Music News

Information on the live music events, music news, DJ nights and band reviews for Birmingham.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces Christmas Kitchen Disco Tour for 2027

It’s time to dust off the sequins and get the tinsel out, as Sophie Ellis-Bextor brings her Christmas Kitchen Disco Tour back to the UK next winter,… Read more »

UK’s longest running reggae night to celebrate 25 years of non-stop soundsystem culture

– Birmingham reggae institution Jam Jah Sound marks a quarter-century of live soundsystem culture with a special December 2026 event – Jam Jah Mondays has ran regularly… Read more »

Make Friends Headline a Standout Night of Emerging Indie Talent at The Sunflower Lounge

Date: Friday 13th November Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/make-friends/the-sunflower-lounge/3644462 Bristol indie favourites Make Friends return to Birmingham on Friday 13th November with… Read more »

Foot Foot Head to Birmingham with Their Acclaimed Debut Album

Date: Wednesday 11th November Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/foot-foot/the-victoria/3648759 One of the UK’s most exciting underground bands arrives at The Victoria this November… Read more »

Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra Set The Victoria Alight with Roma Rhythms and Ska Energy

Date: Friday 13th November Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Free Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/antwerp-gipsy-ska-orkestra/the-victoria/3632360?OfferCode=AGSOFREE One of Europe’s most exhilarating live bands heads to Birmingham this November as… Read more »

B:Music announces a sparkling festive season at Town Hall and Symphony Hall

The shop windows are sparkling; the Frankfurt Christmas Market is in full swing and festive parties are filling the diary- now it’s time to add a little… Read more »

DAN WHITEHOUSE announces Symphony Hall, Bham, gig (Dec 6) + new album

Black Country singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse returns to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on Sunday 6 December 2026 for his now firmly established annual End-Of-Year Review gig. An evening of… Read more »

Lady Nade Brings Her Genre-Blurring Americana Sound to Actress & Bishop

Date: Thursday 12th NovemberVenue: Actress & Bishop, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/lady-nade/actress-and-bishop/3624487 Birmingham gig-goers can look forward to a night of heartfelt songwriting, soulful vocals and fearless… Read more »

Starting This Month: UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell – Big Love UK Arena Tour

For more than four decades, Ali Campbell has brought his unmistakable take on reggae to the mainstream, reaching the farthest corners of the globe, breaking boundaries and crossing… Read more »

Coventry Cathedral to welcome the CBSO on Armistice Day

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is set to return to Coventry Cathedral for a landmark performance of Britten’s War Requiem next week. The orchestra will mark 50… Read more »

5th Dec. Jackie Oates and John Spiers “A Midwinter’s Night” at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham.

Two of the most loved and respected musicians on the English folk scene, Jackie Oates and John Spiers return in December 2026 with their much-loved annual Christmas… Read more »

Comedy, confessions and live music: meet the women taking over The Spotted Dog every month.

Women make up more than half the population. Oddly, comedy bills do not always reflect this. The Glitter Sisters are correcting the administrative error, with jokes, live… Read more »

Maxi Priest signs global deal with UB40 management company EVO

International recording star and Grammy Award nominee Maxi Priest has officially signed a global management agreement with Birmingham-based EVO Music Management, the company behind the management of… Read more »

​Corporate Christmas celebration chaos to take centre stage at Foka Wolf and Tat Vision​’s BIZ MASS

Surrealist duo set to deliver the sixth installment of their absurd variety show at popular Birmingham live music venue Nortons  BIZ MASS to feature live music, comedy,… Read more »

Midlands’ original barbecue culture festival to make fiery return in 2027​

Sear & Smoke, Digbeth Dining Club’s celebration of international barbecue and open-fire cooking, will return to the West Midlands for the first time in a decade The… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2026!

Here’s our recommended best original NEW live music across Birmingham for November.. 1st November Ugly @ The Castle & Falcon 3rd November Pan-Pan & Kikimora Records welcome Birdvox and their… Read more »

Australian band Delivery + TV For Cats at Dead Wax Digbeth, Sun 8th Nov

[Event name] Live Music: Delivery (Aus) + TV For Cats [Venue] Dead Wax Digbeth 28 Adderley St, Birmingham B9 4ED [Date] Sunday 8th November 2026 Doors 7pm…. Read more »

Birmingham to host Candlelight®: Peaky Blinders, a live music experience celebrating the series

Fever and Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment group Banijay Entertainment, have partnered to present Candlelight®: Peaky Blinders in selected cities around the… Read more »

Thursdays and Fridays at Fumo Just Got Better with a new line up of Cocktails, DJ nights and spellbinding style.

