What’s on in Birmingham this month

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Restaurant Bar & Grill

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Restaurant Bar & Grill

Restaurant Bar & Grill has unveiled its indulgent Mother’s Day menu, blending the comfort of a classic Sunday roast with refined global influences, the perfect way to celebrate… Read more »

PRESS RELEASE – Birmingham Rep announces a brand-new production of its acclaimed show The Snowman™

PRESS RELEASE – Birmingham Rep announces a brand-new production of its acclaimed show The Snowman™

This festive family classic will fly into The Rep this autumn The stage show is based upon the iconic wordless picture book by Raymond Briggs and its… Read more »

New free art exhibition at The Core

New free art exhibition at The Core

NEW free art exhibition in The Courtyard Gallery at The Core in Solihull. Currently on display in The Courtyard Gallery at The Core until 14 March is an… Read more »

20 years of MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > do you remember your first Mo’Folk?

20 years of MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > do you remember your first Mo’Folk?

2026 officially marks the 20th Anniversary of Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival. In the run-up to the landmark event, which runs from Friday 4 to Sunday… Read more »

Bottomless Brunches for music lovers at The Night Owl!

Bottomless Brunches for music lovers at The Night Owl!

Do you know your Specials from your Beat, your George Michael from Boy George, your Four Tops from your Temptations? If you do and you also enjoy… Read more »

The Night Owl March Listings

The Night Owl March Listings

It’s all going off at The Night Owl this March… this is the story! Monday 2nd March- Neighbourhd– 7:30PM – LATE Birmingham’s biggest and best jam night… Read more »

Films from Fri 27 Feb by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 27 Feb by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Scream 7 (18) Promised to be the franchise’s final entry, this was… Read more »

Moseley Record Fair: Spring 2026 Season

Moseley Record Fair: Spring 2026 Season

Moseley Record Fair Sunday 1 March 2026 Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road, Birmingham, B13 9EA Doors open at 12pm, ends at 4pm Cafe & DJs… Read more »

FEAR PR artists playing the UK in 2026

FEAR PR artists playing the UK in 2026

There’s a real mixture of talent performing throughout the UK & Ireland from this week through to May. From the best new British guitar bands (The Cases,… Read more »

Birmingham’s full line-up confirmed for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Birmingham’s full line-up confirmed for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been announced following the conclusion of the Qualifier in Nepal last month – with the… Read more »

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM

This Mother’s Day (Sunday 15th March), The Grand Hotel Birmingham is providing the perfect setting for celebrations, whether guests are looking to indulge in a decadent afternoon… Read more »

B’HAM BACH CHOIR: Sacred Music (Mar 14, St Chad’s Bham) 

B’HAM BACH CHOIR: Sacred Music (Mar 14, St Chad’s Bham) 

Entitled Sacred Music, the performance is presented in the run-up to Holy Week and is built around a trio of larger-scale works by three leading 16th century composers:… Read more »

Free Birmingham dining experience hosted by Lloyds and Six By Nico

Free Birmingham dining experience hosted by Lloyds and Six By Nico

Key Details: Lloyds has teamed up with award-winning restaurant group Six by Nico to unveil a UK-wide run of immersive dining experiences. With 59% of Gen Zs… Read more »

GULP in March – A Month of Curiosity and Creativity

GULP in March – A Month of Curiosity and Creativity

As GULP steps into March, the Birmingham-based sensory dining and creative hub is embracing curiosity, creativity, and connection. This March, the space comes alive with immersive dinners,… Read more »

Birmingham’s newest food hall opens in Digbeth, featuring 15 independent kitchens, social gaming zones and a cultural events programme

Birmingham’s newest food hall opens in Digbeth, featuring 15 independent kitchens, social gaming zones and a cultural events programme

Alfred Works, the new 17,500 sq. ft food hall from award winning hospitality group Blend Family, is now open at the historic Custard Factory in Digbeth. The… Read more »

Paranormal Activity heading to Birmingham this Halloween

Paranormal Activity heading to Birmingham this Halloween

Written by acclaimed playwright Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett, visionary director behind Punchdrunk Based on the Paranormal Activity films, first written and directed by Oren Peli and… Read more »

BANANARAMA JOIN THE CHARLATANS, EXAMPLE & MADNESS FOR LAKEFEST AUG 2026

BANANARAMA JOIN THE CHARLATANS, EXAMPLE & MADNESS FOR LAKEFEST AUG 2026

CTS PERFORMING ACROSS THE WEEKEND, INCLUDE THE CHARLATANS, MADNESS, EXAMPLE SOUL II SOUL, SCOUTING FOR GIRLS, LIGHTENING SEEDS, BEZ, EAST 17, REEF, CHESNEY HAWKES, GENERAL LEVY, HARLEYMOON… Read more »

Films from Fri 20 Feb by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 20 Feb by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Secret Agent (15) Laden with awards and nominations for Best Film… Read more »

24 STORIES AND BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET TEAM UP FOR SKY-HIGH PRE-SHOW DINING

24 STORIES AND BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET TEAM UP FOR SKY-HIGH PRE-SHOW DINING

This spring, 24 Stories and Birmingham Royal Ballet have collaborated on an exclusive dining experience to mark the arrival of Carlos Acosta’s exuberant production of Don Quixote at… Read more »

