Arts Events

Information on the latest Arts events in Birmingham, featuring performing art, comedy, dance, music, theatre and art exhibitions.

Seventh Circle Launch – Introducing Daniel Lopez

Seventh Circle Launch – Introducing Daniel Lopez

Daniel López Villacañas often sees beauty where others may not, and he has even used the British rain to fuel his creativity. Originally from Andalusia, Spain, he… Read more »

Home I’m Darling at The Alexandra Birmingham from 25 to 29 April 2023

Bill Kenwright presents a Theatr Clwyd / National Theatre production of Laura Wade’s Home, I’m Darling, winner of the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and directed… Read more »

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells 50th Anniversary Live in Concert at The Alexandra Birmingham 13 February 2023

To celebrate next year’s 50th anniversary of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, the multi-million-selling and multi-award-winning album will be performed live in concert at The Alexandra Birmingham on Monday… Read more »

Diversity Supernova at The Alexandra Birmingham 17 & 18 November 2023

Britain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity, have announced their brand-new UK and Ireland tour, Supernova. The tour will arrive at The Alexandra Birmingham on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 November… Read more »

Beauty into Beast Monsters Season at The Electric Birmingham

Modern & Classic Horror at The Electric Birmingham,Screening as Part of the BFI’s In Dreams are Monsters SeasonThe Electric, Station Street, BirminghamSunday 13th November – Sunday 4th… Read more »

Dreamgirls at The Alexandra Birmingham from 6 to 31 December 2022

Sonia Friedman Productions’ dazzling, multiple-award winning musical Dreamgirls, has been receiving five-star critical acclaim and standing ovations in cities throughout the U.K. as part of its first ever… Read more »

Tim Vine ‘Breeeep!’ at The Alexandra Birmingham on 1 June 2023

Tim Vine returns with his brand new stand-up show Breeeep!, prompting The Times newspaper to ask: “Is there a more ludicrous comedian in Britain than Tim Vine?” Arriving at The… Read more »

Death Drop Back in the Habit at The Alexandra Birmingham 13 – 18 March 2023 – Casting announced

RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar Jujubee will be joining the cast of Death Drop: Back in Habit UK tour, playing Sister Maria Julie Andrews at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 13… Read more »

The Flapper launches ‘Shop Small’ community project with new winter market

The Flapper launches ‘Shop Small’ community project with new winter market

A festive market is coming to The Flapper at the end of this month, as part of a campaign to encourage people to ‘shop small’ this Christmas… Read more »

New Years cinema event – Andre Rieu in Dublin – coming to Birmingham Cinemas 7th & 8th Jan 2023

Kick off 2023 in style with André Rieu in Dublin – André’s celebratory concert is exclusive to cinemas across the UK and is the only way to start the new year with… Read more »

The Christmas Feast at The Bond Company, Fazeley Street, Digbeth

The Christmas Feast at The Bond Company, Fazeley Street, Digbeth

We are finishing 2022 off with a bang, returning to a beloved venue, for our final event of the year…  THE CHRISTMAS FEAST  So you better wrap… Read more »

The Shawshank Redemption at The Alex review by Wallis Brown

The Shawshank Redemption at The Alex review by Wallis Brown

The Alexandra Theatre welcomed us in the from the cold, dreary weather of a Monday evening with their exemplary hospitality and the promise of talent and the… Read more »

Vital Signs – complex networks, meshes and entanglements in a new solo show from artist Judith Alder

Judith Alder’s Vital Signs reflects the milieu of science fact, science fiction, and some of life’s big questions; ‘where we come from and what we’re made of, and what… Read more »

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at The Alexandra Birmingham – casting announced

Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the full cast for Deborah Moggach’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel which opens at The Alexandra Birmingham on 21 February 2023. Joining… Read more »

GULP & Crazy Gin review by Ning-ning Li

GULP & Crazy Gin review by Ning-ning Li

As if you didn’t love Brum enough already, this one concretes that very feeling. We happened upon something special that Saturday evening, owing to Birmingham-based artist Kaye… Read more »

Burt Kreischer at The Alexandra Birmingham on 29 January – limited availability

Renowned comedian, podcast host, and author Bert Kreischer announced his Tops Off World Tourwhere he will perform at The Alexandra, Birmingham on Sunday 29 January 2023. Wrapping up The Berty Boy… Read more »

