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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.

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

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 »

Post-Paradise 11

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 »

The Winslow Boy comes to The REP

THE WINSLOW BOY BY TERENCE RATTIGAN DIRECTED BY RACHEL KAVANAUGH WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 3 MARCH 2018 A major new revival of Terence Rattigan’s gripping masterpiece,… Read more »

Valentine’s Day – Bitters N Twisted Venues

Valentine’s Day – Bitters N Twisted Venues

Jekyll & Hyde – Gin, Cheese and Charcuterie Experience On Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th February, gin lovers are invited to a relaxing evening in the parlour… Read more »

Live Music & DJ Nights in Birmingham Feb 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 »

Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum

Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum

Rebel brides and grooms from across the UK are heading to Birmingham’s Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza 2018 show this March to defy tradition, decline the ordinary and push their personalities… Read more »

Digbeth Dining Club relaunches Thurs 25th Jan with new Cafe!

The Midlands’ premier street-food destination, Digbeth Dining Club, is returning to Digbeth on Thursday, 25th January. The multi-award winning street-food event based in Digbeth which brings together… Read more »

Bob Marley birthday celebration at Hare and Hounds

  Since 2009 Reggae Take Over have been uplifting the nation with conscious reggae music. Now, we’re taking our annual celebration of Robert Nesta Marley (RIP) on… Read more »

Plaid Live – Warp Records March 10th at Hare & Hounds

10 March at 21:00–3:00 ticket link (skiddle) – https://www.skiddle.com/ FB event page – https://www.facebook.com/ Line Up Plaid (Live – Warp Records) Plus DJs THOMAS DUNSTAN aka AUTOMATON… Read more »

The Ohm from Ohm Tour at Actress and Bishop 2018

The Ohm from Ohm Tour Actress & Bishop Featuring: Rodney Cromwell, Nature of Wires, Vieon, The Frixion 15 March at 7PM £5 adv / £7 on door… Read more »

A UK Garage Daytimer is heading to Birmingham with Heartless Crew (DJ Fonti)

Immerse yourself in the world that put British clubbing back on the map as Brunch’in & UK Garage launches in January (27) with Fonti from The Heartless… Read more »

Birmingham horror festival scares up international movie showcase

A macabre menu of dark delights from around the world will be served up on Sunday 25th March, when the Birmingham Horror Group hosts its second annual… Read more »

January Offers – Bitters n’ Twisted Venues

January Offers – Bitters n’ Twisted Venues

Buffalo & Rye – Lunch the Buffalo way It’s time to cure those January Blues with Buffalo & Rye’s smoked lunch deal. This January, from 12-6pm everyday, guests… Read more »

Noel Coward’s Brief Encounter at The REP

NOËL COWARD’S BRIEF ENCOUNTER ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY EMMA RICE FRIDAY 2 – SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2018 One of the most acclaimed theatrical productions seen all over the… Read more »

New Food Tours to Explore Brum’s Culinary Hotspots!

New Food Tours to Explore Brum’s Culinary Hotspots!

Food Tour Launched in Birmingham, a Tasty Explore of the City’s Culinary Hotspots and History. As a nation of foodie fanatics, Instagram dish uploaders and pursuers of… Read more »

Top Beatles Tribute headline King’s Heath Beatles Fest – Sun 11th Feb

Cavern Club residents to end day long celebration of 55th Anniversary of Beatles legendary Ritz Ballroom appearance. 55 years ago in February 1963 The Beatles made their… Read more »

Mark McGowan – Artist Taxi Driver at Fircroft College

Fircroft College of Adult Education have booked Mark McGowan aka The Artist Taxi Driver to visit Fircroft College on January 18th from 1 – 3pm. He will be… Read more »

Put A Spring In Your Step With The Plough!

Put A Spring In Your Step With The Plough!

A few pending dates for your diary at Harborne’s The Plough. Burns Night Glenfiddich Whisky Supper 25th January Och The Oh Noooo!!! Enjoy a delicious four course… Read more »

Live Music & DJ Nights in Birmingham Jan 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 »

New Year’s Eve at The Bull’s Head

Celebrate a stylish New Year’s Eve at the Bulls Head and immerse yourself in the glamour of 1920s with our Prohibition Cocktail Party. The party starts at… Read more »

Celebrate NYE with Cava & Canapes at El Borracho!

Celebrate New Year with El Borracho de Oro, and party the Spanish way! Dinner reservations as normal – last table available at 9.30pm. Then from 10pm the… Read more »

New underground sounds of NUNK – Boxing Day Party!

Nunk takes time out from the studio recording their debut Electronic No Wave album for some Boxing Day Shenanigans! It’s Free entry at Stirlings Bar, Ludgate Hill… Read more »

See in the New Year 2017 with Bitters n Twisted!

See in the New Year 2017 with Bitters n Twisted!

