What’s on

Follow the latest what’s on in Birmingham news. Supplied by our guest writers, and press release contributors. From food & drink to live music, arts and culture to reviews and events.

The mighty SUNN O))) take to the stage in Coventry on 2nd April (Empire) 

SUNN O))) will play a series of live dates in Spring 2024 as part of their Shoshin (初心) Duo tour. See the Sunn O))) Shoshin (初心) Duo in its original, raw form…. Read more »

Launch of Lunch Club brings weekly street food residencies to Birmingham city centre

Launch of Lunch Club brings weekly street food residencies to Birmingham city centre

– City food mainstay Digbeth Dining Club will make its central Birmingham debut with a new lunch event for office and retail workers, visitors and residents – Disco… Read more »

MELANIE MARTINEZ – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 20TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Multiplatinum alternative-pop phenom Melanie Martinez has announced the eagerly awaited EU/UK leg of The Trilogy Tour, including Utilita Arena Birmingham on the 20th September 2024. Her most ambitious concert tour… Read more »

TWENTY ONE PILOTS – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 4TH MAY 2025

GRAMMY® Award winning duo Twenty One Pilots have announced details of their massive global headline The Clancy World Tour and shared “Next Semester,” a new song from their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Clancy, which will… Read more »

Step into Spring and shop with a clear conscious this Bank Holiday at Worth The Weight.

Worth The Weight will be visiting The Custard Factory, Birmingham on Monday 1st April with nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and pre-owned stock to have a rummage… Read more »

Charity dance-a-thon for Stand Up To Cancer coming to Birmingham this April

A five-hour dance-a-thon that will teach you how to shake it like Beyoncé is coming to Birmingham in April to raise vital funds for Stand Up To Cancer…. Read more »

Pride to cancer services to LGBTQ+ communities

The Arcadian, Birmingham and Macmillan Cancer Support are joining forces for this year’s Pride event to raise funds and vital awareness of the services available to the… Read more »

XOYO Birmingham Celebrates Easter Weekend With Four Diverse Club Shows

Carrying on an impressive run of form well into 2024, Digbeth nightlife hotspot XOYO Birmingham prepares for a bumper Easter weekend spanning four individually alluring clubbing experiences…. Read more »

Teach Your Business How To Swim – Rise and Fall in Digtopia – A Celebration Of Digbrew Cos Legacy

Teach Your Business How To Swim – Rise and Fall in Digtopia – A Celebration Of Digbrew Cos Legacy

Celebrating the legacy of Dig Brew Co and the inclusion of most of its artistic material labels cans coasters memorabilia etc to Birmingham City Universitys ADM Archive we… Read more »

New Films 23rd March 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Persian Version (15) Shaping up to be this year’s Past Lives, but… Read more »

GUSTO ITALIAN WILL BE CELERBATING THE EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WITH A WEEKEND OF BOTTOMLESS BRUNCHES AND AN EASTER EGG HUNT

Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, will be celebrating the Easter Bank Holiday with a weekend of bottomless brunches and an Easter egg hunt.  The contemporary… Read more »

TATTU BIRMINGHAM BLOSSOMS INTO THE NEW SEASON – Cherry Blossom & Easter Specials

This Spring, Tattu, the modern Chinese restaurant group, are thrilled to mark the start of Blossom Season with beautiful floral installations, the introduction of a new spring menu, terrace takeovers, bespoke cocktails… Read more »

Player Kings starring Ian McKellen comes to The Alexandra from 10 – 13 July

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions today announce Player Kings, adapted and directed by Robert Icke from William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 is to visit The Alexandra, Birmingham from Wed 10 – Sat 13 July as part of… Read more »

SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCE NEW YORK INSPIRED MENU FOR COLMORE ROW RESTAURANT

The Colmore Row restaurant will be taking guests on a journey inspired by New York’s culinary scene through its signature six course tasting menu from 8th April… Read more »

Gaz Coombes announces Forest Live show at Cannock Chase Forest 

Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that English musician and Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes will support Johnny Marr and The Charlatans on 28 June 2024. Gaz Coombes first… Read more »

London’s Thriving Jugad Indian Streetfood Expands to Birmingham with New Dark Kitchen Location

