Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st Feb Moseley Folk Festival present Midlake + special guests – Jane Weaver, The Brethren, The… Read more »
Acclaimed Icelandic singer-songwriter ÁSGEIR announces new album & April 2026 UK tour
On his fifth studio album, ‘Julia’, out February 13th 2026 via One Little Independent Records, Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir enters intriguing and uncharted territory. After years of engaging translators such as John Grant and working with… Read more »
Godskitchen returns to Birmingham | Bank Holiday Sunday 24 May 2026
Godskitchen returns to Birmingham on Bank Holiday Sunday, 24th May 2026, with a full-scale day-and-night event that brings the brand back to the city where it all… 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 »
DEA MATRONA – On Tour In The UK This February Supporting The Beaches – Birmingham Date
Following a run of European dates with The Darkness and the release of their hypnotic, riff-driven track “Magic Spell” late last year, Dea Matrona will be heading… 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 »
CHARTREUSE SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘HEAVEN SENT’
Chartreuse are pleased to unveil their new single ‘Heaven Sent’. This also comes with a live performance video directed by Stewart Baxter. Watch here. The single was written late… 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 »
Chancellor’s NTE business rates temporary cap ‘unfair’, ‘reckkless’, and ‘discriminatory’
“The Chancellor’s decision to throw a £300 million lifeline at pubs feels less like decisive leadership and more like a last-minute bandage on a bleeding sector. “While… Read more »
Archbishop of Birmingham joins choir for Sacred Music
Entitled Sacred Music, the performance is presented in the run-up to Holy Week and is built around a trio of larger-scale works by three leading 16th century composers:… Read more »
Saint Etienne add further dates in Poole, Birmingham and London to final UK tour
Saint Etienne have added three further dates to their final ever UK & Ireland tour in 2026, due to phenomenal demand. They will perform at Poole’s St… Read more »
The Clause release deluxe edition of debut album today + Tour Info
The Clause smashed 2025, landing a UK #1 Independent Album and a Top 20 Official Album Chart place for their acclaimed debut ‘Victim of a Casual Thing’ before completing a sold-out UK headline tour which culminated with… 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 »
Wyldest Headlines The Victoria
Date: Friday 13th FebruaryVenue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors open: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/wyldest/the-victoria/3491160 The Victoria welcomes a spellbinding night of alt pop, indie sparkle and emotionally charged songwriting… Read more »
Four-piece Spincycle offer an ‘instrumental psychedelic experience
Doors: 7.30pm Minimum Age: 18+ Tickets: £10 advance / £14 on the door Click here for advanced tickets Stone Tape Theory Album Debut album Stone Tape Theory… Read more »
THE BRETHEREN – Out On Tour In The UK Supporting Midlake including Birmingham
Kicking things off at The Fire Station in Sunderland at the end of the month, The Bretheren are set to join good friends Midlake for a run… 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 »
GORILLAZ – New Track “Orange County” (ft. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar) + UK Tour
Gorillaz climbs ‘The Mountain’ with a new track out today titled “Orange County” (ft. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson & Anoushka Shankar), which comes with its companion track “The Hardest Thing” (ft… Read more »
Unique reimagining of cinema – Silent Synced Comes To Birmingham Cinemas – R.E.M Paired with Buster Keaton’s Sherlock JR.
R.E.M. X BUSTER KEATON’S SHERLOCK JR.In cinemas from 5 February 2026 EXCLUSIVELY IN CINEMAS TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM CINEMALIVE.COM WATCH THE TRAILER FOR R.E.M. X BUSTER KEATON’S SHERLOCK JR. HERE… Read more »
The Enemy share new single ‘The Boxer’ + UK Tour
2026 will be the year in which The Enemy make a long-awaited comeback with the February 20th release of their new album ‘Social Disguises’ – their first in more than a decade. Today they… Read more »
13th Feb: The Buddy Holly Experience at Joe Joe Jim’s, Birmingham.
