What’s on in Birmingham this month

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Coal miners and disco fries 250 years of Midlands history to meet 21st century street food at special evening

Coal miners and disco fries 250 years of Midlands history to meet 21st century street food at special evening

The award-winning open-air Black Country Living Museum to collaborate with DIgbeth Dining Club on a unique evening of food, drink and entertainment open to all – Nine popular… Read more »

Full cast announced for Ali Milles’ chilling thriller The Croft starring Liza Goddard, Caroline Harker & Gray O’Brien On tour from May – July 2025

Full cast announced for Ali Milles’ chilling thriller The Croft starring Liza Goddard, Caroline Harker & Gray O’Brien On tour from May – July 2025

Original Theatre, Joshua Beaumont & Huw Allen in association with Wiltshire Creative present Ali Milles’ critically acclaimed thriller The Croft on tour, opening at Salisbury Playhouse on 9 May 2025 before… Read more »

Canadian Rock Band The Sheepdogs Play Castle & Falcon

Canadian Rock Band The Sheepdogs Play Castle & Falcon

Acclaimed Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs will take the stage at The Castle & Falcon on Tuesday, 27th May, bringing their signature blend of blues-infused riffs, rich… Read more »

GRAHAM NASH RETURNS FOR UK TOUR THIS OCTOBER

GRAHAM NASH RETURNS FOR UK TOUR THIS OCTOBER

Titled ‘Graham Nash – More Evenings Of Songs & Stories, with Special Guest Peter Asher’, Nash will perform songs spanning his sixty-year career from The Hollies to Crosby,… Read more »

Roy Harper Announces The Final Tour Part Two & Birmingham show

Roy Harper Announces The Final Tour Part Two & Birmingham show

CelebratedBritish folk icon Roy Harper has announced part two of his final tour this autumn. Performing three very special live dates across September and October at some… Read more »

The future of UK metal to play live at BBC celebration of Black Sabbath

The future of UK metal to play live at BBC celebration of Black Sabbath

CHERRYDEAD, GANS and Meatdripper fly the flag for the future of UK heavy music at a special BBC Radio WM evening celebrating ‘Masters of Reality’ legends Sabbath… Read more »

Legally Blonde The Musical and Operation Mincemeat touring to The Alex in 2026

Legally Blonde The Musical and Operation Mincemeat touring to The Alex in 2026

Producers ROYO and Curve are delighted to announce a brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL…. Read more »

This Weekend: Eurovision Grand Final 2025 To Be Broadcast In Over 100 Cinemas Across The UK – 17th May 2025

This Weekend: Eurovision Grand Final 2025 To Be Broadcast In Over 100 Cinemas Across The UK – 17th May 2025

Mark your calendars – the biggest night in music is back! For one night only, on Saturday May 17th, cinemas up and down the UK will come together… Read more »

Toast to Birmingham Pride with Flight Club’s NEW Love Wins Cocktail

Toast to Birmingham Pride with Flight Club’s NEW Love Wins Cocktail

Flight Club Birmingham is celebrating Birmingham Pride with the launch of a brand-new, limited-edition cocktail ahead of Pride weekend on Saturday 24th May. The signature cocktail, Love Wins, is… Read more »

ERNEST AINES – To Release New Single and Tour UK This May and June – Birmingham Date

ERNEST AINES – To Release New Single and Tour UK This May and June – Birmingham Date

Australian folk songwriter Ernest Aines has announced his new single, “Just Once”, which arrives on the 23rd May. Aines will also embark upon his fourth tour of the… Read more »

SO, WHAT IS THE TITLE OF [TITLE OF SHOW] ?!

SO, WHAT IS THE TITLE OF [TITLE OF SHOW] ?!

Never before performed in Birmingham, the brilliant and highly unusual, Tony Award nominated Broadway hit musical [title of show] opens at The Crescent Theatre on Saturday 10th… Read more »

New Films 9th May 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 9th May 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Surfer (15) From the style of the opening credits, this is… Read more »

Groundbreaking Expo for Cat Lovers Returns Bigger and Better for 2025

Groundbreaking Expo for Cat Lovers Returns Bigger and Better for 2025

The event is set to nearly double in size following the success of its debut, welcoming an expected 6,000 cat lovers to unite in their mission of… Read more »

2-FOR-1 CRAZY GOLF THROUGHOUT MAY AT MULLIGANS BIRMINGHAM AND WORCESTER

2-FOR-1 CRAZY GOLF THROUGHOUT MAY AT MULLIGANS BIRMINGHAM AND WORCESTER

Mulligans Birmingham and Mulligans Worcester are teeing up non-stop family fun throughout May, including the half-term and Bank Holidays, with a 2-for-1 offer on Crazy Golf. Families… Read more »

Summer Exhibitions at Ikon

Summer Exhibitions at Ikon

Seulgi Lee: SPAN Ikon presents SPAN, the first UK solo exhibition by artist Seulgi Lee (25 June – 7 September). Born in Seoul, South Korea and living in Paris,… Read more »

Birmingham Rep Announce Cast and Creative Team for their World Premiere Stage Adaptation Of Sir Lenny Henry’s Children’s Book The Boy With Wings

