Festivals

Cheese Lovers Unite – Seasonal Markets Beloved Cheese Fest is Returning this Saturday!

Attention all cheese lovers! Brace yourselves for an homage to all things cheesy at Seasonal Markets’ Cheese Fest happening on March 23rd, 2024. Hosted at The Bond… Read more »

Birmingham Restaurant Festival April Supper Club at Lulu Wild

Are you ready for the first Supper Club of 2024? Birmingham Restaurant Festival are starting as they mean to go on with a truly indulgent feast paired… Read more »

The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival announce full programme

The Heath Bookshop announce the full programme for their inaugural The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival which takes place in and around Kings Heath, Birmingham 18… Read more »

The Streets, Jungle, Cian Ducrot and Ocean Colour Scene confirmed as headliners for Centenary Square Summer Series.

Taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the outdoor concert series will transform Birmingham’s iconic Centenary Square into a hub of live music, bookended by headline… Read more »

Special Guests announced for MOSTLY JAZZ Kurupt FM, Greentea Peng

Kurupt FM and Greentea Peng have been announced as Special Guests at Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July 2024). They will… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – March 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this March 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to offer… Read more »

MADE Festival Announces Headliners For 10th Anniversary

The West Midlands’ biggest and best-loved festival of music and arts returns to Digbeth in the heart of Birmingham as it celebrates 10 years. Headlining on Saturday… Read more »

Metropolis Music announces the inaugural Centenary Square Summer Series – a four-day festival series in the heart of Birmingham

Metropolis Music has announced the inaugural Centenary Square Summer Series – a four-day 4,999 capacity festival series in the heart of Birmingham. Taking place across the August Bank Holiday weekend… Read more »

MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL Phase 2 LEFTFIELD, YUSSEF DAYES +more

JAMES LAVELLE | MR SCRUFF | DAWN RICHARD | MUNGO’S HI FI | JAMES HUNTER   | RYAN HOPE + MORE Leftfield, Yussef Dayes and The Blackbyrds are among the headline… Read more »

Birmingham Rum Festival 2024

Rum lovers will be delighted to hear that the much-loved Birmingham Rum Festival will be returning to The Cuban Embassy, Moseley, this Summer.  The event, now in… Read more »

ALSO24 Festival line-up announced at Compton Verney

ALSO FESTIVAL MAKES FIRST LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALSO24 INCLUDING: NATALIE HAYNES – SIR MICHAEL MARMOT – NELS ABBEY –TIM MARSHALL – PHILIPPA PERRY STORNOWAY – JESSICA WINTER… Read more »

Kings Heath United Against Racism Organises Birmingham Palestine Weekender Music & Arts Fest 30 – 31 March 2024

Kings Heath United Against Racism, in collaboration with local venues, proudly announces the Birmingham Palestine All-Dayer Festival, scheduled to take place on Sat 30 & Sun 31… Read more »

The Old Crown’s St. Patrick’s Programme Returns With 9 Days of Exciting Events

The Old Crown’s St. Patrick’s Programme Returns With 9 Days of Exciting Events

The Old Crown, Birmingham’s oldest pub is back with another year of St Patrick’s celebrations! With nine days full of exciting events, there is something for everyone… Read more »

MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL reveals 2024 line-up Belle & Sebastian, Levellers, Dexys + more

Belle and Sebastian, Levellers, Dexys, Flogging Molly and CMAT are just some of the big name headliners announced for this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this January 2024 with a smattering of DJ events for good measure. We search high and low to bring to… Read more »

Announcing National Sake Week 2024

Dive into an exploration of Japanese sake and shochu during the muchanticipated UK’s inaugural National Sake Week, unfolding from April 15th to 21st, 2024. This week-long celebration… Read more »

Cheese Lovers Unite – Birmingham Seasonal Markets Cheese Fest Returns!

Cheese Lovers Unite – Birmingham Seasonal Markets Cheese Fest Returns!

