What’s on in Birmingham this month

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CHAMELEONS – On Tour in the UK This November, including Birmingham Date

CHAMELEONS – On Tour in the UK This November, including Birmingham Date

Nearly 45 years since their formation, and 25 years on from their exaltant reunion in 2000 – CHAMELEONS – are ecstatic to announce a new run of… Read more »

New Films 7th November 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 7th November 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Predator: Badlands (12A) Having pretty much exhausted the possibilities of the original… Read more »

Ikon’s annual Winter Craft Market is back.

Ikon’s annual Winter Craft Market is back.

Get into the festive spirit by joining us for a unique late-night shopping experience. Browse stalls from local makers, designers and artists, selling jewellery, homeware, prints, cards… Read more »

Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall promise ‘world of mythical adventures’ at Birmingham live show next week

Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall promise ‘world of mythical adventures’ at Birmingham live show next week

Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall are promising a live ‘world of mythical adventures’ at their new run of UK shows in November.  The… Read more »

THE TWANG – On Tour This December including Birmingham Date

THE TWANG – On Tour This December including Birmingham Date

Brummie indie-rockers The Twang have spent their last four winters out on the road, and this year is no exception. Kicking off at Patti Pavilion in Swansea… Read more »

Flight Club Announces Christmas Line-Up of Treats

Flight Club Announces Christmas Line-Up of Treats

Flight Club Birmingham— the lively cocktail and Social Darts bar—is launching a limited-edition menu of seasonally-inspired cocktails and nibbles, and a festive bottomless brunch to kick off the Christmas… Read more »

SOLIHULL’S BELEZA RODIZIO BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE

SOLIHULL’S BELEZA RODIZIO BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE

Beleza Rodizio, which will receive a 1.25 million investment, has opened reservations for its new Solihull restaurant, located on the ground floor of Touchwood. Guests can book now… Read more »

BOM secures future for Immersive Arts in Digbeth

BOM secures future for Immersive Arts in Digbeth

BOM (Birmingham Open Media) is thrilled to announce the purchase of 120 – 122 Great Barr Street in Digbeth Birmingham for its future, permanent home. BOM has… Read more »

GET YOUR GLOW AT BROWNS BRASSERIE WITH CHARLOTTE TILBURY

GET YOUR GLOW AT BROWNS BRASSERIE WITH CHARLOTTE TILBURY

It’s time for a winter glow-up asBrowns Brasserie, in Sutton Park, teams up with Charlotte Tilbury on 20th November for an exclusive evening of beauty, bubbles and festive glamour…. Read more »

New contemporary art exhibition at The Core

New contemporary art exhibition at The Core

Visual artist Alan Reullier has a rare ability to transform the everyday into the extraordinary. His latest exhibition, Transmission, showcases a striking collection of heritage blueprints that… Read more »

The Cuban Embassy Celebrates a Decade as Birmingham’s Home of Latin Spirit

The Cuban Embassy Celebrates a Decade as Birmingham’s Home of Latin Spirit

The Cuban Embassy in Moseley will mark its 10th anniversary with a spectacular all-night fiesta. Since opening in 2015, the venue has become a local cornerstone for… Read more »

Northern Soul Orchestrated UK Tour Returns in 2026

Northern Soul Orchestrated UK Tour Returns in 2026

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2025!

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2025!

All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 4th November The Dharma Chain @ The Victoria 5th November Fievel Is Glauque + Blue Bendy @… Read more »

La Bellezza Festive Menus – Italian style Christmas & NYE Feasting

La Bellezza Festive Menus – Italian style Christmas & NYE Feasting

Chef Mimmo and the La Bellezza team have unveiled a blockbuster-worthy Christmas Menu featuring crispy Arancini al Ragù, indulgent Cacio e Pepe con Langoustine with pistachio crunch, and their signature soft Neapolitan pizzas,… Read more »

Reaching out to music lovers of Birmingham – Hejira, at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath – Sunday 7 December

Reaching out to music lovers of Birmingham – Hejira, at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath – Sunday 7 December

“They came to listen because they love Joni Mitchell, but they went away loving Hejira.” – Jazzwise Hejira is a project that has rapidly blossomed from an initial ‘one-off gig’… Read more »

Rock DJ and mental health nurse opens record store in West Midlands

Rock DJ and mental health nurse opens record store in West Midlands

www.slowcenturyrecords.com |  www.instagram.com/slow_century_records After two decades supporting others as a mental health nurse and community leader – and with a parallel career in the Midlands rock and metal scene… Read more »

VAGABOND’S VIRAL FONDUE RETURNS THIS WINTER

VAGABOND’S VIRAL FONDUE RETURNS THIS WINTER

Vagabond Wines has announced the return of its festive fondue for winter 2025. This year, the indulgence goes up a notch with the launch of a Black… Read more »

