What peptides in skincare actually are, and how they’re studied
Walk into any beauty shop in Birmingham and the word is everywhere. Serums, eye creams and night treatments all shout about peptides, usually in bold type and… Read more »
Live Casino – real dealers, real-time play
Live dealer games answer the one doubt digital tables never fully shake off. You watch a real person shuffle, deal and spin, and the result happens on… Read more »
Films from Fri 16 Oct by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Whalefall (15) Taking the phrase the belly of the beat literally, this… Read more »
7 Benefits Of Partnering With A Local Vending Machine Service
Image source Providing snacks and drinks at your workplace or property through vending machines gives employees, visitors, and residents an easy way to grab a quick bite…. Read more »
Cusp release phenomenal debut album today + UK Tour
Approved by Oasis legends Noel Gallagher (“Their guitars are great, sounds like the ‘90s”) and Bonehead (“Tune”), CUSP build on their status as UK’s best-kept, under-the-radar secret… Read more »
Five Birmingham Sports Venues Worth Visiting This Season
Planning a sporting weekend in Birmingham can get complicated before the tickets are even booked. Villa Park and St Andrew’s are only a few miles apart, Edgbaston… Read more »
What to Know Before Claiming Free Spins at an Online Casino
Free spins sound simple enough. A casino gives you a certain number of turns on a slot machine, and you see what happens. There’s no need to… Read more »
How Do You Choose a Lens Colour That Suits Your Natural Eyes?
Picking a coloured lens is not just a matter of choosing the shade you like best on the box. The result depends on your natural eye colour,… Read more »
Spotify Fresh Finds Artist Serena Sun – Birmingham, 10 November
Singer, songwriter, and producer Serena Sun is gearing up for the release of her new single ‘Tell Me… Please’, slated for release on 30 October via Slice… Read more »
Work by young neurodivergent artists to go on display in community corner at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Credit: Pinc College An exhibition of work created by young neurodivergent artists is to go on display in the community corner at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery… Read more »
THE UNDERTONES – October 17th in Birmingham
In 2026, THE UNDERTONES come roaring back with an extensive UK and European tour to celebrate their 50TH BAND ANNIVERSARY. The band behind countless classics including “Teenage Kicks”,… Read more »
Indian Cafe Racer is bringing a taste of India to Saint Paul’s Market
Saint Paul’s Market in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, has just announced that Indian Cafe Racer, a firm favourite among local foodies and beyond, will be joining its lineup… Read more »
BLIND BOX BRACELETS, FREE BUBBLE TEAS AND OVER £1,000 OF ROSA’S THAI UP FOR GRABS FOR STUDENTS
Rosa’s Thai is giving away thousands of their brand new ‘bestie bracelets’ to students, with three designs to collect. One extra-special, lucky bracelet will also win a student Black… Read more »
BRUM UNFILTERED – DIGBETH GALLERY HOSTS DEBUT SOLO EXHIBITION BY BIRMINGHAM URBAN PHOTOGRAPHER COLATRON
Independent art space, Seventh Circle is proud to present COLA, a solo exhibition by Birmingham urban street photographer Colatron (known to locals as Cola). Running from Friday… Read more »
Hybrid Working: How to Set Up a Home Office That Won’t Wreck Your Back
If you work in Birmingham, there’s a fair chance your week looks something like this: a couple of days in the office, a few at home, and… Read more »
Birmingham After Dark: How Digital Entertainment Is Changing the UK Nightlife Scene
Birmingham’s nightlife has always thrived on reinvention. From live music and late-night dining to theatres, clubs, casinos, and comedy venues, the city offers an evening economy shaped… Read more »
Temper & Brown listings Birmingham authors, 27 Oct; Carl Chinn, 26 Nov
New Writing in Birmingham: An Evening of Readings & Author Q&ATuesday 27 October 2026, 7pm–9.30pm. Free entry; advance booking recommended.Four Birmingham authors share readings, conversation and questions… Read more »
Horror and Cult Film Festival returns to Birmingham
Cine-Excess 2026 will be hosted at locations across Birmingham, including screenings, workshops and a symposium from 19-24 October. This year’s festival’s theme is ‘Legends Never Die’, celebrating… Read more »
From New York to Social Currency Birmingham’s Lyriqé Launches a New Era with “Appetite”
