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 »
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 »
Heart of community’ boosts year-round Irish cultural offering for St Patrick’s 2026
St Patrick’s 2026 programme Nortons Digbeth, Birmingham Wednesday 11 March – Wednesday 18 March 2026 All information, listings and tickets: https://nortons.bar/stpats Tickets for St Patrick’s Sunday at Nortons,… Read more »
Digbeth’s oldest pub The Old Crown is set to host 2 weeks of Irish-led events in lieu of St Patrick’s Day Parade
The Old Crown is set to host 13 Irish and Birmingham-led events in March to celebrate Birmingham-Irish culture and heritage following the news that the Digbeth Parade… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME FOR 2026
Birmingham Light Festival reveals the full programme for 2026, including a gallery of spectacular, illuminated artworks from internationally renowned and local artists, plus a series of special… 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 »
Moseley Folk All-Dayer > MIDLAKE + Jane Weaver, The Leisure Soc + more (1 Feb Bham)
Moseley Folk & Arts have announced the full line-up for their forthcoming All-Dayer. Joining headliners Midlake on Sunday 1 February 2026 at The Crossing, Birmingham, are Jane… Read more »
First acts for MOSTLY JAZZ 2026 > Jalen Ngonda, Fabio & Grooverider + more
Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival have announced Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra, and Jalen Ngonda, as their first two headline acts for 2026… Read more »
LINEUP COMPLETE FOR FORESTRY ENGLAND CANNOCK CHASE IN JUNE 2026 – Billy Ocean, Fatboy Slim, Becky Hill, UB40 ft. Ali Campbell and McFly
Forestry England Cannock Chase’s Forest Live 2026 lineup is now complete. Support acts for many of the shows are still to be announced but already, fans in the area… Read more »
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival announces first artists for 2026 line-up
Running from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026 in the tranquil surroundings of Moseley Park, Birmingham, the just-confirmed acts are The Dead South, Johnny and Lillie Flynn and Josuha… Read more »
From Grassroots to Glory! This Feeling By The Sea 2026 is on sale now
This Feeling By The Sea is becoming an institution: a weekend escape for indie-rock devotees to see the scene’s biggest new talents and essential next wave in action,… Read more »
FATBOY SLIM ANNOUNCED AS FOREST LIVE HEADLINER FOR SHOWS AT FORESTRY ENGLAND VENUES IN JUNE 2026
Fatboy Slim today announces headline shows for Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concerts presented with Cuffe & Taylor. The renowned DJ, musician and producer will be playing at the stunning Forestry… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2025!
All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 4th November The Dharma Chain @ The Victoria 5th November Fievel Is Glauque + Blue Bendy @… Read more »
BECKY HILL ANNOUNCED AS LATEST FOREST LIVE HEADLINER FOR FORESTRY ENGLAND CANNOCK CHASE IN JUNE 2026
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, has announced dance queen Becky Hill as the latest headliner for its 2026 shows. Following an incredible… Read more »
Save the Dates, Birmingham Light Festival will return from 12 – 15 February 2026
Birmingham’s city centre will once again be transformed into a spectacular gallery of illuminated artworks, as Birmingham Light Festival returns from 12-15th February 2026, inviting residents and visitors… Read more »
Burger Fest 2025: The Midlands’ Ultimate Burger Celebration Comes to Birmingham
Get ready to loosen your belts – Burger Fest 2025 is set to bring together the Midlands’ finest burger traders for a one-day feast like no other…. Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – October 2025!
All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 2nd October SEALIONWOMAN | HER REVELATION @ Centrala 3rd October Plaid (Live A/V) + Ultramarine @ The… Read more »
National Trust’s Birmingham Back to Backs – New exhibition opening during Black History Month – Mrs B A Handsworth Life
Opening at the start of Black History Month, Friday 3rd October, Mrs B: A Handsworth Life explores the home life of Anita Eutedra Bartley, fondly known as… Read more »
ONE WEEK until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025 (starts Fri 3 Oct)
It’s just ONE WEEK until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025.Running from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025, this year’s festival consists of over 90 performances.Among the big names attending… Read more »
CANNOCK CHASE FOREST ANNOUNCES UB40 FT. ALI CAMPBELL FOR FOREST LIVE 2026
2026 will see Forest Live (Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor) mark the 25th Anniversary of gigs across some of the nation’s most beautiful venues…. Read more »
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Review, September 2025 (Sunday)
Having been going to at least one of the two annual Moseley Festivals pretty much every year for the past 14, I was yet again fortunate enough… Read more »
Warwick Castle Live 2025 draws over 30,000 to spectacular summer concert series
HEADLINE PERFORMANCES BY BRYAN ADAMS, TEXAS, PET SHOP BOYS, PLUS HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE™ IN CONCERT MARK A MAJOR SUCCESS AT ONE OF THE UK’S TOP HERITAGE… Read more »
Foodie champion helps stir up excitement for town food festivals
Local foodie champion Bianca Rodrigues-Perry will be doing her bit to shine a spotlight on the independent street food scene at two local food festivals next month…. Read more »
MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL wraps up on a high > Father John Misty, Doves, fest photos …
The latest edition of Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival wrapped up last night (Sun 31 Aug 2025) concluding three days of incredible performances. Last on stage… Read more »
MOSELEY FOLK & ARTS FESTIVAL One week to go | Schedule released | Low ticket warning
With just ONE WEEK to go until the next Moseley Folk & Arts Festival, organisers of the long-running Brum festival have issued a ‘low tickets’ warning for both… Read more »
Supersonic market returns to Digbeth this August
Saturday 30 + Sunday 31 August Supersonic Festival is an internationally renowned celebration of experimental music and art, praised by critics and adored by adventurous audiences. Taking… Read more »
Park(ing) Day Returns to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter this September
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter to Host Second Annual Park(ing) Day – A Creative Call to Rethink Urban Spaces Date of Event: 19th September 2025 Location: Caroline Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham… Read more »
Suds Fest 2025 Pours into Highbury Hall with Some of the UK’s Best Breweries
Birmingham’s much-loved craft beer festival returns for its third year with a brand-new home in one of Birmingham’s most beautiful venues, Highbury Hall, and a line-up that… Read more »
Birmingham Weekender shares full line-up: packed programme of free events this August Bank Holiday
Birmingham Hippodrome and Bullring have revealed the full line-up for Birmingham Weekender 2025, returning to the city from Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August. Produced by… Read more »
Final additions to MOSELEY FOLK 2025: Mrs Barbara Nice, Circus Raj +more
Two of the latest editions to the Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2025 programme – Brum comedy legend Mrs Barbara Nice and Circus Raj. With just three… Read more »
Warwick Castle Live – Spectacular Summer Concert Series in the West Midlands | Shows from Bryan Adams, Pet Shop Boys, Texas
Get ready — Warwick Castle Live 2025 is coming later this month, bringing an unforgettable series of concerts to one of the UK’s most iconic settings just in time… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – August 2025!