Jugad Indian Streetfood, a culinary sensation known for its authentic flavours and innovative dishes, is excited to announce its expansion to Birmingham with a new dark kitchen… Read more »

Chip Shop Specials coming to Fat Hippo 

As a nation fuelled by debating football, weather and shades of tea, there seems to be one thing we all agree on, and that is a quality… Read more »

Celebrate Easter at Selfridges Birmingham

Selfridges celebrates the best of Easter as the store is transformed into a fun filled destination with extraordinary experiences for all ages to enjoy. Taking place across… Read more »

XOYO Birmingham to stage 3-hour set from the legendary, Paul van Dyk

On Saturday 6th April, Trancecoda will take over the Digbeth cultural haven with a day-into-evening party, featuring a star-studded lineup of international electronic music talent. Trancecoda, the… Read more »

10cc Announce The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour CONTINUED – 25 Date UK Tour – Autumn 2024

Art pop and rock icons 10cc, have announced the addition of a further 25 concerts to their The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour for Autumn 2024. Considered one of… Read more »

DEEP PURPLE – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 4TH NOVEMBER 2024

They will be shaking the walls of UK arenas, lighting up Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena with an explosive lineup of unforgettable hits taken from their repertoire or… Read more »

National Sake Week 2024

UK’s Largest Sake & Shochu Activation: National Sake Week 2024 Unveils Exciting Events Across the Country UK – March 17th, 2024 – National Sake Week 2024, the… Read more »

FREE MUSIC PERFORMANCES WHILE KIDS EAT FOR £1 AT B:EATS THIS EASTER HOLIDAYS

The eatery will run the food promotion from 23rd March-6th April, with free music performances 25th-28th March B:Eats, a daytime cafe and evening eatery created by B:Music, the… Read more »

Peter Pan Goes Wrong ‘A Brilliantly Entertaining Comedy of Errors’ review

Last night I had the great pleasure of going to see Peter Pan Goes Wrong at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. After relaxing with a couple of… Read more »

Cheese Lovers Unite – Seasonal Markets Beloved Cheese Fest is Returning this Saturday!

Attention all cheese lovers! Brace yourselves for an homage to all things cheesy at Seasonal Markets’ Cheese Fest happening on March 23rd, 2024. Hosted at The Bond… Read more »

6th June, The Mesmerising Spiers & Boden – The Spring Tour 2024 at Mac Birmingham

Best-known as founder and frontmen of folk big band Bellowhead, which regularly packs out major venues across the UK, including sold out shows at The Royal Albert… Read more »

Blade Runner Live In Concert – UK Wide Tour Announced – 80’s Classic Brought To Life In Concert

Ridley Scott’s multi-Academy Award®-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner, will be presented live in concert for a UK tour later this September. Having previously been premiered at the Royal Albert… Read more »

The Digbeth Challenge returns for 2024 with £1000 in amazing prizes

The Digbeth Challenge returns for 2024 with £1000 in amazing prizes

A whopping 45 of Birmingham’s ‘Creative Quarter’ hospitality venues are coming together this year to see who’s got what it takes to win the Digbeth Challenge! Make… Read more »

Casting Announced for Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical

Simon Friend Entertainment and Leeds Playhouse are delighted to announce that West End star Steven Webb (Oliver!, Book of Mormon), will join the company of Here You Come Again as ‘Kevin’, a 40-year-old, has-been-who-never-was… Read more »

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 15TH NOVEMBER 2024

New Album Released 30th August Title Track Out Now WILD GOD Comments for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Live: “Tense and thunderous at times, tender and… Read more »

New Films 14th March 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Drive-Away Dolls (15) Collaborating with wife and editor Tricia Cooke, this is Ethan… Read more »

Birmingham Restaurant Festival April Supper Club at Lulu Wild

Are you ready for the first Supper Club of 2024? Birmingham Restaurant Festival are starting as they mean to go on with a truly indulgent feast paired… Read more »

Political Therapy evening with Gavin Esler on Tues 19 March at 1000 Trades

Tickets are now on sale for 1000 Trades next #PoliticalTherapy evening with Gavin Esler on Tues 19 March which will be a treat. Gavin will be talking… Read more »

