What’s on in Birmingham this month

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Films from Fri 15 May by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 15 May by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Normal (15) Imagine a senior John Wick  scripted by the Coens,  directed… Read more »

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden to star in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden to star in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Alongside co-producers Melting Pot, Birmingham Rep are today thrilled to announce initial casting for their new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the multi-million-selling, internationally acclaimed… Read more »

Families are invited to Zizzi this May half-term, where kids get a three-course meal free

Families are invited to Zizzi this May half-term, where kids get a three-course meal free

Kids eat free over the May half-term holidays at all Zizzi restaurants across England and Wales.  Kids can eat three courses from Zizzi’s Bambini menu for free when an… Read more »

12th June, Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter “Fiona Bevan” and Scottish Singer-Songwriter Adam Beattie’s Double Header Tour at Thimblemill Library, Smethwick.

12th June, Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter “Fiona Bevan” and Scottish Singer-Songwriter Adam Beattie’s Double Header Tour at Thimblemill Library, Smethwick.

Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie ‘Uplifting Reveries Of Love’ (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan ‘Startling odysseys’ (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK in celebration… Read more »

THE GOOD WATER Birmingham band’s new release + tour dates!

THE GOOD WATER Birmingham band’s new release + tour dates!

With its fuzz-fuelled guitar licks, woozy vintage organs, trippy multi-layered harmonies, and hypnotic rhythms, the rising Midlands outfit deliver a radiant psych pop wonder.  Striking an alchemic… Read more »

PleasureInc. Unleash Sleaze Pop Mayhem & Genre Warped Energy at The Victoria

PleasureInc. Unleash Sleaze Pop Mayhem & Genre Warped Energy at The Victoria

Date: Thursday 28th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/pleasureinc-/the-victoria/3595697 A wild collision of sleaze pop swagger, hazy hip hop shoegaze and 00s soaked nostalgia hits The Victoria on… Read more »

Record Ticket Sales for ICC T20 Women’s World Cup as the tournament heads to BIRMINGHAM

Record Ticket Sales for ICC T20 Women’s World Cup as the tournament heads to BIRMINGHAM

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales has become the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history with ticket sales already surpassing 145,000 with 30… Read more »

TAMIW Unleash Experimental Electronics & Osaka Atmosphere at The Victoria

TAMIW Unleash Experimental Electronics & Osaka Atmosphere at The Victoria

Date: Wednesday 20th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/tamiw/the-victoria/3626172 A night of boundary pushing electronics, alt pop experimentation and theatrical chaos arrives at The Victoria on Wednesday,… Read more »

28th June, Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine “Only love” Album Release Gig at The Glee Club, Birmingham.

28th June, Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine “Only love” Album Release Gig at The Glee Club, Birmingham.

James H Soars Media Services are promoting Dan Whitehouse June UK Tour 2026.  https://www.dan-whitehouse.com/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FFO6ks9lAA Dan Whitehouse is always searching for something new. Over a career spanning more… Read more »

MOHO x NCAPPED PRESENTS – SECOND CITY SESSIONS!

MOHO x NCAPPED PRESENTS – SECOND CITY SESSIONS!

MOHO are joining forces to bring you a special day party, for a special city! All at The Rainbow Pub, Digbeth  Featuring MOHO residents, NCAPPED selectas and… Read more »

Bottomless drinks, fries and crazy golf for under £25

Bottomless drinks, fries and crazy golf for under £25

From 15th May, Mulligans is launching the ultimate Friday night out with unbeatable Y2K vibes that guests won’t want to say Bye Bye Bye to at the end of… Read more »

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 »

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.
The Cow & Sow Kitchen Farm has opened in Bristol and appointed a Head Grower to provide fresh produce for all three restaurants  

The Cow & Sow Kitchen Farm has opened in Bristol and appointed a Head Grower to provide fresh produce for all three restaurants  

Cow & Sow, the B Corp certified, premium steakhouse group with restaurants across Bristol and Birmingham, has announced the opening of a Kitchen Farm. The Kitchen Farm,… Read more »

Families are invited to Zizzi this May half-term, where kids get a three-course meal free

Families are invited to Zizzi this May half-term, where kids get a three-course meal free

Kids eat free over the May half-term holidays at all Zizzi restaurants across England and Wales.  Kids can eat three courses from Zizzi’s Bambini menu for free when an… Read more »

Hundreds of doctors attend Birmingham ‘Coffee Clinic’ amid growing financial pressures

Hundreds of doctors attend Birmingham ‘Coffee Clinic’ amid growing financial pressures

A new “Coffee Clinic”, designed to provide specialist financial guidance and fit around the demanding schedules of NHS doctors, came to Birmingham this week for one day… Read more »

The viral seafood boil craze continues as Seafood City turns two

The viral seafood boil craze continues as Seafood City turns two

The Seafood boil restaurant that went viral and got everyone talking when it opened its doors two years ago is giving Brummie’s the chance to net a… 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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Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity calls on patients to help bring its ‘fin-tastic’ new aquarium to life

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity calls on patients to help bring its ‘fin-tastic’ new aquarium to life

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity is offering patients with a passion for nature, engineering and science a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity to become volunteer ambassadors of the brand-new 27,000 litre… Read more »

Student creativity and innovation showcased in a week-long Festival at BCU

Student creativity and innovation showcased in a week-long Festival at BCU

Innovation Fest, 18 – 22 May showcases creativity and innovation from graduates from Birmingham City University (BCU). Now in its thirteenth year, students will present their projects… Read more »

Wellbeing course expands into West Midlands corporate sector in support of Mental Health Awareness Week

Wellbeing course expands into West Midlands corporate sector in support of Mental Health Awareness Week

Office workers across the West Midlands are set to benefit from a unique wellbeing and personal safety programme as local martial arts group Masamune Dojo expands its… Read more »

Hundreds of doctors attend Birmingham ‘Coffee Clinic’ amid growing financial pressures

Hundreds of doctors attend Birmingham ‘Coffee Clinic’ amid growing financial pressures

A new “Coffee Clinic”, designed to provide specialist financial guidance and fit around the demanding schedules of NHS doctors, came to Birmingham this week for one day… Read more »