Craftspace celebrates 40 years of craft making in the Midlands and beyond
Craftspace is celebrating 40 years of craft making in the Midlands and beyond with a new craft commission 40 Objects for 40 years, created by Stewart Francis… Read more »
Niche Café — Valentine’s Events
Niche Café in the Jewellery Quarter are hosting some lovely Valentine’s Events, information as follows: Bouquet making night Where guests can build their dream Valentine’s bouquet, we’ll… Read more »
Museum Of Me puts Solihull residents in the spotlight
Solihull Council is excited to unveil a new art installation, in partnership with Extraordinary Us, where residents are the stars of the show. As part of ‘Museum of… Read more »
Noise Maker Market Comes to Birmingham: A Celebration of Independent Music Gear, Creativity & Community
Noise Maker Market is Birmingham’s newest dedicated gathering for effects builders, boutique instrument makers, and gear enthusiasts; it takes place on Sunday, 29 March 2026 at Centrala,… Read more »
Mell Square to host first indoor Makers’ Market showcasing young local creators
Mell Square in Solihull is set to launch its first pop-up indoor Makers’ Market, celebrating some of the youngest and brightest creators from across the region. Taking… Read more »
Tickets on sale for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival
Tickets are on sale now for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival which runs from 15 – 19 April in spaces and places across Kings Heath,… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce young winners of A Midsummer Night’s Dream costume design competition
Last year, Birmingham Rep announced the main stage directorial debut of Artistic Director, Joe Murphy, with a distinctively Birmingham version of Shakespeare’s ever popular A Midsummer Night’s… Read more »
Playback Creates celebrates a powerful launch of Homegrown as 11 young artists are shortlisted from over 50 applicants
Playback Creates, a bold new not-for-profit platform championing South Asian creativity and opening pathways into the creative industries, has marked a major milestone with the successful launch… Read more »
WARWICKSHIRE’S AWARD-WINNING ‘ALSO FESTIVAL’ IS BACK FOR THE 13TH YEAR RUNNING
The UK’s most inspirational summer festival – combining ideas, music, comedy, food, wellness and nature – has announced the first wave of speakers, performers and experiences for… Read more »
Big names announced for Brum’s MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > Kingfishr, SFA + more
Rising Irish stars Kingfishr, Super Furry Animals, Frank Turner, US singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams and Brum’s own Katherine Priddy are among the latest big name additions to Birmingham’s… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL REVEALS FULL PROGRAMME
With just two weeks to go until Birmingham Light Festival returns (12-15th February), more details have been revealed on the programme alongside the Birmingham creatives involved, with even… Read more »
James Acaster Cinemagoers Welcome – Exclusively in cinemas across the UK from 6th March
Audiences are invited to experience one of the most daring live comedy events of recent years from the comfort of their local cinema, as James Acaster brings… Read more »
NEW SHOWS ON-SALE AT THE REP
Birmingham Rep isstarting 2026 with a bang, with a selection of new productions announced today – adding to its already stellar and jam-packed programme. The House will… Read more »
Unveiling B:Music’s Spring 2026 season
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity behind Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has announced its Spring 2026 programme, showcasing a dynamic mix of comedy, live music, dance, and… Read more »
ELMHURST BALLET COMPANY PRESENTS ODYSSEY – A MIXED BILL OF DANCE IN BIRMINGHAM AND LONDON
Elmhurst Ballet Company, the graduate performance company of Elmhurst Ballet School, presents Odyssey at Elmhurst Studio Theatre, Birmingham on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 March, and at… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME FOR 2026
Birmingham Light Festival reveals the full programme for 2026, including a gallery of spectacular, illuminated artworks from internationally renowned and local artists, plus a series of special… Read more »
Misfits Music Institute to host an evening with the award-winning author Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason
Join Misfits Music Institute for an inspiring evening at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Wednesday 18 February, with the award-winning Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason in conversation with Anton… Read more »
