3 Week Countdown to Birmingham’s DanceOnArrival Summer Opening Festival
Over two venues and across three stages at Luna Springs and XOYO Birmingham – including the lush roof garden – 4,000 house music fans are set to… Read more »
Kitty Clap Klub at Flatpack Festival Saturday
Kitty Clap Klubis a bold new short film screening as part of Flatpack Film Festival this May. Set around a chaotic strip club in Stoke during the… Read more »
Damien Dempsey and The Wonder Stuff complete Moseley Folk 2026 line-up
Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey and Black Country indie heroes The Wonder Stuff have been announced as the final additions to Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2026’s main… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st May Brigitte Beraha Lucid Dreamers @ 1000 Trades The Charlatans @ O2 Academy Freak Out Presents The Junipers… Read more »
Grassroots Festival returns on Sunday 3rd May Bank Holiday with La Dharma headlining and over 15 other local independent artists.
Live music lovers, this one’s for you. Grassroots Festival is returning to Birmingham’s The Night Owl on Sunday 3rd May, after its sell out year in 2025… Read more »
What’s on at The Night Owl Digbeth this May 2026!
Friday 1st May – Freakout Psych Night (with The Junipers) 8PM – 2AM Live Bands The Junipers & The Mystery People return with their psychedelic, garage and… Read more »
Street Food feast on the Mostly Jazz Festival menu
With tickets now officially limited, Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026) has revealed their enticing food line-up. On the… Read more »
Ryland Caravan 2026 Indie legends The House of Love and Michael Head join the line-up for MAC’s one-day music festival
Sat 6 June 2026 | Doors open 3.30pm | Tickets from £39.95 | All ages Enjoy a brilliant line-up of Indie legends at this year’s unique, boutique… 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 »
Apache Indian makes Guest Appearance at Birmingham Rum Festival
Birmingham Rum Festival is turning up the heat this summer with a full-on tropical throwback as 90’s legend, Apache Indian, lands in Moseley for a seriously feel-good… Read more »
Supersonic 2026 is fast approaching! Taking place in Digbeth 25th & 26th April
2026 will see Supersonic Festival return for a joyful limited edition event taking place in Digbeth, Birmingham on the 25th and 26th of April. Tickets are now onsale. This year’s… Read more »
FIRST WAVE FOR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT FESTIVAL AND BRAND NEW FOOD TOUR
Birmingham Restaurant Festival will return for its 5th year this August and today launches a brand new food tour alongside revealing the first 29 restaurants in the… 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 »
The countdown is on to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival
With just a week to go to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival the countdown has begun, make sure you’ve got your tickets to this biannual… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – April 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 4th April Chicks Dig Jerks: The Jackets @ The Night Owl HEAVENPHETAMINE | LEON TRIMBLE | EPHEMERA @ Centrala… 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 »
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 »
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 »
FOREST LIVE – Support Acts Announced for Forestry England Cannock Chase in June 2026
The next wave of support acts for Forestry England Cannock Chase’s Forest Live 2026 have been announced. Renowned house producer Lizzie Curious and part-time jazz pianist, part-time DJ, LP… Read more »
20 years of MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > do you remember your first Mo’Folk?
2026 officially marks the 20th Anniversary of Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival. In the run-up to the landmark event, which runs from Friday 4 to Sunday… Read more »
BANANARAMA JOIN THE CHARLATANS, EXAMPLE & MADNESS FOR LAKEFEST AUG 2026
CTS PERFORMING ACROSS THE WEEKEND, INCLUDE THE CHARLATANS, MADNESS, EXAMPLE SOUL II SOUL, SCOUTING FOR GIRLS, LIGHTENING SEEDS, BEZ, EAST 17, REEF, CHESNEY HAWKES, GENERAL LEVY, HARLEYMOON… Read more »
NIGHT 1 IN PICTURES: BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL
Thursday night marked the start of the second annual Birmingham Light Festival. Running until Sunday 15th February, visitors can explore an extraordinary gallery of illuminated artworks and… Read more »
MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL Massive line-up drop > Jordan Rakei, Soul II Soul, Cymande, Goldie + more
Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival have revealed their second round of acts for this summer’s event (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026). Leading the… Read more »
Pure Garage Takes Over XOYO Birmingham This April
Pure Garage brings its signature energy to Birmingham this spring with a special day-to-night takeover at XOYO Birmingham on Saturday 25th April. Running from mid-afternoon through 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 »
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 »