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 »
Thousands celebrate Birmingham Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
Thousands of people came together for the Birmingham Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival, bringing two days of Chinese culture, music, dance and family celebrations to The Arcadian in Birmingham’s… Read more »
Bingo, ballet, Brummie cobs and Transatlantic friendships: International Day of Birmingham arrives with a fanfare
FEATURING: ANTONIO SOCCI – AYAN ADEN – THE ARCHERS – BAM BAM – BARBARA NICE – BING0121 – BIRMINGHAM ARTISAN MARKETS – BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS – BIRMINGHAM… Read more »
The Glitter Sisters Return to Birmingham Comedy Festival with a Bold Night of Comedy and Music
The Glitter Sisters and guests will return to The Spotted Dog in Digbeth for an evening of original comedy and music as part of the Birmingham 2026… Read more »
MADNESS – To Headline Forest Live Shows in 2027
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, have announced their first headliner for the 2027 series, with Madness set to play across… Read more »
Shane Meadows to headline Birmingham’s Forward Film Festival
After a sell-out first edition, Forward Film & Television Festival returns to Birmingham from Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October 2026, taking over venues across Digbeth’s… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM’S CHAOTIC ANIMATION NIGHT OVERLAP RETURNS THIS MONTH WITH GORILLAZ DIRECTOR JONATHAN DJOB NKONDO
17 September 2026 | The Crossing, Digbeth, Birmingham Birmingham’s brilliantly chaotic celebration of animation, Overlap, returns to Digbeth on Thursday 17 September 2026, bringing together some of… Read more »
FABRIC ANNOUNCES AUTUMN SEASON AS PART OF A CITY-WIDE STAGE FOR DANCE
Fabric, a strategic dance development organisation based in the Midlands, is delighted to announce four incredible performances this autumn, presented as part of THIS IS DANCE. THIS… Read more »
Super Furry Animals, Kingfishr + more ensure Brum’s Moseley Folk Festival celebrates landmark 20th anniversary in style
Since debuting in 2006, Moseley Folk Festival has welcomed an impressive variety of artists to its stages, and this year was no exception, with a colourful line-up… Read more »
New electronic festival defies bad weather to draw 2,500 revellers for debut
Some of the biggest names in British electronic music wowed 2,500 festival-goers at the first chapter of a new boutique festival, despite wet and wild Bank Holiday… 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 »
New electronic festival brings music and wellness together for debut in Midlands this weekend
– Over 2,000 festival-goers will celebrate the inaugural edition of Off Grid at a sprawling woodland site outside Sutton Coldfield on Sunday 30 August – New three-stage… Read more »
‘CBSO in the City’ – Event details
-Free performances for thousands of residents and Symphony Hall tickets for just £1- From Thursday 27 to Monday 31 August, CBSO in the City returns for its… 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 »
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 »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – August 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st August This Is Tmrw presents Psych Summer All-Dayer @ Hare & Hounds 2nd August The Nature Centre +… Read more »
Biggest ever Harvington History Festival declared ‘a huge success!’