Fumo Waterloo Street is turning up the energy this autumn with a new Autumn/Winter cocktail menu, a spooktacular Halloween party and weekly DJ nights every Thursday as… Read more »

Mostly Jazz 2027 first headliners > Fat Freddy’s Drop + DJ Shadow

Fri 9 to Sun 11 July 2027, Moseley Park, Moseley, Birmingham Tier 1 tickets sold out Tier 2 & 3 tickets on sale 10am FridayMostly Jazz Funk… Read more »

Star Wars A New Hope In Concert Comes to Birmingham Symphony Hall – 50th Anniversary UK Tour – John Williams’ iconic, Oscar®-winning score

Next Spring, Senbla presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert on a UK tour calling at Sheffield, Birmingham and Glasgow throughout March. The show will feature… Read more »

Music Cinema Event of the Year – King of the Waltz André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas Concert ‘Let It Snow’ comes to Birmingham Cinemas – 5/6th December

For audiences around the world, André Rieu’s Christmas concerts have become a much-loved part of the festive season. This December, the maestro returns to the big screen… Read more »

Stourbridge startup GigHive launches to help West Midlands acts get booked

Free local platform connects musicians, bands, DJs, comedians and magicians with venues and event hosts – no subscription, and performers keep their full rate A new Stourbridge-based… Read more »

Living Dead Festival transforms XOYO Birmingham this Halloween

The acclaimed Living Dead Festival descends on XOYO Birmingham on Saturday 31st October 2026, unleashing a full‑scale Halloween takeover that turns the venue into a nightmarish labyrinth… Read more »

sundots Connecticut band live in Birmingham 17 Nov

sundots, the Connecticut indie rock band, will release their new album, On The Quay, on 6 November, and will touring the record in the UK in November 2026. … Read more »

Birmingham venue goes all out for Halloween with SIX unique events AND venue transformations

Birmingham venue goes all out for Halloween with SIX unique events AND venue transformations

Check out these 6 totally unique Halloween events! AND they’re all happening at the same venue! From a 1970s prom night inspired by horror classic Carrie, to… Read more »

Night Swimming Bring Dream Pop Depth and Shoegaze Atmosphere to The Victoria

Date: Wednesday 4th November Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/night-swimming/the-sunflower-lounge/3699752 A night of immersive dream pop, cinematic indie rock and atmospheric songwriting arrives at The… Read more »

Birmingham prepares for four days of glamour, drag and burlesque as brand-new festival takes over the city

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival makes its debut from 5–8 November 2026, bringing international performers, homegrown talent and spectacular cabaret to venues across the city. Birmingham is… Read more »

Birmingham story idea: Tonality brings DJ-led fitness nightlife to Digbeth – 27 November

Tonality Presents After Dark combines coached group training with a live DJ and an Amapiano, Afrobeats and Afro-house soundtrack on 27 November. BIRMINGHAM — Tonality UK, a… Read more »

New Friday music night: The Unspeakable Experience — 23 October launch, free entry

Make Friday a night for catching up, meeting new faces and discovering music together. The Unspeakable Experience brings R&B, edits and global grooves to Temper & Brown,… Read more »

Brass Against – American brass rock sensations announce Back To The UK Tour for 2027

American rock band Brass Against have announced their Back To The UK Tour, bringing their brass-inflected covers and original music to eight cities across the country in… Read more »

Café del Mundo – online guitar sensations with 250m streams return to the UK for 2027 tour

Online sensations Café del Mundo will return to the UK and Ireland in April 2027, following a sold-out run in 2025, with seven dates from the National… Read more »

A Night of Whitney Houston at The Ivy Temple Row Birmingham

Following the launch of its first A Night Of…, The Ivy Collection is turning up the volume once more with a tribute to Whitney Houston – the… Read more »

BIRMINGHAM BACH CHOIR > A Very English Concert (Nov 21, Bournville, Bham)

A Very English Concert (Sat 21 Nov 2026, Bournville Parish Church, Birmingham) features three richly textured choral pieces by Hubert Parry, Vaughan Williams, and Gustav Holst that… Read more »