The Victoria – Back To The 90’s  At The Victoria, it’s all about the best tunes of the 90’s with DJ Dan Kelly from Free Radio &… Read more »

Edmund Clark In Place of Hate at Ikon Gallery

Edmund Clark In Place of Hate at Ikon Gallery

British artist Edmund Clark is Ikon Gallery’s artist-in-residence at Europe’s only entirely therapeutic prison, HMP Grendon. This immersive exhibition is the culmination of his residency, comprising photography,… Read more »

Low n’ Slow at El Borracho Sunday 17th December!

Low n’ Slow at El Borracho Sunday 17th December!

This Sunday Low n Slow take over the amazing El Borracho for a festive wood fired two or three course Sunday lunch featuring some of the best… Read more »

Winter Sessions with Eat Vietnam and Leftfoot DJs at The Plough!

Winter Sessions with Eat Vietnam and Leftfoot DJs at The Plough!

The Plough Harborne, continues its Winter Sessions with a pop-up kitchen hosted by Eat Vietnam on December 17th 2018. Eat Vietnam offers up umami-packed traditional Vietnamese food… Read more »

Theatre review 101 Dalmatians at The REP

On Tuesday evening I headed to The REP for another press night, this time it was Debbie Isitt’s stage adaptation of Dodie Smith’s 101 Dalmatians, directed by… Read more »

Beyond the Battlefields photography exhibition on now!

‘Beyond the Battlefields’: Using photography to understand the impact of war Käthe Buchler (1876-1930) was an amateur German photographer, whose collection of images has been assembled into… Read more »

Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music returns 2018

Fifth Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham and this time around it includes an all-day free electronic music event featuring talks, demonstrations, interactive sessions, synth manufacturer attendance,… Read more »

DAM Exhibition shop gallery open until 16th Dec

Digbeth Arts Market launched their pioneering Art & Design Exhibition to the public November 18 and the Exhibition Shop Gallery is running until the 16th December 2017…. Read more »

Listening Sessions first Thursday every month at PST

Listening Sessions, are an electronic music event/community/label in Birmingham, founded in 2013. Hosting monthly producer showcase events at Club PST in Digbeth, on the first Thursday of every month… Read more »

Retroforward Christmas knees-up December 16th

After a hugely successful opening party, Retroforward is very pleased to announce our pre Christmas knees-up on December 16th and what a belter of a line up… Read more »

Grapevine Guide In Print – Bloc Magazine Winter 2017

We help the awesome Bloc Magazine out with what’s going on in Brum every season, here’s Winter 2017. Bloc is produced by Bloc Hotels and gies to… Read more »

Best Live Music, Christmas & NYE Gigs Dec 2017

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 »

San Carlo Gran Cafe to open in Selfridges Birmingham

San Carlo Group today announces it is to open a second dining concept at Selfridges in Birmingham. Gran Cafe, a patisserie, ice cream bar and cafe is… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday Dec 1st 2017

Digbeth First Friday Dec 1st 2017

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 »

Jordan Mackampa Live at The Sunflower Lounge 03.12.17

The acclaimed, soulful, acoustic singer-songwriter, Jordan Mackampa will be playing a stunning live set at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham on Sunday 03.12.17. Listen to Jordan Mackampa… Read more »

Get 20% Off Your Total Bill at Cucina Black Friday!

To celebrate Black Friday, Cucina Rustica is encouraging diners to indulge in their delicious menu and enjoy 20% off their total food bill. One of the city’s… Read more »

The REP gets Tails Wagging in Hearing Dogs Fundraiser!

Registered charity, Birmingham Repertory Theatre has announced a joint fundraising partnership with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.  The city centre theatre will be raising funds during the run… Read more »

The Jumprov Christmas Special!

Jumprov are back once again this December with a Christmas themed 90 minute comedy sketch show completely made up on the spot and 100% improvised. Jumprov is… Read more »

Midland Band Violet Play Sunflower Lounge 20th Dec

Midlands 5 piece Violet come drenched in big sounds with an indie spark, combining influences that draw from 90s Grunge to Britpop. Pedal immersed guitars entwined with… Read more »

Tom Speight playing intimate Sunflower gig this Sunday!

Singer Songwriter, Tom Speight will be playing a stunning live set, to an intimate crowd of 100-150 guests at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham on 19.11.17 Listen… Read more »

Protest Feast The F Word this Sunday!

Protest Feast: The F Word is a specially commissioned dining experience produced in response to some of the issues raised in the ‘The Fence and The Shadow’, an… Read more »

Apartment 27 bringing the horror genre to life on stage

‘Apartment 27’: bringing the horror genre to life on stage Monday 20th November/ The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham/ Turtle Media Productions For one night only, this theatrical bloodbath-… Read more »

Bitters n’ Twisted Venues Support Acorns Hospice with Acorns Friday 

As we all know, November 24th is “Black Friday”, the day the internet and shopping centres go wild for pre-Christmas bargains.  Bitters ‘n Twisted wanted to do… Read more »

Symposium held to discuss the role of art in city development

A public symposium is taking place in Birmingham to examine the role that public art plays in wider society and urban development. ‘Public Art Thinking’, hosted by… Read more »