Solihull’s Eden Voss wins major comedy prize
Eden Voss has been announced as the winner of the prized Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2026. Eden, from Solihull, was presented with his award on… Read more »
Joe Lycett named first patron as Forward festival opens in Birmingham today
Shane Meadows headlines four days of film and television, with premieres starring Michelle Yeoh and Sue Johnston, new regional filmmaking and an £8 Industry Day. Birmingham’s Forward… Read more »
International Day of Birmingham 2026 ‘a roaring show of unity and celebration’
Victoria Square and Birmingham Council House flooded with residents and tourists for the third – and expanded – celebration of Birminghams across the globe Visitors from Australia,… Read more »
Tom Stade ‘Rules’ just enjoyed a sell out run and fantastic reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and announces new tour!
The comedy powerhouse that is Tom Stade brings his new show and 16th stand up hour ‘Tom Stade Rules’ on tour post a sell-out and five star… Read more »
Bingo, ballet, Brummie cobs and Transatlantic friendships: International Day of Birmingham arrives with a fanfare
FEATURING: ANTONIO SOCCI – AYAN ADEN – THE ARCHERS – BAM BAM – BARBARA NICE – BING0121 – BIRMINGHAM ARTISAN MARKETS – BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS – BIRMINGHAM… Read more »
The Glitter Sisters Return to Birmingham Comedy Festival with a Bold Night of Comedy and Music
The Glitter Sisters and guests will return to The Spotted Dog in Digbeth for an evening of original comedy and music as part of the Birmingham 2026… Read more »
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS AT THE BOX AT FARGO
The BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS are coming to The Box at Fargo Village, Coventry. The public are welcome to join us for three epic nights of FREE comedy on Tuesday 22nd… Read more »
Moseley Folk Festival: ONE WEEK til Kingfishr, SFA, Dead South, Big Special & more
It’s now just ONE WEEK until Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Fri 2 to Sun 4 Oct 2026). Amongst the must-see acts helping the much-loved boutique… Read more »
Find Your Funny – stand up comedy course at The Core
Fancy trying stand-up comedy but not sure where to start? Or simply want to build your confidence, get creative and make people laugh? Find Your Funny: Stand-Up… Read more »
B’ham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2026 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The five acts in the running for the prestigious annual Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2026 have been revealed. A collaboration between Birmingham Comedy Festival and The Glee Club Birmingham,… Read more »
Anawim’s Fabulous 40th – Tickets on Sale
All of us at Birmingham’s Centre for Women – Anawim – are pleased to announce a Fabulous Party to celebrate our 40th anniversary. It’s the first time we’ve hosted… Read more »
First wave of star-studded International Day of Birmingham 2026 events announced
Two days. 10 rooms. One big Brummie house party. A bevy of Brummie favourites, from astronauts to politicians and chefs to poets, revealed in first International Day… Read more »
World renowned comedian Gianmarco Soresi INTRODUCES… THE MISERY LOVES TOUR
US comedian Gianmarco Soresi just announced his upcoming international Misery Loves Tour will arrive in the UK this autumn. Kicking off in September 30th in Birmingham, with shows… Read more »
Joe Lycett brings one night only show to The Alex to celebrate 125 years of the theatre
Today The Alexandra, Birmingham in association with Chamber Touring Ltd announces An evening with Joe Lycett & Friends with The Full Fatt Sound, a special show in celebration… Read more »
International Day of Birmingham returns for third year – with biggest programme to date
Annual global celebration of Birmingham will take place on Thursday 24th September 2026, with a second day of activities on Friday 25th September In a first for… Read more »
Joe Lycett’s first major solo art exhibition opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Image credit: Tom Bird The first major solo art exhibition by comedian Joe Lycett opens to the public at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on Wednesday 29… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026 full line-up drop
With nearly 100 performances across 25 venues, highlights include appearances from Daniel Sloss (Oct 9, Symphony Hall), Stevie Martin (Oct 7, The Glee Club), Laura Smyth (Oct… Read more »
Stephen K Amos headlines Funny to The Core at The Core Theatre
Funny to The Core is a monthly comedy club at The Core, bringing the best and funniest UK comedy talent to Solihull. August’s headliner is award-winning comedian… Read more »
ONE WEEK ’til Mostly Jazz Festival | Fabio & Grooverider, Jalen Ngonda + more
It’s just seven short days until Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival returns to Birmingham’s Moseley Park, featuring drum’n’bass legends Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra, plus international British… Read more »
