Supersonic 2026 is fast approaching! Taking place in Digbeth 25th & 26th April
2026 will see Supersonic Festival return for a joyful limited edition event taking place in Digbeth, Birmingham on the 25th and 26th of April. Tickets are now onsale. This year’s… Read more »
Birmingham Museums awarded nearly £185,000 to reopen gallery spaces to increase access to under-represented collections
Birmingham Museums has been awarded a grant of £183,000 from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund to support a gallery development project at Birmingham Museum &… Read more »
Warwickshire’s award-winning ideas festival returns this summer with homegrown talent at its heart
ALSO Festival announces hundreds more headline speakers and performers for its 13th edition at Compton Verney in Warwickshire, 10-12 July 2026. One of the Midlands’ most distinctive summer… Read more »
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum launches AI-powered digital guide to enhance visitor experience
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, has launched a new AI-powered digital guide to help visitors explore the museum in a more interactive and personalised way. The guide, Tellme,… Read more »
Album announced and second single ‘Stand Up’ released from Sylvia musical
ZooNation Records announce ‘Sylvia – The Essentials’ album, set for release on 5 May, containing 14 selected tracks from Sylvia the musical starring Beverley Knight and releases second single ‘Stand Up’. Produced by Grammy award winner Martin Terefe,… Read more »
Last chance to see exhibition of human space exploration at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
An exhibition of one of the UK’s largest private collections of space artefacts from human space exploration on display at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum will close on… Read more »
The countdown is on to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival
With just a week to go to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival the countdown has begun, make sure you’ve got your tickets to this biannual… Read more »
Tilting at Windmills – April exhibition
Tilting at Windmills is opening at the Courtyard Gallery at The Core Theatre, running from 8–25 April. It’s a group show curated by Tom Ranahan, bringing together 13 artists,… Read more »
Community display opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery as part of A Matter of Life and Death Festival
A community exhibition on the themes of death, dying and grief has opened at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. On display until the end of June, the… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET CELEBRATES SIR PETER WRIGHT’S CENTENARY WITH GALA PERFORMANCE
This June, Birmingham Royal Ballet will mark 100 years of Founding Director Laureate and one of ballet’s most influential directors and choreographers, Sir Peter Wright, with a… Read more »
Ikon Youth Programme launches Slow Boat 2026
YOUNG PEOPLE CHART A NEW CREATIVE ROUTE THROUGH THE WEST MIDLANDS Ikon is excited to launch Slow Boat 2026, the gallery’s annual floating arts studio and residency space… Read more »
Supersonic Festival Market Place Returns this April celebrating Independent Culture in Birmingham!
Supersonic Festival’s much-loved Market Place returns in 2026, taking over the Zellig Building in the heart of Digbeth on Saturday 25th April. Free and open to all,… Read more »
Luna Care & Defiance exhibition opens 1 May
Luna: Care & DefianceThe world as seen by women, women-identifying and non binary photographers1-27 May 2026, Centrala gallery, BirminghamLaunch 5pm onwards, Friday 1 May with artist talk… Read more »
The Alexandra announces new season brochure on World Theatre Day
View the new season brochure here and watch our launch video here. You can also view a selection of upcoming production images here. Audiences can look forward to a superb selection of… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce first cohort for new acting training course, Rep Studio 8
Birmingham Rep today announce the eight young people who will be the first participants in its new acting training programme, Rep Studio 8. This new intensive programme… Read more »
As historic Artemis II mission launches next week, composer Ilan Eshkeri brings the astronaut’s experience to audiences across the UK in a live visual concert
‘Space Station Earth’ is a long-form musical work by Ilan Eshkeri, created in collaboration with the European Space Agency uniquely capturing ‘The Overview Effect’: the profound awe astronauts feel when viewing the Earthfrom… Read more »
HOT CHIP head to Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2026
With tickets now limited, Hot Chip are the latest big name addition to Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026),… Read more »
The Allure Speakeasy at The Old Joint Stock review
The Allure Speakeasy at the Old Joint Stock Theatre is not a show you politely sit and watch. It’s one you’re pulled into, cocktail-first (yes, even at… Read more »
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery visitor numbers increased by over 300% in 2025 according to latest ALVA figures
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery saw a 305% increase in visitor numbers in 2025, according to latest figures published by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA)… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announces additional Autumn 2026/Spring 2027 Programming
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FORTHCOMING 2026/27 SEASON INCLUDE: Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Birmingham Rep,has unveiled its highly anticipated Autumn 2026 season, following on… Read more »
CBSO announce Anna Clyne appointment for 2026/27 season
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) today announces the appointment of internationally acclaimed composer Anna Clyne as Composer in Residence for the upcoming 2026-27 Season. This… Read more »
Tilting at WindmillsAn exhibition curated by Tom Ranahan Wed 8 – Sat 25 Apr, The Courtyard Gallery, The Core, Solihull
Tilting at Windmills presents a contemporary artistic response to Cervantes’ Don Quixote de la Mancha. Inspired by the engravings of Gustave Doré, curator Tom Ranahan has invited a group… Read more »
Grab your tickets for the Mayor’s dazzling variety show!
