Darcey Bussell on her time at Birmingham Royal Ballet and Frederick Ashton’s Birthday Offering
Former Prima Ballerina of The Royal Ballet and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge Darcey Bussell reflects on the start of her career with BRB and on performing Birthday Offering,… 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 »
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 »
Planet Omar comes to Birmingham Rep
The world premiere production of Planet Omar, adapted by Asif Khan from Zanib Mian’s beloved children’s books, lands at Birmingham Rep from Thursday 18 – Sunday 21… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announces extension to SWEENEY TODD (plus a snippet of A Little Priest)
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREETThe House, Birmingham RepSaturday 4 July – Saturday 15 August Box office: birmingham-rep.co.uk, 0121 236 4455 Press Night: Tuesday 14… 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 »
Eric & Ern touring West Midlands to mark 100th birthdays of Morecambe & Wise
Eric and Ern, the new show from Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens – the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End hit… 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 »
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 »
Magnetic Skies bringing their live show to Birmingham this June + new remix single
Synthpop dynamos Magnetic Skies unveil their new remix of previously released track ‘Closing In’, out 22nd May and head out on a UK tour this June. Taken from… Read more »
Bonfire Radicals bring their “foot-stomping and adrenalin-powered” contemporary folk to the National Forest Folk Club.
Bonfire Radicals, Birmingham’s “exhilarating and exuberant” six-piece contemporary folk band, return to the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath, this July as part of a 15-date UK tour… Read more »
Enjoy An Audience With Benidorm Stars On 20th Anniversary
Sun loungers at the ready! Fans of hit TV series Benidorm are being given the chance to spend an evening in the company of some of its best-loved characters… Read more »
Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden to star in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Alongside co-producers Melting Pot, Birmingham Rep are today thrilled to announce initial casting for their new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the multi-million-selling, internationally acclaimed… Read more »
12th June, Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter “Fiona Bevan” and Scottish Singer-Songwriter Adam Beattie’s Double Header Tour at Thimblemill Library, Smethwick.
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie ‘Uplifting Reveries Of Love’ (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan ‘Startling odysseys’ (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK in celebration… Read more »
THE GOOD WATER Birmingham band’s new release + tour dates!
With its fuzz-fuelled guitar licks, woozy vintage organs, trippy multi-layered harmonies, and hypnotic rhythms, the rising Midlands outfit deliver a radiant psych pop wonder. Striking an alchemic… Read more »
PleasureInc. Unleash Sleaze Pop Mayhem & Genre Warped Energy at The Victoria
Date: Thursday 28th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/pleasureinc-/the-victoria/3595697 A wild collision of sleaze pop swagger, hazy hip hop shoegaze and 00s soaked nostalgia hits The Victoria on… Read more »
TAMIW Unleash Experimental Electronics & Osaka Atmosphere at The Victoria
Date: Wednesday 20th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/tamiw/the-victoria/3626172 A night of boundary pushing electronics, alt pop experimentation and theatrical chaos arrives at The Victoria on Wednesday,… Read more »
28th June, Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine “Only love” Album Release Gig at The Glee Club, Birmingham.
James H Soars Media Services are promoting Dan Whitehouse June UK Tour 2026. https://www.dan-whitehouse.com/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FFO6ks9lAA Dan Whitehouse is always searching for something new. Over a career spanning more… Read more »
MOHO x NCAPPED PRESENTS – SECOND CITY SESSIONS!
MOHO are joining forces to bring you a special day party, for a special city! All at The Rainbow Pub, Digbeth Featuring MOHO residents, NCAPPED selectas and… Read more »
Hutch Bring Dreamy Twang Pop & Psychedelic Spark to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Tuesday, 26th MayVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/hutch/the-sunflower-lounge/3620280 A vibrant night of psych pop colour, indie fuzz and genre bending chaos arrives at The Sunflower Lounge… 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 »
Gig Preview: Darius Zaltash & Puma Theory Deliver a High Voltage Co Headline at The Victoria
Date: Friday, 29th May Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/darius-zaltash/the-victoria/3598980 A charged night of electronic emotion, alt rock grit and emerging artist fire hits The Victoria… Read more »
THE CBSO ANNOUNCES NEW 2026-27 SEASON
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) announces its 2026–27 Season: a year of artistic ambition, civic pride and musical breadth under Music Director Kazuki Yamada. The… Read more »
Common Goldfish Bring Psychedelic Warmth to Birmingham
Date: Thursday 21st MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/common-goldfish/the-victoria/3595694 A night of woozy psych groove, sharp tongued indie attitude and funk pop brightness lands at The Victoria on… Read more »
Austel to play The Sunflower Lounge Wednesday 10th June as part of upcoming UK tour
Austel’s second album Mirror To Mine is due for release on 5th June – mixed by Grace Banks (English Teacher, Haim, Squid) and mastered by Katie Tavini (Nadine Shah, Arlo Parks,… Read more »
Celebrate Birmingham Pride with La Bellezza’s Pre-Pride Party
This Birmingham Pride, La Bellezza – Big Mamma’s much-loved Birmingham trattoria – is hosting a pre-Pride celebration designed to get partygoers into the spirit before the main event. On Saturday 23rd May from 10:00am, La… Read more »
Seb Lowe’s UK tour is on sale this morning ahead of Sofia Isella dates next week
Fresh from dropping his new single ‘One Day To Live’ and completing a euphoric UK tour, a big year for Seb Lowe rises to new heights with confirmation of an autumn headline run…. Read more »
Brand new electropop musical exploring queer invisibility in tennis heads out on tour
Fairlight is a brand-new electropop musical about queer invisibility in tennis, which takes place on a tennis court with live tennis playing. Having premiered in Birmingham in 2025,… 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 »