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.

Taste & Liquor and Mr Hyde’s National Burger Day Party

Taste & Liquor and Mr Hyde’s National Burger Day Party

Taste & Liquor and Mr Hyde’s National Burger Day Party 2016, comes to Birmingham – Saturday 27 August. When it comes to an excuse to bite into… Read more »

Hare & Hounds presents Jerry Dammers DJ Set & Kioko Live!

The Hare & Hounds will be teaming up with Club A Go Go this August bank holiday to bring the specials legend Jerry Dammers back to the… Read more »

The Old Crown’s 648th Birthday Party

*Drumroll please* Batten down the hatches, lock up your wifes, sons, daughters and pour yourself a stiff drink. Birmingham’s oldest boozer has had its fare share of… Read more »

Marvel Superheroes Take Over The High Street

Marvel Superheroes Take Over The High Street

A collection of limited edition artworks featuring iconic Marvel comic book covers, hand-signed by industry legend Stan Lee, are available at Birmingham’s two Castle Fine Art galleries from today… Read more »

Birmingham Comedy Festival announces 2016 line-up

With appearances from Romesh Ranganathan and Boy With Tape On His Face, plus two free Sunday afternoon Half-Dayers The long-running Birmingham Comedy Festival returns this October with… Read more »

Theatrical Presentation, Kaifi Aur Main

ZEE TV, Spectrum Events and East End Foods present Kaifi Aur Main Powered by State Bank of India In Association with Akshaya Patra & Deelicious Nazish’s Kitchen… Read more »

Fire, live and electronic music and glass blowing

Craftspace, in partnership with mac birmingham, present a unique performance seen live for the first time in England with glass artist Carrie Fertig, composer Alistair MacDonald and… Read more »

National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain: Under 12 Orchestra

Featuring the best young musical talent the UK has to offer, the National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain cannot wait to perform at Birmingham’s Town Hall this… Read more »

Finals of British Street Food Awards 2016 heading to Digbeth!

The end of August will see an exciting development in Digbeth as Digbeth Dining Club starts its Autumn Series with a phase of new plans for Lower… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday 5th August 2016

Digbeth First Friday 5th August 2016

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 »

Birmingham Artists to Exhibit in Prestigious Art Show

Birmingham Artists to Exhibit in Prestigious Art Show

Washington Green, the UK’s leading fine art publishers, has announced the launch of its ‘Summer Exhibition 2016’. Now in its third year, the month-long exhibition will take… Read more »

Flatpack present Dudley Castle: Bride of Frankenstein

Dudley Zoological Gardens has teamed up with Flatpack to present DUDLEY CASTLE AFTER DARK. For the first time ever, the famous Dudley landmark will be transformed into… Read more »

SoundLounge Festival 2016 Announced

Town Hall Symphony Hall’s Project SoundLounge team hosts a free one day music & arts festival at Town Hall, Birmingham on Saturday 6 August, 2pm – 11pm…. Read more »

Low ‘n’ Slow H&H August Takeover

We’re delighted to announce that Birmingham BBQ specialists, Low ‘n’ Slow, will be taking over the H&H every Thursday to Sunday throughout August. The offer will kick… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide August 2016

Our Brumbeat live music guide for Birmingham offers more original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings than anywhere else online. We work with local promoters… Read more »

Kings Heath Dining Club York Street Road Closure

Street food innovators Digbeth Dining Club return to Kings Heath Dining Club Hare & Hounds and York Road for the final Kings Heath Dining Club street closure… Read more »

The Alchemist to open September 2016

July 2016 – The Alchemist bar & restaurant will make its debut in Birmingham in just under 2 months on, September, 26th 2016, when it opens its… Read more »

Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s Summertime BBQ & Dessert Feast

Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s Summertime BBQ & Dessert Feast

Digbeth’s Taste and Liquor are back! Head to Trent Street, on Saturday 13th August, and indulge in the tastiest street food from around the world. Inspired by “Summertime,”… Read more »

Special screening of The Hard Stop at mac + Q&A

The Hard Stop by documentary filmmaker George Amponsah Screen Nation Film and Television award winning film for achievement in Film Production. This year marks the 5th year… Read more »

Town Hall Symphony Hall diverse orchestras season

Town Hall Symphony Hall diverse orchestras season

Town Hall Symphony Hall announces its most diverse season to date, with a rich focus on home grown talents to reinvigorate relationships with national orchestras of the… Read more »

Flatpack Presents Dudley Castle Film Night!

Dudley Zoological Gardens has teamed up with Flatpack to present DUDLEY CASTLE AFTER DARK. For the first time ever, the famous Dudley landmark will be transformed into… Read more »

Best concerts coming to Birmingham till the end of 2016

Best concerts coming to Birmingham till the end of 2016

It’s getting really hot in Birmingham isn’t it? Your favourite singers and bands are coming here to get the fans entertained. Choose among all the available Ticket… Read more »

Radio X & Strongbow Cloudy Apple take over The Old Crown

The tour’s heading for The Old Crown in Digbeth, 14th to 17th July…with Johnny Vaughan live on Friday 15th! We’ve been inundated with people asking us so… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean BBQ Cookout

Reggae Caribbean BBQ Cookout

Come and enjoy a good old Jamaican style Cookout. Chilled vibes, sweet Reggae music, Jamaican streetfood, Rum Cocktails and arts and crafts all in the heart of… Read more »

‘Hard Time Bus’ showing + Q&A at mac

Birmingham Filmmakers Take Feature Film ‘Hard Time Bus’ on Tour Birmingham, UK – 27th June 2016 –Award-winning director Dean Charles, teams up once again with fellow Birmingham… Read more »

The Botanist Unearths Underground Bar

Popular Birmingham bar, The Botanist is expanding this month with the launch of its all-new basement bar, The Plant Rooms. Famous for its delicious botanical-based cocktails and… Read more »

Filmwire July 2016

Filmwire July 2016

After a slightly bruising week, we hope that the contents of this email offer some balm for your soul, food for thought, or perhaps even a job…. Read more »

Bourbon Heritage Month in Brum!

