Finding Your Next Ticket: A Direct Guide to Booking via ATG Tickets
Honestly, planning a theatre date night used to drive me crazy. Between dodging third-party resellers charging double prices and guessing whether “restricted view” meant a pillar right… Read more »
JAKE QUICKENDEN TO LEAD RITA, SUE & BOB TOO! NATIONWIDE TOUR IN 2027
TV favourite returns as Bob in the cult comedy classic Regal Entertainments presents the unmissable production at 11 venues across Britain __________________________________________________________________________ The acclaimed stage version of… Read more »
Joss Stone announces ‘Merry Christmas, Love’ December shows with live symphony orchestra – Birmingham – 11 Dec
GRAMMY® and BRIT Award-winning artist Joss Stone has announced her Merry Christmas, Love Tour, bringing songs from her ninth studio album, which is packed with festive favourites,… Read more »
Out Now! High Fade Release ‘T.M.I.’ Ahead of Biggest UK/Ireland Tour to Date
After a year of international growth, packed rooms and major festival appearances, Edinburgh rock-funk trio High Fade are heading home for the biggest UK and Ireland headline… Read more »
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert – Full line-up announced for landmark 25th anniversary UK & Ireland arena tour beginning next month
PETER JACKSON’S THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING RETURNS AS A LANDMARK 25TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE ORCHESTRAL ARENA SPECTACLE ONE OF THE LARGEST FILM-IN-CONCERT PRODUCTIONS EVER… Read more »
Love Actually Live in Concert comes to Birmingham this Christmas
TICKETS: https://loveactuallyinconcert.com/#showings One of Britain’s most beloved festive films returns this Christmas as Love Actually Live in Concert embarks on a major UK tour, presented by JOY…. Read more »
SOCIETY BIRMINGHAM TO HOST OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION WITH LIVE BAVARIAN BAND, BEER STEINS AND STREET FOOD SPECIALS
Society Birmingham is raising a stein this October, as the city centre food and drink destination will transform into a Bavarian-inspired celebration for Oktoberfest, bringing a taste… Read more »
Chemical etching specialist invests in next generation of talent
Birmingham-based chemical etching specialist Precision Micro has appointed seven graduates, as strong commercial growth fuels continued investment in the skills and manufacturing capabilities needed to support its expansion. The… Read more »
Brummies Face the Fire to Tackle Homelessness
SIFA Fireside, the support service for any adult in Birmingham that faces homelessness, is preparing to walk through fire to realise their vision that every adult can… Read more »
Inspirational female fundraisers win backing of UK’s biggest calendar retailer
The UK’s biggest calendar retailer has partnered with local ladies who have dared to bare in support of more than 30 charities. In a huge coup for… Read more »
MADNESS – To Headline Forest Live Shows in 2027
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, have announced their first headliner for the 2027 series, with Madness set to play across… Read more »
The Cuban Embassy closes but the Bull’s Head returns
The Cuban Embassy will close its doors for the final time on Sunday 27th September 2026. But before the lights go down on one of Moseley’s most… Read more »
CBSO season launch
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-27 concert season launches today, with a family of incredible musicians, choirs and youth ensembles, making music that matters to the people… 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 raucous new… Read more »
100 DAYS UNTIL XMAS – ZIZZI RELEASES XMAS AD
The countdown to Christmas has started, and with just 100 days to go, Zizzi is getting into the festive spirit and sharing the Christmas feeling with the… Read more »
CELEBRATE NEGRONI MONTH AT 24 STORIES WITH THREE NEW COCKTAILS
24 Stories, Birmingham’s iconic sky-high rooftop bar, is celebrating Negroni month with a limited-edition cocktail menu, featuring three new playful twists on the classic cocktail. Last month,… Read more »
DEALS FOR FRESHERS AT ALFRED WORKS & ALFRESCO THIS SEPTEMBER
Students can enjoy 10% off food at Alfred Works’ Digbeth food hall throughout September, and 10% off the bar at Alfred Works and Alfresco Sunday – Thursday… Read more »
Films from Fri 18 Sept by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Resident Evil (15) For fifteen years and six films the franchise adaptation… Read more »
How Birmingham Is Learning to Trust the Camera Again
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko A few years ago, a video call in Birmingham meant a scheduled catch-up on a laptop, usually with the camera angled to hide… Read more »
Birmingham Hippodrome Announces New Shows
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a new list of productions for 2026 and 2027. They include Hadestown, Savage, Chicago, Singin’ in the Rain, and more. Online Memberships Make… Read more »
The Art of Giving Wine: How Meaningful Gifts Bring People Closer
Most of us remember a gift that stopped us in our tracks. It probably wasn’t the most expensive thing we’ve ever been given. It might have been… Read more »
Where to Find Low Stakes Poker Games in Birmingham
Most people new to Birmingham waste their first week looking for a low stakes seat at the wrong hour, arriving at a cardroom when the game they… Read more »
Birmingham in a Weekend: Follow the City’s Workshops, Kitchens and Stages
Are you wondering how to make the most of a weekend in Birmingham without turning your trip into a frantic sightseeing marathon? Birmingham makes more sense as… Read more »
Shane Meadows to headline Birmingham’s Forward Film Festival
After a sell-out first edition, Forward Film & Television Festival returns to Birmingham from Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October 2026, taking over venues across Digbeth’s… Read more »
Techno Cafe all-dayer event celebrating the legacy of techno music
‘Techno Cafe’ lands back in Birmingham for its third edition, this time evolving its signature all-dayer event celebrating the legacy of techno music. On Saturday 17th October… Read more »
BBC and Birmingham City University announce landmark 10-year partnership to develop next generation of creative media professionals
