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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.

Brum Live Music & DJ Guide July 2018

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

The Night Owl celebrates third birthday with big soul music weekender!

The Night Owl celebrates third birthday with big soul music weekender!

The Night Owl has been providing Birmingham soul fans with unforgettable nights for three years. The club, based on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth have made themselves known… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday July 2018

Digbeth First Friday July 2018

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 »

It’s People’s Postcode Lottery Week at MAC!

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is thrilled to be the Charity of the Week for People’s Postcode Lottery on Mon 2-Sun 8 July. Come and join us for… Read more »

Kings Heath Dining Club returns to Highbury Hall July 1st

Kings Heath Dining Club returns to Highbury Hall July 1st

Kings Heath Dining Club, the popular collaboration between the Hare & Hounds and Digbeth Dining Club, returns to Highbury Hall on Sunday 1st of July. We’re delighted… Read more »

The Blyth Farm Feast – Music, Food & Arts August 2018

Once again, Birmingham Seasonal Markets are teaming up with everyone’s favourite bus bar, Deckedence to bring you The Blyth Farm Feast. On 5th August 2018 we’ll be bringing… Read more »

Bacardi bring Stefflon Don to Birmingham this July!

BACARDÍ Rum releases tickets today for an unmissable show with Stefflon Don in Birmingham on Saturday 7th July. Tickets for the gig at Boxxed in Digbeth are available through… Read more »

The Blockheads are coming to MACs outdoor Arena

‘Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll’: THE BLOCKHEADS are coming to MAC’s outdoor Arena on Friday 20 July. Rhythm sticks at the ready… Midlands Arts Centre… Read more »

Yarningham 14-15 July 2018

Yarningham, Birmingham’s fibre festival returns for its third edition in July. Featuring dyers and independent producers from across the UK and beyond, Yarningham will be even bigger… Read more »

Mehmet Aslan 4hr set at Hare and Hounds

Voyage Events is an exploration of innovative sounds & inspiring artists from across the globe. Curating extended sets and unique live performances in intimate spaces. Celebrating the rich… Read more »

I-VO in Concert 30th June at Birmingham REP

Internationally renowned musician I-VO will be touching down at Birmingham REP, Sunday 30th June. This one off concert – co-presented by BE FESTIVAL and Fierce Festival –… Read more »

Napalm Death to play The Mill, Digbeth December 2018

The MJR Group & Surprise You’re Dead by arrangement with Mad Tour Booking Presents… NAPALM DEATH – 2018 UK Exclusive Show! Sat 1st Dec | The Mill, Birmingham… Read more »

BE FESTIVAL – The soul of Europe in the heart of Birmingham

BE FESTIVAL – The soul of Europe in the heart of Birmingham

BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham’s annual summer festival of international performing arts, returns to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 3 – 7 July. Serving up Europe’s frontline artists to Birmingham… Read more »

Digbeth Dining Club and Craft Beer Rising to launch three day festival this Autumn

Digbeth Dining Club and Craft Beer Rising to launch three day festival this Autumn

The UK’s largest craft beer festival is to team up with one of the UK’s most popular street food destinations for a three day celebration of beer,… Read more »

House of Jealous Lovers Day Rave at The Old Crown Saturday 23rd June

After a fab set at HottDate Birmingham we’ve decided to treat you to a FREE DAY RAVE at the oldest pub in Birmingham, The Old Crown in… Read more »

Osman Yousefzada at Ikon by Sophie Bremner

“One dreams to the extent they can” Osman Yousefzada’s exhibition is humbling, diverse, and beautiful. The Birmingham-born fashion designer takes a look at the migrant experience in… Read more »

Beware The Moon Returns to Dudley Castle this August

Beware The Moon Returns to Dudley Castle this August

Dudley Zoological Gardens are again teaming up with Flatpack Projects and Film Hub Midlands to present the cinema spectacular BEWARE THE MOON. Dudley Castle will be transformed… Read more »

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July

The full food and drink line-up for the Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July has been announced, and it’s unbelievably good!  Full food/drink line-up: The… Read more »

Brand New Cocktail Bar 18/81 to open on Thorp Street!

