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 »
4TheFans Launches Europe’s Biggest Indoor Fan Park In Birmingham For England’s World Cup Quarter-Final
The original, immersive fan park brand, 4TheFans, has announced it will return to the Utilita Arena in Birmingham for an England World Cup Quarter-Final fan park on… 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 »
The Coral Tour Announcement + New Video
The Coral have announced their first headline UK tour in almost three years a month after surprise releasing their acclaimed, thirteenth album, 388. Opening in Sheffield on… Read more »
’SIX WEEKS OF SUMMER’ SHOWS LAUNCHED AT DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND
Downstairs At The Grand has announced ‘Six Weeks of Summer’, a new entertainment series running for 6 weeks, featuring Ibiza classics, nostalgic summer anthems and more This… Read more »
Music Cinema Event Of The Year Comes to Birmingham – André Rieu’s 2026 summer concert Viva Maastricht! comes to over 600 cinemas across the UK – From 8th August
TICKETS ON SALE NOW – WWW.ANDREINCINEMAS.COM Step into a spectacular evening of music, joy, and celebration with André Rieu’s 2026 Maastricht Concert – Viva Maastricht! Captured live in the breathtaking… 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 »
Young disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent musicians take centre stage at Together for Music 2026
Together for Music returns to Birmingham on Friday 10 July, showcasing seven inspirational inclusive music groups from across the UK – and featuring local group Creative Sounds… Read more »
The Night Owl July Listings
Wednesday 1st July – Fruit Punch – 6PM-LATE Black and POC Queer Social Thursday 2nd July – Eyes of an Enemy (Paul Ryan and Olivia Thompson Live)… Read more »
Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic throne to go on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Image credit: Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic throne, last seen at the Back to the Beginning concert, will be on display at Birmingham Museum & Art… Read more »
BLOSSOMS – Announce Sixth Album ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ + UK Arena Tour including Birmingham
Blossoms – Tom Ogden, Charlie Salt, Josh Dewhurst, Joe Donovan and Myles Kellock — today announce their sixth studio album, ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’, arriving on October 2nd… Read more »
HENGE – Announce Massive Tour with 75 Shows Across 17 Counties + More To Be Announced – Birmingham
Manchester cosmic rock collective HENGE have announced their most ambitious live undertaking to date: a 75-date ‘world tour’ spanning the UK, Europe, Canada, USA and Mexico with… 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 »
There’s a new buzz in town Meet The Lemon Bees!
Bursting onto the scene with a zesty mix of pop, electro swing, funk, country, jazz, reggae and blues rhythms, The Lemon Bees deliver a sound as colourful… Read more »
CHAMELEONS – Announce Ian McNabb (Icicle Works) for Birmingham Show [7 August]
Ahead of a full UK tour and the 12th anniversary of their ‘HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS’ annual homecoming shows this autumn, the cult Middleton band… Read more »
Birmingham Music Charity Partners with Local Catering Business to Deliver Social Impact Through Events
Every event held at Town Hall helps support music, communities and local businesses across the West Midlands B:Music, the charity that manages Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony… Read more »
Shared Frequencies Launches Across The Victoria and The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Sunday 21st JuneVenues: The Victoria & The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamTime: 2 pm til 9 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/shared-frequencies/multiple-venues/3622557 Birmingham’s alternative scene gets a major new addition this summer… Read more »
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert – Landmark Live Orchestral Arena Spectacle 25th Anniversary UK + Ireland Tour
ONE OF THE LARGEST FILM-IN-CONCERT PRODUCTIONS EVER STAGED IN THE UK AND IRELAND, FEATURING OVER 200 MUSICIANS AND SINGERS PERFORMING HOWARD SHORE’S OSCAR-WINNING SCORE LIVE TO PICTURE… Read more »
The Nations Choirmaster Gareth Malone OBE Comes to Birmingham – Major Sing-A-Long UK Tour Announced – Autumn 2026
Tickets on sale Wednesday 17th June, 10am via my ticket.co.uk/artists/gareth-malone Gareth Malone – the man who got the nation singing – is back on the road this autumn… Read more »
The Twilight Saga: New Moon In Concert Comes to Birmingham Symphony Hall w/ ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians
The Next Chapter in the Acclaimed Saga Becomes Live-To-Film with Live Music, Iconic Moments, and a Timeless Love Story Between Two Worlds Tickets:Tuesday 9th June, 4pm: Lionsgate and… Read more »
Alexandra Leaving Lights Up The Sunflower Lounge with Defiant, High Energy Alt Rock
Date: Friday, 10th July Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/alexandra-leaving/the-sunflower-lounge/3621610 A charged, emotionally rich night of alt rock lands at The Sunflower Lounge on… 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 »
The Amy Winehouse Band announces further dates for huge Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour
Due to huge demand, The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s original band who were with her from the very start throughout her meteoric rise – have announced… Read more »
DISCO FEVER SET TO HIT THE UK AS THE JACKSONS ANNOUNCE A NOVEMBER TOUR!