All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! Aug 5th The Warlocks + Layla Tutt @ The Castle & Falcon Aug 9th British Murder Boys… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025 | And the nom’s are …
Birmingham Comedy Festival have announced the five acts who’ll be in the running for the annual Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025. A collaboration between the… Read more »
Brum Brew Fest Returns! A Celebration of Indie Venues!
The city-wide beer trail is back, taking over Birmingham’s finest beer-loving venues Tuesday 5th – Saturday 9th August 2025 Brum Brew Fest is back in Birmingham between… Read more »
Forward Film & TV Festival Celebrates Triumphant Debut in Birmingham featuring Inaugural Awards
Joe Lycett, ‘Gavin & Stacey’s’ Mathew Horne & the crew behind the making of Netflix smash ‘Adolescence’ headline Forward Film & Television Festival 2025 The Forward Film… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival drops full 2025 line-up
Birmingham Comedy Festival returns from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025 with more than 90 performances featuring big-names, emerging acts and the very best comedians from… Read more »
Kings Heath Comedy Festival is this weekend!
At the end of this week Kings Heath will prove its place as Birmingham’s funniest suburb – with almost 50 comedy shows over four days – from… Read more »
Next Wave of Summer Day Parties Makes The Yard at XOYO Birmingham’s Hottest New Outdoor Space
Genre-spanning outdoor events announced to bring carnival heat, grime legends and a jersey dress code party to Digbeth’s new open-air playground from July through September. Following the sold-out opening… Read more »
Ezra Collective ensures MOSTLY JAZZ ends on a high
Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival 2025 wound up on Sunday night (13 July 2025) with a stunning set from the biggest name in British jazz,… Read more »
Reggae legends UB40 featuring Brummie icon Ali Campbell and Bananarama
One of the West Midlands’ most popular festivals,Solihull Summer Fest, returns to Tudor Grange ParkonSaturday 19th and Sunday 20th July, and this year’s line up is nothing short of fabulous. On Saturday… Read more »
CBSO in the City 2025: Birmingham Comes Alive with a Week of Free Orchestral Events in Unexpected Places
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) returns this summer with its acclaimed week-long musical takeover, CBSO in the City. Running from Wednesday 23 to Monday 28… Read more »
The Seventh Wave Festival Of Electronic Music Number 16
Edition 16 of an Electronic Music Festival established in 2016 takes place in Birmingham in October of this year. In October 2025 the sixteenth ‘The Seventh Wave… Read more »
ONE WEEK to MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025: Ezra Collective, Maribou State, War
Yes! It’s just seven short days until Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival returns to beautiful Moseley Park, in Birmingham. With an incredible line-up of hot artists, including the… Read more »
Pairc Summer Series are Giving Away a Guitar Signed by Van Morrison and Ronnie Wood
The UK’s leading Irish Festival Pairc Summer Series is fast approaching and to celebrate they’re giving away a free guitar signed by Van Morrison and Ronnie Wood,… Read more »
New one-day food and music festival announced for Sutton Coldfield
– Digbeth Dining Club [DDC] reveal Good Stuff will take place at Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club on Saturday 30 August 2025 – The day of live music,… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – July 2025!
All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 3rd July Santu, A Week Full of Mondays, Mantarray @ The Victoria 4th July Fini Bearman @… Read more »
Final line-up revealed for major Birmingham metal event - as Sabbath fever builds in city
– Fast-rising metallers Defects announced as headline act for much-anticipated BBC Radio WM celebrates Metal in the Midlands at Town Hall Birmingham on Wednesday 2 July 2025 – Comedian,… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT FESTIVAL REVEALS FULL VENUE LIST AND MENUS
Birmingham Restaurant Festival has revealed the final list of 50 restaurants, and their exclusive menus, that will provide foodies with exciting and affordable dining experiences across the… Read more »