Over 200 children receive a free book at The Works ‘Find Your Story’ book bus visit to Birmingham
The Works’ Find Your Story book bus has visited Birmingham as part of its UK tour, bringing free books and interactive reading experiences to local children and families in… Read more »
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity and Gymshark Make a Splash for Patients with Dragon Boat Race
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity is making a splash for women and poorly babies by joining forces with sports apparel brand Gymshark, as sponsor, for the… Read more »
Discover, debate, deliver – Construction Reset comes alive at UKCW Birmingham with new-look Main Stage
A Who’s Who of thought leaders and experts headline the new-look Main Stage at UK Construction Birmingham this autumn (NEC, September 29 to October 1), where high-level,… Read more »
Big Crowd Expected as Irish Centre Birmingham Opens Its Doors for Biggest Community Open Day Yet
The Irish Centre Birmingham is set to welcome hundreds of visitors for a celebration of Irish sport, culture and community this Sunday (August 9), as it hosts… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM JEWELLERY BIENNIAL LAUNCHES OPEN CALL FOR ITS FLAGSHIP EXHIBITION
The open call for the UK’s brand new jewellery festival’s flagship exhibition will offer jewellery practitioners from across the UK the chance to exhibit at the world-renowned… Read more »
Reward of Up to £5,000 Offered to Catch Thug(s) Responsible for Stabbing a Dog to Death
Solihull, West Midlands – PETA is offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for stabbing… Read more »
Friendly groups where retirements come together with Birmingham Oddfellows
Retirement is a chance to begin an exciting new chapter. But for some, it can come with unexpected challenges such as feelings of isolation or a sense… Read more »
Prime Minister Pledges to End Rough Sleeping
On his first day as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham pledged to end homelessness and rough sleeping. A statement which has been welcomed across the charity sector, St Basils responds:… Read more »
Biggest ever Harvington History Festival declared ‘a huge success!’
The fourth Harvington History Festival, which wrapped up on Sunday (26 July 2026), was declared a huge hit by organisers, attendees and guests alike. Building on the… Read more »
Devoted Family Raise £9,000 For Children’s Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit
A devoted family have raised £9,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, inspiring friends and family to support the cause after sharing their son’s inspirational care journey. Muhammed… Read more »
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust backs report reframing heritage as a powerful catalyst for growth
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the home of Shakespeare for the World, has welcomed a major report from independent think tank Localis that seeks to reframe heritage as… Read more »
Mondelēz employees cycle over 1400 miles in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK
16 employees from Bournville took part in a charity cycling event, raising more than £1,500 for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The amateur cyclists completed routes of 100km or… Read more »
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM LAUNCHES £15 MILLION INVESTMENT PROGRAMME TO OPEN 3 NEW VENUES ACROSS THE CITY
University College Birmingham (UCB) has announced the acquisition of the former The Cube Hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant as the first stage of a major investment programme… 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 »
Former Deputy Mayor of West Midlands urges graduates to represent Birmingham as she receives honorary doctorate
The former Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands, Sharon Thompson, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU), saying it’s “a great time for… Read more »
SIFA Turns Back the Clock – Revisiting their Homelessness Doesn’t Take a Holiday Campaigns
The recent heatwave has been the hot topic on every Brummie’s lips – but as many of us have reached for a fan or a cold shower… 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 »
Janie Frampton receives honorary doctorate
From making history as a sporting pioneer to her lifelong dedication to fostering fairness, gender equality, and emerging talent in sports and business, Janie Frampton’s OBE achievements… Read more »
The Museum of BAM, a new exhibition opening at nook gallery, Kings Heath, on 7 August 2026
The Museum of BAM will transform ‘nook gallery’ into a fictional museum devoted to Birmingham through photographs, films, found objects and fabricated artefacts. The exhibition presents a… Read more »
Win a year’s free rent at Birmingham’s newest student accommodation, HAÜS
Student accommodation provider, HAÜS, has launched a major new competition ahead of its opening this September. The development on Calthorpe Road in Edgbaston is offering students the… Read more »
Three quarters of creative groups lack funding to meet huge demand
Millions want to take part, yet vast majority of creative groups across the UK & Ireland lack resources and volunteers The Creative Lives Monitor is the annual… Read more »
CBSO In the City reveals 2026 programme, plus new report into Birmingham’s musical life
From Thursday 27 to Monday 31 August, CBSO in the City returns for its third year, with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s (CBSO) musicians performing for… Read more »
Birmingham City University Athletes Head to Commonwealth Games
Two members of the Birmingham City University (BCU) Community are set to compete in the men’s artistic gymnastics at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Jacob Edwards,… Read more »
Ozzy Osbourne’s Legacy and Birmingham’s Cultural Heritage
Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne on the Black Sabbath bridge. Credit: Sam John Jones Photography For many rock and metal music fans around the world, July now carries… Read more »
Excitement levels reach ‘infinity and beyond’ as Woody, Buzz and Jessie from Toy Story 5 delight patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Four-year-old patient Marnie Robertson, from Sutton Coldfield, received the surprise of her life, when a stay at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, turned into an opportunity to meet Woody,… Read more »
Summer of fun unveiled at The Fleur
The Fleur de Lys pub, near Hockley Heath, is preparing to welcome in the summer holidays with a host of special activity days throughout August. The award-winning… Read more »
B:Music Summer School returns to Symphony Hall with record number of young musicians supported through expanded bursary scheme
Week-long creative music programme offers young people the opportunity to develop their musical skills alongside professional musicians, with more bursaries than ever before. B:Music’s acclaimed Summer School… Read more »
Digbeth businesses vote YES to a new Business Improvement District
Digbeth businesses have voted YES to establishing a new Business Improvement District (BID), unlocking over £3m of investment in the area over the next five years The… Read more »
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust awarded funding from the Pilgrim Trust to support the conservation of Hall’s Croft
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) has been awarded a grant of £29,000 from the Pilgrim Trust to support specialist conservation work at Hall’s Croft, one of Stratford-upon-Avon’s… Read more »
Summer of fun announced at Coughton Court in Alcester
This summer, Coughton Court in Alcester will be the perfect spot for families looking to make the most of the school holidays with a packed programme of… Read more »
Bleeding Out exhibition explores artistic responses to medical misogyny and the crisis in healthcare for women and marginalised people in the UK.
