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.

Digbeth First Friday Feb 2019

Digbeth First Friday, a monthly event of culture in unexpected places, is back for 2019. Come along and experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month,… Read more »

We Want Less Events at The Ruin Digbeth!

Shaun and Dave have been doing the open mic rounds for a while and they found that they either kept getting thrown out or the venues were… Read more »

Ladies Wine and Design Birmingham to relaunch this February

Ladies Wine and Design Birmingham to relaunch this February

Ladies Wine & Design, a worldwide community for creative women, will relaunch its Birmingham chapter this February. The creative meetups will be hosted by two Birmingham graphic… Read more »

TheClubandSpa to host Class Launch Event at The Cube

TheClubandSpa to host Class Launch Event at The Cube

On Saturday 19th January, theclubandspa, located in Birmingham’s iconic landmark, The Cube, is hosting an action-packed event to celebrate the launch of its new class timetable. Taking place… Read more »

Arch 13 Launch Toastie Menu and Paired Wines

Arch 13 Launch Toastie Menu and Paired Wines

Arch 13 elevate the humble toastie! Arch 13, the wine bar under the arches of Livery street in the Jewellery Quarter, has announced a new addition to… Read more »

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: Number Six

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: Number Six

Sixth Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham and once again it includes an all-day free electronic music event featuring talks, demonstrations, interactive sessions, synth manufacturer attendance, a… Read more »

City’s first pop-up Dance Music Internet Radio Station Goes live on 14th January!

Birmingham City University students launch the city’s most diverse dance-based radio station for two weeks! 38 students from Birmingham City University take on the challenge of launching… Read more »

Blue Orange by Joe Penhall at REP

Friday 1 – Saturday 16 February 2019 Press Night: Tuesday 5 February 2019 A new production of Joe Penhall’s critically-acclaimed play, Blue/Orange opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 1… Read more »

Forward: New Art from Birmingham

Ikon off-site at Medicine Bakery and Gallery 23 January – 24 March 2019 Now, more than ever, Birmingham’s artistic community is thriving. Forward: New Art from Birmingham is a… Read more »

Beatles All You Need Is Love Fest returns to Kings Heath on Sunday 10 February

Cavern Club residents Made in Liverpool to end day long celebration of 56th Anniversary of Beatles Birmingham Debut 56 years ago in February 1963 The Beatles brought… Read more »

Metmorphosen in Birmingham Cathedral

When: 2nd February, 8pm Where: Birmingham Cathedral Ticket link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/metamorphosen-in-birmingham-cathedral-tickets About: For their first concert of 2019, The Ripieno Players bring a night-themed concert to Birmingham Cathedral…. Read more »

P o s t – P a r a d i s e [14] at Centrala

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

The most authentic live Queen tribute band in the world to play Castle and Falcon

The most authentic live Queen tribute band in the world, ‘Flash: A Tribute to Queen’ to play Birmingham’s Castle & Falcon on Saturday 19th January. For almost… Read more »

Birmingham Gig Guide January 2019

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for January 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »

Ikon Events Diary November 2018 – February 2019

Ikon Events Diary November 2018 – February 2019

All events take place at Ikon Gallery unless otherwise stated. All events can be booked online at ikon-gallery.org unless indicated otherwise. Alternatively please call Ikon on 0121… Read more »

The Snowman Celebrates 25 Years On Stage

Forty years ago, Raymond Briggs’ beautifully illustrated book The Snowman transported children into the wintery wonderland of a boy and his snowy companion. Now, celebrating its 25th anniversary year, Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s… Read more »

Wine Freedom Launches Festive Pop-Up!

Natural wine purveyors Wine Freedom have taken over Arch 21 at the Custard Factory for an exclusive pop-up.140 varieties of red, white, pink, orange and fizzy wines… Read more »

Festive Things to do in Brum by Rhiannon Simpson

Tis the season to… Buy Local Medicine Bakery– Market Place 1-14 Dec As if I needed more of an excuse to visit the alchemists of buttery goodness… Read more »

Har-De-Har Christmas comedy club at The Actress and Bishop Thursday 20th!