Anchors away! Historic Birmingham gem reopens its doors following restoration

Anchors away! Historic Birmingham gem reopens its doors following restoration

– The Anchor Digbeth, which has its origins dating back to 1797, relaunches to the public after a painstaking £100,000 renovation – The Grade II listed public… Read more »

A real-life Fiddler on the Roof of The Alexandra

A real-life Fiddler on the Roof of The Alexandra

This December, Birmingham audiences will be treated to four weeks of an Olivier award-winning musical when Fiddler on the Roof comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham for a festive run… Read more »

What’s On Nov 2025 – NEC, bp pulse LIVE and Utilita Arena Birmingham

What’s On Nov 2025 – NEC, bp pulse LIVE and Utilita Arena Birmingham

We’re well into the busy season with over 30 shows at the NEC and both Arenas this month. There are plenty of events being announced too, including… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2025!

All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 4th November The Dharma Chain @ The Victoria 5th November Fievel Is Glauque + Blue Bendy @… 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.
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 »

Chris Rhythm Doctor, Desert Island Discs & Blow Water’s Rooftop Edition II review

Chris Rhythm Doctor, Desert Island Discs & Blow Water’s Rooftop Edition II review

With summer well and truly back on form, and some cool music events taking place, I took advantage of the fine weather and this Satruday (27th July… 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.
Flight Club Announces Christmas Line-Up of Treats

Flight Club Announces Christmas Line-Up of Treats

Flight Club Birmingham— the lively cocktail and Social Darts bar—is launching a limited-edition menu of seasonally-inspired cocktails and nibbles, and a festive bottomless brunch to kick off the Christmas… Read more »

SOLIHULL’S BELEZA RODIZIO BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE

SOLIHULL’S BELEZA RODIZIO BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE

Beleza Rodizio, which will receive a 1.25 million investment, has opened reservations for its new Solihull restaurant, located on the ground floor of Touchwood. Guests can book now… Read more »

GET YOUR GLOW AT BROWNS BRASSERIE WITH CHARLOTTE TILBURY

GET YOUR GLOW AT BROWNS BRASSERIE WITH CHARLOTTE TILBURY

It’s time for a winter glow-up asBrowns Brasserie, in Sutton Park, teams up with Charlotte Tilbury on 20th November for an exclusive evening of beauty, bubbles and festive glamour…. Read more »

The Cuban Embassy Celebrates a Decade as Birmingham’s Home of Latin Spirit

The Cuban Embassy Celebrates a Decade as Birmingham’s Home of Latin Spirit

The Cuban Embassy in Moseley will mark its 10th anniversary with a spectacular all-night fiesta. Since opening in 2015, the venue has become a local cornerstone for… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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Greek Aura Moseley review

Greek Aura Moseley review

Moseley has a new local restaurant and on what could end up to have been the last sunny day of the year, I was lucky enough to… Read more »

The world tour of Moulin Rouge! – The Musical comes to Birmingham Hippodrome (15 October – 15 November 2025)

The world tour of Moulin Rouge! – The Musical comes to Birmingham Hippodrome (15 October – 15 November 2025)

I had never seen people run to get into a show before the doors closed, but run they did. As we walked in to take our seats… 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 »

CBSO presents SYMPHONIC SESSIONS at HSC Review

CBSO presents SYMPHONIC SESSIONS at HSC Review

It’s no secret that Birmingham gets a jip from the outside world. But everyone in it – gets it. Icame to this city 13 years ago, and… Read more »

Community News

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Stage company Stan’s Cafe & Uni Of B’ham win ‘green’ award | PET#1

Stage company Stan’s Cafe & Uni Of B’ham win ‘green’ award | PET#1

The University of Birmingham, in collaboration with Birmingham stage company Stan’s Cafe, has been recognised at the UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards 2025, winning in the… Read more »

B Music Welcomed European Concert Hall Organisation Directors to Birmingham

B Music Welcomed European Concert Hall Organisation Directors to Birmingham

Between Tuesday 4 and Friday 7 November, B:Music proudly hosted the European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO) Directors’ meeting, led by B:Music Chief Executive Nick Reed. Cultural leaders… Read more »

BOM secures future for Immersive Arts in Digbeth

BOM secures future for Immersive Arts in Digbeth

BOM (Birmingham Open Media) is thrilled to announce the purchase of 120 – 122 Great Barr Street in Digbeth Birmingham for its future, permanent home. BOM has… Read more »

New contemporary art exhibition at The Core

New contemporary art exhibition at The Core

Visual artist Alan Reullier has a rare ability to transform the everyday into the extraordinary. His latest exhibition, Transmission, showcases a striking collection of heritage blueprints that… Read more »