What’s on in Birmingham this month

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MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL Massive line-up drop > Jordan Rakei, Soul II Soul, Cymande, Goldie + more

MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL Massive line-up drop > Jordan Rakei, Soul II Soul, Cymande, Goldie + more

Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival have revealed their second round of acts for this summer’s event (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026). Leading the… Read more »

Pure Garage Takes Over XOYO Birmingham This April

Pure Garage Takes Over XOYO Birmingham This April

Pure Garage brings its signature energy to Birmingham this spring with a special day-to-night takeover at XOYO Birmingham on Saturday 25th April. Running from mid-afternoon through to… Read more »

Shakespeare Week 2026 – As YOU like it!

Shakespeare Week 2026 – As YOU like it!

Shakespeare Week, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s annual national celebration of Shakespeare, is back for 2026, taking place from 23 – 29 March. Now in its 12th iteration,… Read more »

New Shows On-Sale at Birmingham Rep

New Shows On-Sale at Birmingham Rep

Birmingham Rep has today announced another selection of new productions to add to its already stellar 2026 programme. Get ready for an evening of sparkling tunes, tangled… Read more »

Bank Birmingham Valentine’s Menu

Bank Birmingham Valentine’s Menu

This Valentine’s Day, Bank presents a delicious sharing menu perfect for couples.  Enjoy three impressive courses designed to be enjoyed together.  To start, enjoy a delicious Asian… Read more »

Amplify Town Hall Exhibition Opens in Victoria Square as Landmark Heritage Project Concludes

Amplify Town Hall Exhibition Opens in Victoria Square as Landmark Heritage Project Concludes

From Tuesday 17 February until the end of March, visitors will be able to explore a specially curated outdoor exhibition outside the Town Hall, offering a first… Read more »

MAISON MAYCI REVEALS A NEW PROGRAMME OF DINING EVENTS

MAISON MAYCI REVEALS A NEW PROGRAMME OF DINING EVENTS

The independent French bakery and restaurant in Moseley, launches a new programme of dining events, ‘Tous Ensemble’ The first three events have been revealed; community biscuit decorating… Read more »

ALFRED WORKS REVEALS LINE-UP OF FOOD PARTNERS

ALFRED WORKS REVEALS LINE-UP OF FOOD PARTNERS

Digbeth is about to get even tastier! Alfred Works, the new food hall from award-winning hospitality group Blend Family, has today revealed the line-up of food partners… Read more »

BLACKLOCK BIRMINGHAM ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE 

BLACKLOCK BIRMINGHAM ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE 

The much-loved chophouse brings Big Chops, Big Roasts and plenty of chop love to the heart of the city on 20 April 2026 Blacklock has confirmed it… Read more »

24 STORIES ANNOUNCES PASSING FANCIES RESIDENCY

24 STORIES ANNOUNCES PASSING FANCIES RESIDENCY

The residency will take place in the ground floor bar at 24 Stories from Saturday 7th – Saturday 28th February  This February, 24 Stories is delighted to announce a… Read more »

Exciting times at GULP as we step into 2026!

Exciting times at GULP as we step into 2026!

This February and March, GULP is ramping up with more events, collaborations, and experiences designed to bring people together around food, culture, and shared moments. From immersive… Read more »

TOTALLY TINA is STILL ‘Simply The Best’ and comes to SOLIHULL – Core Theatre on Sunday 8th March 2026!

TOTALLY TINA is STILL ‘Simply The Best’ and comes to SOLIHULL – Core Theatre on Sunday 8th March 2026!

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s original, award-winning Tina Turner tribute …. aka Justine Riddoch and her talented cast. When Tina burst onto the scene,… Read more »

Valentine’s At Piccolino – Elegant dishes, cocktail specials and more

Valentine’s At Piccolino – Elegant dishes, cocktail specials and more

This Valentine’s Day, Piccolino invites lovers to celebrate not just the joy of love, but the passion and artistry of Italian cuisine. From 9th – 15th February,… Read more »

Jeff Goldblum announces first ever UK tour with his band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

Jeff Goldblum announces first ever UK tour with his band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

Jeff Goldblum has announced his first ever UK tour with his band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Beginning in Wolverhampton on 28 May, the tour will then call… Read more »

