What’s on in Birmingham this month

Click to view all the latest What's on in Birmingham news. From music events, live gigs, food & drink happenings and the latest arts events in the city.
His Lordship at Night Owl in Birmingham on April 8th

His Lordship at Night Owl in Birmingham on April 8th

Rock ‘n’ roll duo HIS LORDSHIP have announced a UK headline tour for Spring 2023. Kicking off in Bristol on 29 March and stopping off in twelve cities along the way,… Read more »

Mostly Jazz Festival Final line-up news – Fred Wesley & Craig Charles added!

Mostly Jazz Festival Final line-up news – Fred Wesley & Craig Charles added!

Music legend Fred Wesley and ‘Maestro of Funk’ DJ Craig Charles are the latest big name additions to Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 7 to Sunday 9 July 2023,… Read more »

Steakhouse Bar + Block opens its second site in Brum 27th March in Exchange Square

Steakhouse Bar + Block opens its second site in Brum 27th March in Exchange Square

There’s a new kid on the block as Bar + Block gets set to open its second steakhouse in Birmingham this spring. Launching on Monday 27th March, the nationwide steakhouse will… Read more »

Jam Jah Sound’s Reggae Monday Nights return!

Jam Jah Sound’s Reggae Monday Nights return!

Jam Jah Sound’s Reggae Monday Nights return to the Dark Horse, weekly! Kicking off with a 2am Bank Holiday Monday with special guest YT alongside Jam Jah… Read more »

Gritty dance-theatre show DROWNTOWN tour extends into May 2023 – with date at Birmingham MAC

Gritty dance-theatre show DROWNTOWN tour extends into May 2023 – with date at Birmingham MAC

Double National Dance Awards nominated Rhiannon Faith Company new show visits venues across the UK to hold a tender and honest mirror to a society at tipping… Read more »

Be Inclusive Hospitality to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April

Be Inclusive Hospitality to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April

Be Inclusive Hospitality, founded by award-winning Birmingham-born hospitality veteran Lorraine Copes to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April at the Grand Hotel. The not-for-profit and social… Read more »

Segweh Sound take on a new residency at the Rainbow Pub

Segweh Sound take on a new residency at the Rainbow Pub

Ahead of their headline show supporting David Rodigan at Crooked House Festival. DJ Duo Magoo & Wayne Chambers aka Segweh Sound take on a new residency at the… Read more »

Paul Jones, Ginge Brings It On Home and Helen Humes

Paul Jones, Ginge Brings It On Home and Helen Humes

THIS TUESDAY 21st MARCH AT HENRY’S BLUESHOUSE AT VELVET MUSIC ROOMS JO CARLEY & THE OLD DRY SKULLS The music of Jo Carley & The Old Dry… Read more »

New Night! All My Circuits – Loula Yorke at Pan Pan

New Night! All My Circuits – Loula Yorke at Pan Pan

Live modular synths LOULA YORKE + Abstract organ duo IMPORTER/EXPORTER. Visual artist TBA. ALL MY CIRCUITSEP2//MUSICAMC: LOULA YORKE 31 MAR / 7:30 PM Come down for a night of… Read more »

Two Year Break play Scruffy Murphy’s 30th March

Two Year Break play Scruffy Murphy’s 30th March

Two Year Break are playing in Brum. The dynamic and fresh 4-piece from Essex received praise for their self-released debut album ‘Do You Wanna Find Love?’ (2021),… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat – Best Music Events in Birmingham March 2023!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this March 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… 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.
48 Hours in Birmingham – Two Kids on the Bloc

48 Hours in Birmingham – Two Kids on the Bloc

Living in Worcester, it’s a pretty easy commute to Brum. I’ve lived in The Jewellery Quarter, the worst parts of Wolverhampton & West Bromwich, and was born… Read more »

The Best Art Galleries in Birmingham

The Best Art Galleries in Birmingham

As John Lennon once said, “Life doesn’t imitate art…it is art!” and this past two years life has been pretty tough, with a traumatising pandemic, a horrific… Read more »

A Night Out in The Independent Republic of Stirchley!

A Night Out in The Independent Republic of Stirchley!

A recent invite to attend the Birmingham-based spirits brand BeauFort pop-up press night at Kong Bar was a perfect opportunity to catch up on the current bar… Read more »

Best New Bars, Restaurants & Cafes in Birmingham

Best New Bars, Restaurants & Cafes in Birmingham

We have searched high and low to bring you the best new bars, restauarants and cafes in Birmingham from 2022, as well as a few soon to… 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.
Steakhouse Bar + Block opens its second site in Brum 27th March in Exchange Square

Steakhouse Bar + Block opens its second site in Brum 27th March in Exchange Square

There’s a new kid on the block as Bar + Block gets set to open its second steakhouse in Birmingham this spring. Launching on Monday 27th March, the nationwide steakhouse will… Read more »

Be Inclusive Hospitality to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April

Be Inclusive Hospitality to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April

Be Inclusive Hospitality, founded by award-winning Birmingham-born hospitality veteran Lorraine Copes to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April at the Grand Hotel. The not-for-profit and social… Read more »

Spring 2023 with Gulp!

Spring 2023 with Gulp!

ASTE, TOUCH AND SMELL! with Royal Museum of Worcester March to November 2023 I’ve recently begun a commission with the Royal Museum of Worcester which holds an incredible  collection of… Read more »

Dough-nut panic, you can now order a Simpson’s inspired doughnut, BURGER!