Calling all cheese enthusiasts! Get ready to indulge in a seriously cheesy celebration at Seasonal Markets ‘Cheese Fest’ on March 23rd, 2024. Held at The Bond in… Read more »

Two night festival celebrates Solihull art and artists

Small is Beautiful is a two night event (Thursday 1 and Friday 2 February, 7pm-9pm) at The Core, Solihull celebrating and showcasing work created by artists living and working in… Read more »

Digbeth Indie & Rock Festival A Musical Extravaganza in the Heart of Birmingham!

Birmingham – Get ready for a sonic explosion as Digbeth Indie & Rock Festival takes center stage on Friday, April 5th at The Night Owl, followed by… Read more »

Get into the Festive Spirit with Birmingham Seasonal Markets ‘The Christmas Feast’ 2023!

GET READY FOR A SANTA-STIC EVENT! BIRMINGHAM SEASONAL MARKETS PRESENTS: THE CHRISTMAS FEAST 2023 AT THE BOND, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM Tis the season to be jolly, and Birmingham… Read more »

Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival 2024

The stage is prepared, the rhythms are in order, and the excitement is palpable as the first-ever Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival 2024 reveals its soon… Read more »

Button Factory Birmingham Transforms Outdoor Yard into Massive Apres Ski Wonderland

The Button Factory, Birmingham’s beloved nightlife hub, is gearing up for an extraordinary winter transformation that’s sure to leave the city buzzing with excitement. The Button Factory… Read more »

Bundobust Does Diwali at Hockley Social Club

Bundobust Does Diwali at Hockley Social Club

CELEBRATE THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ON SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER Diwali is a festival of new beginnings, celebrating the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and… Read more »

Get into the Festive Spirit with Birmingham Seasonal Markets ‘The Christmas Feast’ 2023!

Get into the Festive Spirit with Birmingham Seasonal Markets ‘The Christmas Feast’ 2023!

GET READY FOR A SANTA-STIC EVENT! BIRMINGHAM SEASONAL MARKETS PRESENTS: THE CHRISTMAS FEAST 2023 AT THE BOND, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM Tis the season to be jolly, and Birmingham… Read more »

Rockabilly Rumble – The Deadshots v The Frenzies HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!

Rockabilly Rumble: The Deadshots v The Frenzies – HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Friday 27th October at The Actresss & Bishop. 19:00 – 23:00 Two of Birmingham’s Rockabilly royalty take… Read more »

Oktoberfest Food Fest 2023 – a Bavarian feast to get in to the Oktoberfest spirit!

Get ready to grab a stein and tantalise your taste buds! Birmingham Seasonal Markets proudly presents the highly anticipated Oktober Food Fest, taking place on October 7th… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide – October 2023!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this October 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »

Halloween in Digbeth 7 exciting events to celebrate the spooky season

Halloween in Digbeth 7 exciting events to celebrate the spooky season

It’s hard to believe it’s nearly October, and with the summer behind us, as well as a surprise September heatwave, it’s already been an eventful year. But… Read more »

Square Eyes TV Festival returns to Birmingham for its third year

The line-up will take place at Midlands Arts Centre and Mockingbird Cinema from Fri 3 – Sun 12 November 2023  Square Eyes TV Festival has been commissioned… Read more »

Celebrate Halloween in Birmingham’s Creative Quarter at the Digbeth Open Day

Zellig presents in collaboration with Digbeth Estate DIGBETH HALLOWEEN OPEN DAY – showcasing everything Digbeth!  Head to Birmingham’s Creative Quarter for a day to sample a little… Read more »

Oktoberfest at Bundobust Birmingham

Some things just work together. Indian street food and craft beer. German food and cold lagers in the lastsunny days of September. It’s time, once again, for… Read more »

Oktoberfest Food Fest 2023 – a Bavarian feast to get in to the Oktoberfest spirit!

Oktoberfest Food Fest 2023 – a Bavarian feast to get in to the Oktoberfest spirit!

Get ready to grab a stein and tantalise your taste buds! Birmingham Seasonal Markets proudly presents the highly anticipated Oktober Food Fest, taking place on October 7th… Read more »

Announcing Breaking Talent Award 2023 shortlist / WMids biggest comedy prize!