On our Radar this week, Har-De-Har comedy club. A fresh new comedy club which has already been hugely successful here in Birmingham. On 20th December they are… Read more »

The Birmingham Hospitality Christmas Party

Bartenders, servers, chefs, bar backs, bussers, hosts and (some) managers, we know how hard you work over Christmas. Now it’s your turn to party! The Engine Room… Read more »

Roll up, roll up! The Rock and Roll Circus is coming to Digbeth

Roll up, roll up! The Rock and Roll Circus is coming to Digbeth

Birmingham’s best soul and retro nightclub The Night Owl is channelling their love for The Rolling Stones and the circus for a night of rock and roll… Read more »

The UK’s biggest street food destination DDC is closing off its best ever year in STYLE!

The UK’s biggest street food destination Digbeth Dining Club is closing off its best ever year in STYLE! Expect a full four-venue takeover from the following: Spotlight:… Read more »

Jump aboard the time traveling funk bus for Major Flaphard’s Psychedelic New Years Eve party at The Plough!

Jump aboard the time traveling funk bus for Major Flaphard’s Psychedelic New Years Eve party. Take a trip to swinging 60’s with Dj’s, complementary welcome drink, shisha… Read more »

Dares Tamworth Opening this December!

DARES TAMWORTH OPENING 7TH DECEMBER Dares is Coming to Tamworth. Davenports Brewery is proud to announce its latest Dares Bar to open in Tamworth taking over the old… Read more »

Iconic indie disco rave returns to Digbeth

This Friday December 7th, legendary indie disco rave House of Jealous Lovers returns at the brand new Digbeth hotspot 104. After a brief hiatus, House of Jealous… Read more »

Birmingham Gig Guide December, Xmas & NYE 2018

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for December, Christmas and New Years Eve, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters… Read more »

Dark Corner Disco presents Don Carlos at The Hare & Hounds

For our Festive party, Dark Corner Disco are proud to bring to Birmingham for the first time a legend amongst the original Italian deep house music masters… Read more »

book launch event for Second Place Rosette and The Head That Wears a Crown

The Emma Press will be launching Second Place Rosette: Poems about Britain and The Head That Wears a Crown: Poems about Kings and Queensat Wayland’s Yard on the 8th December…. Read more »

Celebrate Christmas with Birmingham Bach Choir

A firm fixture on the city’s packed festive calendar, Birmingham Bach Choir return to St Alban’s Church, Birmingham, for a service of Nine Lessons and Carols on… Read more »

Cool Running: Hundreds of Santas Needed for Festive Dash

Acorns Children’s Hospice 30th birthday celebrations continue into the festive season with the return of the popular annual Acorns Santa Run next weekend. The 5km or 2km… Read more »

Lions Of Dissent Announce New Single and Biggest Hometown Show Yet!

Cosmic Wolverhampton septet Lions of Dissent return with new single Turn up the Struggle, released via Lion Rebel Recordings on November 30th. The new material will follow up… Read more »

Digbeth Apres Ski is back this season for another weekend of Alpine fun!

Digbeth Apres Ski is back this season for another weekend of Alpine fun!