Dough-nut panic, you can now order a Simpson’s inspired doughnut, BURGER!

Dentists look away now! A new, limited edition Simpson’s inspired doughnut burger combines sweet, spice, and all things nice this Spring. A new brand collaboration between burger… Read more »

Reviews & Features

Click here to view all the latest reviews & features for Birmingham.
Dirty Bingo at The Actress & Bishop review by Ning-ning Li

Dirty Bingo at The Actress & Bishop review by Ning-ning Li

I’d like to take a quick moment to shout out about my success of the night – I won the dildo race! Yes, I’m very proud, thank… Read more »

48 Hours in Birmingham – Two Kids on the Bloc

48 Hours in Birmingham – Two Kids on the Bloc

Living in Worcester, it’s a pretty easy commute to Brum. I’ve lived in The Jewellery Quarter, the worst parts of Wolverhampton & West Bromwich, and was born… Read more »

The Best Art Galleries in Birmingham

The Best Art Galleries in Birmingham

As John Lennon once said, “Life doesn’t imitate art…it is art!” and this past two years life has been pretty tough, with a traumatising pandemic, a horrific… Read more »

Dreamgirls at The Alex review by Mazzy Snape

Dreamgirls at The Alex review by Mazzy Snape

Dreamgirls, thestage musical, a multi award winning production is currently in residence at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham until 31 December. You might be familiar with the… Read more »

A Night Out in The Independent Republic of Stirchley!

A Night Out in The Independent Republic of Stirchley!

A recent invite to attend the Birmingham-based spirits brand BeauFort pop-up press night at Kong Bar was a perfect opportunity to catch up on the current bar… Read more »

Dishoom Christmas Menu review 2022

Dishoom Christmas Menu review 2022

London’s trendy Indian staple Dishoom, exploded onto Birmingham’s food scene a hairs breadth before the Pandemic in 2020. Two years of rave reviews and consistently good media… Read more »

Saturday Night Fever at The Alex review by Mazzy Snape

Saturday Night Fever at The Alex review by Mazzy Snape

Saturday Night Fever, thestage musical, is a homage to the 1977 Robert Stigwood film in which John Travolta stars in possibly his most career defining role. The… Read more »

The Shawshank Redemption at The Alex review by Wallis Brown

The Shawshank Redemption at The Alex review by Wallis Brown

The Alexandra Theatre welcomed us in the from the cold, dreary weather of a Monday evening with their exemplary hospitality and the promise of talent and the… Read more »

Music News

His Lordship at Night Owl in Birmingham on April 8th

His Lordship at Night Owl in Birmingham on April 8th

Rock ‘n’ roll duo HIS LORDSHIP have announced a UK headline tour for Spring 2023. Kicking off in Bristol on 29 March and stopping off in twelve cities along the way,… Read more »

Mostly Jazz Festival Final line-up news – Fred Wesley & Craig Charles added!

Mostly Jazz Festival Final line-up news – Fred Wesley & Craig Charles added!

Music legend Fred Wesley and ‘Maestro of Funk’ DJ Craig Charles are the latest big name additions to Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 7 to Sunday 9 July 2023,… Read more »

Jam Jah Sound’s Reggae Monday Nights return!

Jam Jah Sound’s Reggae Monday Nights return!

Jam Jah Sound’s Reggae Monday Nights return to the Dark Horse, weekly! Kicking off with a 2am Bank Holiday Monday with special guest YT alongside Jam Jah… Read more »

Segweh Sound take on a new residency at the Rainbow Pub

Segweh Sound take on a new residency at the Rainbow Pub

Ahead of their headline show supporting David Rodigan at Crooked House Festival. DJ Duo Magoo & Wayne Chambers aka Segweh Sound take on a new residency at the… Read more »

Paul Jones, Ginge Brings It On Home and Helen Humes

Paul Jones, Ginge Brings It On Home and Helen Humes

THIS TUESDAY 21st MARCH AT HENRY’S BLUESHOUSE AT VELVET MUSIC ROOMS JO CARLEY & THE OLD DRY SKULLS The music of Jo Carley & The Old Dry… Read more »

Community News

Mostly Jazz Festival Final line-up news – Fred Wesley & Craig Charles added!

Mostly Jazz Festival Final line-up news – Fred Wesley & Craig Charles added!

Music legend Fred Wesley and ‘Maestro of Funk’ DJ Craig Charles are the latest big name additions to Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 7 to Sunday 9 July 2023,… Read more »

Local energy firm supports SIFA Fireside through energy crisis

Local energy firm supports SIFA Fireside through energy crisis

With rising energy costs affecting many charities across the Midlands, The Student Energy Group (TSEG) has stepped in to halve the energy bills of the homeless charity… Read more »

Be Inclusive Hospitality to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April

Be Inclusive Hospitality to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April

Be Inclusive Hospitality, founded by award-winning Birmingham-born hospitality veteran Lorraine Copes to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April at the Grand Hotel. The not-for-profit and social… Read more »

NSPCC invites Birmingham parents to baby brain-building campaign launch event

NSPCC invites Birmingham parents to baby brain-building campaign launch event

An exciting new campaign for parents and carers of children under two is to be launched in Birmingham to help them nurture a strong bond with their… Read more »