Festivals

Introducing Farm Fest 2025 – A New Family Food and Music Festival at Umberslade Farm

Seasonal Markets is thrilled to announce the debut of Farm Fest 2025, a brand-new, family-friendly food and music festival taking place on Sunday, 13th July 2025, at… Read more »

WORD PLAY Festival 16-22 June 2025

WORD PLAY Festival 16-22 June 2025: Celebrating Children’s Literature and Inspiring a New Generation of Readers. How Brave Is The Wren, Birmingham’s beloved independent children’s bookshop, proudly announces… Read more »

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

All-day Birmingham Reggae Carnival special at Hockley Social Club (HSC) on late May Bank Holiday Sunday will bring together the city’s Caribbean community in celebration – Event… Read more »

ALSO25 – LOVE AND HORROR LINE UP ADDITIONS AND BOOKABLE EVENTS     

More than 130 new experiences have been confirmed for the 12th edition of the award-winning summer festival ALSO on July 11th-13th. with the brand new theme of Love And… Read more »

Kick off the sunshine season with BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer 2025

From Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 June, two of the UK’s best-loved lifestyle events come together for four spectacular days at the NEC Birmingham. With exciting new Show Gardens,… Read more »

Flatpack Festival returns with special guests including Noddy Holder

With everything from immersive murder mystery screenings to classic cinema under the stars, Flatpack Festival’s nineteenth edition promises nine days of cinematic adventures in venues across Birmingham. … Read more »

Druids Heath Fashion Week 2-5 May

Druids Heath Fashion Week 2-5 May

Druids Heath Fashion Week takes place 2-5 May 2025 celebrating community, sustainability and the power of DIY creativity. Rooted in the area’s rich history of activism, youth… Read more »

Pairc Summer Series 2025 line up revealed

Independent Birmingham-Irish festival Pairc Summers Series announces more majorheadliners and Irish acts for their 2025 August Bank Holiday celebrations. They joinpreviously announced headliners Saw Doctors and Nathan… Read more »

BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT FESTIVAL IS BACK WITH LONGEST EVER PREVIEW LIST

In the longest preview list since inception, Birmingham Restaurant Festival has revealed the first 31 restaurants taking part, including 670 Grams, Orelle, Chapter and Dishoom Birmingham Restaurant… Read more »

Moseley Folk reveals ARTS line-up > Henry Normal, Kiri, Scott, Spencer +more

Leading poet Henry Normal and comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Spencer Jones and Scott Bennett are among the latest additions to Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – April 2025!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this April 2025. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »

Pairc Summer Series 2025

A independent festival based in King’s Heath Birmingham celebrates St. Patrick’s and announces their first two headliners, The Saw Doctors & Nathan Carter, for their summer show… Read more »

Iconic Beer Weekend returns in the Jewellery Quarter

Following the growing success in 2024, the JQ Beer Weekend, celebrating all that’s wonderful about beer, is coming back to the Jewellery Quarter this Spring, organised by… Read more »

MADE Festival And Weird Science Kick Off Huge Summer Series With Fish56Octagon

Birmingham’s biggest and best festival, MADE Festival has teamed up with renowned West Midlands promoters Weird Science to launch a new summer series of festival-style daytime events… Read more »

Mostly Jazz Festival issues Low Tickets warning + Food line-up

Organisers of this year’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival have issued a Low Ticket Warning – with four months still to go! The long-running three-day event… Read more »

Culture boost in city’s Irish Quarter for St Patrick’s Day celebrations

10,000 printed maps guiding St Patrick’s revellers to the best spots to celebrate the Irish national holiday available across the Birmingham Irish Quarter 16 entertainment, hospitality, and… Read more »

Popular street food festival set to return to West Midlands this spring and summer

Digbeth Dining Club (DDC) is back on the road for 2025 as the award-winning street food operator announces spring and summer dates — with the first events happening… Read more »

Cheese Fest Returns to Birmingham for 2025 – The Ultimate Celebration of All Things Cheese!

Cheese Fest Returns to Birmingham for 2025 – The Ultimate Celebration of All Things Cheese!

Calling all cheese lovers! The biggest cheese-focused event in Birmingham, Cheese Fest, is back on Saturday, 26th April 2025 at the Uffculme Centre. Get ready for a… Read more »

Jewellery Quarter Food Truck Festival Fri 28th Feb 2025!

The Jewellery Quarter is set to ignite with mouth-watering flavours and infectious beats as Albion Square hosts its first Food Truck Festival of the year. Taking place… Read more »

Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival back with all-dayer event this Saturday

Saturday 1st March sees The Night Owl hosting a Ska & Reggae All-Dayer in partnership with Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival, who hosted their flagship event… Read more »

The DigbethStPats celebrations are back at The Old Crown for 2025 – the show must go on!

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

THE WATERBOYS, LIGHTNING SEEDS, PETER DOHERTY, MERCURY REV +more for Moseley Folk

The Waterboys, The Lightning Seeds, Peter Doherty and Mercury Rev are among the latest additions set for Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday… Read more »

You can’t spell BRUM without RUM! Celebrating 10 years of Birmingham Rum Festival

The Birmingham Rum Festival is returning to Moseley for its 10th anniversary on Saturday 28th June at The Cuban Embassy and the drinks, food and live music will be… Read more »

Texas and Pet Shop Boys announced for Warwick Castle Live 2025 – Huge summer outdoor shows August 28-31

Warwick Castle Live 2025 is set to bring an unforgettable summer series of concerts to one of the country’s most iconic settings. Warwick Castle’s stunning medieval backdrop… Read more »

The Brand New Heavies to support Nile Rodgers & CHIC at Cannock Chase this summer

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are delighted to confirm BRIT Award nominees and acid jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies as the… Read more »

Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations 

– Nightlife and hospitality businesses in the area known locally as ‘County Digbeth’ due to its Irish links prepare for one of their most important weekends of… Read more »

Announcing Harvington History Festival 2025: Exploding The Myths!

