Digbeth First Friday 4th May 6pm until late
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 »
Aeolian Harp and Sculptures for Perrotts Folly 10 May – 10 June 2018
Ikon returns to Perrott’s Folly this Spring, to present Aeolian Harp and Sculptures for Perrott’s Folly, a unique sound installation by artist and musician Max Eastley. Max Eastley… Read more »
Brum Live Music & DJ Guide May 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… Read more »
Shift + W 4th May 18 at Dig Brew Co
A Digbeth First Friday, FIRST! Introducing some of the newest talent graduating from Birmingham City University, the first ever Fashion Communication student led exhibition highlighting the many… Read more »
Ghetto Golf Industry Open Announced
Ghetto Golf have announced that a crazy golf tournament for Birmingham’s nightlife industry is to be held at their Birmingham venue on 22nd May. The tournament welcomes… Read more »
Outside Looking In – An Exhibition Celebrating Diversity and Well-being
An exhibition featuring a collection of artworks created by students of the Heart of Birmingham Vocational College, A provision for students aged 19-25 with SEND & ASD… Read more »
New Independent Beer Festival Comes to Digbeth 20th – 22nd July!
A New Independent Beer Festival for The Midlands Comes to Birmingham A brand new independent beer festival is coming to the second city this summer, celebrating the… Read more »
Cedar Sessions new monthly live music nights at 1000 Trades!
The very first Cedar Sessions new monthly live music nights is happening THIS THURSDAY BABY with the oh so charming Kate Thompson. Thursday is the new Friday and alternative… Read more »
The String Quartet’s Guide to Sex and Anxiety world premiere at Rep 12 – 19 May
The tempestuous relationship between sex, anxiety and music comes to a head in a remarkable new production from one of Europe’s most exciting theatre directors, Calixto Bieito…. Read more »
KinKs Heath Fest to celebrate 52nd Anniversary of Birmingham Debut
Ex-Kinks members headline KinKs Heath Fest to celebrate 52nd. Anniversary of Birmingham Debut on Sunday 20 May. 52 years after making his debut with The Kinks at King’s… Read more »
Boca Grande Taqueria Summer Garden Pop Up at The Plough
There’s a rather special weekend coming up this May Bank Holiday. The Plough Harborne is launching their Taco menu with a Boca Grande Taqueria Summer Garden Pop… Read more »
Taste and Liquor Brum Wing Fest 2018
Birmingham are you ready for the 2nd annual TASTE & LIQUOR’S BRUM WING FEST 2018? Battling it out to win BRUM WING FEST KING or QUEEN. Some… Read more »
Boca Grande returns to the Plough with a brand new menu + extensive drinks list too!
Taco pop-up “Boca Grande” returns to the Plough in Harborne with a brand new menu, extensive tequila & mescal list and selection of Mexican beers & frozen… Read more »
Bill Bailey Larks in Transit at Arena Birmingham
Bill Bailey // CC BY 2.0 Bill Bailey is coming to Birmingham this year, and there are still tickets available for the show. The musician and stand-up comedian’s unique… Read more »
An eclectic programme of animated short films from Neighbourhood
An eclectic programme of animated short films from Neighbourhood. All genres, all techniques, from all over the world! Wednesday 2nd May Artefact, 1464 Pershore Road Films start 8pm… Read more »
Wobble 26 May 6th at Spotlight!
Wobble 26 comes to Digbeth this May. Sunday, May 6 at 8 PM – 3:30 am at Spotlight, Lower Trinity St, B9 4AG Birmingham. DJs Ana Matronic ( Scissor… Read more »
Mallory Knox play Birmingham Mama Roux
Mallory Knox have released their first single as a four-piece, following the news that vocalist Mikey Chapman had departed the band last week. ‘Black Holes’ sees bassist… Read more »
Hott Date back at Cafe Colette Digbeth
Ever struggled to decide between which cool independent club night or gig to go to? Want to dance to retro tunes one minute then watch your favourite… Read more »
Lost Harbours play Centrala 19th May
Lost Harbours is the project of singer/songwriter Richard Thompson and regular band members Emma Reed (WeUs / CAAD) and Sabine Moore (Waterflower), plus collaborators Diana Collier (The… Read more »
Spring Market Cheese Festival at The Bond 21st April
On the 21st April 2018 Birmingham’s Seasonal Markets returns with their first ever themed market. The event will be taking place in our regular stomping ground –… Read more »
post-paradise 12 at Centrala
Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music concert series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its second season, Post-Paradise has created a… Read more »
Banstock 2018 ft Miles Hunt and Ned’s Acoustic Dustbin
Miles, Jonn and Rat are appearing together on a 12-date UK tour with their respective full bands beginning in Liverpool and finishing with two nights in Birmingham… Read more »
Supersonic Festival New Line Up Announcement!
* NEW LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT: LEGENDARY BRITISH FOLK SINGER SHIRLEY COLLINS TO PERFORM, ROBERT AIKI AUBREY LOWE REVEALED AS GUEST CURATOR, PERFORMING WITH YOSHIMIO (BOREDOMS) + SUSIE IBARRA, AND INVITING… Read more »
Music Guide Birmingham April 2018
Our Brumbeat live music 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 »
Digbeth Dining and Cafe Colette’s Sundown Club
Situated within Birmingham’s creative quarter, it’s no wonder that Digbeth Dining Club offers a unique experience- perfect for the foodies amongst you. Arguably one of the coolest… Read more »
Easter Weekend – Bitters N Twisted Venues
Bodega Cantina Central & Sutton Coldfield – Ready to take the challenge? Who’s ready to take the Double Bodega Burrito Challenge? From Thursday 29th – Monday 2nd April, all burrito fans are… Read more »
Birmingham Design Festival announces programme
Birmingham Design Festival announces programme of inspiring speakers from around the design world. This Summer will see the launch of the Birmingham Design Festival – a celebration… Read more »
Surge In Spring II Festival Line-Up!