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery announces further extension to Ozzy Osbourne exhibition due to public demand
Sharon and Kelly Osborne at the fans’ tribute wall. Image credit: Richard Battye An exhibition celebrating the solo achievements and global awards of Ozzy Osbourne at Birmingham… Read more »
Fixing, a drag show about car maintenance & family breakdowns, heading to Birmingham & Midlands venues
Fixing – a show by Matt Miller and Peader Kirk about family breakups and trying to make things better, learning car maintenance and choosing the right shade of… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Announces Four New Board Members
Birmingham Rep is delighted to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees, strengthening the organisation’s leadership as it continues to champion bold… Read more »
WARWICK ARTS CENTRE announce Spring/Summer Season – big names, big shows + more
Warwick Arts Centre has announced it’s expansive Spring/Summer 2026 season line-up. Amongst those heading to the popular Coventry arts space are such familiar faces as Mo Gilligan (7 Feb… Read more »
Birmingham Rep weaves a wonderful web of theatre magic for young people across Birmingham this January
Last week Birmingham Rep opened their festive offering for younger audiences, with Anansi The Spidercoming to The Door – running until Sunday 11 January. The production has been met with… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for concert performance of new musical Sweet Henry V
The Birmingham Rep will be starting 2026 with a bang as they present a concert performance of the epic new musical, Sweet Henry V -coming to The… Read more »
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival announces first artists for 2026 line-up
Running from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026 in the tranquil surroundings of Moseley Park, Birmingham, the just-confirmed acts are The Dead South, Johnny and Lillie Flynn and Josuha… Read more »
Why Not Now? A collaborative exhibition by Ginger Dan, Miscfit and Roots at SEVENTH CIRCLE
Why Not Now? Saturday 29 November 2025 Wednesday 24 December 2025 SEVENTH CIRCLE, Unit C3, 2 Bowyer Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B10 0SA A collaborative exhibition by Ginger… Read more »
Images projected across Birmingham to highlight Gaza crisis.
This week, street artist Mohammad ‘Aerosol’ Ali and Islamic Relief UK came together to highlight the tragic loss of children killed in Gaza over the last two years and remind everyone of the ongoing… Read more »
The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival is BACK for April 2026
Expect author events, music gigs and children’s activities in April 2026 The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival, in partnership with How Brave is the Wren and… Read more »
Benjamin Zephaniah Writing Competition Winners Announced
The wife of Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah says a writing competition celebrating his life is empowering people across the UK to use their voices for the planet. The… Read more »
Book reading by Heavy Metal Badger author and illustrator at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is delighted to announce a special book reading and signing event with children’s author and illustrator Duncan Beedie on Saturday 13 December… Read more »
Birmingham-based Wax & Wane Theatre Company’s production of Steven Berkoff’s one-act play ‘Harry’s Christmas’ opens on 5th Dec – 6th Dec at the Crescent Theatre
Birmingham-based Wax & Wane Theatre Company‘s production of Steven Berkoff’s one-act play ‘Harry’s Christmas’ opens on 5th December and runs until 6th December at the Crescent Theatre in Brindleyplace. First… Read more »
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the release of new ‘Hamnet’ film
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the cinematic release of Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao in the US for Thanksgiving (27 November). Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, based… Read more »
Birmingham Museums launches major fundraising campaign to protect city’s cultural heritage
A major fundraising campaign has been launched by Birmingham Museums Trust to protect and deliver bold ambitions for the city’s cultural heritage. The campaign, Your Museums, Your… Read more »
New Shows On Sale At Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep today announces a plethora of new shows coming to its stages in 2026 which go on-sale this week. Fresh from opening their 2025 festive world… Read more »
