Craftspace invites you to support the next generation of craft makers
Midlands-based charity Craftspace is celebrating their 40th year by looking to the future of craft making and urging people to donate to their 40th crowdfunder with the… Read more »
The Designers Republic on tour
PIONEERING POP CULTURAL DESIGN STUDIO HITS THE ROAD FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONVERSATIONS IN PUBS ACROSS THE COUNTRY This autumn, forty years of inspirational design and the trailblazing… Read more »
UNDER THE SAME SKY IS COMING TO SOLIHULL!
Autin Dance Theatre (@autindt), in partnership with Solihull Council (@solihullcouncil) and Culture Solihull (@culturesolihull), are bringing a FREE community celebration to Tudor Grange Park on Saturday 3… 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 »
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery announces opening of new display to mark 40th anniversary of landmark film on race, civil unrest and community
Credit: John Akomfrah; Courtesy Smoking Dogs Films and Lisson Gallery An award-winning documentary film about race and civil unrest in Handsworth, Birmingham and London in the 1980s… Read more »
Kings Heath Students celebrate success
21 September 2026: As national maths confidence dips[1], maths only education specialist Mathnasium in Kings Heath has confirmed that 89% of its students passed their GCSE Maths,… Read more »
Birmingham Botanical Gardens celebrates 175-year story behind its giant waterlilies
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is bringing its fascinating 175-year waterlily heritage to life as part of this year’s International Day of Birmingham. The gardens will be transforming Birmingham… Read more »
Save The Night Owl Birmingham’s Music Scene Unites to Fight for Digbeth Venue’s Future
Jeepster, Diddy Sweg, The Friendly Fire Band and GANS will take to the stage at the Digbeth venue as part of a campaign to protect Birmingham’s grassroots… Read more »
Rick Wakeman to help celebrate Yardley’s Creative Spirit Show
Rock legend Rick Wakeman will appear as a special guest at Yardley’s Creative Spirit Show — a community led celebration showcasing local talent, creativity and the achievements of… Read more »
FUTURE HERITAGE: IKON & ARK BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS
2-11 October, 11am-5pmIkon Gallery, BrindleyplaceFree entry Ikon and Ark present Future Heritage (2-11 October 2026), a vibrant exhibition showcasing artwork by KS1-4 students from Ark’s five 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 »
Chemical etching specialist invests in next generation of talent
Birmingham-based chemical etching specialist Precision Micro has appointed seven graduates, as strong commercial growth fuels continued investment in the skills and manufacturing capabilities needed to support its expansion. The… Read more »
Brummies Face the Fire to Tackle Homelessness
SIFA Fireside, the support service for any adult in Birmingham that faces homelessness, is preparing to walk through fire to realise their vision that every adult can… Read more »
Inspirational female fundraisers win backing of UK’s biggest calendar retailer
The UK’s biggest calendar retailer has partnered with local ladies who have dared to bare in support of more than 30 charities. In a huge coup for… Read more »
Shane Meadows to headline Birmingham’s Forward Film Festival
After a sell-out first edition, Forward Film & Television Festival returns to Birmingham from Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October 2026, taking over venues across Digbeth’s… Read more »
Techno Cafe all-dayer event celebrating the legacy of techno music
‘Techno Cafe’ lands back in Birmingham for its third edition, this time evolving its signature all-dayer event celebrating the legacy of techno music. On Saturday 17th October… Read more »
BBC and Birmingham City University announce landmark 10-year partnership to develop next generation of creative media professionals
The BBC and Birmingham City University (BCU) have today announced a landmark strategic partnership to equip the next generation of media professionals with the practical skills and… Read more »
Birmingham Museums unveils celebration seasonal programme: for immediate release
An immersive Peter Pan experience is the centrepiece of a packed programme of Halloween, family, comedy, cinema, music and other festive events happening across Birmingham Museums’ sites… Read more »
Nikki Tapper MBE becomes latest new face of Walsall’s first awards
‘We shouldn’t just celebrate the achievements of Birmingham city’ is the rallying cry of an award-winning BBC radio presenter from Walsall who’s become one of the faces… Read more »
Propel Dance announces biggest tour to date with Momentum
The UK’s first and only professional wheelchair dance company brings seven powerful short works to audiences across the Midlands and beyond. Birmingham-based Propel Dance, the UK’s first… Read more »
Birmingham Home Care Company Launches Free Local Seated Exercise Sessions
Walfinch home care is offering four local Thrive Clubs, where anyone can join in seated exercise, refreshments and chat, free of charge. “If you are looking for… Read more »
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum celebrates 25 years of inspiring curiosity
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a programme of special activities and events marking a quarter of a century of inspiring visitors to… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM’S CHAOTIC ANIMATION NIGHT OVERLAP RETURNS THIS MONTH WITH GORILLAZ DIRECTOR JONATHAN DJOB NKONDO
17 September 2026 | The Crossing, Digbeth, Birmingham Birmingham’s brilliantly chaotic celebration of animation, Overlap, returns to Digbeth on Thursday 17 September 2026, bringing together some of… Read more »
FABRIC ANNOUNCES AUTUMN SEASON AS PART OF A CITY-WIDE STAGE FOR DANCE
Fabric, a strategic dance development organisation based in the Midlands, is delighted to announce four incredible performances this autumn, presented as part of THIS IS DANCE. THIS… Read more »
Many hands made light work for Birmingham charity