F1 ARCADE LAUNCH LATE NIGHT MUSIC SERIES WITH SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE FROM DJ NATHAN DAWE

F1 Arcade, the official Formula 1®️ simulator racing experience bar, located in Paradise Birmingham Chamberlain Square, have homegrown talent and renowned DJs playing each and every weekend… Read more »

New Indo-Chinese specials at Bundobust

Some thoroughly delicious new Indo-Chinese specials landed at Bundobust Birmingham on Monday. The Indo-Chinese specials roll around but once a year and are a highlight in the… Read more »

The Van Morrison Alumni Band Announce First Ever UK Tour – Former Van Band Members Endorsed by Van Himself, Performing His Iconic Songs

PERFORMED BY THE VAN MORRISON ALUMNI BAND  THE INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS WHO HAVE PLAYED THOUSANDS OF CONCERTS WITH VAN  A NIGHT OF EXTRAORDINARY LIVE MUSIC  Tickets on-sale: Friday… Read more »

Hue and Cry To Play Birmingham Date As Part Of 40th Anniversary Tour 

Legendary Scottish pop band Hue and Cry will be embarking on a special 40th Anniversary Tour in 2024 to commemorate their outstanding four-decade legacy. Brothers Patrick and… Read more »

Power to the People Join Birmingham Arts Ensemble for a African Diaspora History Performance

The past cannot be disconnected from the present. However, the study of history which helps us get a better understanding of the past is absent in many… Read more »

KID CUDI – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 14TH MARCH 2025

Hot on the heels of releasing his ninth studio album INSANO, GRAMMY Award-winning multiplatinum artist, producer, actor, and director Kid Cudi has today announced a world tour… Read more »

New Films 8th March 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Imaginary (15) Jeff Wadlow directed the execrable Fantasy Island and he fares no… Read more »

12th May, Wesley Stace aka John Wesley Harding at Kitchen Garden cafe, Birmingham

Living in Philadelphia, Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding) will be coming to Birmingham during his first UK tour in 15 years.  https://www.wesleystace.com/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UhYM-xjjAs. (With Bruce Springsteen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gNuwtXNSu4 This is… Read more »

The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival announce full programme

The Heath Bookshop announce the full programme for their inaugural The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival which takes place in and around Kings Heath, Birmingham 18… Read more »

DINE OUT AT GUSTO ITALIAN THIS MOTHER’S DAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, invites guests to celebrate the wonderful women in their lives to commemorate Mother’s Day on Sunday 10th March. Each Mother’s… Read more »

The Indian Streatery Pop-Up Kitchen at 1000 Trades (until 16th March)

Next in the pop-up kitchen at 1000 Trades is The Indian Streatery. Expect home style curries, chaats, some seriously loaded masala fries, platters for those who can’t… Read more »

TOCA SOCIAL TO KICK-OFF BIRMINGHAM OPENING IN JUNE 2024

To mark the announcement, Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey took to the streets of Birmingham showcasing his football skills TOCA Social, the world’s first and only immersive… Read more »

New Films 2nd March 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Dune: Part Two (12A) Given there’s no previously on styled catch up, you’ll… Read more »

Birmingham 4 Peace in Palestine 2024

Sun, 3 Mar 2024 15:30 – 21:30 GMT Centrala, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, UK158 Fazeley Street Birmingham B5 5RT SPECIAL MENTION TO SERENA AND ZEE, TWO ANGELS I… Read more »

Thomas Truax / The Retinal Circus / Kate Arnold @ Centrala 8th March 2024

Thomas Truax Merging a fevered imagination and solid songwriting with a mad scientist’s brain for weird gadgets, American singer Thomas Truax is a true one-off.  He is… Read more »

The Streets, Jungle, Cian Ducrot and Ocean Colour Scene confirmed as headliners for Centenary Square Summer Series.

Taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the outdoor concert series will transform Birmingham’s iconic Centenary Square into a hub of live music, bookended by headline… Read more »

KEELEY + Dispirit @ Sunflower Lounge March 24

Dreamrock trio KEELEY have confirmed five new dates in England in March with new drummer Andrew Paresi, whose credits include the first three Morrissey albums and work with… Read more »