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 »
Five New Family-Friendly Shows Coming to The Rep in 2026
Highlights include: Birmingham Rep has today announced a spectacular feast of family programming aimed at ages 11 and below, to join newly appointed Artistic Director, Joe Murphy’s… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Launches ‘Rep Together’ Campaign to Provide 5,000 £5 Tickets for Under 25s to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Birmingham Rep today announces the launch of Rep Together, a bold new fundraising campaign aimed at raising funds to subsidise 5,000 £5 tickets for young people under… Read more »
Yardbirds in Stirchley Brings Fried Chicken, Craft Beer, and Creativity to Autumn with a Line-Up of Local Events
This autumn, Yardbirds in Stirchley is turning up the heat with a creative and flavour-packed calendar of events – from hands-on workshops to craft beer tastings, family… Read more »
Screening of IRMAS The Life of the Sisters of Mary in Birmingham on October 23
A World Villages for Children supporter has spent two years making a feature-length documentary about the work of The Sisters of Mary, an order of nuns educating… Read more »
HEDDA GABLER – A woman who will set the world on fire just to watch it burn.
Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre’s production of “Hedda Gabler” opens on 18th October and runs until 25th October. When talk turns to major female roles in theatre, Hedda Gabler… Read more »
Temper & Brown October 2025 Events
Saturday 11th October 6:30pm – 10:30pm Phill Gifford from legend and wobble DJ The legendary Brummie DJ and Wobble icon Phil Gifford graces our little corner of… Read more »
3 major artistic appointments announced by CBSO
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is strengthening its artistic leadership and breadth of collaboration with the appointment of Ilan Volkov as Principal Guest Conductor from… Read more »
Seeking the Pioneers Routes of Resistance – race activism exhibition
Birmingham’s untold legacy of activism: New exhibition explores 80 years of solidarity and the fight for racial justice “We are here because you were there.” — A…. Read more »
Ben Elton event with The Heath Bookshop
What Have I Done? An Evening with Ben Elton (In conversation with Stuart Maconie) 14 Oct 2025 7:30pm – 9pmThe Heath Bookshop at The Bradshaw Hall, Royal… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas
A new play written by Humphrey Ker & David Reed Original Songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Phillip Breen with Becky Hope-Palmer Friday… Read more »
Grapevine readers can enjoy 50% off tickets for Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza (a.k.a. EWE) Tour!!
💥 Wedding planning doesn’t have to be stressful, beige, or boring. 🐑 ✨ Welcome to The Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza!! A wedding fair that celebrates everything that makes… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Announce Open Casting Call for Local Actors
Fresh off their new season reveal earlier this week, Birmingham Rep today announce an exciting open casting call for Birmingham and West Midlands actors. As part of… Read more »
National Trust’s Birmingham Back to Backs – New exhibition opening during Black History Month – Mrs B A Handsworth Life
Opening at the start of Black History Month, Friday 3rd October, Mrs B: A Handsworth Life explores the home life of Anita Eutedra Bartley, fondly known as… Read more »
ONE WEEK until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025 (starts Fri 3 Oct)
It’s just ONE WEEK until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025.Running from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025, this year’s festival consists of over 90 performances.Among the big names attending… Read more »
Commissioned by BOM, Water Bots make their world debut across Birmingham and the Black Country this October
Audiences are in for a dazzling spectacle this October as BOM (Birmingham Open Media) unleashes the Water Bots, a mesmerising fleet of illuminated swimming sculptures, across the… Read more »
Diversity Open New Dance Studio In Birmingham
Diversity, the UK’s most successful dance group, is set to open a fantastic new dance studio in Birmingham city centre next month. The new bespoke venue, based… Read more »
Screening of IRMAS: The Life of the Sisters of Mary in Birmingham on October 23
A World Villages for Children supporter has spent two years making a feature-length documentary about the work of The Sisters of Mary, an order of nuns educating… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce inaugural season from new Artistic Director Joe Murphy
Birmingham Rep, the city’s only producing-house theatre, today announce their bold and exciting new programme that will entertain audiences during 2026 and into 2027 in the debut… Read more »
September at GULP food, art, wine, and conversation in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
September is full of energy here at GULP in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter! We’re opening our doors for a series of unique events that celebrate food, art,… Read more »
Donald Locke Resistant Forms @ Ikon Gallery
1 OCTOBER 2025 – 22 FEBRUARY 2026IKON GALLERY, BRINDLEYPLACE, B1 2HSOPEN TUESDAY-SUNDAY, 11AM-5PMFREE ENTRY, DONATIONS WELCOME Ikon presents the first major survey exhibition of Guyanese-British artist Donald… Read more »
For HALLOWEEN NeuNoir presents Poe chiller THE HOUSE OF USHER
This Halloween, NeuNoir theatre presents a reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s iconic tale of terror The Fall Of The House Of Usher at venues in Kenilworth, Warwickshire (25… Read more »