Independent R&B artist, producer and songwriter Lyriqé announces her forthcoming single, Appetite, arriving on digital streaming platforms on 20/10/2026. Already receiving airplay across multiple American radio stations… Read more »
New research challenges misconceptions around fostering in the West Midlands
A new Department for Education campaign is calling on more people across the West Midlands to consider fostering by showing people they may already have what it… Read more »
Fleetwood Mad return to play all of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits to commemorate the late great Christine Perfect/Mc Vie’s musical legacy
Saturday 21 November @ King’s Heath Cricket & Sports Club After last year’s sold out show, King’s Heath Walk Of Fame are delighted to present again on… Read more »
Darius Zaltash Returns to The Victoria with a Night of Alt Rock, Emotion and Unfiltered Energy
Date: Wednesday 21st OctoberVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/darius-zaltash/the-victoria/3711055 An evening of modern alternative music, emotional catharsis and creative boundary pushing arrives at The Victoria on Wednesday… Read more »
DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE BRINGS MAJOR UK HEADLINE TOUR TO BIRMINGHAM FOLLOWING RELEASE OF NEW BOOK ‘HAVE IT
Dr John Cooper Clarke, will perform at Birmingham Town Hall on Saturday 24th October as part of a major new UK tour, following the publication of his… Read more »
Blue Planet III Live in Concert, spectacular arena tour feat Hans Zimmer’s score coming in 2027 – Birmingham date
HOSTED ON STAGE BY SERIES EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ELIZABETH WHITE, SHARING INCREDIBLE STORIES AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES INSIGHTS FROM THE MAKING OF THE BLUE PLANET III TELEVISION SERIES Scored by… Read more »
ROBIN INCE AND JOSIE LONG – Take ’20 YEARS OF SHAMBLES’ on November UK Tour
Two decades after they first began making things together, Robin Ince and Josie Long are taking their long-running creative partnership on tour with 20 Years of Shambles… Read more »
IS SPONTANEITY DEAD? NEW RESEARCH REVEALS 89% OF BRITS PLAN EVERY NIGHT OUT IN ADVANCE
New national research by cocktail bar Manahatta revealed that more than a quarter of Brits would rather stay in bed than say yes to a last-minute invite… Read more »
Herb Alpert announces first UK tour with The Tijuana Brass in over 50 years
Tickets On Sale – Friday 16 October 10am via MyTicket Legendary musician, artist, record label executive, and philanthropist Herb Alpert has announced his return to the UK… Read more »
University uses Birmingham band to bring Britain’s occult history to life
The Stow Project will bring thousands of pages of archival material to life through music, film and previously unseen recordings. On 14 October 2026 the Birmingham-based band… Read more »
SNAKE OIL NEW BAR FROM PERRO’S MATT WILDEN OPENS IN BIRMINGHAM
A new intimate bar serving cocktails, Modelo on tap and late-night drinks is opening on Friday 16 October at Kings Court, rubbing shoulders with Wilden’s Mexican restaurant PERRO… Read more »
KIBOU Japanese kitchen and bar is now open on Birmingham’s Temple Row!
Award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar KIBOU has opened its seventh restaurant at 61-63 Temple Row, nestled in the heart of the Colmore Business District and facing onto… Read more »
ORIGINAL PATTY MEN TO JOIN SAINT PAUL’S MARKET
Saint Paul’s Market in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, celebrated its first birthday just last month, having welcomed over 300k visitors in its first year. Continuing to grow as… Read more »
Birmingham’s Football Weekend Does Not Have to End in England
The Ligue de Football Professionnel published its 2026/27 Ligue 1 fixtures in June. The season began on August 21, with Marseille hosting Strasbourg. On August 23, Paris… Read more »
How to Style Sp5der Hoodies With Corteiz Streetwear
Streetwear is all about combining comfortable clothing, distinctive designs, and personal style. Sp5der hoodies and Corteiz clothing offer two different aesthetics that can work together to create… Read more »
7 Best Online Stores for Cognac Lovers
Cognac is a highly international category. In 2025, 143.6 million bottles were exported, generating €2.22 billion in annual sales, while 96.8% of Cognac by value was consumed… Read more »
Make a date with local Calendar Girls at Touchwood Shopping Centre this weekend!