The Ocean at the End of the Lane at The Alexandra Birmingham 23-27 May 2023

Full casting for the National Theatre’s production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane has been announced today, with screen and stage actor Charlie Brooks joining the… Read more »

The Mousetrap at The Alex review by Mazzy Snape

The Mousetrap is an infamous murder mystery play by Agatha Christie known to be the longest running play of all time. It launched in the West End… Read more »

Brumbeat – Best Music Events in Birmingham November 2022!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this November 2022. We search high and low to bring to you the… Read more »

Deep Roots film made in Shard End and Stechford premieres 4 November

Deep Roots film made in Shard End and Stechford premieres 4 November

EAST BIRMINGHAM FILM TO HIT THE SILVER SCREEN Locally made film to premiere at The Electric Cinema Friday 4 November 2022 A young woman poses as a… Read more »

The Osmonds A New Musical review by Mazzy Snape

The Osmonds: A New Musical is a story by Jay Osmond, book by Julian Bigg and Shaun Kerrison, and directed by Shaun Kerrison, with choreography and musical… Read more »

‘And they call it Puppy Love’ – The Alexandra launches fund-raiser for Guide Dogs

During the run of The Osmonds: A New Musical at The Alexandra, which plays until Saturday 29 October, the theatre is encouraging audiences to make a donation to their… Read more »

Lights, camera, action 131 films to be screened, free of charge, in 10-day Birmingham Film Festival

Lights, camera, action 131 films to be screened, free of charge, in 10-day Birmingham Film Festival

The eagerly anticipated 2022 Birmingham Film Festival gets underway in just a couple of weeks, bringing 131 free screenings to Millennium Point in a 10-day celebration of… Read more »

Horror in the Modernist Block

25 November 2022 – 1 May 2023 Artists: Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann, Simon & Tom Bloor, Ruth Claxton, Shezad Dawood, Ola Hassanain, Ho Tzu Nyen, Richard Hughes, Karim… Read more »

How brave is the wren – New children’s bookshop open in Kings Heath

How brave is the wren – New children’s bookshop open in Kings Heath

Children’s bookshop How brave is the wren has opened on York Road in Kings Heath, joining the host of independent shops that make York Road a destination… Read more »

Square Eyes TV Festival 2022

Oscar nominee Sir David Hare, DI Ray showrunner Maya Sondhi and reclusive horror author Garth Marenghi are just three of the names taking in part in the… Read more »

Introducing Imogen Morris at Seventh Circle Gallery

Introducing Imogen Morris at Seventh Circle Gallery

INTRODUCING – IMOGEN MORRIS Artist Imogen says – I am influenced by the traditional craft of hand-embroidery, but my style puts a contemporary spin on thread as… Read more »

Winter Funland Returns to Birmingham NEC this Christmas

Winter Funland Returns to Birmingham NEC this Christmas

The Christmas extravaganza, that is Winter Funland, is returning to the Midlands for a second year, to bring joy and magic to the festive season. Winter Funland,… Read more »

Annie at The Alexandra Birmingham from 3-15 April 2023

Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Craig Revel Horwood will star as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in the UK and Ireland Tour of their smash hit production… Read more »

The Ocean at the End of the Lane at The Alexandra Birmingham 23 to 27 May 2023

Casting is announced for the National Theatre’s critically-acclaimed production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, based on the best-selling novel by Neil Gaiman. Adapted by… Read more »

Endless Love – Show Celebrating music of Lionel Richie & Diana Ross comes to Sutton 12th Nov 2022!

A sensational new production celebrating legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie and Diana Ross is touring venues across the UK, coming to SUTTON COLDFIELD – Town Hall on Saturday 12th November 2022. Endless Love – The Show (A… Read more »

Brum comic HANNAH WEETMAN wins major comedy award

Comedian Hannah Weetman has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2022. Hannah performed in front of a sell-out crowd at Birmingham’s The Glee Club… Read more »

Seventh Circle – Laura Tinald Launch -Thursday 8th October

On Thursday the 6th of October, Seventh Circle Gallery in Moseley will release an exclusive, brand new original portrait entitled, ‘Gold Dust Woman’ along with signed limited… Read more »