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery celebrates 140th anniversary
A series of special events will be taking place at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery over the weekend of 28 to 30 November to celebrate its 140th… Read more »
Dickens’ love affair with Birmingham to be explored at special Christmas event
– An eminent social historian will discuss the many connections between Britain’s greatest Victorian novelist and the UK’s second city at a special event – Professor Carl… Read more »
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Artisan Market 6th & 7th December
Friday 6th & Saturday 7th DecemberBirmingham Botanical Gardens Birmingham Artisan Markets returns this winter with one of the city’s most magical festive shopping events: the Christmas Artisan Market at… Read more »
Anton Lesser, A Christmas Carol at Birmingham Town Hall
Anton Lesser stars in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in Words and Music with Orchestra of the Swan Birmingham Town Hall – Monday, 15 December at 7.30pm…. Read more »
CBSO Bringing the light celebration
This winter, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) will illuminate Birmingham’s Symphony Hall with Bringing the Light – a remarkable celebration of music, culture and community, featuring three… Read more »
Elmhurst Ballet School launches Ballet & Beyond: a new recreational dance programme for all ages
Elmhurst Ballet School is delighted to announce the launch of Ballet & Beyond, a brand-new recreational dance programme designed to make high-quality dance training accessible to everyone,… Read more »
Solihull Arts Markets at The Core, Solihull
Discover something truly special this winter at the Solihull Arts Markets, a brand-new series of festive events celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and community. Running across seven dates from 29 November… Read more »
BMusic launches special fundraising auction and lottery to support refurbishment of Town Hall
B:Music is delighted to announce two special fundraisers in support of its Amplify Town Hall appeal, helping to preserve, celebrate and secure the future of one of… Read more »
From raw brilliance to breathtaking control, Daniel Lopez’s watercolour journey lands in Birmingham.
Daniel Lopez: SOLO 07.11.2025 – 26.11.2025 Private View — Saturday 15th November, 6–8 PM Seventh Circle Gallery, Digbeth, Birmingham Fresh off his win at the RBSA Watercolour… Read more »
What Are The Odds? Ikon Creative Health – an exhibition at the Library of Birmingham
21 JANUARY – 27 JUNE 2026LIBRARY OF BIRMINGHAM, THE GALLERY, 3RD FLOOR, B1 2NDOPEN MONDAY – TUESDAY, 11AM–7PM, WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY, 11AM–5PMFREE ENTRY, DONATIONS WELCOME What are the odds? Ikon… Read more »
B Festive this Christmas and New Year at Town Hall and Symphony Hall
The shop windows are twinkling, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is buzzing, and the festive parties are in the diary- now let B:Music add the perfect finishing touch… Read more »
Ikon’s annual Winter Craft Market is back.
Get into the festive spirit by joining us for a unique late-night shopping experience. Browse stalls from local makers, designers and artists, selling jewellery, homeware, prints, cards… Read more »
BOM secures future for Immersive Arts in Digbeth
BOM (Birmingham Open Media) is thrilled to announce the purchase of 120 – 122 Great Barr Street in Digbeth Birmingham for its future, permanent home. BOM has… Read more »
New contemporary art exhibition at The Core
Visual artist Alan Reullier has a rare ability to transform the everyday into the extraordinary. His latest exhibition, Transmission, showcases a striking collection of heritage blueprints that… Read more »
Save the Dates, Birmingham Light Festival will return from 12 – 15 February 2026
Birmingham’s city centre will once again be transformed into a spectacular gallery of illuminated artworks, as Birmingham Light Festival returns from 12-15th February 2026, inviting residents and visitors… Read more »
Seventh Circle Art Gallery & Framers opens in Digbeth
After three successful years in Moseley Village, gallery co-founders Marie and Chez have announced their imminent expansion into a bigger, bolder space in Digbeth. This move marks… Read more »
Book Launch at Birmingham’s Old Rep Reveals Bernard Shaw’s Forgotten Regional Legacy
On Tuesday 11 November 2025, Birmingham’s iconic Old Rep Theatre will host the launch of Bernard Shaw and the British Regional Repertory Movement, an exciting new book by… Read more »