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
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!
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.
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
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 »
Utoya July 22, Fictionalised Account of Norwegian Terrorist Attack Comes to Birmingham
“Post-apocalyptic dystopia… an absorbing and moving tribute to the courage of the young victims of Utøya.” **** The Guardian “A movie with the power to re-sensitize us… Read more »
Synth Remix celebrates the Pioneering Women of Electronic Music in new UK Tour
In November 2018, _REMIX will tour their latest night, Synth Remix. Featuring live performances and DJ sets, Synth Remix will celebrate the extraordinary innovation of female electronic… Read more »
Bacardi Rum Announces New Dates for Casa Bacardi Live Shows
Yungen, Konshens and Mr Eazi to headline gigs in key UK cities BACARDÍ rum kicks off gig season by announcing an autumn tour for its CASA BACARDÍ… Read more »
Orange Polar Bear at The REP
Orange Polar Bear By Sun-Duck Ko and Evan Placey Directed by Peter Wynne-Willson Thursday 1 – Saturday 10 November Press Night: Tue 6 November, 8pm The DOOR,… Read more »
Halloween at Bitters N Twisted venues
Halloween at The Vic This Halloween get your broomstick out early as we’re gonna party so hard it’ll wake the dead! Join us on Saturday 27th October… Read more »
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 room for… Read more »
Voyage Presents Skream Open to Close Sun 21st Oct
Voyage Events presents: Skream ‘Open to Close’ at Next Door Birmingham. After the last hugely successful, sold out show – the man is back. An intimate ‘back-to-basics’ day party orchestrated… Read more »
Local heroes High Horses release debut album Wade in the Shallows
From busking the streets to festival stages, local heroes High Horses release debut album ‘Wade in the Shallows’ Fresh from a summer of festival appearances including Moseley… Read more »
Birmingham Live Music and DJ Guide October 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 »
Don Letts to bring the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival to Birmingham
One of the driving forces bringing reggae music to the masses, and arguably one of many influential people in British music, Don Letts is bringing the spirit… Read more »
Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns to Birmingham
Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns to Birmingham’s St Martin’s church in the Bullring on Saturday 29th September. The award-winning vintage fair showcases 30 of the UK’s best… Read more »
Pint Shop opening 10th October!
There is now an official opening 10th October for Pint Shop Birmingham – bookings are now live – woohoo! pintshop.co.uk/book-table
Are you going to TAPS Food and Drink Fest this weekend?
– Norman Jay MBE, Daddy G (Massive Attack), Heavy Beat Brass Band, 45 Live ft Boca 45 and Pete Isaac, Jon Moore (Coldcut, Ninja Tune) and more… Read more »
Word.Play.Live. A unique event with music and fiction
Word.Play.Live – World Premiere of a new piece of writing by acclaimed novelist Alison Jean Lester. “Talking about Lily May” A powerful but playful story of love, music and… Read more »
TV Stars Stir It Up For Brum Charity Event
Fresh from their recent national television appearances, two of Britain’s best loved comedians are heading to Brum for a good cause. Scottish legend Hardeep Singh Kohli and… Read more »