Missed out on a ski trip this year? Seasonal Markets and Independent Birmingham have got you covered. Don’t miss out on the Winter pop up of the… Read more »

Ocho, a new pop-up Mediterranean dining experience to open in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

Ocho is a brand-new pop-up dining experience coming to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, serving up a carefully curated tapas menu inspired by Portuguese and Spanish family recipes. The… Read more »

Wine Freedom Announces Natural Wine Party

Wine Freedom, the Midlands-based natural wine supplier, is hosting a Wine Party at Digbeth brewery and tap room, Dig Brew Co, on Friday 30th November. The night will… Read more »

Get that warm and fuzzy feeling with Bitters n Twisted Venues and Acorns Childrens Hospice

Get that warm and fuzzy feeling with Bitters n Twisted Venues and Acorns Childrens Hospice For the third year running all Bitters n’ Twisted Venues will donate… Read more »

Birmingham Repertory Theatre Announces Further Shows For Spring 2019

Birmingham Repertory Theatre has today announced a further two productions as part of its Spring and Summer 2019 season. Joe Penhall’s exquisitely sharp ‘state of the nation’… Read more »

GRUNGEMAS PARTY with You Want Fox at The Flapper 15th Dec

Nat Bite Music presents a ‘GRUNGEMAS PARTY’ spectacular! With live music and a tailor-made playlist for all your grunge, alternative and 90s needs. Featuring: YOU WANT FOX… Read more »

Latin American Socialism Film Festival

All welcome for sections or all of the film showing. £5 suggested entry but pay what you can afford. Come along and help us raise money for… Read more »

When quality doesn’t have to have a huge price tag. Reiss Clearance Sale.

When quality doesn’t have to have a huge price tag. Reiss Clearance Sale.

Tucked away in the back of the eclectic Custard Factory, something quite remarkable is happening. A clearance sale that puts the consumer first and charitable causes. Having… Read more »

10 Years Of OUR HOUSE at The Engine Room Digbeth!

10 Years Of OUR HOUSE As we are celebrating 10 years this year we thought we’d throw an intimate little party. Taking over The Engine Room in… Read more »

Reiss, are coming to Digbeth for a clearance sale! 8th – 11th Nov 2018

Have you heard the news? The iconic fashion brand, Reiss, are coming to Digbeth for a clearance sale. This womenswear & menswear sale is absolutely thigh-slappingly perfect… Read more »

RBSA Charity Auction with Bonhams Auctioneers, Deutsche Bank and Cure Leukaemia

Deutsche Bank has been supporting the arts for more than 35 years. Art is a pillar of the organisation’s ‘Art, Culture & Sports’ division and the bank… Read more »

Birmingham Live Music and DJ Guide November 2018

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to ensure you… Read more »

The Specials Announce Encore 40th Anniversary Tour 2019

The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important bands of all time have announced a 31-date European and UK tour in support of their just… Read more »

Seasonal Markets proudly presents Winter Market Chilli and Spice Festival

Date – 1st December Times – 12pm – 6pm Venue – The Bond Company, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, B5 5SE. Tickets – £6.50 (early bird £5) available from… Read more »

World record attempt at The Mill, Digbeth

A whole night of Toto’s hit song Africa is coming to The Mill this December. Strap in for a night of everyone’s favourite hit to raise money… Read more »

Aziz and Goldfinger Gig at Hare and Hounds Kings Heath

Stone Roses and Ian Brown guitarist Aziz Ibrahim and Winachi Tribe’s Inder Goldfinger will be marking a significant point in their careers when they celebrate 20 years… Read more »

The rising stars of 2018 are performing live this Autumn at one of Birmingham’s best independent venues

The rising stars of 2018 are performing live this Autumn at one of Birmingham’s best independent venues

Some of the biggest names rising to fame are soon to play Moseley’s The Castle and Falcon, including Girli, The Blinders, Sam Fender, Estrons and more. After… Read more »

Brum Label City Volts Records to release West Loop Chicago ep Vol 1

New project alert for this experienced West Midlands duo with a deep history from playing Hammond organ for Robert Plant, releasing 12”s on MAW’s Kenlou Records and… Read more »

Birmingham Repertory Theatre Announces 2019 Spring and Summer Season

HIGHLIGHTS The UK première of Edmond De Bergerac – Alexis Michalik’s romantic comedy and winner of five Molière Awards, translated by Jeremy Sams, directed by Roxana Silbert… Read more »