Music legends The Jacksons are heading back to the UK this November for a very special run of headline shows, celebrating the timeless hits and extraordinary legacy… Read more »
Gig Preview: ACUA Bring Dream Drenched Psych Pop to The Victoria
Date: Thursday 16th July Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/acua/the-victoria/3645077 A transportive night of psych pop haze, melodic indie shimmer and rising talent charm arrives at… Read more »
New community radio station makes big waves on the airwaves with support of celebrity patron
A charity-led community radio station which launched in February is celebrating early success with two milestone announcements. In a new chapter, Vibe25 Radio, based in Hampton in… Read more »
Best Things To Do This Week: Spectacular visual concert about space coming to Birmingham
‘Space Station Earth’ is a long-form musical work by Ilan Eshkeri, created in collaboration with the European Space Agency uniquely capturing ‘The Overview Effect’: the profound awe astronauts feel when viewing the Earthfrom orbit. Performed live on… Read more »
BLACK BEACON SOUND – 10 YEARS TOUR 2pm – 5pm -THE DISKERY- SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 2026
Black Beacon Sound record label and shop stops off in Birmingham in conjunction with the imprint’s ‘10 Years Tour’, for a special matinee event in the basement… Read more »
The Desert Plaza Bring Expansive, Heart Heavy Alt Rock to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Friday 3rd JulyVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/the-desert-plaza/the-sunflower-lounge/3628184 A night of modern alt rock, rising star energy and brooding Midlands atmosphere hits The Sunflower Lounge… 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 »
The Night Owl June Listings
Monday 1st June – Neighbourhd – 7:30PM – Late Birmingham’s Biggest and Best Open Jam Night Tuesday 2nd June – Digbeth Jazz/ Boogie Tuesday – 7:30PM –… Read more »
Zellig & Alfred works to host Everything Digbeth market
Back for its 6th instalment, the popular market returns to Birmingham’s creative quarter, Digbeth. Unlock exclusive offers across Digbeth for one day only. Plus this year new… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – June 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 4th June Vieira and The Silvers + Fuzz Council @ The Night Owl The Streets @ O2 Academy Birmingham… Read more »
Duran Duran announce UK Arena Tour 2026
Global music icons Duran Duran have announced their first full UK arena tour in three years. Taking place in October, the shows land amongst another landmark year… Read more »
Good Health Good Wealth share new single ahead of dates with The Streets
‘This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires’and the cult classic single ‘Full Circle’put Good Health Good Wealth on the map, earning glowing comparisons to The Streets and Antony Szmierek while taking them to the… Read more »
Masca Deliver Off Kilter Alt Pop Mayhem to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Saturday 6th JuneVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/masca/the-sunflower-lounge/3606525 A night of sharp edged alt pop, restless post hardcore energy and indie rock bite hits The Sunflower Lounge… Read more »
DYGL Ignite The Victoria with High Voltage Alt Rock for Everywhere At Once
Date: Friday 26th JuneVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/dygl/the-victoria/3635233 A surge of global alt rock energy hits The Victoria on Friday, 26th June, as DYGL headline… Read more »
Magnetic Skies Deliver Expansive Synth Pop & Darkwave Emotion at The Victoria
Date: Thursday, 4th JuneVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/magnetic-skies/the-victoria/3619297 A sweeping night of cinematic synth pop, brooding darkwave, and widescreen electronic songwriting arrives at The Victoria… Read more »
The Core Theatre celebrates record year after reopening
The Core Theatre in Solihull is celebrating its busiest period on record after welcoming more than 60,000 visitors in its first 12 months since reopening. The theatre… Read more »
SOLAR EYES – Midlands duo return with “Be Under No Illusion” Birmingham Hometown Gig on 27 June
Just in time for a hot, hazy summer ahead, Solar Eyes return with a brand new single, “Be Under No Illusion” on 28th May.STREAM ON SPOTIFY HERE… Read more »
ELMHURST BALLET SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER PERFORMANCES – ORPHEUS
Elmhurst Ballet School, in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, is delighted to announce details of its 2026 summer performances, presented under the umbrella title Orpheus. A much-anticipated… 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 »
Animated Avatar Universe Comes To The UK – The Legend of Korra In Concert – 2027 Tour Announced
From The Producers of The Smash Hit Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, The New Live Orchestral Experience Visits 16 European/UK Cities Starting January 2027 Tickets On Sale… 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 »
1000 Trades JQ Celebrates 10 Years of being open
Independent Birmingham bar and kitchen 1000 Trades is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer with a special edition of its annual summer party, expanding across two venues… Read more »
Something for everyone in the new 26/27 CBSO season Emma Stenning opinion piece
There was really only ever one piece that could mark this orchestra’s connection to one of our county’s most celebrated composers in the year that marks 50… Read more »
of iyrn Bring Luminous Cross Cultural Indie to Centrala for Their EP Launch
Date: Friday 29th MayVenue: Centrala, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/of-iyrn-bury-me-release-show/centrala/3628544 A tender, atmospheric evening of alternative indie, folk leaning textures and poetic songwriting arrives at Centrala on Friday, 29th… Read more »
Hello You – Janice Long Award – open for submissions
Set up in 2022 by Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival, where Janice was an enthusiastic longstanding compère, the award is inspired by her insistence and determination… 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 »