What’s on in Birmingham this month

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Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance

Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance

Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance on Saturday 14 March at Birmingham Rep. A celebration of all things Brummie, this new devised… Read more »

Acclaimed Folk singer Lewis Barfoot appearing at Kitchen Garden Cafe – 13th April

Acclaimed Folk singer Lewis Barfoot appearing at Kitchen Garden Cafe – 13th April

“An arrestingly good vocalist and songwriter” – John O’Regan, Living Tradition “The delightful sound of a musician who is both an accomplished composer of original material and… Read more »

FOREST LIVE – Support Acts Announced for Forestry England Cannock Chase in June 2026

FOREST LIVE – Support Acts Announced for Forestry England Cannock Chase in June 2026

The next wave of support acts for Forestry England Cannock Chase’s Forest Live 2026 have been announced. Renowned house producer Lizzie Curious and part-time jazz pianist, part-time DJ, LP… Read more »

XOYO Birmingham Announces England World Cup Screenings & Free Pint Included

XOYO Birmingham Announces England World Cup Screenings & Free Pint Included

 XOYO Birmingham has announced a series of England World Cup 2026 screenings this June, giving football fans a big match experience inside one of Digbeth’s best-known venues. All… Read more »

New York’s Constant Smiles play Birmingham

New York’s Constant Smiles play Birmingham

Date: Tuesday 10th MarchVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/constant-smiles/the-victoria/3560012 The Victoria sets the stage for an evening of atmospheric indie and dream washed textures as Constant… Read more »

New cafe bar to open in Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

New cafe bar to open in Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham Museums is pleased to announce the opening of a new café bar and community space in the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Reflecting the cultural heritage… Read more »

Ikon, to open a new show of Angela De La Cruz’s work in exhibition ‘Upright’

Ikon, to open a new show of Angela De La Cruz’s work in exhibition ‘Upright’

Birmingham gallery, Ikon’s upcoming exhibition of rarely seen works by acclaimed artist Angela de la Cruz, marking her first solo exhibition in the UK outside London. Titled UPRIGHT,the show runs… Read more »

Celebrate Mamma’s Day at Big Mamma’s La Bellezza

Celebrate Mamma’s Day at Big Mamma’s La Bellezza

This Mother’s Day, La Bellezza, Big Mamma’s breathtaking Birmingham Trattoria, welcomes all the special mammas in your life to celebrate with a weekend of elevated Italian cuisine, playful theatrics and an… Read more »

Poets bring Benjamin Zephaniah’s spirit to life at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Poets bring Benjamin Zephaniah’s spirit to life at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Poems inspired by the life and works of internationally acclaimed poet, author and activist Benjamin Zephaniah are set to take over Birmingham Botanical Gardens this spring.  From… Read more »

Mother’s Day plans? Breakfast, tulips & truffles at The Ivy

Mother’s Day plans? Breakfast, tulips & truffles at The Ivy

From early birds and leisurely lunchers to dinner diners, all mother figures are catered for this Mother’s Day at The Ivy Collection This Mother’s Day, The Ivy… Read more »

SELFRIDGES CELEBRATES MOTHER’S DAY

SELFRIDGES CELEBRATES MOTHER’S DAY

Customers are invited to treat their mums and mother-figures to the ultimate morning of beauty. Hosted in the recently expanded Beauty Hall at Selfridges Birmingham, it is… Read more »

MOTHER’S DAY AT COW & SOW

MOTHER’S DAY AT COW & SOW

Cow & Sow is inviting families to treat their mums and mother figures to a delicious roast this Mother’s Day at their Birmingham restaurant. Treat Mum to… Read more »

The Alexandra kicks off 125th Birthday Celebrations with Theatre Open Day

The Alexandra kicks off 125th Birthday Celebrations with Theatre Open Day

This May, The Alexandra, Birmingham turns 125 – and to mark the beginning of a celebratory year, the theatre will open its doors for a free Open… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – March 2026!