Bleeding Out explores artistic responses to medical misogyny and the crisis in healthcare for women and marginalised people in the UK. The exhibition confronts the disparities in diagnosis,… Read more »
Local Rotary Club closes after 91 years
The Rotary Club of Halesowen and Rowley Regis has closed after more than 90 years of fundraising and supporting its local community. More than 50 people came… Read more »
Residents go FREE to Shakespeare sites this summer
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is continuing its Residents Go Free scheme this summer to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s New Place Gardens. The scheme allows residents… Read more »
Nearly 400 singers unite for Community Spirit at Symphony Hall, featuring world premiere by acclaimed composer Ken Burton
B:Music’s flagship community choir project returns for its 13th year celebrating the region’s rich musical diversity. Nearly 400 singers from across the West Midlands will come together… Read more »
New Midlands charity launched at the heart of Birmingham’s Chinatown
The Midlands Chinese Federation (MCF), a new charity created to support Chinese community and culture across the region, has been officially launched. More than 100 guests gathered… Read more »
Unveiling the August to October 2026 Season at B:Music
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity responsible for Town Hall and Symphony Hall, has unveiled its August to October 2026 season, bringing an exciting programme of live music,… Read more »
Prince Harry meets BCU students as Birmingham marks double sporting countdown
School of Jewellery students from Birmingham City University (BCU) met Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, on Friday (10 July) as the University helped celebrate two sporting milestones… Read more »
MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 Sizzling performances, soulful sets & sunshine
Pic by Sam Wood Jalen Ngonda, Jordan Rakei and Fabio & Grooverider’s epic drum’n’bass project wow audiences at long-running Brum festival Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival… Read more »
UB40 and RTS search for region’s best new music video gets underway
UB40 and the Royal Television Society (RTS) are once again joining forces and inviting videographers, filmmakers, content creators, and musicians from the UK’s Midlands to submit videos… Read more »
Birmingham Diners Raise £32,000 to Help Transform Children’s Brain Surgery
Independent restaurant group, Enchanted Ventures, is rewarding customers with an exclusive 20% off their bill after a landmark charity initiative helped raise more than £32,000 for Birmingham… Read more »
Community Open Days at Mary Arden’s Farm this summer
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is celebrating summer at Mary Arden’s Farm with two Community Open Days on Saturday 18 July and Saturday 15 August, 10am – 4pm. The… Read more »
Ozzy Osbourne Legacy Explored in BCU Music Journal
Ozzy Osbourne on stage at Back to the Beginning. Credit: Sam John Jones A special issue of Riffs: Experimental Writing on Popular Music features never-before-seen photos of Ozzy’s early… Read more »
Birmingham Repertory Theatre announces a range of Summer Drama Activities for young people
This July and August Birmingham Rep is offering a range of drama activities for anyone aged 3 – 25. Led by The Rep’s Creative Learning team, young… Read more »
Sewing the seed for the next generation: Five Birmingham schools win awards for mini-barrow gardens at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Two unique wheelbarrow garden displays, designed by Birmingham school children, have been awarded ‘Best in Show’ for their showstopping designs, at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live…. 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 »
4TheFans Launches Europe’s Biggest Indoor Fan Park In Birmingham For England’s World Cup Quarter-Final
The original, immersive fan park brand, 4TheFans, has announced it will return to the Utilita Arena in Birmingham for an England World Cup Quarter-Final fan park on… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – July 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 3rd July Freak Out Presents The Velvet Tuxedo & Tuppenny Bunters @ The Night Owl Eddie Parker’s Airborn -Featuring… Read more »
Display of paintings of Yardley’s rural past opens at Blakesley Hall
Image: A Footpath to Sheldon, 1935. Credit: Florence Mare © The Artist’s Estate. Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust. A new display celebrating the work of local artist… Read more »
Acclaimed UK Saxophonist collaborating with the CBSO
Amateur musicians of all ages will get the chance to rehearse and perform with award-winning saxophonist and CBSO Collaborative Artist Jess Gillam as part of ‘CBSO in the… Read more »