Funny to The Core comedy at The Core this Friday
Comedian Stephen Bailey headlines this Friday’s Funny to the Core comedy night in the Studio at The Core, Solihull. Bailey, a familiar face from programmes including Live at the Apollo, Would… Read more »
Kings Heath Comedy Festival – proving good things come in threes
Kings Heath Comedy Festival is back for a third time – and this could be the best yet – with shows from national stars, local legends and… Read more »
The Core Theatre celebrates record year after reopening
The Core Theatre in Solihull is celebrating its busiest period on record after welcoming more than 60,000 visitors in its first 12 months since reopening. The theatre… Read more »
Landmark West Midlands Night Time Economy report backed by WM Mayor calls for hospitality and NTE VAT Cuts and dedicated government minister
The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed the publication of the Mayor of the West Midlands Night Time Economy Commission Report as a landmark moment for nightlife,… Read more »
Eric & Ern touring West Midlands to mark 100th birthdays of Morecambe & Wise
Eric and Ern, the new show from Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens – the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End hit… Read more »
Kitty Clap Klub at Flatpack Festival Saturday
Kitty Clap Klubis a bold new short film screening as part of Flatpack Film Festival this May. Set around a chaotic strip club in Stoke during the… Read more »
BBC Radio 4 comedian Simon Evans in Birmingham
BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans has announced a huge UK tour of his new stand… 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 »
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 »
WARWICKSHIRE’S AWARD-WINNING ‘ALSO FESTIVAL’ IS BACK FOR THE 13TH YEAR RUNNING
The UK’s most inspirational summer festival – combining ideas, music, comedy, food, wellness and nature – has announced the first wave of speakers, performers and experiences for… Read more »
James Acaster Cinemagoers Welcome – Exclusively in cinemas across the UK from 6th March
Audiences are invited to experience one of the most daring live comedy events of recent years from the comfort of their local cinema, as James Acaster brings… Read more »
NEW SHOWS ON-SALE AT THE REP
Birmingham Rep isstarting 2026 with a bang, with a selection of new productions announced today – adding to its already stellar and jam-packed programme. The House will… Read more »
Comedy at the Castle announces 2026 Warwick line up
– Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland Joanne McNally, and Russell Kane headline a bumper fourth year of the UK’s fastest growing comedy festival – The spring/summer ‘26 events… Read more »
Solve Along A Murder She Wrote returns to Birmingham with The Sins of Castle Cove (Sat 8 Nov, The Crossing)
Cult hit ‘Solve‑Along‑A‑Murder‑She‑Wrote’ returns to Birmingham with The Sins of Castle Cove Saturday 8 November 2025, 7:30–10:00PM — The Crossing, Digbeth (B5 5SU) Host Tim Benzie available… Read more »
Sandwell’s Ryan S Lewis wins major comedy award
Sandwell comic Ryan S Lewis has been announced as winner of the prestigious Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025. Ryan was presented with his award on Friday 3 October… 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 »
ESTHER MANITO SLAGBOMB UK TOUR – SEPTEMBER 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026
UK TOUR: SEPTEMBER 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026 – ON SALE 10AM, 28TH MARCH 2025 – TICKETS Esthermanito.co.uk / Twitter: @esther_manito / Instagram: @esthermanito This Autumn, award-winning British-Lebanese… Read more »
GETTING TRIGGY WITH IT – MATT PARKER DOES THE MATHS, UK TOUR OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2025
TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 30TH MAY standupmaths.com/shows/ / Instagram @standupmaths / YouTube @standupmaths New York Times and Sunday Times best-seller Matt Parker talks a lot… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
New comedy night to launch at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Something funny is happening at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery with the launch of a brand new comedy night on Thursday 4 September 2025. Comedy at the… Read more »
Eleven New Shows To Join The Rep’s 2025/26 Season
Highlights include: Birmingham Rep has today announced another spectacular feast of inclusive and diverse drama, comedy, and performance as it announces new productions to join the jam-packed… Read more »
One ring to rule them all: Fokawolf and Tat Vision wrestling summer special heads to Birmingham
– Birmingham chaos merchants Foka Wolf and Tat Vision’s latest event will smash the worlds of wrestling, music, drag and comedy together for an unforgettable experience –… Read more »
Celtic culture to be celebrated with four-day festival
– Halfway Fest at Nortons Digbeth features an all-star Irish and Scottish line up of All Folk’d Up, Calum McPhail, Ceol, Clada, and One for the Road – Four… Read more »