What’s on in Birmingham this month

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4TheFans Launches Birmingham’s Biggest Fan Park As Villa Prepare For Historic Europa League Final

4TheFans Launches Birmingham’s Biggest Fan Park As Villa Prepare For Historic Europa League Final

The original, immersive fan park brand, 4TheFans, has launched a dedicated Aston Villa fan park for the UEFA Europa League Final. The event takes place at Luna… Read more »

Hutch Bring Dreamy Twang Pop & Psychedelic Spark to The Sunflower Lounge

Hutch Bring Dreamy Twang Pop & Psychedelic Spark to The Sunflower Lounge

Date: Tuesday, 26th MayVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/hutch/the-sunflower-lounge/3620280 A vibrant night of psych pop colour, indie fuzz and genre bending chaos arrives at The Sunflower Lounge… Read more »

3 Week Countdown to Birmingham’s DanceOnArrival Summer Opening Festival

3 Week Countdown to Birmingham’s DanceOnArrival Summer Opening Festival

Over two venues and across three stages at Luna Springs and XOYO Birmingham – including the lush roof garden – 4,000 house music fans are set to… Read more »

Elmhurst Ballet School’s Breaking Barres Gala 2026

Elmhurst Ballet School’s Breaking Barres Gala 2026

Birmingham’s dance and culinary scenes will come together for a special fundraising event at Elmhurst Ballet School on Tuesday 7 July, as the School presents its Summer… Read more »

Gig Preview: Darius Zaltash & Puma Theory Deliver a High Voltage Co Headline at The Victoria

Gig Preview: Darius Zaltash & Puma Theory Deliver a High Voltage Co Headline at The Victoria

Date: Friday, 29th May Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/darius-zaltash/the-victoria/3598980 A charged night of electronic emotion, alt rock grit and emerging artist fire hits The Victoria… Read more »

Films from Fri 8 May by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 8 May by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Mortal Kombat II (15) The sequel to the 2021 reboot of  the… Read more »

Kitty Clap Klub at Flatpack Festival Saturday

Kitty Clap Klub at Flatpack Festival Saturday

Kitty Clap Klubis a bold new short film screening as part of Flatpack Film Festival this May. Set around a chaotic strip club in Stoke during the… Read more »

THE CBSO ANNOUNCES NEW 2026-27 SEASON

THE CBSO ANNOUNCES NEW 2026-27 SEASON

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) announces its 2026–27 Season: a year of artistic ambition, civic pride and musical breadth under Music Director Kazuki Yamada. The… Read more »

POLITICAL THERAPY An Evening with Jess Phillips Thurs 14 May 8pm

POLITICAL THERAPY An Evening with Jess Phillips Thurs 14 May 8pm

People don’t always agree with what comes out of Jess Phillips’ mouth but few can argue with her being one of the most straightforward communicators out there,… Read more »

Common Goldfish Bring Psychedelic Warmth to Birmingham

Common Goldfish Bring Psychedelic Warmth to Birmingham

Date: Thursday 21st MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/common-goldfish/the-victoria/3595694 A night of woozy psych groove, sharp tongued indie attitude and funk pop brightness lands at The Victoria on… Read more »

Midcentury Markets Birmingham 31st May

Midcentury Markets Birmingham 31st May

On Sunday 31st May, Secret Space, Digbeth in Birmingham will host Midcentury Markets, a must-visit event for lovers of timeless design, vintage interiors and iconic mid-20th-century style. Whether… Read more »

Austel to play The Sunflower Lounge Wednesday 10th June as part of upcoming UK tour

Austel to play The Sunflower Lounge Wednesday 10th June as part of upcoming UK tour

Austel’s second album Mirror To Mine is due for release on 5th June – mixed by Grace Banks (English Teacher, Haim, Squid) and mastered by Katie Tavini (Nadine Shah, Arlo Parks,… Read more »

Celebrate Birmingham Pride with La Bellezza’s Pre-Pride Party

Celebrate Birmingham Pride with La Bellezza’s Pre-Pride Party

This Birmingham Pride, La Bellezza – Big Mamma’s much-loved Birmingham trattoria – is hosting a pre-Pride celebration designed to get partygoers into the spirit before the main event. On Saturday 23rd May from 10:00am, La… Read more »

Seb Lowe’s UK tour is on sale this morning ahead of Sofia Isella dates next week

Seb Lowe’s UK tour is on sale this morning ahead of Sofia Isella dates next week

Fresh from dropping his new single ‘One Day To Live’ and completing a euphoric UK tour, a big year for Seb Lowe rises to new heights with confirmation of an autumn headline run…. Read more »

Brand new electropop musical exploring queer invisibility in tennis heads out on tour

Brand new electropop musical exploring queer invisibility in tennis heads out on tour