Birmingham Rep Announce Cast and Creative Team for their World Premiere Stage Adaptation Of Sir Lenny Henry’s Children’s Book The Boy With Wings

WORLD PREMIERE STAGE ADAPTATION OF SIR LENNY HENRY’S BEST-SELLING CHILDREN’S BOOK COMES TO BIRMINGHAM REP THIS AUGUST Birmingham Rep and Polka Theatre are pleased to announce the… Read more »

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

All-day Birmingham Reggae Carnival special at Hockley Social Club (HSC) on late May Bank Holiday Sunday will bring together the city’s Caribbean community in celebration – Event… Read more »

Rolling at the Tower Film Screening and Roller Disco on Friday 16 May

Rolling at the Tower Film Screening and Roller Disco on Friday 16 May

Join Bertz Associates, Children of the Diaspora, and Skate Buddies for a celebration of roller skating at Circus Mash, supported by Screen B14 on Friday 16 May…. Read more »

THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

The Grand Hotel Birmingham is launching Downstairs At The Grand, a sophisticated speakeasy, serving as the city centre’s only late-night live music jazz bar from Friday 16th… Read more »

Turtle Bay Birmingham’s Bottomless Brunch is Better Than Ever – Now with More Flavour, More Choice, and More Caribbean Soul

Turtle Bay Birmingham’s Bottomless Brunch is Better Than Ever – Now with More Flavour, More Choice, and More Caribbean Soul

Turtle Bay’s Bottomless Brunch just got even better, with a fresh line-up of new dishes, an expanded menu, and the same feel-good Caribbean vibes that guests know… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2025!

1st May Cerys Hafana + Emily Cribb @ Hare & Hounds Kings Heath POHL// DEARTHWORMS// THE RETINAL CIRCUS// OPIUM LORD @ Centrala 2nd May Hotel Lux +… Read more »

Best of Brum

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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 »

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review

It’s been a couple of years since I last spent the weekend at Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul in Moseley Park. Prior to that I’d been involved… 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.
Coal miners and disco fries 250 years of Midlands history to meet 21st century street food at special evening

Coal miners and disco fries 250 years of Midlands history to meet 21st century street food at special evening

The award-winning open-air Black Country Living Museum to collaborate with DIgbeth Dining Club on a unique evening of food, drink and entertainment open to all – Nine popular… Read more »

Tip Top Tamworth! Free Tip Tops with Every Pint This Weekend at Pitchers Bar

Tip Top Tamworth! Free Tip Tops with Every Pint This Weekend at Pitchers Bar

Summer’s arrived early and Pitchers Bar is making the most of it with a tip-top offer for thirsty Tamworth locals: grab a FREE tip top with every pint this weekend as… Read more »

Toast to Birmingham Pride with Flight Club’s NEW Love Wins Cocktail

Toast to Birmingham Pride with Flight Club’s NEW Love Wins Cocktail

Flight Club Birmingham is celebrating Birmingham Pride with the launch of a brand-new, limited-edition cocktail ahead of Pride weekend on Saturday 24th May. The signature cocktail, Love Wins, is… Read more »

Pho Continues to Chamption Gluten-Free Dining During Coeliac Awareness

Pho Continues to Chamption Gluten-Free Dining During Coeliac Awareness

Vietnamese-inspired restaurant group, Pho, are reaffirming their commitment to providing exceptional gluten-free dining experiences in honour of Coeliac Awareness Month this May. With a menu that is… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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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 »

Upstairs At Cherry Reds, Jazz Jam Session – A Review

Upstairs At Cherry Reds, Jazz Jam Session – A Review

On Wednesday the 8th of January, I attended Cherry Reds first (and sold out,) Jazz Jam night hosted by Gilulia Marro (on Clarinet and Vocals,) Honey Boulton… 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 »

IDLES at O2 Academy Birmingham – review by Joshua Turner 

IDLES at O2 Academy Birmingham – review by Joshua Turner 

On Tuesday the 3rd of December 2024 I attended Idles sold out Birmingham show at O2 Academy Birmingham for their ‘Love Is The Fing,’ world tour in… Read more »

Community News

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Coal miners and disco fries 250 years of Midlands history to meet 21st century street food at special evening

Coal miners and disco fries 250 years of Midlands history to meet 21st century street food at special evening

The award-winning open-air Black Country Living Museum to collaborate with DIgbeth Dining Club on a unique evening of food, drink and entertainment open to all – Nine popular… Read more »

National roadshow roars into the West Midlands to get SMEs exporting

National roadshow roars into the West Midlands to get SMEs exporting

Small business exporters will be front and centre of a new roadshow in Birmingham offering tailored government support to get more SMEs exporting across the advanced manufacturing… Read more »

Roadshow comes to Erdington to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage

Roadshow comes to Erdington to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage

Members of the public in Erdington are being encouraged to get their liver checked for free at Erdington High Street, B23 6SA, on Friday 16th May –… Read more »

Rotary project so personal to bereaved Club President, returns to the area

Rotary project so personal to bereaved Club President, returns to the area

A pioneering screening programme to identify undiagnosed heart conditions in the young is being rolled out again in Sutton Coldfield thanks to continued fundraising by the local… Read more »