Ikon’s Autumn Exhibitions
Ikon presents Edward Lear: Moment to Moment , the first exhibition dedicated solely to Lear’s landscape sketches; it features 63 works, many exhibited for the first time. Ikon presents… Read more »
Gold Deaf-friendly Standard for Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022
The Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee becomes the first organisation to receive the Bronze, Silver and now Gold Deaf-friendly Standard. There have been over 260 gold medals awarded… Read more »
We Love Birmingham! Athletes’ thoughts on the city
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have brought out the very best of the West Midlands and attracted more than a million visitors, wowing locals and tourists alike… Read more »
Owlstock is back! Birmingham’s best Woodstock-inspired festival returns
Owlstock, Birmingham’s beloved Woodstock-inspired festival, returns to The Night Owl on Sunday 28th August. With live performances from tribute acts and local artists, DJs spinning the best… Read more »
LIFEST Bank Holiday Sunday – 28th August
LIFEST Bank Holiday Sunday – 28th August from 15:00. 36 Ludgate Hill, B1 1JY Situated in Jewellery Quarter, 10 minute walk from City Centre, 5 minute walk… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 6 August
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. Jenn Hukins is back to bring you brand new tunes from the Commonwealth capital, including:… Read more »
MAC’s fresh line-up of Children & Family Highlights over August and September 2022
Over the next few months MAC has a jam-packed schedule to help keep little ones entertained this August and September. From Theatre, to Cinema screenings, Sing-A-Long sessions… Read more »
This Is Tmrw brings Future Days music fest to Brum this October 2022
Curated by Birmingham alternative music promoters This Is Tmrw, Future Days festival celebrates some of the finest alternative, punk and experimental music in the U.K., with this… Read more »
Food / Art in Birmingham’s Gulp – Sept 22
Gulp is a creative dining room founded by food and sensory artist Kaye Winwood in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. She programs events and activities for curious appetites with… Read more »
Aida and Madama Butterfly at The Alexandra Birmingham on 19 & 20 April 2023
Verdi’s Aida Senbla presents Opera International’s award -winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly -praised chorus and full… Read more »
National Trust Creates Tree Oasis at Heart of City Centre Site
Conservation charity continues celebration of blossom including launch of animated film from Birmingham-artist · National Trust installs more than 70 young trees at the Smithfield Festival Site, which… Read more »
Wavez Art Exhibition
Birmingham native Wavez, presents her solo exhibition from her studio in Digbeth. Wavez was set to take part in a group exhibition in London but when this… Read more »
Music Of The Unseen Concerts to Celebrate Charles Stepney & David Axelrod at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
MUSIC OF THE UNSEEN THE STOLLER HALL, MANCHESTER – FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER-ROYAL BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE – FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER-SOUTHBANK CENTRE, LONDON – SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER https://musicoftheunseen.com Acclaimed composer… Read more »
Beer Central Festival’s Full Beer Line Up Announced
Beer Central Festival will be returning to Birmingham for its third year on 16th and 17th September 2022. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which… Read more »
Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in the West Midlands 11 moments across 11 days
With the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in full swing, we take a look back at the final days leading up to the sport, as the Queen’s Baton… Read more »
Brumbeat – Best Live Music Events in Birmingham this August!
Here’s our take on the best live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this August. From warehouse raves, to Irish festivals, Birmingham is a city of sound!… Read more »
Becky Hill to perform at Beach Volleyball on Wednesday 3 August
Becky Hill has been confirmed to play at Beach Volleyball on Wednesday 3 August Performance will continue a summer of music, sport and culture across Birmingham British… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 30 July
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. Birmingham is awash with Commonwealth Games fever and we have some top-notch talent to… Read more »
Birmingham 2022 to set new record for women’s cricket attendance
A record number of people have bought tickets to watch the women’s T20 cricket competition at Birmingham 2022. So far, over 150,000 tickets have been sold, beating… Read more »
Alex Yee Wins First Gold Of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Team England triathlete Alex Yee claimed the first Gold Medal of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games today. Alex Yee finished the Men’s Individual (Sprint Distance) Triathlon in… Read more »
Raging Bull from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony now on public display
10 metre tall star Bull from Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony takes pride of place in Centenary Square The Bull is on public display outside the Birmingham 2022… Read more »
Dishoom – 75 Years of Partition and Indian Independence
In Dishoom’s Manchester café on Monday, 8th August 2022, Dishoom will host the first in a series of events marking the 75th anniversary of Indian independence and… Read more »
Lights, camera, action! Countdown on to 2022 Birmingham Film Festival
Final submission deadline approaching for 2022 Birmingham Film Festival Thousands expected to attend free screenings and events 10-day event includes free workshops, seminars and networking with industry… Read more »
History made as Dorothy – HS2’s state-of-the-art tunnel boring machine – completes the project’s first tunnel!