Celebrate American’s Independence Day by treating your tastebuds to a one way ticket to the U.S.A… Without having to flash your passport. As part of ‘Bourbon Heritage… Read more »

The Night Owl 1st Birthday

The Night Owl 1st Birthday

It’s been a year since the internet went crazy about the news of the UK’s first Northern Soul and Motown club coming soon to Birmingham. Richard Priest,… Read more »

Birmingham Live Music Guide July 2016

Our live music guide for Birmingham offers more original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings than anywhere else online. We work with The Birmingham Mail… Read more »

The Word Lounge at The Hippodrome

The Word Lounge at The Hippodrome

“The Word Lounge – A brand new cabaret performance with spoken word, dance, original songs and drama, created and performed by individual young people. Performances Saturday 2… Read more »

‘Yoga with a View’ at Rofuto – starts 6th July

Starting on 6th July, escape the city and join Yoga Sweat every Wednesday, at Rofuto Bar for weekly rooftop yoga at 141ft in the sky, with breathtaking… Read more »

Korean BBQ at Hare & Hounds

Korean BBQ at Hare & Hounds

Happy Chicken – Korean BBQ’ will be taking place on Saturday 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th July in the H&H stables and running from 2pm till late…. Read more »

Digbeth First Friday 1st July

This Digbeth First Friday is bound to get those creative juices flowing! Start your evening at the Jubilee Centre with a new exhibition at Showcase Gallery then… Read more »

LEFTFOOT PRESENT QUANTIC – 1000 WATTS TOUR

LEFTFOOT PRESENT QUANTIC – 1000 WATTS TOUR FRIDAY 15THTH JULY 7PM – 10PM TICKETS: £15 ADVANCE HARE & HOUNDS, HIGH STREET, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, B14 7JZ www.facebook.com/quanticmusic… Read more »

AFTER DARK pushing the boundaries of dining

An extraordinary experience for curious appetites with a desire to push the boundaries of dining, curated by producer Kaye Winwood and chef Chris Hughes. They did not… Read more »

Number One Electronic Music Festival comes to Brum

Number One Electronic Music Festival comes to Brum

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: In November of 2016 the inaugural ‘The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music’ takes place across four days and across… Read more »

Symphony Hall Celebrates Sgt Pepper & Summer of Love

Symphony Hall has announced a very special concert to mark the 50th Anniversary of arguably the most influential album of all time, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club… Read more »

Local Talent Needed to work with WSTRN & Tim Westwood

Local Talent Needed to work with WSTRN & Tim Westwood

Capital XTRA’s Music Potential funded by Big Music Project is back for 2016! This year Birmingham sees the return of a unique programme tailored for up and… Read more »

600 children sing for Birmingham Children’s Hospital this Friday

Over 600 children from primary schools across the city will sing together to raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital in a special concert organised by King Edward’s… Read more »

Black Sabbath vinyl playback in Birmingham

Promoters: Heavy Tourism/Muthers Studios Event Name: “Purple With Orange Sparkles” Date: Sunday 17th July 2016 Venue: Muthers Studio, 14 Rea Street, Birmingham, B5 6BL Time: 3pm –… Read more »

Taste and Liquor’s First Birthday!

The popular Taste and Liquor will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday 16th July, and the announcement of their new monthly residency, at Lab 11 Complex. Located… Read more »

Arts listings Summer 2016 by Sally W-Jones

Arts listings Summer 2016 by Sally W-Jones

As we enjoy the usual British summer (half an hour of hot weather that leads to the more adventurous among stripping down to the least clothing possible… Read more »

Shock & Gore 2016 listings

Shock & Gore 2016 launch night: The Shining (15) at Highbury Hall Friday 8th July 7pm and midnight £18 all tickets Opening the sixth year of the… Read more »

FILMWIRE Newsletter June 2016

FILMWIRE Newsletter June 2016

Welcome to a new monthly roundup of film happenings in the middle of the country. Regular Flatpack subscribers may recognise it as a descendant of the listings… Read more »

Sunday Xpress at The Edge in Digbeth

Sunday Xpress – June 26 – Doghouse/Giant-Elf-Fist/Beyond the Summit/Hyaena Fierling/Dik Guru Sunday Xpress returns to Friction Arts’ superb venue The Edge on June 26. Now in our… Read more »

New Stax Beer Garden for The Old Crown!

New Stax Beer Garden for The Old Crown!

The Old Crown in Digbeth has a pretty impressive beer garden out back. It’s had several revamps in recent years, but the latest make-over is going to… Read more »

Stockholm’s Magic Potion play Moseley Tonight!

Stockholm’s Magic Potion play Moseley Tonight!

Stockholm outfit Magic Potion play Moseley Tonight! They’re incredible live and it’s a real coup to get them to play for free in between a gig in… Read more »

KRS ONE, BASS FESTIVAL + Exclusive Q&A + Live Show

KRS ONE, BASS FESTIVAL + Exclusive Q&A + Live Show

BASS FESTIVAL 2016 presents the internationally acclaimed Hip Hop legend KRS-ONE (“Sound of da Police”, “South Bronx”, “The Gospel of Hip Hop”) for one night only at… Read more »

I Choose Live, Local Drinks Market

I Choose Live, Local Drinks Market

If you were to cast a net to a 50 mile radius of Birmingham you’d haul back a lot of stuff. Volvos, dachshunds, maybe even a fish… Read more »