This Valentine’s, join the Buddy Holly Experience for Final Flight — the farewell tour that takes you back to the golden age of rock ’n’ roll, one last time. Perfect for… Read more »
Independent Venue Week at The Victoria
Dates: 27th, 28th & 30th JanuaryVenue: The Victoria, Birmingham Tickets: https://thevictoriabirmingham.seetickets.com/venue/the-victoria/2903/list/1/100 Independent Venue Week returns to The Victoria with a programme of shows that highlights the breadth… Read more »
Leeds indie duo Sunflower Thieves announce UK headline tour
Leeds Alt Folk-Pop duo Sunflower Thieves share the music video for their single ‘Already Taken’. They also announce a UK Headline Tour starting in York on 22nd April, with… Read more »
Shtëpi Bring Their Art Punk Frenzy to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Saturday, 28th FebruaryVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors Open: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/shtepi/the-sunflower-lounge/3520128 Art punk five piece Shtëpi headline The Sunflower Lounge on 28th February, promising a night of tightly… Read more »
Unveiling B:Music’s Spring 2026 season
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity behind Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has announced its Spring 2026 programme, showcasing a dynamic mix of comedy, live music, dance, and… Read more »
Courtney Hadwin Returns to Birmingham
Date: Thursday, 19th FebruaryVenue: Hare & Hounds, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/courtney-hadwin/the-hare-and-hounds-room-2/3518260 Courtney Hadwin brings her extraordinary voice back to Birmingham on Thursday, 19th February, headlining the Hare… Read more »
DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND UNVEILS “CLUB 1879”
Following the resounding, sold-out success of Cabaret and Cabernet, Musical Theatre Thursdays, and Icons Fridays, Downstairs at The Grand is set to raise the curtain on its most immersive concept yet. Club 1879 will transform… Read more »
Misfits Music Institute to host an evening with the award-winning author Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason
Join Misfits Music Institute for an inspiring evening at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Wednesday 18 February, with the award-winning Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason in conversation with Anton… Read more »
Beatles Lovers in for a King’s Heath Valentine’s Night Treat
Beatles Lovers are in for a Valentine’s Night treat when King’s Heath commemorates the anniversary of The Beatles Birmingham debut that took place at King’s Heath’s old… Read more »
CHESNEY HAWKES announces March 2026 UK Tour Dates coming to BIRMINGHAM – O2 Academy on Friday 20th March!
Chesney Hawkes became one of the biggest pop stars of his era with his irresistible mega-hit ‘The One and Only’, becoming one of the most recognisable songs… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – January 2026!
All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 10th January Weird On Purpose – Ones To Watch 2026 [All Dayer] ft Genevieve Miles, Fitzroy Holt,… Read more »
The Clause team up with local artist for charity
2025 was a year in which dreams came true and years of independent hard work paid off for Birmingham’s new indie-rock heroes The Clause. Their debut album ‘Victim of a Casual Thing’ shot… 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 »
Bugeye Play Birmingham in January
Date: Friday, 16th JanuaryVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors Open: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/bugeye/the-victoria/3491144 London’s Bugeye bring their infectious brand of dirty disco-punk to The Victoria on 16th January. Known… 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 »
COME & SING with Birmingham Bach Choir – January workshop
Choral singers from across the West Midlands are invited to join Birmingham Bach Choir for their annual Come And Sing! workshop on Saturday 31 January 2026. Taking… Read more »
Birmingham festive guide pick? XOYO reveals five-night winter takeover
XOYO Birmingham is not easing into Christmas or whispering into the New Year. From Boxing Day through to New Year’s Day, the Digbeth institution rolls out a… 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 »
Indiana Jones and the Raiders Of The Lost Ark – Live In Concert – 2026 UK Tour Announced
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™Live in Concert, featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score, will be performed live to the film on a UK tour… Read more »
Toyah’s Christmas Party announced for December 2026 UK Tour – Liverpool, Sunderland, London, Birmingham
Get ready for a sparkling seasonal celebration as music icon Toyah Willcox brings her electrifying Christmas Party to the stage. With dates in Liverpool, Sunderland, London and… Read more »
The Assist release ‘Divorced For Christmas’ today!
If you spin a classic Christmas playlist, you’ll find almost every song celebrates the wonders of the season. But for most of us, Christmas just isn’t that… Read more »
Howling Bells – Hear/watch new track ‘Chimera’ – UK Tour announced – New album ‘Strange Life’ out 13 February
Howling Bells have recently announced the release of ‘Strange Life‘, their first album in over 12 years, on the 13th February 2026 via Nude Records. Today, they release a new album… Read more »
Squeeze release second track from highly anticipated 2026 album Trixies
Squeeze continue to pull back the curtain into the intriguing world of Trixies with the release of the second song from one of 2026’s most anticipated albums. Their first… Read more »
The Lost Notes – 4.2.26. Live at Birmingham Symphony Hall (JBPS)
Just a couple of gigs left to see out a wonderful 2025 (Scrag End Folk Club on 7.12.25. then rounding things off at The Red Lion Folk Club,… Read more »
Dan Whitehouse + Jasmine Gardosi (Sun 7 Dec, Symphony Hall, Bham)
Black Country songwriter Dan Whitehouse returns to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on Sunday 7 December 2025 for a very special end-of-year performance. For one night only, Dan has… 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 »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – December 2025!
All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 3rd December All My Circuits 9 Live Music ft. AMC 9: Plants Heal & Davies/Sanders @ pan… Read more »
The Enemy share new single & video
The Enemy’s current resurgence has seen them sell out their entire UK autumn headline shows, a run of ten dates in which the electrifying reactions that they have received has… Read more »