The West Midlands’ answer to The Calendar Girls are paying a special visit to Solihull’s Touchwood Shopping centre this weekend – but don’t worry, this time they… Read more »
Charity Recruits Tribe of Brummie Volunteers for Christmas Tree Collection
Child Bereavement UK, the nation’s largest provider of bereavement support when a child grieves or when a child dies, is calling on the local community to lend… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET ANNOUNCES CHINA CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT TOUR 16 – 24 OCTOBER
Birmingham Royal Ballet today announces the China Cultural Engagement Tour 2026, an ambitious cultural diplomacy and educational exchange initiative designed to strengthen artistic collaboration, educational partnerships and… Read more »
XOYO LIVE Announces Genre-Spanning Final Season of the Year
Digbeth’s sought after music venue, XOYO Birmingham, has revealed a diverse programme of headline shows for the remainder of 2026 from October through to December. Staged under… Read more »
PROPEL DANCE BRINGS LANDMARK NEW SHOW MOMENTUM TO BIRMINGHAM
The UK’s first and only professional wheelchair dance company comes to mac Birmingham on 11 November, with performances from Birmingham’s Freewheelin’ and Montpellier-based guest artist Nathan Waye… Read more »
New independent gallery opening in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Inner States is Emma Woolley’s new solo exhibition, opening at Catacomb Gallery on Saturday 10 October and running for six weeks. It’s a collection of modern figurative paintings… Read more »
How Birmingham Turns Two Ideas Into One
Something that other cities can take from Birmingham is how it doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Instead, it’s really good at putting two ideas into one, creating a… Read more »
Small Rooms, Planned Nights: How Birmingham Keeps Reinventing Its Nightlife
Photo by Kaique Rocha Ask anyone who has been going out in Birmingham for more than a decade and they will tell you the map has been… Read more »
Films from Fri Oct 9 by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Social Reckoning (15) Having written the Oscar winning screenplay for 2010’s… Read more »
Why titration is the part of GLP-1 treatment people are least prepared for
Patients starting GLP-1 or dual-receptor treatment generally arrive informed about two things: what the medication does and what it costs. They arrive much less informed about the… Read more »
Is Online Color Game Safe? Key Things to Check First
There is something instantly familiar about Color Game Online. Bright colors, quick rounds, and the suspense of waiting for dice to settle can bring to mind the… Read more »
Enjoy a Sunday Roast at The Ivy Birmingham
The Ivy Birmingham’s Sunday Roast is back for autumn, and it’s worth cancelling your Sunday plans for. Served with all the trimmings you know and love, The… Read more »
FOREST LIVE – Announce Rudimental as Next 2027 Headliner – Across Thetford Forest, Delamere Forest and Cannock Chase Forest
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, have announced their next headliner for the 2027 series, with Drum & Bass legends RUDIMENTAL… Read more »
ELMHURST BALLET SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS TO ASPIRING YOUNG DANCERS
The annual Open Day gives prospective students and their families the chance to experience life at one of the UK’s leading vocational dance schools Aspiring young dancers… Read more »
Spincycle and Peiriant play at the Rock and Roll Brewhouse on 31st October 2026
Peiriant Peiriant are a duo of violin and electric guitar, who play with melody and tonality to create atmosphere and soundscape. Electronic equipment, samples and found objects… Read more »
Mad Dog Mcrea Turn Hare & Hounds into a Folk-Rock Party This October
Date: Friday 16th October Venue: Hare & Hounds, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/mad-dog-mcrea/the-hare-and-hounds/3628266 A festival atmosphere arrives in Kings Heath on Friday 16th October as Mad… Read more »