An Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and his Piano at The Alexandra on Monday 24 July
Warning: This is not a comedy gig. Attendance is not compulsory. The Olivier Award-winning, Grammy and Tony Award nominated polytalent plays an intimate, informal, solo date at… Read more »
My Night With Reg at The Crescent Theatre
My Night With Reg, the Olivier and Evening Standard award-winning bittersweet comedy about a group of gay men coming to terms with AIDS written by ‘Birmingham boy’,… Read more »
Home of Metal presents “At The Mermaid” a four-part podcast series & limited publication
LISTEN VIA SPOTIFY & APPLE MUSIC Home of Metal presents ‘At The Mermaid’, a four part podcast series and limited edition publication. The Mermaid was a large, dilapidated pub in Sparkhill, a… Read more »
9 to 5 The Musical (BMOS) at The Alexandra from 13 to 17 June 2023
Birmingham’s award winning BMOS Musical Theatre Company returns to The Alexandra stage next month with a spectacular and funny performance of iconic Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide – June 2023!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this June 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »
SOS Dance classes Birmingham What’s On in June
The ultimate feel-good dance experience, SOS Dance, will host four empowering classes in Birmingham this month, including three Beyonce-themed classes to celebrate the star’s Renaissance world tour. SOS Dance is a global dance brand… Read more »
WORD PLAY festival 5-11 June at How Brave is the Wren bookshop in Kings Heath
WORD PLAY is a reading festival for young folk and their families, taking place 5th-11th June at How Brave is the Wren Bookshop (Kings Heath) and schools… Read more »
The Ocean at the end of the Lane at The Alex by Mazzy Snape
The Ocean at the End of The Lane, National Theatre’s major newstage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s 2013 book of the same name, launched at The Alex, Birmingham… Read more »
Two local groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme
45 COMMUNITY GROUPS AWARDED WINDRUSH DAY FUNDING 45 groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme for arts, educational and sporting projects across England… Read more »
Dirty Dancing at The Alexandra Birmingham from 18 to 22 July 2023
With standing ovations at every performance this spring at the Dominion Theatre, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage finished its record breaking run at the end of… Read more »
Xhosa Cole TalkingDrumFest this weekend!
Xhosa Cole is to host a new festival at The Edge in Digbeth this weekend! Performers include: Mark Sanders, Vanley Burke, Chris Radford, Germa Adan, Millicent James,… Read more »
Misfits Music is calling on local people to support bid to win £69,950 of National Lottery funding!
Misfits Music is calling on local people to support its bid to win £69,950 of National Lottery funding in this year’s The People’s Projects ● The Project Brum… Read more »
Brum’s Conserveatoire Folk Ensemble – New LP ‘Twenty-Five’ + Power Folk 10
Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble New album Twenty-Fivereleased27 May 2023 UK dates, spring/summer “Stunning … joyous …” FRUK “One of the great spectacles that folk music has to… Read more »
Medusa Deluxe Screening at The Electric Cinema as part of the Flatpack Festival followed by Q&A with director Thomas Hardiman
MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, is pleased to announce that Writer/Director Thomas Hardiman’s debut feature, the bold, camp and unique murder mystery Medusa Deluxe, will open theatrically… Read more »
MAC, Southbank Centre and Apple pioneer talent programme supporting Black and Black Mixed heritage creatives