Dorothy, HS2’s whopping 2000-tonne custom made tunnel boring machine, has completed her first tunnel breakthrough along the London to Birmingham route This is the first of… Read more »
The Alexandra Birmingham announces Summer / Autumn 2022 brochure
An exciting array of comedies, plays, musicals and one-nighters are on the way to The Alexandra, Birmingham to tempt you into the theatre. Prepare to be amused,… Read more »
Dig Brew Co to launch Pop-Up for Commonwealth Games
Birmingham’s Dig Brew Co brewery is opening a pop-up craft beer shop that customers can drink in throughout the Commonwealth Games. Based in a former florist on… Read more »
Moseley Food Fest Launches this August at The Village
Moseley Village gastropub and finalist for Best Gastropub in Birmingham, The Village, on Alcester Road, has teamed up with street food legends, Eat Street Repeat, to put… Read more »
Westside BID Presents Commonman Games. Free Sports and Fun For All In Birmingham This Summer
A fun series of sports events that anyone can take part in free of charge has been arranged in Birmingham to celebrate the city holding the Commonwealth… Read more »
Arts and families are centre stage at Moseley Folk
Leading comedians, poets and authors head to Birmingham festival, including Ivo Graham, Carl Chinn, and Flo and Joan. Also visiting are John Cooper Clarke, Simon Armitage and… Read more »
Selfridges Announces Creative Playground for All Ages
To celebrate the vibrancy of the city of Birmingham throughout summer 2022 and beyond, Selfridges Birmingham has created an immersive in-store Creative Playground, aimed at encouraging play… Read more »
Freedom Brewery Freedom Sessions stage at Big Feastival supports local music talent
Staffordshire-based Freedom Brewery is set to host the first ever ‘Freedom Sessions’ stage at this year’s Big Feastival. Helping to amplify and support local talent, the popular… Read more »
What’s on at GULP this summer!
Gulp is a creative dining room founded by food and sensory artist Kaye Winwood in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. She programs events and activities for curious appetites with… Read more »
Celebrating Sanctuary Presents Lunchtime Concerts with Karolina Wegryzn on 28th July
28 Jul 2022Thursday 1:00pm Symphony Hall Birmingham, Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space. Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EAFree but ticketed Continuing the celebrations for their 20th Anniversary programme Celebrating… Read more »
Edward Lear, Moment to Moment at Ikon Gallery
Ikon presents Edward Lear: Moment to Moment, the first exhibition dedicated solely to Lear’s landscape sketches, running 9 September – 13 November 2022. It comprises 63 works… Read more »
The Alexandra Birmingham celebrates one year on
Wednesday 20 July 2022 marks exactly one year of re-opening for The Alexandra Birmingham, after being closed for a whopping 491days. The Alex was the very first… Read more »
Passing Fancies will bring approachable luxury to Digbeth in September 2022
An award-winning local bartender is part of a trio due to open a brand new cocktail bar in Birmingham’s Custard Factory. Tommy Matthews, former bar manager of Couch… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 16 July
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. The heatwave may be coming but Jenn Hukins has the coolest new music in… Read more »
Chloe Knibbs Shares Bargaining EP at Upcoming Release Gig, joined by Bethany Kay Music
Join us for the release of Chloe Knibbs’ EP, BARGAINING. Released by OddPop Records on 30th July 2022, the gig will share songs and live string duets… Read more »
Seventh Circle – Artworks & Aesthetics Contemporary Modern Art is back in Moseley!
It’s certainly been a while, but Moseley has finally bagged itself a stunning, contemporary Art Gallery. Located on St. Mary’s Row, in the heart of Moseley Village,… Read more »
Pop-up Pairc festival shop with Ocean Colour Scene exhibition & more to open in Moseley!
Pairc Festival Pop-Up Shop A pop-up festival ticket shop and free entertainment hub is opening in Moseley at 10am on Friday 15th July 2022. The shop is… Read more »
Ray Richardson brings Soul Weekender Art Exhibition to Digbeth
Otherwise known as the Scorcese of the art world, Ray Richardson is an oil painter who adapts the renaissance style with a mod and soul influence. On… Read more »
Ju Ju’s Cafe launches ‘Summer in the Square’ menu inspired by Commonwealth Games
Popular mother and daughter-run café bar, Ju Ju’s Café, has launched a new menu inspired by the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Located at Canal Square, owners Julia Pallister… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 9 July
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. Pete Steel has the hottest selection of new tunes from the likes of: Giant… Read more »
Fierce’s Healing Gardens of Bab at Selfridges review
Selfridges has partnered with Fierce’s Healing Gardens of Bab and is hosting some unique, interesting and thoroughly entertaining events and I was invited to choose one to… Read more »
New campaign for Birmingham with 16 days to go until the Commonwealth Games!?
Tourism campaign aims to change visitors’ perceptions of West Midlands in run-up to exhilarating summer. A new campaign which aims to attract domestic leisure visitors in the… Read more »
That was Mostly Jazz Festival 2022! – Photos of The Specials + more
Popular Birmingham music festival hits the right note with appearances from The Specials, De la Soul and Lady Blackbird and more. Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival concluded… Read more »
East meets west for Commonwealth Games celebration
East will meet west in Yardley in a vibrant community show celebrating the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – and entrance is free. Professional local musicians, singers and… Read more »
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ‘Bring the Power’ to get youngsters moving ahead of main event
As Birmingham prepares to host the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, 65 local schools, and 10,000 children will take part in high energy sports workshops. On Wednesday (06… Read more »
Antona Restaurants in Birmingham win at The Cateys Awards!
The winners of the annual Cateys awards, held by The Caterer, were announced at London’s Grosvenor House this evening. Now in their 39th year, the hospitality awards… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 2 July
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. Pete Steel has the hottest new tunes from: SANITY Wurlitzer Gabriella Jones Henry Liggins… Read more »