It Starts With Waterstones

Join Waterstones in Manchester Birmingham from 9am on Saturday 22 October as they open their doors to mark the publication of the highly anticipated It Starts With Us, from global… Read more »

Birmingham Platform Reshaping the Art World

Birmingham Platform Reshaping the Art World

Cosimo’s commission free model helps artists sell direct to collectors Cosimo is an online marketplace and platform which empowers emerging artists to sell their work directly to… Read more »

Fierce Festival 2022 – 11th to 16th October 2022

Fierce, the Birmingham biennial festival of international performance, has today announced the programme for 2022 – it marks the biggest programme ever for Fierce, celebrating the Festival’s… Read more »

The Mirror Crack’d at The Alexandra Birmingham from 14 to 18 February 2023

Original Theatre in association with JAS Theatricals are delighted to announce that their UK Tour of Agatha Christie’s THE MIRROR CRACK’D will arrive at the Alexandra, Birmingham from 14… Read more »

Death Drop – Back in the Habit at The Alexandra Birmingham 13 to 18 March 2023

Following three sold-out West End runs and a smash hit UK tour, Death Drop is back! The drag murder mystery sensation is returning with a brand-new show: Death… Read more »

Autumn Exhibitions at Ikon Gallery review by Amika

Admittedly. I was somewhat apprehensive when Grapevine asked me to do this review. But after attending this Ikon launch. I had nothing to fear but only art… Read more »

Dan Lee X GULP – an Immersive Asian Fusion Food Experience 27th & 28th Oct

Dan Lee X GULP – an Immersive Asian Fusion Food Experience 27th & 28th Oct

DAN LEE X GULP An Immersive Asian Fusion Food ExperienceThursday 27/10 and Friday 28/10 TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for this exciting collaboration between Dan Lee and Gulp… Read more »

Halloween drink and draw for breast cancer awareness

Join us for an evening of a Halloween themed drink and draw. 🎃✨ Taking place Saturday 10th of October 7pm – 9:30pm at Ju Jus Cafe, Birmingham…. Read more »

Fisherman’s Friends at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham by Mazzy Snape

Fisherman’s Friends at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham by Mazzy Snape

Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is based on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish shanty-singing sensations and their hit 2019 film. Tuesday night’s opening performance at Birmingham’s… Read more »

Marcus Ryder – Reporting of Queen’s death has revealed serious diversity issues in UK media

UK media coverage of the Queen’s death has exposed wide-ranging systemic issues with diversity and representation in domestic news and media organisations, according to journalist and academic… Read more »

High-Vis Street Art & Culture Festival returns to Digbeth for its fifth year on 24th September

High-Vis Festival is making its return to Digbeth for its fifth year on 24th September. The open-air event will take place at Digbeth’s Tea Works, just a… Read more »

Laura Tinald, joining Seventh Circle in the gallery on Saturday 8th October for art launch!

LAURA TINALD – ARTIST APPEARANCE Saturday, October 8, 2022 3:00 PM 5:00 PM Local artist, Laura Tinald, will be joining Seventh Circle in the gallery on Saturday 8th… Read more »

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Review 2022 by Ken Byng

Having lived just a stone’s throw from Moseley for over 20 years now, I am embarrassed to say it took me a good 10 years to find… Read more »

Derren Brown’s Showman at The Alexandra Theatre review by Maddie Booth

Derren Brown, the ever-popular multi-award winning master of mind control and illusion, brought his SHOWMAN tour to The Alexandra Birmingham on 6 to 10 September 2022. Derren commented: “2022… Read more »

Little but LIVE! Festival 2022 in Moseley Park and Pool

Little but LIVE! returns to Moseley Park for a celebration of creativity, community and the very best that Birmingham artists have to offer. Birmingham-based company Paperback Theatre… Read more »

Other Isles II. Art & Culture from Cypriot & Maltese Diaspora – 17th Sept, Centrala, Digbeth

Other Isles is a celebration of creatives, artists and culture from the Cypriot and Maltese diaspora. After the success of the first Other Isles event at The… Read more »

Upcoming Exhibition at the RBSA Gallery

The annual RBSA Prize Exhibition is open to all artists to enter (in the UK and internationally). The exhibition was independently selected, this year by: Diana Ali,… Read more »