Darren Styles returns to XOYO Birmingham – 18 April 2026

Darren Styles returns to XOYO Birmingham – 18 April 2026

Darren Styles returns to XOYO Birmingham on Saturday, 18th April 2026, delivering a club show designed for peak-time euphoria, relentless energy, and unforgettable dancefloor moments. With over… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st Feb Moseley Folk Festival present Midlake + special guests – Jane Weaver, The Brethren, The… Read more »

Best of Brum

Click here to view all our special 'best of Brum' articles, from the best bars to the best restaurants, things to do in the city and other alternative features.
A New Chapter for Birmingham A Vibrant City Guide Celebrates the Best of the City

A New Chapter for Birmingham A Vibrant City Guide Celebrates the Best of the City

A vibrant 148-page city guide is launching this week, celebrating the very best of Birmingham and presenting an inspiring, forward-looking vision of the city. Free to pick… Read more »

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Review, September 2025 (Sunday)

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Review, September 2025 (Sunday)

Having been going to at least one of the two annual Moseley Festivals pretty much every year for the past 14, I was yet again fortunate enough… Read more »

The Best Record Stores in Birmingham 2025!

The Best Record Stores in Birmingham 2025!

Swordfish Records:  66 Dalton Street, B4 7LX , swordfishrecords.co.uk  Swordfish records has been a staple in the Birmingham vinyl scene since 1989. With numerous relocations over the… Read more »

From Pale Ales to Chocolate Stouts – The Best Places To Enjoy a Craft Beer In Birmingham

From Pale Ales to Chocolate Stouts – The Best Places To Enjoy a Craft Beer In Birmingham

As both a Birmingham based blogger and a craft beer fan, I’ve spent many an hour propping up bars at pubs all around Birmingham and the wider… Read more »

Food & Drink News

Click to view all the latest news on food and drink in Birmingham. From new bar and restaurant launches to foodie events, tasting sessions, press releases, reviews and more.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Restaurant Bar & Grill

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Restaurant Bar & Grill

Restaurant Bar & Grill has unveiled its indulgent Mother’s Day menu, blending the comfort of a classic Sunday roast with refined global influences, the perfect way to celebrate… Read more »

Asha’s launches brand-new Indian street food concept at Society Birmingham

Asha’s launches brand-new Indian street food concept at Society Birmingham

Independent food and drink destination, Society, is welcoming one of Birmingham’s most celebrated restaurants as Asha’s joins its line-up of traders next month – launching a brand… Read more »

Bottomless Brunches for music lovers at The Night Owl!

Bottomless Brunches for music lovers at The Night Owl!

Do you know your Specials from your Beat, your George Michael from Boy George, your Four Tops from your Temptations? If you do and you also enjoy… Read more »

Flight Club is Giving Free Prosecco and Pink Gin to Mums this Mother’s Day

Flight Club is Giving Free Prosecco and Pink Gin to Mums this Mother’s Day

The Social Darts bar is giving away a free glass of fizz for all mums, and the first 300 mums through the doors will also snag a… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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Robin Hood at The Hippodrome 15th Jan by Mazzy Snape

Robin Hood at The Hippodrome 15th Jan by Mazzy Snape

Not yet, Biggins! Robin Hood at Birmingham Hippodrome is the lighthearted escapism that we all need in January. Robin Hood, the magical panto adventure, is currently showing… Read more »

Sem Fronteiras Pop-Up at Temper & Brown review

Sem Fronteiras Pop-Up at Temper & Brown review

I’ve been lucky enough to sample Temper & Brown’s Reggae Roasts, and various small plates on two other occasions, all of which have been soul warming, so… Read more »

La Bellezza Birmingham restaurant review

La Bellezza Birmingham restaurant review

A recent invite to sample La Bellezza’s festive menu was high on my ‘to-do’ list, mainly because I attended the opening night but did not have time… Read more »

Society Festive Menu Review

Society Festive Menu Review

Nestled round the back of Birmingham’s Snow Hill station on One Colmore Square, only 10 minutes’ walk from both New and Moor Street stations sits the newly… Read more »

Community News

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50 Years of Moments: NEC marks 50-year anniversary with new future-facing brand

50 Years of Moments: NEC marks 50-year anniversary with new future-facing brand

The NEC Group is celebrating 50 years since its opening of the NEC by marking a new chapter in its evolution – bringing its venues and experiences… Read more »

20 years of MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > do you remember your first Mo’Folk?

20 years of MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > do you remember your first Mo’Folk?

2026 officially marks the 20th Anniversary of Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival. In the run-up to the landmark event, which runs from Friday 4 to Sunday… Read more »

BCU invests £500k in new film & photography equipment

BCU invests £500k in new film & photography equipment

The funding will deliver significant upgrades to industry-standard equipment and refurbish the sets in two of the five studios in the University’s Parkside building, as BCU looks… Read more »

Moseley Record Fair: Spring 2026 Season

Moseley Record Fair: Spring 2026 Season

Moseley Record Fair Sunday 1 March 2026 Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road, Birmingham, B13 9EA Doors open at 12pm, ends at 4pm Cafe & DJs… Read more »