The Southbank Centre is proud to announce the first artists on its pioneering new talent development programme, REFRAME: The Residency, supported by Apple with partners Factory International… Read more »
Myriam Bleau – Soft Revolvers at Printmakers Arms 19th May 2023
The first of two performances by the Canadian composer Myriam Bleau, Soft Revolvers aims to immerse the audience in the music by literally showing us the link… Read more »
The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music – Number 11
A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flür was the band’s electronic percussionist from 1973 to 1987. The Seventh Wave’s Eleventh Electronic Music Festival… Read more »
Brumbeat – Best Music Events in Birmingham May 2023!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this May 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »
Dambala – inspired by the Lost Lineage of Caribbean People, Art Exhibition Digbeth
Michael Clarke graduated from Chelsea College of Art in 2011 and is currently a resident artist at Digbeth Art Space. Michael appeared on the Sky Arts Portrait… Read more »
Chance for public to win a celebrity artwork from Grayson’s Art Club for £2 in charity raffle
For just £2 per ticket, art lovers can enter Midlands Arts Centre’s Charity Raffle to be in with the chance of winning one of six original artworks… Read more »
Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse – Live In Concert with Orchestra & Turntables UK Tour 2023
For the first time ever, the Academy Award® winning film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, is set to tour the UK Live in Concert this Autumn, with tickets on-sale on… Read more »
One-off film events not to be missed at Flatpack Festival this May
Flatpack mixes film and moving image together with live music, history and heritage, technology, and performance, creating a one-of-a-kind experience unavailable anywhere else. The ‘magnificently eclectic’ festival… Read more »
Debut show from B’ham Poet Laureate Dancing To Music You Hate – May 25 @ MAC
Award-winning spoken word artist, beatboxer and Birmingham Poet Laureate Jasmine Gardosi is hitting the road with her debut show, Dancing To Music You Hate. Combining poetry, beatbox and Celtic dubstep, Dancing To… Read more »
Celebrate the King’s Coronation with the Selfridges Coronation Crockery Painting event
Selfridges Birmingham is hosting a Coronation Crockery Painting Event this Saturday 29th April. Customers can celebrate the King’s Coronation and practice their crafting skills with Selfridges, by joining the family-friendly crockery… Read more »
The Commitments, the stage musical at The Hippodrome review
Do You Like Good Music? Sweet soul music! The Commitments, the stage musical, based on Alan Parker’s 1991 BAFTA award winning film hits Birmingham’s stunning Hippodrome this… Read more »
Enhancing Cultural Connectivity, Grants for Arts and Cultural Organisations from Birmingham City Council
Not-for-profit organisations with arts or culture as their main object or purpose could receive between £20,000 to £30,000 to invest in infrastructure to ‘level up’ our city…. Read more »
One of the worlds most collectable artists will visit Clarendon Fine Art April 26th
One of the world’s most collectable and provocative contemporary artists, Mr Brainwash, flies from LA to the UK to launch his eagerly awaited, new exhibition this month – and… Read more »
111 Places in Birmingham That You Shouldn’t Miss
Out now: 111 Places in Birmingham That You Shouldn’t Miss: by Ben Waddington. The ‘111 Places…’ guidebook series began in 2007 in Köln (a city with the… Read more »
Digbeth Comedy Club Launch
The Old Crown in Digbeth, Birmingham’s oldest pub, is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand new comedy night, which will take place on the last… Read more »
Independent Boldmere record store to throw launch party for latest vinyl release!
Acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist CARRIE MARTIN returns with a new album, Evergreen. Two events to launch the album are planned – 21st April in Hull followed by 28th April… Read more »
Exciting Easter Half Term Fun at The Mac
Join us this April for plenty of exciting Easter fun. From famous books performed live on stage, to colourful creative courses, to thought-provoking artistic exhibitions accompanied by… Read more »
Seventh Circle Artworks & Aesthetics – New Artist
You could be forgiven for thinking that Joseph Jones’ skilful and expertly crafted paintings are created by an artist with many years of experience. The reality is… Read more »
Free things to do this Easter holiday at Roundhouse Birmingham
Roundhouse Birmingham are inviting people to come and celebrate the launch of their new season with a range of free heritage themed activities over the Easter holidays. … Read more »
Seventh Circle Artworks & Aesthetics – New Collection – Sam Weeks
This is the work of Birmingham artist Sam Weeks, but not as you may know her! Usually, Sam’s work is all about colour featuring a stylistic stronghold… Read more »
Flatpack Fes 2023 inc live Ukrainian musicians at Moseley Road Baths
Festival dates: Tues 16 May to Sun 21 May 2023 Tickets on sale: Tuesday 28 March Flatpack Festival announces 2023 programme with special events including Soviet/Ukrainian film ‘In… Read more »
Ricky Gervais – Utilita Arena Birmingham – 4th September
Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and director Ricky Gervais has announced a Birmingham date for his Armageddon tour. Produced by Live Nation, tickets for Ricky Gervais: Armageddon at Utilita Arena Birmingham will… Read more »
Lifted UK tour to visit Birmingham with upcoming R&B artists including local talent Annatoria
The UK’s brightest gospel, R&B and rap stars are taking to the road for an upcoming tour this May. Artists on the-rise Annatoria, Asha Elia, and Still… Read more »
Passionate Pilgrim at Ikon
MELATI SURYODARMO: PASSIONATE PILGRIM17 May – 3 September 2023Ikon Gallery, BirminghamFree entry. Open Weds-Sun, 11am-5pm This summer, Ikon becomes home to a major exhibition of ground-breaking performance… Read more »
Gritty dance-theatre show DROWNTOWN tour extends into May 2023 – with date at Birmingham MAC
Double National Dance Awards nominated Rhiannon Faith Company new show visits venues across the UK to hold a tender and honest mirror to a society at tipping… Read more »
New Night! All My Circuits – Loula Yorke at Pan Pan
Live modular synths LOULA YORKE + Abstract organ duo IMPORTER/EXPORTER. Visual artist TBA. ALL MY CIRCUITSEP2//MUSICAMC: LOULA YORKE 31 MAR / 7:30 PM Come down for a night of… Read more »
Vanley Burke sound installation exploring Black culture to open in Handsworth
Celebrated British Jamaican photographer and artist Vanley Burke launches his first outdoor sound installation, Reactivating sounds of Blackness, in Handsworth Park, Birmingham, on Sunday 02 April 2023. Working with… Read more »
Brand New Birmingham Festival INTERMISSION FESTIVAL celebrates diversity, inclusivity & gender balance
TEG Live Europe announce the launch of a brand new festival, InterMission Festival – a one-day multiroom festival featuring live music, sound workshops, industry talks and food… Read more »
Outlands and Centrala presents 33, Alpha Maid and Olan Monk
Outlands and Centrala invite all audiences to enjoy three new live commissions from transnational artist collective and label C.A.N.V.A.S. Alpha Maid , Olan Monk and 33 The evening is… Read more »
Mostly Jazz Festival.. Full line-up reveal, KC & The Sunshine Band +more
US funk/disco legends KC and The Sunshine Band are the latest big-name act set for this year’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 7 to Sunday 9 July… Read more »
February Half-Term at MAC
Join us this February at MAC for plenty of half-term fun. From exciting performances, to stimulating creative courses, to interactive cinema screenings with workshops – this half-term… Read more »
Becoming a part of Birmingham’s creative community
With the BBC, MasterChef and Steven Knight’s Loc Film Studios moving imminently to Digbeth and with unique venues such as The Floodgate, Golf Fang, The Mockingbird Cinema,… Read more »
Foka Wolf – Why Are We Stuck in Hospital?
7 – 19 March 2023 Ikon Gallery, The Exchange, Jack Arts billboards, Birmingham An impossible maze, with no beginning or end, forms the basis of a new… Read more »
Romesh Ranganathan – 30 & 31 May 2024 – Utilita Arena Birmingham
After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition… are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing?… Read more »
Selfridges Birmingham invites customers to celebrate love in all its forms this Valentine’s Day
Selfridges Birmingham invites customers to celebrate love in all its forms, from the romantic to the platonic, Valentine’s Day is about sharing something special with loved ones…. Read more »
BMusic & BIMM announce lunchtime sessions at BEats where performers and students take stage!
B:Eats, the cafe located within Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, will host a series of live music performances between February and July as part of an ongoing partnership with… Read more »