Birmingham Museums unveils summer seasonal programme on theme of discovery: for immediate release
Birmingham Museums is pleased to announce its new seasonal programme on the theme of discovery, inviting audiences of all ages to explore music, creativity, science and history… Read more »
HISTORY MADE AS OVER 8,000 CHILDREN ACROSS BIRMINGHAM TAKE PART IN UK’S BIGGEST EVER SCHOOLS CRICKET DAY AHEAD OF WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP COMING TO EDGBASTON
With just 50 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, over 8,000* children from 54 schools across the region today picked up a bat and ball as… Read more »
Artist-led open day at Birmingham Museum Collection Centre offers visitors chance to see city’s collection in a new light
A special open day at the Museum Collection Centre in Birmingham is offering the public a rare opportunity to experience the city’s stored collections through contemporary artistic… Read more »
Join Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, organisations and communities from across Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday
Join Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, organisations and communities from across Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday Join Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and organisations from across Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday… Read more »
Harvington History Festival 2026 (22-26 July) – full line-up announced
After a sell-out 2025, Harvington History Festival returns from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 July 2026 for five days of historical deep dives, surprising revelations, accidental deaths… Read more »
Titanic Exhibition returns to Birmingham with major new artefacts
One of the UK’s most celebrated touring exhibitions is returning to Birmingham this spring – and it arrives with a collection more extraordinary than ever before. Titanic… Read more »
RetroCon at the NEC
Get ready to rewind, relive and ramp up the nostalgia – RetroCon is bringing the ultimate 80s, 90s and noughties celebration to life at the NEC on… Read more »
Support from KM Foundation transforms futures of young musicians in London and Birmingham
A powerful scholarship programme funded by the KM Foundation is already changing the trajectory of some of the UK’s most talented young musicians, providing life-changing opportunities that… Read more »
Birmingham Museums awarded nearly £185,000 to reopen gallery spaces to increase access to under-represented collections
Birmingham Museums has been awarded a grant of £183,000 from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund to support a gallery development project at Birmingham Museum &… Read more »
Warwickshire’s award-winning ideas festival returns this summer with homegrown talent at its heart
ALSO Festival announces hundreds more headline speakers and performers for its 13th edition at Compton Verney in Warwickshire, 10-12 July 2026. One of the Midlands’ most distinctive summer… Read more »
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum launches AI-powered digital guide to enhance visitor experience
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, has launched a new AI-powered digital guide to help visitors explore the museum in a more interactive and personalised way. The guide, Tellme,… Read more »
Last chance to see exhibition of human space exploration at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
An exhibition of one of the UK’s largest private collections of space artefacts from human space exploration on display at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum will close on… Read more »
Peppa Pig Space Adventure at NEC to open from 23 May, tickets on sale from 13 April (pre-sale on 12 April)
A brand-new, limited-time seasonal experience is arriving at the NEC soon, inviting preschoolers and their grown-ups to step into PEPPA PIG’s surroundings for an out-of-this-world adventure in PEPPA… Read more »
Ikon Youth Programme launches Slow Boat 2026
YOUNG PEOPLE CHART A NEW CREATIVE ROUTE THROUGH THE WEST MIDLANDS Ikon is excited to launch Slow Boat 2026, the gallery’s annual floating arts studio and residency space… Read more »
NO PHONE ZONE RETURNS AND KIDS EAT FREE AT MULLIGANS BIRMINGHAM
Following positive guest feedback of Mulligans Birmingham’s No Phone Zone trial over the February half term, the venue is set to continue the initiative over the upcoming… Read more »
As historic Artemis II mission launches next week, composer Ilan Eshkeri brings the astronaut’s experience to audiences across the UK in a live visual concert
‘Space Station Earth’ is a long-form musical work by Ilan Eshkeri, created in collaboration with the European Space Agency uniquely capturing ‘The Overview Effect’: the profound awe astronauts feel when viewing the Earthfrom… Read more »
HOT CHIP head to Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2026
With tickets now limited, Hot Chip are the latest big name addition to Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026),… Read more »
Easter Fiesta at Riva Blu – Bring The Whole Famigila Together
This Easter, gather the whole famiglia and celebrate together at Riva Blu. Inspired by the warmth and hospitality of southern Italy, Riva Blu invites families to slow down, reconnect… Read more »
UK Midlands set for massive street food takeover with Digbeth Dining Summer Tour ‘26
The annual casual dining phenomenon will launch to fans with an 11-strong trader line-up, DJs, and craft beer, fizz and cocktail bars at top national visitor attraction… Read more »
The Conies charity supports World Oral Health Day
Birmingham charity The Conies, recently awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, is supporting World Oral Health Day with a video produced with an international partner to… Read more »
Jellycat space collection launched at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Image credit: Amuseables Planet Mars © Jellycats Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, is delighted to announce the launch of a special collection of Jellycat space characters in its… Read more »
KIDS EAT FREE OFFERS FROM MARSTON’S PUBS, ZIZZI, AND MULLIGANS
Kids eat for £1 at 353 Marston’s pubs across the UK during the Easter holidays, with the purchase of one full-priced adult’s meal. The promotion includes Miss Trunchbull’s… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announces additional Autumn 2026/Spring 2027 Programming
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FORTHCOMING 2026/27 SEASON INCLUDE: Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Birmingham Rep,has unveiled its highly anticipated Autumn 2026 season, following on… Read more »