A brand new cocktail bar is coming to Birmingham, in a secret location on Thorp Street. 18/81 is the new bar concept from Robert Wood (former head… Read more »

Neighbourhood Shorts returns with eclectic short films from across USA

American Shorts Neighbourhood Shorts returns with another eclectic selection of short films, this time from across the USA. As ever there’ll be drama, comedy, documentary, dance, music,… Read more »

The Old Crown to reopen gin garden – and this year it’s even bigger!

The Old Crown to reopen gin garden – and this year it’s even bigger!

The Old Crown in Digbeth is reopening it’s botanical gin haven as part of its 11 weeks of summer celebrations. As part of this transformation a new… Read more »

The Migrant Festival at Ikon 14th – 17th June 2018

The Migrant Festival at Ikon 14th – 17th June 2018

Ikon hosts The Migrant Festival, a four day festival curated by Birmingham-born fashion designer Osman Yousefzada, fusing themes of migration, fashion, art and music. Events include a… Read more »

Being Somewhere Else at Ikon Gallery 6th – 29th June

Being Somewhere Else at Ikon Gallery 6th – 29th June

This is the first solo exhibition by Birmingham-born fashion designer Osman Yousefzada. A leading light of London Fashion Week, Osman works at the intersection of art and fashion,… Read more »

FOMA party at Dig Brew with FEET, Soeur, Chartreuse and You Dirty Blue!

You are invited to an evening of Harmless Untruths with FEET, Soeur, Chartreuse and You Dirty Blue 16th June. Please see full details below.  When: Saturday 16th June… Read more »

Peaky Blinders Immersive Festival To Launch

An historic corner of Birmingham’s celebrated Digbeth quarter is to be transformed into a major two day Peaky Blinders themed experience on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September… Read more »

Brum Live Music & DJ Guide June 2018

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

The Night Owl brings Northern Soul and Disco to International Dance Festival

The Night Owl brings Northern Soul and Disco to International Dance Festival

The soul and retro nightclub on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, is known to host all night parties of eclectic dancing and is now proud to bring some… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday June 2018

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 »

Summer Market Veggie and Vegan Festival 2nd June!

Summer Market Veggie and Vegan Festival 2nd June!

Following on the success of the Spring Market Cheese Festival which saw 2000 people descend on Digbeth, Birmingham Seasonal Markets are welcoming in the British Summertime with… Read more »

Rebel Chicken – a bangin new chicken restaurant!

Rebel Chicken is a bangin’ new chicken restaurant, cocktail bar and beer garden opening June 1st, in the Jewellery Quarter. This is where you come for THE… Read more »

MJR Group push ahead with Digbeth Arena and The Mill music venues!

The Mill is located on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth and is set to open in Autumn 2018 with a range of live music and DJ-led events. Following… Read more »

Rum Night with Ian Burrell Global Rum Ambassador – MAC 26th May

Rum Night with Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador, this Saturday 26 May. It starts at 8pm, in the theatre at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) and tickets cost… Read more »

UK’s 1st Hip Hop Colour Festival Launches in Birmingham!

UK’s 1st Hip Hop Colour Festival Launches in Birmingham!

Throw your colour in the air like you just don’t care for the UK’s first Hip Hop Colour Festival! Brought to you by Multi-Award Winning Shaanti –… Read more »

The Urban Voodoo Machine at Castle & Falcon Fri 8th June

The Urban Voodoo Machine are bringing their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to Castle & Falcon, Birmingham on Friday 8th June.  The Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues troupe are a murderers row of rogues dress in black… Read more »

WOYZECK comes to the Birmingham REP

WOYZECK By Georg Büchner World premiére of a new version by Leo Butler Directed by Roxana Silbert Choreographer and Associate Director Rosie Kay Friday 15 to Saturday… Read more »

Andrew Motion is coming to MAC Birmingham on Sat 2nd June

‘Andrew Motion is one of the essential English poets of our time’ John Burnside ‘Motion’s greatest and most distinctive gift…is to look squarely at the world and… Read more »

The Birchfield Jazz Festival returns for 2018 – and you’re invited!