The fourth Harvington History Festival, which wrapped up on Sunday (26 July 2026), was declared a huge hit by organisers, attendees and guests alike. Building on the… 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 »
Greek Aura Brings Authentic Mediterranean Experience to Birmingham Restaurant Festival 2026
Moseley’s family-run Greek restaurant joins festival’s milestone fifth anniversary with exclusive menus and Mediterranean garden dining Greek Aura, a beloved family-run restaurant in Moseley, has announced its… 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 »
Example announced as headline artist for Off Grid 2026
– Crossover dance music icon Example will headline the debut edition of Off Grid Festival on Sunday 30 August 2026 – Off Grid takes place across a… 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 »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – July 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 3rd July Freak Out Presents The Velvet Tuxedo & Tuppenny Bunters @ The Night Owl Eddie Parker’s Airborn -Featuring… Read more »
Acclaimed UK Saxophonist collaborating with the CBSO
Amateur musicians of all ages will get the chance to rehearse and perform with award-winning saxophonist and CBSO Collaborative Artist Jess Gillam as part of ‘CBSO in the… Read more »
Off Grid launches with new blueprint for Midlands festivals
– Groundbreaking new electronic music festival Off Grid declares ‘No Signal Required’ for its first chapter on Sunday 30 August 2026 – The team behind the large-scale… Read more »
Where great minds meet Hay Festival returns to Birmingham with trio of award-winning writers
An inspiring trio of writers and performers will appear in Birmingham on Thursday 23 July in a special event from Hay Festival, the world-famous festival of ideas… Read more »
Rum cocktails galore as Apache Indian Brings Boom Shack-A-Lak Energy to Birmingham Rum Festival
Heatwave alert. The countdown is on. This weekend, Birmingham Rum Festival is turning up the heat with a tropical celebration packed with rum, live music and one very… Read more »
BMusic to host opening ceremony of landmark Healing Arts Birmingham festival
B:Music is proud to be a central partner in Healing Arts Birmingham, a landmark new city-wide programme exploring the role of arts and culture in creating healthier,… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT FESTIVAL CONFIRMS FINAL LINEUP WITH EXCLUSIVE MENUS FROM 60 RESTAURANTS
Food lovers can now explore the exclusive festival menus from 60 participating venues as Birmingham Restaurant Festival prepares to take over the city this August Birmingham Restaurant… 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 »
Artist Joins Forces with Cancer Charity to Foster Wellbeing Through Arts Workshops at Healing Arts Festival
In a powerful blend of creativity and healing, artist Ben Poultney, founder of Draw My Town, is partnering with cancer charity Help Harry Help Others to deliver… Read more »
Looking for your next favourite book? Literary Escape Festival is coming to Birmingham for a celebration of books, creativity and community.
Bringing together independent authors, readers and small creative businesses, Literary Escape Festival is a new and growing indie book festival touring the UK Whether you’re an avid… Read more »
Kings Heath Comedy Festival – proving good things come in threes
Kings Heath Comedy Festival is back for a third time – and this could be the best yet – with shows from national stars, local legends and… Read more »
Countdown to MOSTLY JAZZ > Set times released + The Woods line-up
With just a few weeks to go, Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026) has released the stage times for… Read more »
Five-day Birmingham International Piano Festival 14-18 June
A five-day celebration of the piano is to take place at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire from 14-18 June in a thrilling week of competition, collaboration and artistry. The… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM JEWELLERY BIENNIAL TO LAUNCH IN MAY 2027
Birmingham will host a glittering, month-long festival in May 2027, celebrating over 250 years of jewellery making in the city, with exhibitions, activities and workshops featuring the… Read more »
Landmark West Midlands Night Time Economy report backed by WM Mayor calls for hospitality and NTE VAT Cuts and dedicated government minister
The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed the publication of the Mayor of the West Midlands Night Time Economy Commission Report as a landmark moment for nightlife,… Read more »
Heatwave alert! 5 weeks until Rum Festival
Birmingham’s favourite celebration of all things rum-soaked, sunshine-inspired and dancehall-fuelled is making is only 5 weeks away – and it’s bringing serious Caribbean energy with it. Back… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET REVEAL OUR CITY, YOUR BALLET
Birmingham Royal Ballet have released a set of new images titled Our City, Your Ballet taken in and around their home city of Birmingham featuring members of… Read more »
FOREST LIVE – One Month To Go! Here’s What You Can Get Up to at Cannock Chase This June
Next month, Forest Live returns to Cannock Chase (for its 25th Anniversary) with a stacked lineup of dance, rock, pop and reggae legends. If you’re looking to explore the forest… Read more »
Student creativity and innovation showcased in a week-long Festival at BCU
Innovation Fest, 18 – 22 May showcases creativity and innovation from graduates from Birmingham City University (BCU). Now in its thirteenth year, students will present their projects… Read more »
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 »