sounds of Birmingham by working with composers and local communities. These sounds will then be used to… Read more »

Merry #Digmas: Brum’s favourite independent Christmas fair and family day out returns to the Custard Factory!

Merry #Digmas: Brum’s favourite independent Christmas fair and family day out returns to the Custard Factory!

Kick off the festive season in style at #Digmas, Birmingham’s favourite independent Christmas fair and family day out. The fun-filled event will return to the Custard Factory… Read more »

Premiere of BBC documentary White Vs Blacks How Football Changed A Nation

As part of the BBC Black and British Season, and BFI Black Star season, mac birmingham will host a premiere screening of Whites Vs Blacks: How Football… Read more »

Eastside Projects Winter Art Fair

Eastside Projects are thrilled to invite you to the 2016 Winter Art Fair. This lively two-day event will see the gallery filled with affordable artworks, artist books… Read more »

Elaine Paige Symphony Hall review by Amy Stutz

Queen of musical theatre brought a new UK tour titled “stripped back” to the Birmingham Symphony Hall this November. As probably the most respected lady in theatreland,… Read more »

Get your robes, Moseley Road Baths are open…

Moseley Road Baths are an incredible space to visit, the air inside is tinged with nostalgia, loss and hope – you could bottle it and call it… Read more »

DJ Jazzy Jeff and many more announced for Bass Festival 2016

BASS Festival is returning to Birmingham with a celebration of Hip Hop – the UK’s only Black Arts commissioning festival. BASS festival returns to Birmingham for its 11th year this… Read more »

Fifty Shades of Grey Fine Art Collection Launches in Brum

Author E. L. James collaborates with world-famous photographer and artist Raphael Mazzucco on new fine art limited edition collection Collection launches at Birmingham’s two Castle Fine Art… Read more »

Very Disco – Frontiers at Digbeth First Fridays

For the first time, Frontiers is presenting a programme as part of Digbeth First Fridays, which has become a key event in Birmingham’s arts calendar over the… Read more »

Mockingbird Bar to open dedicated Cinema following major reinvestment

Mockingbird Bar to open dedicated Cinema following major reinvestment

The Mockingbird Cinema and Kitchen, based in the Custard Factory, will become a full-time cinema from November 18 – officially launching with the Warner Bros’ mega-release Fantastic… Read more »

Birmingham’s musical heritage commemorated with two new murals for the city

Birmingham’s musical heritage commemorated with two new murals for the city

City of Colours – a Birmingham based urban arts company that hosts the city’s largest celebration of street art – is to unveil two new murals and… Read more »

Comedy Night for the UK Sepsis Trust

Comedy Night for the UK Sepsis Trust

COMEDY NIGHT FOR THE UK SEPSIS TRUST £15pp WITH A MASSIVE £12 DONATED TO CHARITY ON FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER AT 19:30 THE COMEDY LOFT, BROAD STREET In… Read more »

Digbeth Mela Launches in Birmingham!

Digbeth Mela Launches in Birmingham!

Digbeth Mela Launches in Birmingham: A modern celebration of South-Asian Arts, Music, Food & Culture! Presented by the people who produced The Eastern Electronic Festival, Holi Rave… Read more »

Under the Shadow – Review by Sally Watson-Jones

Thanks to Flatpack for the invite to review Under The Shadow which will be available on Netflix. This horror from Iranian director Babak Anvari was a hit… Read more »

Birmingham to celebrate Black cinema with BFI BLACK STAR screenings this autumn

As part of the British Film Institute (BFI) BLACK STAR season, some of the best films starring Black actors will be shown at mac birmingham, showcasing international… Read more »

Arts Listings Autumn 2016

Birmingham on Film 16 September – 15 October flatpackfestival.org Catch it before it finishes, a month of Birmingham-related archive screenings and film themed events from the Flatpack… Read more »

for-Wards two-year city-wide music project

10 Composers, 30 Musicians, 40 Community Groups, 10 Local Performances.  2 years, 1 Spectacular Performance for-Wards is an ambitious two-year city-wide music project creating original musical compositions… Read more »

Flatpack presents Privilege

FLATPACK PRESENTS PRIVILEGE Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3DQ Wednesday 28th September, 8pm Tickets: £10 (concs £8) Book here or by calling the… Read more »

Birmingham on Film season and Original Patty Men.

Birmingham on Film season and Original Patty Men.

Regency Wharf host 3 days of outdoor cinema with Flatpack’s “Birmingham on Film” season and Original Patty Men. Take Me High – 19.00-22.30, 6th October – £15… Read more »

FILMWIRE – September 2016

FILMWIRE – September 2016

Please find enclosed another jam-packed roundup of moving image activity in the middle of the country, from new releases and special events to job ads and submission… Read more »

Flatpack Launches Birmingham on Film

FLATPACK LAUNCHES BIRMINGHAM ON FILM A CELEBRATION OF BIRMINGHAM’S ON-SCREEN HERITAGE 16 SEPTEMBER – 15 OCTOBER Flatpack: Assemble today announces Birmingham on Film a landmark season (16… Read more »

In:Site Festival 2016 A festival of graduate creativity

In:Site Festival 2016 A festival of graduate creativity

Birmingham Cathedral Square, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB 5th – 9th September 2016 (Work is on show until Sunday 11th) 11am-6pm, Free New design graduates transform Birmingham… Read more »

Marvel Superheroes Take Over The High Street

Marvel Superheroes Take Over The High Street

A collection of limited edition artworks featuring iconic Marvel comic book covers, hand-signed by industry legend Stan Lee, are available at Birmingham’s two Castle Fine Art galleries from today… Read more »