Following an incredibly successful launch in 2017, this celebratory weekend of free live music returns in 2018 at St Mary’s Church in Handsworth, Birmingham, and you’re invited!… Read more »

Dan Owen – Sat 13th Oct 2018 – The Castle and Falcon

Born in Shrewsbury and following a sold-out Actress & Bishop show in October 2017 Dan returns to Birmingham’s Castle & Falcon on the 13th October 2018. In terms of rock’n’roll… Read more »

Rum in Brum Festival at The Prince of Wales 9th & 10th June 2018

Rum in Brum Festival at The Prince of Wales 9th & 10th June 2018

Rum in Brum 2018 is back, bigger and better than ever before. Food vendors include West Midlands Jerk Centre serving up authentic Caribbean jerk food, Nyam Nyam… Read more »

Braziliance – A Yardbird Special at 1000 Trades

Join me, Ollie Lloyd, owner of The Yardbird Jazz Club for a special set of rare bossa, samba, Brazilian beats and grooves on the 1000 Trades turntables…. Read more »

Big Fat Pizza Festival Returns To Birmingham!

The Biggest Big Fat Pizza Festival Returns To Birmingham! FREE SUMMER COCKTAIL FROM Aperol Spritz FREE BEER FROM Asahi Super Dry TOP DJS 8 OF THE UKS… Read more »

Boca Grande Pop Up – May Bank Holiday at The Plough

It’s back again folks, Barefoot In The Head DJ latin soulful vibes at The Plough this Bank Holiday 25th, 26th, 27th May 2018. DJs start at 6pm… Read more »

Experimental Music Series at Centrala Digbeth

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

REVENGE Screening at Mockingbird Cinema on 17 May

This is the first a series of on-going events in Birmingham that forms part of Birds’ Eye View’s new 4-film 5-city Reclaim The Frame Influencers project; a mission to bring ever-greater… Read more »

Quick Duck Theatre present Magic Hour The Murder Mystery Disco

There’s a murder on the dance floor and we need you to solve it. There’s going to be a murder at the infamous Club de Pompidou. Come… Read more »

Connolly’s Wine Merchant Opens New Bar 10th May at Arch 13

Connolly’s Wine Merchant Opens New Bar 10th May at Arch 13

Arch 13, the new wine bar at Connolly’s Wine Merchants has released images of its interior, ahead of its official opening on Thursday 10th May. Designed by… Read more »

Reclaim Photography Festival 3rd May – 26th June

Reclaim Photography Festival 3rd May – 26th June

The third international Reclaim Photography Festival, Reclaiming Our Future, is coming back to the West Midlands from Thursday 3 May to Tuesday 26 June 2018. Reclaim Photography Festival offers… Read more »

Birmingham’s First Whisky Bar to Open in the Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham’s First Whisky Bar to Open in the Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham is set to get its first dedicated whisky bar on Vyse Street from the founder of The Birmingham Whisky Club and Festival. Set inside the Museum… Read more »

Midlands Fashion Awards 2018 Call for Entries

Now in its eleventh year, the Midlands Fashion Awards serves as a platform for the region’s finest undiscovered fashion and creative talent. The awards are designed as… Read more »

Regional Acts Get Opportunity to Perform at Lunar 2018 Festival!

Music students from across the Midlands are being offered the chance to join the 2018 Lunar Festival line-up alongside headliners Amadou & Mariam, Basement Jaxx, Goldfrapp and… Read more »