Many hands made light work when Rotarians from across the West Midlands joined forces for a special Impact Day at a charity in Edgbaston. Twenty-eight members from… Read more »
Super Furry Animals, Kingfishr + more ensure Brum’s Moseley Folk Festival celebrates landmark 20th anniversary in style
Since debuting in 2006, Moseley Folk Festival has welcomed an impressive variety of artists to its stages, and this year was no exception, with a colourful line-up… Read more »
Restaurant Touring Company urges Brummies to support their local independents: “If we don’t use it, we will lose it”
Zindiya, Tehran, Satori, Chakhana, Greek Aura and Cuban Embassy are among the independent Moseley restaurants joining a new neighbourhood food tour designed to put local hospitality firmly back… Read more »
UK’s youngest touring rock band strikes a chord with legendary British amplifier maker Laney
The UK’s youngest touring rock band have received the biggest endorsement of their career to date – a collaboration with legendary British music manufacturer and designer Laney… Read more »
Animal kingdom drone light show coming to Brum this September
A large-scale outdoor spectacle, WILD: The Drone Light Show, is coming to Spetchley Park Estate in Worcester on 19 September, with hundreds of illuminated drones creating vivid depictions of beloved animals from four wild worlds:… Read more »
Artist in Residence announced at Coughton Court
Historic Tudor house, Coughton Court, will welcome contemporary artist Elizabeth Dimitroff for a three-week residency this September, as part of The Dot Project and HeritageXplore’s artist residency… Read more »
From Balsall Heath to the Stars: Trevor Beattie to Share His Inspiring Journey at International Day of Birmingham 2026
Trevor Beattie’s story begins not in boardrooms or on the pages of advertising history, but on the streets of Balsall Heath, Birmingham, where he was born and… Read more »
Last chance to see Ozzy Osbourne exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Fans of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy Osbourne have just a few weeks left to see the exhibition celebrating his life and legacy at Birmingham Museum & Art… Read more »
CBSO at New Street station today / Dolly Parton tribute
Thousands of 9 to 5 workers in Birmingham experienced a touching tribute to beloved country artist Dolly Parton at a packed New Street station on Friday. The… Read more »
Moseley Record Fair Autumn 2026 Season
Moseley Record Fair Sunday 6 September 2026 Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road, Birmingham, B13 9EA Doors open at 12pm, ends at 4pm Cafe & DJs… Read more »
Sustainable Fashion Week launches 347 activities across the UK
Fashion Action is Climate Action’ as communities across the UK come together to repair, swap, rewear, upcycle and rethink their relationship with clothes Communities across the UK… 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 »
Strengthen friendships before winter sets in, urges Birmingham Oddfellows
As a summer of sunshine and socialising draws to a close, residents are being urged to ‘Circle September for friendship’ and prioritise their social lives before winter… Read more »
Midcentury Markets Birmingham 20th Sept
On Sunday 20th September, Secret Space, Digbeth in Birmingham will host Midcentury Markets, a must-visit event for lovers of timeless design, vintage interiors and iconic mid-20th-century style. Whether… Read more »
Digbeth BID calls for urgent business impact study over Midlands Rail Hub plans
Digbeth BID is calling for the potential impact of the proposed Midlands Rail Hub on local businesses to be properly assessed, as the deadline for responses to… Read more »
Expert calls for immediate action on housing crisis
Mike Leonard, Visiting Professor of Manufacturing and the Built Environment and co-lead of BCU’s Centre for Future Homes, says the Government’s announcement provides welcome clarity on how… Read more »
Community radio station exceeds expectations with further growth and collaborations on sixth-month anniversary
A charity-led community radio station is celebrating huge success as it marks its first six months on air with a series of new announcements. Vibe25 Radio, based… Read more »
‘CBSO in the City’ – Event details
-Free performances for thousands of residents and Symphony Hall tickets for just £1- From Thursday 27 to Monday 31 August, CBSO in the City returns for its… Read more »
‘Open for Business’ by Infinite Opera, 30 August 2026
Various locations across Digbeth30 August 20262–4pm / 6–8pm Grand Union is thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Open for Business’, a landmark operatic performance by Birmingham-based opera company… Read more »
Slow Century Records shortlisted for national music industry award ahead of summer neighbourhood event
One of the UK’s newest vinyl specialists makes the shortlist for Best Independent Record Shop award at the 2026 Independent Music Awards Slow Century Records, in Knowle, West… 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 »
THE GLEE CLUB LAUNCHES THE ‘BIG GLEE GIVEAWAY’ TO CHAMPION BIRMINGHAM INDEPENDENTS
Iconic Birmingham comedy venue The Glee Club, which first opened in Birmingham’s city centre in 1994 as the UK’s first dedicated live stand-up comedy club outside London,… 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 »
New Exhibition – Class of their Own – September
What happens when you refuse to shrink yourself into the tidy little boxes society builds for you? Simple. You break them. You step over the rubble and… Read more »
Former BBC radio presenter involved in programme which is ‘removing barriers and opening doors’ to young creatives.
Former BBC radio presenter involved in programme which is ‘removing barriers and opening doors’ to young creatives. A former award-winning BBC radio presenter has been announced as… Read more »
Fran Lusty wins Hello You! Janice Long Award | Moseley Folk Festival, Bham
Set up in 2022 by Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival, where broadcaster Janice Long was an enthusiastic longstanding compère, the award is inspired by her insistence and… Read more »