Rusty Shackle Bring Their Award Winning Folk Rock to The Sunflower Lounge

Date: Friday 30th October Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/rusty-shackle/the-sunflower-lounge/3656022 A night of soaring folk rock melodies, festival ready energy and singalong choruses heads to… Read more »

B Music unveils its Winter 2026/27 programme

B:Music, the Birmingham music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has announced its 2026/27 winter programme, bringing together an exciting mix of live music, comedy,… Read more »

FOREST LIVE – Pete Tong to Bring Ibiza Classics to Four Forestry England Venues Next June

Global superstar DJ Pete Tong will be bringing his Ibiza Classics to four Forestry England venues next June for a special night celebrating almost 10 years since… Read more »

Cusp release phenomenal debut album today + UK Tour

Approved by Oasis legends Noel Gallagher (“Their guitars are great, sounds like the ‘90s”) and Bonehead (“Tune”), CUSP build on their status as UK’s best-kept, under-the-radar secret… Read more »

Spotify Fresh Finds Artist Serena Sun – Birmingham, 10 November

Singer, songwriter, and producer Serena Sun is gearing up for the release of her new single ‘Tell Me… Please’, slated for release on 30 October via Slice… Read more »

THE UNDERTONES – October 17th in Birmingham

In 2026, THE UNDERTONES come roaring back with an extensive UK and European tour to celebrate their 50TH BAND ANNIVERSARY.  The band behind countless classics including “Teenage Kicks”,… Read more »

From New York to Social Currency Birmingham’s Lyriqé Launches a New Era with “Appetite”

Independent R&B artist, producer and songwriter Lyriqé announces her forthcoming single, Appetite, arriving on digital streaming platforms on 20/10/2026. Already receiving airplay across multiple American radio stations… Read more »

Fleetwood Mad return to play all of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits to commemorate the late great Christine Perfect/Mc Vie’s musical legacy

Saturday 21 November @ King’s Heath Cricket & Sports Club After last year’s sold out show, King’s Heath Walk Of Fame are delighted to present again on… Read more »

Darius Zaltash Returns to The Victoria with a Night of Alt Rock, Emotion and Unfiltered Energy

Date: Wednesday 21st OctoberVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/darius-zaltash/the-victoria/3711055 An evening of modern alternative music, emotional catharsis and creative boundary pushing arrives at The Victoria on Wednesday… Read more »

DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE BRINGS MAJOR UK HEADLINE TOUR TO BIRMINGHAM FOLLOWING RELEASE OF NEW BOOK ‘HAVE IT

Dr John Cooper Clarke, will perform at Birmingham Town Hall on Saturday 24th October as part of a major new UK tour, following the publication of his… Read more »

Blue Planet III Live in Concert, spectacular arena tour feat Hans Zimmer’s score coming in 2027 – Birmingham date

HOSTED ON STAGE BY SERIES EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ELIZABETH WHITE, SHARING INCREDIBLE STORIES AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES INSIGHTS FROM THE MAKING OF THE BLUE PLANET III TELEVISION SERIES Scored by… Read more »

Herb Alpert announces first UK tour with The Tijuana Brass in over 50 years

Tickets On Sale – Friday 16 October 10am via MyTicket Legendary musician, artist, record label executive, and philanthropist Herb Alpert has announced his return to the UK… Read more »

University uses Birmingham band to bring Britain’s occult history to life

The Stow Project will bring thousands of pages of archival material to life through music, film and previously unseen recordings. On 14 October 2026 the Birmingham-based band… Read more »

XOYO LIVE Announces Genre-Spanning Final Season of the Year

Digbeth’s sought after music venue, XOYO Birmingham, has revealed a diverse programme of headline shows for the remainder of 2026 from October through to December. Staged under… Read more »

FOREST LIVE – Announce Rudimental as Next 2027 Headliner – Across Thetford Forest, Delamere Forest and Cannock Chase Forest

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, have announced their next headliner for the 2027 series, with Drum & Bass legends RUDIMENTAL… Read more »

Spincycle and Peiriant play at the Rock and Roll Brewhouse on 31st October 2026

Peiriant Peiriant are a duo of violin and electric guitar, who play with melody and tonality to create atmosphere and soundscape. Electronic equipment, samples and found objects… Read more »