– WORLD PREMIERES FOR SID PEACOCK, JUICE ALEEM & SURGE ORCHESTRA, AND MARK SANDERS & RACHEL MUSSON – 15 YEARS OF SURGE ORCHESTRA CELEBRATED WITH 15 PERFORMANCES… Read more »
Major Toms celebrate David Bowie Sat 21st April
Come & enjoy an evening celebrating the music of David Bowie brought to you courtesy of the fantastic Major Toms. Dj Groove Cat will transport you back… Read more »
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival Announces 2018 Line-Up
– JIMMY CLIFF, CANDI STATON, SISTER SLEDGE TO HEADLINE 2018 EDITION OF SELLOUT FESTIVAL – DAVID RODIGAN AND CRAIG CHARLES TO HOST FESTIVAL AFTERPARTIES ON FRIDAY 6… Read more »
Romeo & Juliet meets Peaky Blinders at The REP
Romeo & Juliet meets Peaky Blinders in this gripping tale of crime and romance. Graham Greene’s iconic novel Brighton Rock is brought to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 10 – 14 April, adapted for… Read more »
Cafe Colette new weekly Sundown Club – Every Thursday!
Café Colette is a brand-new art-deco style bar which has recently opened on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth. The venue has a 1920’s feel, with a modern twist,… Read more »
Academy Award Winner A Fantastic Woman comes to MAC Cinema
Chilean director Sebastián Lelio (Gloria) returns with a groundbreaking, captivating and deeply humane story about a trans woman’s fight for acceptance. Anchored by a powerhouse central performance… Read more »
Supersonic Festival 2018 Line-Up!
SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT; GAZELLE TWIN PREMIERES NEW MATERIAL, DENNIS MCNETT LAUNCHES HIS FIRST MAJOR PROJECT IN THE UK, PLUS FIRST ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE WEEKEND 22ND-24TH JUNE… Read more »
Music Guide Birmingham Mar 2018
Our Brumbeat live music 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 »
Digbeth First Friday – March 2018
DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 2nd March 6pm until late. Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent… Read more »
The 2018 line-up for Lunar Festival announced
The 2018 line-up for Lunar Festival, one of the UK’s most exciting and diverse music and arts festivals, has been announced. Malian music legends Amadou & Mariam, electronic… Read more »
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Bitters ‘n Twisted Venues
Buffalo & Rye – Live music & beautiful home smoked food Mom deserves the best and they know it at Buffalo & Rye! On Sunday 11th March, Mom and… Read more »
Ikon Gallery Bringing bold artists to Brindley Place in 2018
Ikon’s 2017 was nothing short of brilliant. Late November saw the close of an exhibition of German artist Kathë Kollwitz, curated in partnership with The British Museum…. Read more »
Bitters N Twisted Venues Opens Fifth Bodega in Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham’s independent bar and restaurant operator Bitters ‘n Twisted Venues is set to open their newest Bodega Cantina in Sutton Coldfield this March. The new venue will be… Read more »
Supersonic Festival presents Matana Roberts and Kelly Jayne Jones
Friday 18th May Supersonic Festival presents… Matana Roberts & Kelly Jayne Jones The first in a series of special commissions produced by OUTLANDS; a new national experimental… Read more »
Project Birmingham presents Medicine Bakery Gallery 2 – 4 March
My first experience of Medicine was during the Frankfurt Christmas Market. I always enjoy the markets – well, for about a week, after which I’m all mulled-wined out. And… Read more »
The Old Crown goes green for St Patrick’s with week of events!
The Old Crown goes green for St Patrick’s launching a week-long programme of events! The Old Crown in Digbeth (www.theoldcrown.com) is being transformed into a Guinness village… Read more »
Reggae Caribbean Cookout paying homage to VP Records
Reggae Caribbean Cookout paying homage to VP Records contribution to 90s Dancehall era and also introducing Gimme A Buss (Jamaican meaning Give me a break) a spotlight… Read more »
A Story About Me and Nina Simone at REP
NINA – A STORY ABOUT ME AND NINA SIMONE Performed by Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE Directed by Dritëro Kasapi Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 March THE STUDIO, Birmingham Repertory… Read more »
Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival full line up released
– INTERNATIONAL ARTIST SHARON SHANNON CONFIRMED TO HEADLINE ST. PAT ROCK’S STAGE AT ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL – FULL STAGE LINE-UP REVEALED – OTHER ACTS INCLUDE VIRAL SENSATION… Read more »
This House coming to Birmingham REP 17-21 April 2018
The casting has been announced for James Graham’s critically acclaimed and prescient political drama This House which is coming to Birmingham Repertory Theatre 17-21 April. The 20-strong… Read more »
Flatpack Film Festival No. 12
The feast of film returns for a twelfth year and it’s going to be the biggest festival programme yet… The ten-day film extravaganza will take place this… Read more »
Overload DJ Night by Tape Throb Records
Tape Throb are a Birmingham based record label who are branching out into promotion. Their first event, Overload, will be one in a series, and begins on the… Read more »
Birmingham Arts & Science Festival 2018
12 – 18 MARCH 2018, BIRMINGHAM, UK #ARTSSCIFEST The University of Birmingham’s Arts & Science Festival have announced the programme for the 6th edition of the festival,… Read more »