Empress Sets the Mood This Valentine’s Weekend with Live Afro-Beats and a Special Guest Performance

Empress Sets the Mood This Valentine’s Weekend with Live Afro-Beats and a Special Guest Performance

Nigerian restaurant Empress is set to be the place to impress this Valentine’s Day, promising a vibrant and unforgettable celebration of love, music and culture. The much-talked-about… Read more »

Solihull Arts Markets at The Core

Solihull Arts Markets at The Core

Solihull Arts Markets return to The Core this spring, bringing a vibrant showcase of independent artists, makers and designers to the heart of Solihull. Taking place on… Read more »

What’s on Feb Half Term and Valentine’s Day at Mulligans Birmingham

What’s on Feb Half Term and Valentine’s Day at Mulligans Birmingham

During February half-term week (16th-22nd February), Mulligans will become the first leisure operator to launch a ‘No Phone Zone’ to encourage families to switch their phones to… Read more »

Films from Fri 6 Feb by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 6 Feb by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Send Help (15) Sam Raimi’s first film since 2022’s Doctor Strange and… Read more »

Craftspace celebrates 40 years of craft making in the Midlands and beyond

Craftspace celebrates 40 years of craft making in the Midlands and beyond

Craftspace is celebrating 40 years of craft making in the Midlands and beyond with a new craft commission 40 Objects for 40 years, created by Stewart Francis… Read more »

Niche Café — Valentine’s Events

Niche Café — Valentine’s Events

Niche Café in the Jewellery Quarter are hosting some lovely Valentine’s Events, information as follows: Bouquet making night  Where guests can build their dream Valentine’s bouquet, we’ll… 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

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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.
Margarita Month: Popcorn Margarita Cocktails for film award season

Margarita Month: Popcorn Margarita Cocktails for film award season

With Margarita Day (22nd February) fast approaching, The Alchemist has reimagined the classic serve with a month of cinema nostalgia themed celebrations coinciding with the major film awards season…. Read more »

Bank Birmingham Valentine’s Menu

Bank Birmingham Valentine’s Menu

This Valentine’s Day, Bank presents a delicious sharing menu perfect for couples.  Enjoy three impressive courses designed to be enjoyed together.  To start, enjoy a delicious Asian… Read more »

MAISON MAYCI REVEALS A NEW PROGRAMME OF DINING EVENTS

MAISON MAYCI REVEALS A NEW PROGRAMME OF DINING EVENTS

The independent French bakery and restaurant in Moseley, launches a new programme of dining events, ‘Tous Ensemble’ The first three events have been revealed; community biscuit decorating… Read more »

KIDS EAT FREE AND £29.95 3-COURSE VALENTINE’S SET MENU AT ZIZZI

KIDS EAT FREE AND £29.95 3-COURSE VALENTINE’S SET MENU AT ZIZZI

COUPLES INVITED TO SHARE THE LOVE AND DESSERT AT ZIZZI THIS VALENTINE’S DAY  Zizzi Introduces Valentine’s Three-Course Set Menu For £29.95, including a Love At First Bite… 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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Shakespeare Week 2026 – As YOU like it!

Shakespeare Week 2026 – As YOU like it!

Shakespeare Week, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s annual national celebration of Shakespeare, is back for 2026, taking place from 23 – 29 March. Now in its 12th iteration,… Read more »

MOSELEY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DISTRICT TO LIGHT UP WINTER WITH SPOTLIGHT EVENT

MOSELEY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DISTRICT TO LIGHT UP WINTER WITH SPOTLIGHT EVENT

The Moseley Community Investment District (CID) is excited to announce SpotLIGHT, a weekend-long celebration of light, creativity, and community, taking place 20–22 February from 4–7pm each day…. Read more »

Gateley renews STEAMhouse partnership to back Birmingham entrepreneurs

Gateley renews STEAMhouse partnership to back Birmingham entrepreneurs

Professional services group Gateley has renewed its partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU) innovation centre STEAMhouse as it continues to champion the next generation of enterprise and… Read more »

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire expands community opera programme

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire expands community opera programme

Forget chandeliers and red velvet seats…Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) is taking opera out to the streets of Birmingham.  Backed by a £210,000 grant from The Linbury Trust, the RBC will spend the… Read more »