Birmingham Comedy Festival announces 2016 line-up

With appearances from Romesh Ranganathan and Boy With Tape On His Face, plus two free Sunday afternoon Half-Dayers The long-running Birmingham Comedy Festival returns this October with… Read more »

Flatpack & Dudley Zoological Gardens open-air cinema

Flatpack & Dudley Zoological Gardens open-air cinema

On Saturday evening, Dudley Zoological Gardens joined forces with Flatpack: Assemble to transform Dudley Castle into an open-air cinema for one night only. Over 600 people attended… Read more »

Theatrical Presentation, Kaifi Aur Main

ZEE TV, Spectrum Events and East End Foods present Kaifi Aur Main Powered by State Bank of India In Association with Akshaya Patra & Deelicious Nazish’s Kitchen… Read more »

Fire, live and electronic music and glass blowing

Craftspace, in partnership with mac birmingham, present a unique performance seen live for the first time in England with glass artist Carrie Fertig, composer Alistair MacDonald and… Read more »

Legendary band Pram announced as for-Wards first year composers

Legendary band Pram announced as for-Wards first year composers

for-Wards is an ambitious two-year city-wide music project which aims to create original musical compositions inspired by Birmingham’s 40 wards. Pram (known for their use of unusual sounds… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday 5th August 2016

Digbeth First Friday 5th August 2016

Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »

Birmingham Artists to Exhibit in Prestigious Art Show

Birmingham Artists to Exhibit in Prestigious Art Show

Washington Green, the UK’s leading fine art publishers, has announced the launch of its ‘Summer Exhibition 2016’. Now in its third year, the month-long exhibition will take… Read more »

Flatpack present Dudley Castle: Bride of Frankenstein

Dudley Zoological Gardens has teamed up with Flatpack to present DUDLEY CASTLE AFTER DARK. For the first time ever, the famous Dudley landmark will be transformed into… Read more »

SoundLounge Festival 2016 Announced

Town Hall Symphony Hall’s Project SoundLounge team hosts a free one day music & arts festival at Town Hall, Birmingham on Saturday 6 August, 2pm – 11pm…. Read more »

Kings Heath Dining Club York Street Road Closure

Street food innovators Digbeth Dining Club return to Kings Heath Dining Club Hare & Hounds and York Road for the final Kings Heath Dining Club street closure… Read more »

Special screening of The Hard Stop at mac + Q&A

The Hard Stop by documentary filmmaker George Amponsah Screen Nation Film and Television award winning film for achievement in Film Production. This year marks the 5th year… Read more »

Debut EP from Delta ∆utumn released by Flood Studio

Debut EP from Delta ∆utumn released by Flood Studio

∆utumn, the self-titled debut EP from rising live UK act Delta ∆utumn released by Flood Studio, is available now on iTunes and streaming platforms. Smashing hip hop,… Read more »

Flatpack Presents Dudley Castle Film Night!

Dudley Zoological Gardens has teamed up with Flatpack to present DUDLEY CASTLE AFTER DARK. For the first time ever, the famous Dudley landmark will be transformed into… Read more »

‘Hard Time Bus’ showing + Q&A at mac

Birmingham Filmmakers Take Feature Film ‘Hard Time Bus’ on Tour Birmingham, UK – 27th June 2016 –Award-winning director Dean Charles, teams up once again with fellow Birmingham… Read more »

Filmwire July 2016

Filmwire July 2016

After a slightly bruising week, we hope that the contents of this email offer some balm for your soul, food for thought, or perhaps even a job…. Read more »

The Word Lounge at The Hippodrome

The Word Lounge at The Hippodrome

“The Word Lounge – A brand new cabaret performance with spoken word, dance, original songs and drama, created and performed by individual young people. Performances Saturday 2… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday 1st July

This Digbeth First Friday is bound to get those creative juices flowing! Start your evening at the Jubilee Centre with a new exhibition at Showcase Gallery then… Read more »

Local Talent Needed to work with WSTRN & Tim Westwood

Local Talent Needed to work with WSTRN & Tim Westwood

Capital XTRA’s Music Potential funded by Big Music Project is back for 2016! This year Birmingham sees the return of a unique programme tailored for up and… Read more »

Arts listings Summer 2016 by Sally W-Jones

Arts listings Summer 2016 by Sally W-Jones

As we enjoy the usual British summer (half an hour of hot weather that leads to the more adventurous among stripping down to the least clothing possible… Read more »

Shock & Gore 2016 listings

Shock & Gore 2016 launch night: The Shining (15) at Highbury Hall Friday 8th July 7pm and midnight £18 all tickets Opening the sixth year of the… Read more »

FILMWIRE Newsletter June 2016

FILMWIRE Newsletter June 2016

Welcome to a new monthly roundup of film happenings in the middle of the country. Regular Flatpack subscribers may recognise it as a descendant of the listings… Read more »

Sunday Xpress at The Edge in Digbeth

Sunday Xpress – June 26 – Doghouse/Giant-Elf-Fist/Beyond the Summit/Hyaena Fierling/Dik Guru Sunday Xpress returns to Friction Arts’ superb venue The Edge on June 26. Now in our… Read more »

Symphony Hall 25th anniversary Fun Day!

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Symphony Hall will throw open its doors and throw out the rule book and invite you to explore Birmingham’s iconic Hall like… Read more »

Birmingham Walking Tours

Birmingham Walking Tours

Now you can find out more about Birmingham with a walking tour of the city centre. Starting and ending at the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square… Read more »

Flatpack’s ‘Build Your Own Film Night’

Date: 16 June 2016 Location: Impact Hub, Walker Building, 58 Oxford St, Birmingham B5 5NY Register for FREE: bit.ly/FlatpackBYOFN ‘Build Your Own Film Night’ with @Flatpack @ImpactHubBrum… Read more »