The BBC and Birmingham City University (BCU) have today announced a landmark strategic partnership to equip the next generation of media professionals with the practical skills and… Read more »
Birmingham Museums unveils celebration seasonal programme: for immediate release
An immersive Peter Pan experience is the centrepiece of a packed programme of Halloween, family, comedy, cinema, music and other festive events happening across Birmingham Museums’ sites… Read more »
Nikki Tapper MBE becomes latest new face of Walsall’s first awards
‘We shouldn’t just celebrate the achievements of Birmingham city’ is the rallying cry of an award-winning BBC radio presenter from Walsall who’s become one of the faces… Read more »
How Mobile Entertainment Is Changing the Way Cities Unwind
Entertainment in a busy city no longer begins only when people arrive at a venue. It starts on the train home, during a quiet coffee break, or… Read more »
The West Midlands Was Just Named the UK’s Most Bingo-Mad Region – Birmingham’s Casino Scene Isn’t Far Behind
It’s been another busy summer for the UK gambling world. Sportsbooks threw everything at the World Cup, pubs were packed with late‑night accas, and warm evenings stretched… Read more »
Midcentury Markets Birmingham 20th Sept
On Sunday 20th September, Secret Space, Digbeth in Birmingham will host Midcentury Markets, a must-visit event for lovers of timeless design, vintage interiors and iconic mid-20th-century style. Whether… Read more »
Para darts champions showcase new accessible darts facility in Birmingham
Two of the world’s leading para darts players have helped showcase a new accessible Arrowsmiths darts setup at O’Neill’s New Street in Birmingham, designed to allow wheelchair… Read more »
O’Neills New Street Half Way To St Pats
Birmingham’s newly transformed O’Neill’s New Street is bringing St. Patrick’s Day forward this September, with live Irish music, £3 Guinness and plenty of craic as it celebrates… Read more »
Propel Dance announces biggest tour to date with Momentum
The UK’s first and only professional wheelchair dance company brings seven powerful short works to audiences across the Midlands and beyond. Birmingham-based Propel Dance, the UK’s first… Read more »
The Lost Notes at Birmingham Symphony Hall 7.2.27. PRE-SALE CODE!!
B:MUSIC are about to announce that The Lost Notes are booked to headline the main auditorium at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Sunday 7.2.27. at 8:15pm- 10pm! It will be in the venue’s ‘flipped’ format…. Read more »
UB40 back new Balti created for annual global celebration of ‘Birminghams’
New take on classic Birmingham Balti, made using popular ingredients from Alabama, USA, devised for International Day of Birmingham Global reggae stars UB40 first to try the… Read more »
CHRISTMAS ARRIVES EARLY AT THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM WITH THREE IMMERSIVE FESTIVE SUITES
This Christmas, guests are invited to join the line up of royalty and rockstars that have called The Grand Hotel home for a night, as festive decor… Read more »
The Grand Hotel Birmingham announces luxury in-room massage service for guests, in partnership with The Recovery Room
The Grand Hotel Birmingham is now offering in-room treatments, for guests to enjoy even more luxury during their stay. Originally opened in 1879 and designed by Thomson… Read more »
How a slot game is built, from reel strips to cluster pays
(Stock No: 2410941071) The front of a slot game is artwork. The part that decides what happens is a set of lists, a mapping table and a… Read more »
Getting into Alternative Rock: Where to Start
Alternative rock is one of those genres that can seem straightforward until you start exploring it. What began as an alternative to mainstream rock has grown into… Read more »
Why More Women Are Launching Businesses After 40
Something has changed in the UK’s startup scene over the past few years. The fastest growth in entrepreneurial activity isn’t coming from recent graduates or twentysomething tech… Read more »
La Bellezza 3 courses in under 60 minutes review
I was recently invited to try La Bellezza’s 3 courses in under 60 minutes, which is perfect to fit into a lunch break. The offer is available Monday to Friday… Read more »
Iconic House Music Brand to Arrive in Birmingham on Major UK Tour
Legendary house music brand, Love to be… will embark on a major UK tour in partnership with Academy Music Group (AMG), which kicks off at O2 Institute… Read more »
Infrastructure of the Future: Innovation, Resilience and Competitiveness According to Senior Executive Luigi Ferraris
The interview with Luigi Ferraris is available for download at this link, which also includes the English subtitle file (.srt) of the interview: https://we.tl/t-oC7zdh2wu7JYpDtF “Technological innovation, resilience and… Read more »
Neverland comes to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
This festive season, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is set to transform into a spellbinding Neverland, enchanting visitors of all ages with a fun-filled experience inspired by… Read more »
Ladies First return to House of Commons to launch 2027 Awards
A prestigious event at London’s House of Commons this week marked the official launch of a national awards campaign to celebrate some the country’s most inspirational achievers…. Read more »
NeuNoir present THE LISTENER – horror classic revived for autumn 2026.
This autumn, NeuNoir theatre presents, The Listener, an intimate reading of a chilling tale by one of the 20th century’s greatest supernatural storytellers, Algernon Blackwood – with stop-offs… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM’S OLDEST PUB TO CELEBRATE ITS 658TH BIRTHDAY WITH HUGE FREE PARTY
One of Birmingham’s most historic pubs is proving that age really is just a number as it prepares to celebrate its 658th birthday with a huge free… Read more »
London art-rock outfit MODERN WOMAN announce new run of UK shows for early 2027
Following a summer spent bringing their acclaimed debut album ‘Johnny’s Dreamworld’ to festival stages across the UK and Europe, including Vida Festival, Wilderness, Green Man and End of the… Read more »
Birmingham Home Care Company Launches Free Local Seated Exercise Sessions
Walfinch home care is offering four local Thrive Clubs, where anyone can join in seated exercise, refreshments and chat, free of charge. “If you are looking for… Read more »