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – March 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 4th March TVAM + support The Sick Man of Europe @ Hare & Hounds 5th March Kid Congo… Read more »

THE PIANO: THE FINAL CONCERT COMES TO SYMPHONY HALL

THE PIANO: THE FINAL CONCERT COMES TO SYMPHONY HALL

The grand final of hit Channel 4 series The Piano will take place at Symphony Hall on Tuesday 9 June 2026, bringing six talented pianists from across… Read more »

AtticOmatic Bring Their Genre-Shifting Sound to The Victoria

AtticOmatic Bring Their Genre-Shifting Sound to The Victoria

Date: Thursday, 26th MarchVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/atticomatic/the-victoria/3565308 The Victoria sets the stage for an evening of inventive, exploratory music as AtticOmatic headline on… Read more »

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Restaurant Bar & Grill

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Restaurant Bar & Grill

Restaurant Bar & Grill has unveiled its indulgent Mother’s Day menu, blending the comfort of a classic Sunday roast with refined global influences, the perfect way to celebrate… Read more »

PRESS RELEASE – Birmingham Rep announces a brand-new production of its acclaimed show The Snowman™

PRESS RELEASE – Birmingham Rep announces a brand-new production of its acclaimed show The Snowman™

This festive family classic will fly into The Rep this autumn The stage show is based upon the iconic wordless picture book by Raymond Briggs and its… Read more »

New free art exhibition at The Core

New free art exhibition at The Core

NEW free art exhibition in The Courtyard Gallery at The Core in Solihull. Currently on display in The Courtyard Gallery at The Core until 14 March is an… Read more »

20 years of MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > do you remember your first Mo’Folk?

20 years of MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > do you remember your first Mo’Folk?

2026 officially marks the 20th Anniversary of Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival. In the run-up to the landmark event, which runs from Friday 4 to Sunday… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – March 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 4th March TVAM + support The Sick Man of Europe @ Hare & Hounds 5th March Kid Congo… 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.
XOYO Birmingham Announces England World Cup Screenings & Free Pint Included

XOYO Birmingham Announces England World Cup Screenings & Free Pint Included

 XOYO Birmingham has announced a series of England World Cup 2026 screenings this June, giving football fans a big match experience inside one of Digbeth’s best-known venues. All… Read more »

New cafe bar to open in Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

New cafe bar to open in Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham Museums is pleased to announce the opening of a new café bar and community space in the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Reflecting the cultural heritage… Read more »

Celebrate Mamma’s Day at Big Mamma’s La Bellezza

Celebrate Mamma’s Day at Big Mamma’s La Bellezza

This Mother’s Day, La Bellezza, Big Mamma’s breathtaking Birmingham Trattoria, welcomes all the special mammas in your life to celebrate with a weekend of elevated Italian cuisine, playful theatrics and an… Read more »

Mother’s Day plans? Breakfast, tulips & truffles at The Ivy

Mother’s Day plans? Breakfast, tulips & truffles at The Ivy

From early birds and leisurely lunchers to dinner diners, all mother figures are catered for this Mother’s Day at The Ivy Collection This Mother’s Day, The Ivy… 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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Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance

Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance

Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance on Saturday 14 March at Birmingham Rep. A celebration of all things Brummie, this new devised… Read more »

New cafe bar to open in Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

New cafe bar to open in Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham Museums is pleased to announce the opening of a new café bar and community space in the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Reflecting the cultural heritage… Read more »

Curtains Go Up on Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s New MediCinema

Curtains Go Up on Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s New MediCinema

10-year-old patient Ella Lowton-Smith, from Atherstone in Warwickshire, joined other young patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital to officially unveil the hospital’s new charitably funded MediCinema, where they… Read more »

Poets bring Benjamin Zephaniah’s spirit to life at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Poets bring Benjamin Zephaniah’s spirit to life at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Poems inspired by the life and works of internationally acclaimed poet, author and activist Benjamin Zephaniah are set to take over Birmingham Botanical Gardens this spring.  From… Read more »