Grab your tickets before they go for the Mayor of Solihull’s anticipated show ‘Solihull Shines’ in celebration of her year in office, which is only a month… Read more »
Break The Mould at Ikon 25 MARCH – 6 SEPTEMBER 2026
Jack Ky Tan, A Ceremony for the Unborn Future (2025)© Courtesy the artist. Photo by Zula Rabikowska Ikon presents Break the Mould, the final exhibition in a… Read more »
‘Pablo Live’ – Comedian Paul Smith Brings Debut Cinema Event to Birmingham – King of Crowd Work and One of the UK’s Most In-Demand Stand-Ups
CinemaLive Presents an Exclusive Comedy Cinema Event In Over 350 Cinemas Nationwide from Friday 17th April Book from 10am tomorrow (4th March) at paulsmithincinemas.com One of the UK’s most in-demand… Read more »
NINE IN TEN BIRMINGHAM RESIDENTS CELEBRATE THE CITY’S SPORTS, MUSICAL AND ARTS LEADERSHIP ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE
New audience research commissioned by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) reveals just how strongly Birmingham residents see culture as central to the city’s international identity…. Read more »
APPLAUSE YOUTH DANCE (AYDF) 2026 FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE COMPANIES PERFORMING AT MAJOR MIDLANDS YOUTH DANCE SHOWCASE
Applause Youth Dance Festival(AYDF) is pleased to announce the 23 successful companies and solo performers from across the East and West Midlands who will be performing at… Read more »
MOSELEY FOLK News – BIG SPECIAL – JANE WEAVER – ARTS comedy line-up
Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival has revealed further line-up additions for it’s forthcoming landmark 20th anniversary edition (Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026). Among the… Read more »
New live dinosaur production Inside the T Rex comes to Birmingham
A groundbreaking world-first live dinosaur production is coming to Birmingham in May this year, inviting families to step beneath the skin and bones of one of the… Read more »
Half price entry to Birmingham Museums sites during National Lottery Open Week 7 to 15 March
Birmingham Museums is saying thank you to Lottery players for their support with half price entry to its sites as part of National Lottery Open Week. National… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce David Bedella will play Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd
Birmingham Rep today announce the latest cast member to star in its highly anticipated upcoming production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which opens… Read more »
Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance
Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance on Saturday 14 March at Birmingham Rep. A celebration of all things Brummie, this new devised… Read more »
New cafe bar to open in Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham Museums is pleased to announce the opening of a new café bar and community space in the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Reflecting the cultural heritage… Read more »
Ikon, to open a new show of Angela De La Cruz’s work in exhibition ‘Upright’
Birmingham gallery, Ikon’s upcoming exhibition of rarely seen works by acclaimed artist Angela de la Cruz, marking her first solo exhibition in the UK outside London. Titled UPRIGHT,the show runs… Read more »
Poets bring Benjamin Zephaniah’s spirit to life at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Poems inspired by the life and works of internationally acclaimed poet, author and activist Benjamin Zephaniah are set to take over Birmingham Botanical Gardens this spring. From… Read more »
The Alexandra kicks off 125th Birthday Celebrations with Theatre Open Day
This May, The Alexandra, Birmingham turns 125 – and to mark the beginning of a celebratory year, the theatre will open its doors for a free Open… Read more »
CALL-OUT: Do you have a story about The River Avon? Stan’s Cafe want to hear it …
Midlands-based theatre company Stan’s Cafe are on the hunt for stories and memories of life along the banks of the River Avon for a new project. River… Read more »
New free art exhibition at The Core
NEW free art exhibition in The Courtyard Gallery at The Core in Solihull. Currently on display in The Courtyard Gallery at The Core until 14 March is an… Read more »
20 years of MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > do you remember your first Mo’Folk?
2026 officially marks the 20th Anniversary of Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival. In the run-up to the landmark event, which runs from Friday 4 to Sunday… Read more »
24 STORIES AND BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET TEAM UP FOR SKY-HIGH PRE-SHOW DINING
This spring, 24 Stories and Birmingham Royal Ballet have collaborated on an exclusive dining experience to mark the arrival of Carlos Acosta’s exuberant production of Don Quixote at… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce Meo Meow to star as Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd
Birmingham Rep today announced a new cast member to star in its highly anticipated upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Award-winning radical… Read more »
NIGHT 1 IN PICTURES: BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL
Thursday night marked the start of the second annual Birmingham Light Festival. Running until Sunday 15th February, visitors can explore an extraordinary gallery of illuminated artworks and… Read more »
Shakespeare Week 2026 – As YOU like it!
Shakespeare Week, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s annual national celebration of Shakespeare, is back for 2026, taking place from 23 – 29 March. Now in its 12th iteration,… Read more »
MOSELEY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DISTRICT TO LIGHT UP WINTER WITH SPOTLIGHT EVENT
The Moseley Community Investment District (CID) is excited to announce SpotLIGHT, a weekend-long celebration of light, creativity, and community, taking place 20–22 February from 4–7pm each day…. Read more »
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire expands community opera programme
Forget chandeliers and red velvet seats…Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) is taking opera out to the streets of Birmingham. Backed by a £210,000 grant from The Linbury Trust, the RBC will spend the… Read more »
New Shows On-Sale at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep has today announced another selection of new productions to add to its already stellar 2026 programme. Get ready for an evening of sparkling tunes, tangled… Read more »
Solihull Arts Markets at The Core
Solihull Arts Markets return to The Core this spring, bringing a vibrant showcase of independent artists, makers and designers to the heart of Solihull. Taking place on… Read more »
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 »