First V Levels subjects revealed for students in the West Midlands as part of landmark post-16 reforms
Young people will be able to take the very first V Levels in education, finance, and digital in 2027, under landmark reforms to help young people secure well-paid jobs. Too many young people… Read more »
APPLAUSE YOUTH DANCE (AYDF) 2026 FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE COMPANIES PERFORMING AT MAJOR MIDLANDS YOUTH DANCE SHOWCASE
Applause Youth Dance Festival(AYDF) is pleased to announce the 23 successful companies and solo performers from across the East and West Midlands who will be performing at… 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 »
Zizzi is offering a three-course set menu for £29.95 this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day (15th March), Zizzi is inviting families around the UK and Ireland to celebrate their mums, mams, moms, step-mums, and mother figures with a three-course… Read more »
New live dinosaur production Inside the T Rex comes to Birmingham
A groundbreaking world-first live dinosaur production is coming to Birmingham in May this year, inviting families to step beneath the skin and bones of one of the… Read more »
Half price entry to Birmingham Museums sites during National Lottery Open Week 7 to 15 March
Birmingham Museums is saying thank you to Lottery players for their support with half price entry to its sites as part of National Lottery Open Week. National… Read more »
La Famigila Affair- Come Together this Mother’s Day at Piccolino
This Mother’s Day, Piccolino invites families to gather around the table for a celebration of La Familiga and, at the heart of it, mum. Pairing the passion… Read more »
Celebrate Mamma’s Day at Big Mamma’s La Bellezza
This Mother’s Day, La Bellezza, Big Mamma’s breathtaking Birmingham Trattoria, welcomes all the special mammas in your life to celebrate with a weekend of elevated Italian cuisine, playful theatrics and an… Read more »
Poets bring Benjamin Zephaniah’s spirit to life at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Poems inspired by the life and works of internationally acclaimed poet, author and activist Benjamin Zephaniah are set to take over Birmingham Botanical Gardens this spring. From… Read more »
Mother’s Day plans? Breakfast, tulips & truffles at The Ivy
From early birds and leisurely lunchers to dinner diners, all mother figures are catered for this Mother’s Day at The Ivy Collection This Mother’s Day, The Ivy… Read more »
MOTHER’S DAY AT COW & SOW
Cow & Sow is inviting families to treat their mums and mother figures to a delicious roast this Mother’s Day at their Birmingham restaurant. Treat Mum to… Read more »
The Alexandra kicks off 125th Birthday Celebrations with Theatre Open Day
This May, The Alexandra, Birmingham turns 125 – and to mark the beginning of a celebratory year, the theatre will open its doors for a free Open… Read more »
PRESS RELEASE – Birmingham Rep announces a brand-new production of its acclaimed show The Snowman™
This festive family classic will fly into The Rep this autumn The stage show is based upon the iconic wordless picture book by Raymond Briggs and its… Read more »
PEPPA PIG Space Adventure arrives at the NEC
A brand-new, limited-time seasonal experience is arriving at the NEC soon, inviting preschoolers and their grown-ups to step into PEPPA PIG’s surroundings for an out-of-this-world adventure in… Read more »
Shakespeare Week 2026 – As YOU like it!
Shakespeare Week, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s annual national celebration of Shakespeare, is back for 2026, taking place from 23 – 29 March. Now in its 12th iteration,… Read more »
What’s on Feb Half Term and Valentine’s Day at Mulligans Birmingham
During February half-term week (16th-22nd February), Mulligans will become the first leisure operator to launch a ‘No Phone Zone’ to encourage families to switch their phones to… Read more »
Kids eat free – February half term at F1 Arcade Birmingham
F1® Arcade Birmingham is giving families a reason to refuel this February half term, with a Kids Eat Free offer running Monday 16th to Friday 20th February… Read more »
Last chance to apply for £100k grant to help young people
Time is running out for local organisations in Coventry, Warwickshire, Birmingham and Solihull, to apply for a grant of up to £100k to fund capital projects to… Read more »
Tickets on sale for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival
Tickets are on sale now for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival which runs from 15 – 19 April in spaces and places across Kings Heath,… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce young winners of A Midsummer Night’s Dream costume design competition
Last year, Birmingham Rep announced the main stage directorial debut of Artistic Director, Joe Murphy, with a distinctively Birmingham version of Shakespeare’s ever popular A Midsummer Night’s… Read more »
Playback Creates celebrates a powerful launch of Homegrown as 11 young artists are shortlisted from over 50 applicants
Playback Creates, a bold new not-for-profit platform championing South Asian creativity and opening pathways into the creative industries, has marked a major milestone with the successful launch… 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 »
Big names announced for Brum’s MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > Kingfishr, SFA + more
Rising Irish stars Kingfishr, Super Furry Animals, Frank Turner, US singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams and Brum’s own Katherine Priddy are among the latest big name additions to Birmingham’s… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL REVEALS FULL PROGRAMME
With just two weeks to go until Birmingham Light Festival returns (12-15th February), more details have been revealed on the programme alongside the Birmingham creatives involved, with even… Read more »
Historic HARVINGTON HALL reopens for 2026 | Events programme announced
Hidden deep in the Worcestershire countryside – between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove, and just a short drive from Birmingham – the Grade I listed Harvington Hall is a… Read more »
WARWICK ARTS CENTRE announce Spring/Summer Season – big names, big shows + more
Warwick Arts Centre has announced it’s expansive Spring/Summer 2026 season line-up. Amongst those heading to the popular Coventry arts space are such familiar faces as Mo Gilligan (7 Feb… Read more »
FAMILIES INVITED TO SWING INTO THE NEW YEAR TOGETHER AT MULLIGANS BIRMINGHAM
This New Year’s Eve, families can par–tee into 2026 together away from the usual December 31st hustle and bustle at Mulligans Birmingham. Mulligans is providing a safe space for… Read more »