Birmingham’s long-running comedy festival has finally revealed the shortlist for its prestigious 2023 award. The region’s biggest comedy prize, the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award recognises the very… Read more »

Moseley Folk ends on a high / Wilco & Billy Bragg reunite

Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2023 wrapped up on Sunday night (3 September) with the unexpected reunion of Wilco and Billy Bragg. The headlining Americana stars… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide – September 2023!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this September 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »

Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood, joined Van Morrison and Chris Farlowe to headline Pairc Festival 2023

This August Bank Holiday weekend Páirc Festival showcased performances from the biggest names and talent, including a surprise performance from Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood, who took to… Read more »

A Birmingham Bank Holiday Bonanza! Four Amazing Events to enjoy this August

Owlstock, Birmingham’s Woodstock-inspired festival, returns to The Night Owl on Sunday 27th August for its fourth instalment. With live performances from tribute acts and local favourites, DJs… Read more »

Conor McGregor announces first ever Forged Irish Stout VIP Bar in the UK at Pairc Festival

Conor McGregor, MMA champion and owner of the award-winning Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin, has announced that the first ever Forged Irish Stout VIP Bar in… Read more »

The Countdown is on Only a Matter Of Days Until Pairc Festival comes to Birmingham UK

Páirc Festival is set to bring the biggest names and best talent from Birmingham and Ireland to the outdoor grounds of the former Stadium Club, the New… Read more »

Billy Bragg returns to Moseley Folk & Arts Festival (1-3 Sep)

With just over two weeks to go, Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September 2023) have announced the addition of Billy Bragg to… Read more »

Reignmaker @ Warwickshire Camper Calling 25 Aug

Fast-rising Liverpool five-piece – REIGNMAKER – are set to release their debut EP ‘We Go Round’ out now, via Modern Sky UK. The release is led by… Read more »

Rock n roll remembered as Museum holds brand-new 1950s event

Black Country Living Museum will be hosting ‘Rockin’ and Rollin’: A 1950s Evening’ on Saturday 9 September, packed full with toe-tapping live music, exciting performers and a… Read more »

The Night Owl celebrates four years of Owlstock with live music and more this bank holiday

The Night Owl celebrates four years of Owlstock with live music and more this bank holiday

Owlstock, Birmingham’s beloved Woodstock-inspired festival, returns to The Night Owl on Sunday 27th August for its fourth instalment. With live performances from tribute acts and local favourites,… Read more »

All female alt-rock duo DIRTY BLONDE play Birmingham What’s Happening Weekender

Off the back of the release of their raucous single ‘Run (When I Tell You)’, Manchester alt-rock duo Dirty Blonde are back with their new single ‘Don’t Cry (It Doesn’t Suit… Read more »

Chicken Fest 2023 – Seasonal Markets presents their first-ever Chicken Fest!

Chicken Fest 2023 – Seasonal Markets presents their first-ever Chicken Fest!

Seasonal Markets is excited to present their first-ever Chicken Fest at The Bond, Digbeth on September 2nd, 2023. This event promises to be a finger-lickin’ experience for… Read more »

Brum’s Little but LIVE! festival hits the yellow brick road

Brum’s Little but LIVE! festival hits the yellow brick road

Birmingham’s burgeoning community arts festival Little but LIVE! returns to Moseley Park for the fourth year running. The family-friendly festival brings with it with a brand-new, Birmingham-inspired version of… Read more »

Mostly Jazz All-Dayer Bank Holiday party ft Hot Chip, Crazy P +more

The team behind Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival are ensuring August Bank Holiday gets off to a cracking start by throwing a very special All-Dayer…. Read more »

MOSELEY FOLK NEWS: Stone Club curate – more guests announced

With Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2023 just a few weeks away, the line-up for the woods area of the festival has now been unveiled in… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide – August 2023!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this August 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »

MADE Festival Reveals Line Ups For Huge Weekend of Events, and a Return To Digbeth 

MADE Festival has announced its lineup as it returns to its original inner-city site of The Digbeth Triangle this summer, bringing with it a huge weekend of… Read more »