KIDS EAT FREE THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM AT AWARD-WINNING ALFRED WORKS
For kids with every kind of taste bud, from picky eaters to fearless food explorers, this October half term, little foodies can feast for free at Alfred Works. Whether… Read more »
ELMHURST BALLET SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS TO ASPIRING YOUNG DANCERS
The annual Open Day gives prospective students and their families the chance to experience life at one of the UK’s leading vocational dance schools Aspiring young dancers… Read more »
KIDS EAT FREE AT ZIZZI – OCT HALF TERM
Families are invited to make a spook-tacular trip to Zizzi this October half term, where kids get a three course meal free Kids eat free over the October half term… Read more »
New sculpture trail at National Memorial Arboretum brings comfort to bereaved families at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals
A new memorial sculpture trail has been created by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity at the National Memorial Arboretum, recently renamed the RBL Memorial Gardens, helping… Read more »
Tony Iommi supports next generation of Birmingham musicians thanks to sell-out Conservatoire talk
More than £15,000 has been raised for the new Tony Iommi Scholarship at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, helping music students from Birmingham pursue their careers. The scholarship was… Read more »
Is this the best job in Britain? Birmingham kids get to test out this year’s hottest Christmas gifts and get paid in toys for their time!
A dream job for kids in Birmingham has been announced this week, with an exciting new opportunity that will see lucky participants testing out the hottest new… 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 »
Half-Term Family Fun – Disney On Ice skates into Birmingham
Disney On Ice returns to Birmingham this Autumn with Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic, featuring world-class skating, aerial performances and everyone’s favourite Disney stories brought to… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Neverland comes to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
This festive season, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is set to transform into a spellbinding Neverland, enchanting visitors of all ages with a fun-filled experience inspired by… 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 »
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 »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – September 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st September Cardinals @ Hare & Hounds 2nd September A Place To Bury Strangers @ Hare & Hounds 3rd… 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 »
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 »
Selfridges Birmingham to host L.O.L. Surprise! and Bratz pop-up
Selfridges Birmingham is host to an exclusive L.O.L. Surprise!™ and Bratz® pop-up open now! Launching this summer, doll lovers, nostalgia fans and everyone in-between are invited to step… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Watch Peppa Pig journey 100,000 feet into space in world-first galactic mission
Peppa Pig has proved that no dream is too big after successfully completing an out-of-this-world mission into outer space. The beloved character blasted off for the unique… Read more »
Flight Club Announces Family Summer Sessions
With the summer holidays in full swing and parents everywhere looking for ways to entertain their kids, Flight Club has some very good news. Throughout the summer, tweens and teens aged… 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 »
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 »
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 »
KIDS EAT FREE AT ALFRED WORKS THIS SUMMER
Blend Family offers food from around the globe at its Digbeth-based food hall. For kids with every kind of taste bud, from picky eaters to fearless food… 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 »
NINJA WARRIOR UK WALSALL LAUNCHES THE ULTIMATE SUMMER PASS UNLOCKING UP TO 300 HOURS OF ACTION FROM 11P PER HOUR
Ninja Warrior UK Walsall’s Ultimate Summer Pass unlocks up to 300 hours of non-stop ninja fun and exclusive offers for just £35 – making each session just… 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 »
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 »
Young disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent musicians take centre stage at Together for Music 2026
Together for Music returns to Birmingham on Friday 10 July, showcasing seven inspirational inclusive music groups from across the UK – and featuring local group Creative Sounds… Read more »
YOUNG PERFORMERS AND EMERGING TALENT TAKE TO THE STAGE AT BIRMINGHAM REP IN ‘REP RISING 26’ FESTIVAL
This July young people and early career performers will take to the stage at Birmingham Rep as part of its Rep Rising 26 Festival. Rep Rising 26… Read more »
Cat Lovers Are Heading to Birmingham for the UK’s Biggest Cat Event
Mark your calendars, The Cat Show Live is returning to the NEC Birmingham on Saturday 12 September 2026, bringing together thousands of feline fans for a one-day… Read more »
Birmingham to Host the Music for Youth National Festival 2026
Sound of the Next Generation Music for Youth is proud to announce that the National Festival 2026 will return to Birmingham on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July 2026, transforming… Read more »
The Entertainer turns pennies into millions for sick kids
The Entertainer is celebrating raising an incredible £4m for hospital charities, including Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, thanks to the generosity of its customers. The major children’s toy… Read more »
Conies poster to promote summer safety for children
Nationwide efforts to keep children safe from preventable accidents have been boosted by Birmingham-based child safety heroes The Conies. The charity has added its support for Child… 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 »
Animated Avatar Universe Comes To The UK – The Legend of Korra In Concert – 2027 Tour Announced
From The Producers of The Smash Hit Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, The New Live Orchestral Experience Visits 16 European/UK Cities Starting January 2027 Tickets On Sale… Read more »
Birmingham Museums to partner in Natural History Museum programme to support biodiversity and widen access to nature
Birmingham Museums Trust is one of eight museums across the UK partnering in a programme to transform their sites, boost biodiversity, widen access to nature and engage… Read more »
Gracechurch Centre Announces Exciting New Events Programme to Reimagine Sutton Coldfield Town Centre
Gracechurch Centre is unveiling an exciting new programme of events and experiences as part of its wider vision to transform the centre into a vibrant community destination… Read more »
Six new shows to join Birmingham Rep’s new youth festival – Rep Rising 26
Following on from Birmingham Rep’s open call for proposals from early-career and emerging artists and theatre-makers to be part of its new youth Rep Rising 26 festival…. Read more »
Families are invited to Zizzi this May half-term, where kids get a three-course meal free
Kids eat free over the May half-term holidays at all Zizzi restaurants across England and Wales. Kids can eat three courses from Zizzi’s Bambini menu for free when an… Read more »
KIDS EAT FREE THIS MAY HALF TERM AT ALFRED WORKS FOOD HALL
For kids with every kind of taste bud, from picky pickers to fearless food explorers, this May half term, little foodies can feast for free at Alfred Works. Whether they’re into… Read more »
Children’s Mental Wellbeing Coach Tackles Rising Child Mental Health Crisis with Groundbreaking Animated Series
New campaign launches as alarming statistics reveal social media pressures, online bullying and body image concerns threaten the emotional wellbeing of a generation As Mental Health Awareness… Read more »
Elmhurst Ballet School Launches Silver Swans Summer Retreat for Adult Dancers
This July, Elmhurst Ballet School invites adult dancers to step into a unique and uplifting experience with its Silver Swans Summer Retreat; a carefully curated programme blending… Read more »