Announcing Harvington History Festival 2025: Exploding The Myths!

Back for its third year, and bigger than ever, the Harvington History Festival 2025 promises five days of fascinating talks, lively discussions, and captivating performances covering everything… Read more »

Street Food & Sounds Take Over Albion Square This February 28th

The Jewellery Quarter is set to ignite with mouthwatering flavors and infectious beats as Albion Square hosts its first Food Truck Festival of the year. Taking place on Friday, February 28th, from 6 PM… Read more »

Groove Armada and more added to Mostly Jazz Festival 2025

Birmingham’s Moseley Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2025) have unveiled a further raft of artists, including Groove Armada, Kofi Stone, Sam… Read more »

LION DANCE ROARS AROUND BIRMINGHAM TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR

Birmingham will burst into a blaze of colour as the traditional Chinese lion dance tours the city to celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the arrival of… Read more »

Nile Rodgers & CHIC announced as latest headliner for Forest Live 2025 at Cannock Chase

Following four triumphant headline shows at the concert series in 2024, Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are thrilled to announce… Read more »

Snow Patrol announced to headline Cannock Chase for Forest Live 2025

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are delighted to announce more exciting headliners have been confirmed for the 2025 edition at… Read more »

National Sake Week 2025

18th January 2025: Following the resounding success of the inaugural National Sake Week, Kokushu Creative is thrilled to announce the return of this nationwide celebration, running from… Read more »

BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME

Birmingham Light Festival has announced its full programme, including spectacular illuminated artworks and a packed schedule of events Birmingham Light Festival has released the list of dazzling… Read more »

Doves fly into Moseley Folk Festival + This Is The Kit & Muireann Bradley

Doves have been revealed as the latest headline act set for this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Birmingham). The… Read more »

UK festival aims to lead the way for inclusivity in 2025

Through its Big Free Community Day and year-round engagement, Birmingham Pride enables marginalised communities to be part of one of the UK’s biggest LGBTQI+ celebrations – After… Read more »

Coming to UK cinemas this Spring – The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals – Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Night With Janis Joplin, Billy Elliot and Bonnie & Clyde

SPRING 2025 LES MISÉRABLES – THE STAGED CONCERT (2019) SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY / TUESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: LIVE ARENA TOUR (2012) SUNDAY 2ND MARCH /… Read more »

Household names and leading outdoor enthusiasts announced for Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show speaker line-up

The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show is set to return to the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from Tuesday 18 – Sunday 23 February 2025, spanning almost 20… Read more »

Frankie Boyle and Paul Smith to headline Cobra presents Comedy at the Castle 2025

– Three-day festival presents Live at the Apollo, Royal Variety Show, Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, BAFTA, and Mock The Week stand-up stars at historic landmark – Festival will… Read more »

Theatre does not get more festive or unique than this!

One of the most iconic features of the West Midlands’ festive celebrations for three decades is about to make its highly anticipated 2024 appearance – as the… Read more »

The Core Christmas Market

Searching for special stocking fillers and thoughtful gifts this Christmas?  Don’t miss The Core Christmas Market on Saturday 14th December, featuring unique produce and items for sale… Read more »

FATHER JOHN MISTY confirmed for Moseley Folk Festival 2025

Father John Misty has been revealed as the first headline act for Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Birmingham). The acclaimed… Read more »

A Weird & Wonderful NYE Show Returns to XOYO Birmingham

Get ready to kick off 2025 in style as the 6th Annual A Weird & Wonderful NYE Show lands at XOYO Birmingham. In collaboration with Weird Science… Read more »

Gear up for the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show! 

Unmatched adventure awaits as the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show returns to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham from Tuesday 18 – Sunday 23 February 2025 The… Read more »

MARIBOU STATE set for Mostly Jazz Festival 2025 + more acts announced

Acclaimed dance duo Maribou State are the latest big name headliners announced for 2025’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (11-13 July 2025, Birmingham). They join the… Read more »

MCM Comic Con Birmingham Takes Place This Week!

Tuesday 26 November 2024: MCM Comic Con Birmingham is taking place later this week, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December…. Read more »

LIGHT IS COMING Dates for first Birmingham Light Festival revealed

Birmingham Light Festival will brighten up the dark winter nights from 19-22 February 2025. Installations will illuminate Birmingham city centre as the Festival makes its debut. From 19th–… Read more »

2-weeks to go to the BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase

Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy BEDLAM Showcase tickets only £6 available via https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/bedlam-showcase/www.bedlamfestival.co.uk #BEDLAM2024 Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM is an arts… Read more »

James and Razorlight confirmed for Forest Live at Cannock Chase for 2025 

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, today announces cult Manchester indie-rock band James as the latest headliners confirmed for its 2025 series. With… Read more »

The Night Market UK returns to Birmingham with its Christmas special

The Night Market UK is hosting a bumper Christmas event in Birmingham at the Secret Space, Digbeth on Friday 6th December from 6-11pm. This festive event is… Read more »