Fairlight is a brand-new electropop musical about queer invisibility in tennis, which takes place on a tennis court with live tennis playing. Having premiered in Birmingham in 2025,… Read more »

Elmhurst Ballet School Launches Silver Swans Summer Retreat for Adult Dancers

Elmhurst Ballet School Launches Silver Swans Summer Retreat for Adult Dancers

This July, Elmhurst Ballet School invites adult dancers to step into a unique and uplifting experience with its Silver Swans Summer Retreat; a carefully curated programme blending… Read more »

Damien Dempsey and The Wonder Stuff complete Moseley Folk 2026 line-up

Damien Dempsey and The Wonder Stuff complete Moseley Folk 2026 line-up

Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey and Black Country indie heroes The Wonder Stuff have been announced as the final additions to Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2026’s main… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2026!

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st May Brigitte Beraha Lucid Dreamers @ 1000 Trades The Charlatans @ O2 Academy Freak Out Presents The Junipers… Read more »

Films from Fri 1 May by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 1 May by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A) Twenty years on from the original… Read more »

Grassroots Festival returns on Sunday 3rd May Bank Holiday with La Dharma headlining and over 15 other local independent artists.

Grassroots Festival returns on Sunday 3rd May Bank Holiday with La Dharma headlining and over 15 other local independent artists.

Live music lovers, this one’s for you. Grassroots Festival is returning to Birmingham’s The Night Owl on Sunday 3rd May, after its sell out year in 2025… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st May Brigitte Beraha Lucid Dreamers @ 1000 Trades The Charlatans @ O2 Academy Freak Out Presents The Junipers… 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.
New cafe bar opens at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

New cafe bar opens at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

A new café bar and community space has opened at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter on Thursday 7 May. Craft & Culture, on the ground floor… Read more »

Designed to Share: All Bar One Birmingham Launches New Menu Bursting with Global Flavours

Designed to Share: All Bar One Birmingham Launches New Menu Bursting with Global Flavours

All Bar One in Birmingham Airport, Eleven Brindley Place and New Street Station in Birmingham is turning up the flavour with a bold new menu made for… Read more »

FleurFest returns for Father’s Day weekend!

FleurFest returns for Father’s Day weekend!

Families are being invited to the return of a festival at popular local village pub in time for Father’s Day. The event, on June 20th, is also… Read more »

KICK OFF BIRMINGHAM PRIDE WITH BRUNCH AT COW & SOW 

KICK OFF BIRMINGHAM PRIDE WITH BRUNCH AT COW & SOW 

Cow & Sow is hosting a Pride Brunch on 23rd May to kick-start the festivities, making donations to Birmingham LGBT Cow & Sow is hosting a one-off brunch… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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The Allure Speakeasy at The Old Joint Stock review

The Allure Speakeasy at The Old Joint Stock review

The Allure Speakeasy at the Old Joint Stock Theatre is not a show you politely sit and watch. It’s one you’re pulled into, cocktail-first (yes, even at… Read more »

Piccolino Sunday Roast review 2026!

Piccolino Sunday Roast review 2026!

With Mother’s Day approaching, I was invited to experience Piccolino’s Sunday Roast, a celebration of family, togetherness and true Italian hospitality. At the heart of Italian culture… Read more »

The Indian Streatery review – March 2026!

The Indian Streatery review – March 2026!

It’s been a while since I had the pleasure of dining at The Indian Streatery on Bennetts Hill, time flies and a long overdue catch up with… Read more »

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 »

Community News

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National Bereavement Charities Have Merged

National Bereavement Charities Have Merged

Two of the UK’s largest child bereavement charities, Winston’s Wish and Child Bereavement UK, have announced that they have merged together, marking a significant step forward in… Read more »

Birmingham Rep recruiting for Assistant Director for Peter Pan

Birmingham Rep recruiting for Assistant Director for Peter Pan

Birmingham Rep is seeking a West Midlands based Assistant Director to join the Company for the 2026 magical Christmas show Peter Panby J M Barrie, adapted by… Read more »

Elmhurst Ballet School’s Breaking Barres Gala 2026

Elmhurst Ballet School’s Breaking Barres Gala 2026

Birmingham’s dance and culinary scenes will come together for a special fundraising event at Elmhurst Ballet School on Tuesday 7 July, as the School presents its Summer… Read more »

Children’s Mental Wellbeing Coach Tackles Rising Child Mental Health Crisis with Groundbreaking Animated Series

Children’s Mental Wellbeing Coach Tackles Rising Child Mental Health Crisis with Groundbreaking Animated Series

New campaign launches as alarming statistics reveal social media pressures, online bullying and body image concerns threaten the emotional wellbeing of a generation As Mental Health Awareness… Read more »