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 »
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Review, September 2025 (Sunday)
Having been going to at least one of the two annual Moseley Festivals pretty much every year for the past 14, I was yet again fortunate enough… Read more »
Birmingham’s first dedicated Irish comedy night and podcast to launch at Digbeth venue
– Comedy and the Craic, a brand-new evening of laughter and storytelling, will premiere at Nortons Digbeth on Wednesday 17 September as part of Halfway Fest – Curated and hosted… Read more »
Meet Birmingham Rep’s new Artistic Director, Joe Murphy in Free Town Hall Talks
Ahead of the much-anticipated debut season announcement from Birmingham Rep’s newly appointed Artistic Director, Joe Murphy this month, The Rep have announced they will be holding four open access forums… Read more »
Josh Pugh announced as Breaking Talent Award’s Special Guest
A decade after winning the second ever Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award, Josh Pugh has been confirmed as 2025’s Special Guest. The prestigious award show takes… Read more »
MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL wraps up on a high > Father John Misty, Doves, fest photos …
The latest edition of Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival wrapped up last night (Sun 31 Aug 2025) concluding three days of incredible performances. Last on stage… Read more »
Digbeth Art Space Presents ‘TREADING WATER’
A Collaborative Exhibition and Book Launch by Writer Tommy Holmes and Artist Imogen Morris Launch Night: Friday 3rd October, 6–9PMExhibition Open Daily: 9AM – 5PMLocation: Digbeth Art… Read more »
Supersonic market returns to Digbeth this August
Saturday 30 + Sunday 31 August Supersonic Festival is an internationally renowned celebration of experimental music and art, praised by critics and adored by adventurous audiences. Taking… Read more »
Park(ing) Day Returns to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter this September
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter to Host Second Annual Park(ing) Day – A Creative Call to Rethink Urban Spaces Date of Event: 19th September 2025 Location: Caroline Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham… Read more »
Local pupils ensure many hands make light work for new Rotary exhibition on Climate Change
Youngsters from schools across Birmingham were among those who enjoyed getting ‘hands on’ for the latest Rotary project which focuses on the subject of Climate Change. The… Read more »
COLD WAR STEVE HONOURS BRUM’S MUSIC GREATS IN SOCIETY’S OPENING MURAL
Birmingham’s food and drink scene is about to welcome a major new player. Society, the highly anticipated 9,000 sq ft food hall, will officially open its doors in… Read more »
RBSA Gallery collaborates with Stryx Gallery
Following the judging of artwork entered for the first ever RBSA Young Artists Prize, the RBSA Gallery is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Stryx Gallery… Read more »
Birmingham Weekender shares full line-up: packed programme of free events this August Bank Holiday
Birmingham Hippodrome and Bullring have revealed the full line-up for Birmingham Weekender 2025, returning to the city from Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August. Produced by… Read more »
Final additions to MOSELEY FOLK 2025: Mrs Barbara Nice, Circus Raj +more
Two of the latest editions to the Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2025 programme – Brum comedy legend Mrs Barbara Nice and Circus Raj. With just three… Read more »
Ozzy Osbourne exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery extended due to public demand
An exhibition to celebrate the solo achievements and global awards of Ozzy Osbourne has been extended to the end of 2025 at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery… Read more »
Birmingham’s Best is Back The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast Returns
The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast has returned to Brum Radio after a five-year hiatus. Hosted by Mrs Barbara Nice, a.k.a Phoenix Nights star Janice Connolly,… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025 | And the nom’s are …
Birmingham Comedy Festival have announced the five acts who’ll be in the running for the annual Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025. A collaboration between the… Read more »
THE UK’S ONLY PROFESSIONAL ALL-WHEELCHAIR DANCE COMPANY IS BACK, CREATING NEW WORK
Birmingham-based Propel Dance have been back in the rehearsal studio for the first time since 2023, after receiving a pot of funding from Arts Council England. Propel… Read more »
Exhibition of giant prehistoric animals makes UK debut at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
mage © Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences An immersive exhibition of giant prehistoric animals makes its UK debut at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on 2… Read more »
Birmingham Rep has UK’s warmest welcome
Birmingham Rep is one of just three venues to be shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Most Welcoming Theatre title at the 2025 UK Theatre Awards. The annual… Read more »
Tom Hicks, You Are Here – Cross Street Local Travel Point, Halesowen
Ikon and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) present a new public sculpture for Halesowen by Black Country artist Tom Hicks. You Are Here was co-created by Hicks and… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for their co-production of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Birmingham Repand Melting Potare delighted to announce full casting for their thrilling co-production,Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts.Led by the previously announced Tom Chambers (winner of BBC 1… Read more »
Forward Film & TV Festival Celebrates Triumphant Debut in Birmingham featuring Inaugural Awards
Joe Lycett, ‘Gavin & Stacey’s’ Mathew Horne & the crew behind the making of Netflix smash ‘Adolescence’ headline Forward Film & Television Festival 2025 The Forward Film… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival drops full 2025 line-up
Birmingham Comedy Festival returns from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025 with more than 90 performances featuring big-names, emerging acts and the very best comedians from… Read more »
New Shows coming to The Door and Studio spaces at The Rep
Birmingham Rep have today announced six new shows coming to their Door and Studio spaces later this year and into 2026, including LQBTQ+ comedy and dance events,… Read more »
NEW comedy club launches in Solihull
Funny to The Core is the NEW monthly comedy club in the Studio at The Core, bringing the best and funniest UK comedy talent to Solihull. Kicking… Read more »
Birmingham Rep co-production of A Thousand Splendid Suns hailed a record-breaking success
On what marks the start of South Asian Heritage Month, Birmingham Rep celebrate their recent stage adaptation of A Thousand Splendid Suns, announcing the acclaimed production has… Read more »
Kings Heath Comedy Festival is this weekend!
At the end of this week Kings Heath will prove its place as Birmingham’s funniest suburb – with almost 50 comedy shows over four days – from… Read more »
Fun for the whole family at Birmingham Rep this summer
As the school year comes to an end, Birmingham Rep are on hand to keep families entertained this summer with a whole host of family fun. From… Read more »
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery announces guided access viewings of Staffordshire Hoard prior to full public reopening
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is delighted to announce a series of exclusive, guided access sessions to see one of the most celebrated Anglo-Saxon treasure hoards in the… Read more »