Nightlife

Brand new season announced at The Alexandra Birmingham

BRAND NEW AUTUMN / WINTER SEASON ANNOUNCED AT THE ALEXANDRA BIRMINGHAM A fantastic variety of shows are arriving at The Alexandra, Birmingham in late 2023 with musicals,… Read more »

FUN LOVIN CRIMINALS – head to BIRMINGHAM for 25th Anniversary of 100pc Colombian

Iconic multi-genre band – FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS – have announced a UK tour for 2023 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their classic album ‘100% Colombian’.  Known… Read more »

SOLAR EYES – October 14th – 82 Fazeley Street – Digbeth

Psychedelic cosmic cohorts, Solar Eyes, are returning for a big show on their home turf on October 14th. This will be held in Birmingham at a new… Read more »

HENGE – Extra-terrestrial ravers come to BIRMINGHAM this Autumn

HENGE are back with a new single and official video for “Self-Repair Protocol”, a featured highlight of their acclaimed 2023 album ‘Alpha Test 4’ (out now). Through… Read more »

MOSELEY FOLK NEWS: Stone Club curate – more guests announced

With Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2023 just a few weeks away, the line-up for the woods area of the festival has now been unveiled in… Read more »

19th Oct. Daoirí Farrell Trio Show – World Renowned Authentic Irish Folk Musician at Nortons of Digbeth, Birmingham

James H. Soars Media Services are excited to be promoting the Important Irish Singer “Daoiri Farrell” touring his latest album “The Wedding Above in Glencree”. ‘Daoirí Farrell… Read more »

Cast announced for the UK tour of TWELVE ANGRY MEN

Bill Kenwright Ltd announces the cast for the return of record-breaking production Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose. This stage adaptation of the classic title stars Patrick Duffy (Man… Read more »

The Woman in Black at The Alexandra Birmingham from 5 to 10 February 2024 – casting announced

PW Productions is delighted to announce casting for the UK And Ireland tour of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black. The production will star Malcolm James as Arthur Kipps… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide – August 2023!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this August 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »

Miss Moneypenny’s 30th anniversary

To mark the upcoming 30th anniversary of Miss Moneypenny’s, DJ Jim ‘Shaft’ Ryan will be headlining the VIP arena at Crooked House In The Park Festival on August 27th.   With the epic Crooked… Read more »

From Mexico to Bangkok Button Factory presents Summer In The City

This August and September Jewellery Quarter hotspot, The Button Factory, presents a series of global-themed parties in their secret garden space: Summer In The City. Starting with… Read more »

Grease Secret Cinema review by Caroline Ward

On Thursday night my friend and I were transported back to 1959 courtesy of Secret Cinema. Grease the Live Experience at the NEC provided a nostalgic, infectious… Read more »

Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter at The Alexandra Birmingham 23 to 27 July 2024

Following the huge success of the critically acclaimed original play, Cluedo is back on stage in 2024 with a brand new comedy mystery. The hilarious whodunnit returns with a… Read more »

Poster Campaign Suggests New Club For Birmingham

Poster Campaign Suggests New Club For Birmingham

Posters have appeared across Birmingham suggesting that a new music venue is coming to the city. The cryptic artwork states ‘All We Wanna Do Is Dance’ followed… Read more »

MADE Festival Reveals Line Ups For Huge Weekend of Events, and a Return To Digbeth 

MADE Festival has announced its lineup as it returns to its original inner-city site of The Digbeth Triangle this summer, bringing with it a huge weekend of… Read more »

And Then There Were None at The Alexandra Birmingham from 5 to 9 March 2024

Full casting is announced for the Fiery Angel, Royal & Derngate, Northampton and ROYO production of Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller And Then There Were None, arriving at The… Read more »

Enjoyable Listens Birmingham gig 28 July

Avant-garde pop anti-hero – ENJOYABLE LISTENS – is pleased to present his latest single, and self-fulfilling prophecy, “Summer Hit”.  Enjoyable Listens is a man, a machine and… Read more »

Multi-sensory rave experience Foreverland to arrive in West Midlands with ‘Dopamine Dreams’ tour

The multi-sensory rave experience, Foreverland, will arrive in club venues across the West Midlands with its all-new Dopamine Dreams tour. Fresh off the back of three sold-out shows at… Read more »

Brand New Ska Festival coming to Kings Heath this August

The Selecter ft Pauline Black & The Beat ft Ranking Jr Unite for an unforgettable evening with The 2 Tone Ska Orchestra, at the New Irish Centre… Read more »

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES – Announce BIRMINGHAM Orchestral Show

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES are back on tour this November, their formidable 8-piece band (featuring vocalist Angela Ricci) joined onstage by over 20 players from the London… Read more »

THE GOON SHOW returns! Brum festival celebrates ‘the forgotten Goon’

The Goon Show will be making a triumphant return to the stage on Sunday 8 October 2023 at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall – as part of this year’s… Read more »

A night out in Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estate review!

A night out in Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estate review!

Myself and a friend Emily, were recently invited on a mini tour of Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estates and The Relationship co. I was in the office… Read more »

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival 2023 review

I have mentioned in a previous review as to how I came quite late to the Moseley family of Festivals, first discovering them in 2012 and then… Read more »

Depeche Mode – Utilita Arena Birmingham – 24th January 2024

Depeche Mode will bring the Memento Mori Tour back to Europe in 2024! Following stadium and arena shows across Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the US this summer and fall, Depeche… Read more »

1st Sept. The Legendary Frontman “Dr. Neville Staple” – From The Specials at MAC Birmingham

Neville is playing: Friday 1st September, (Outdoor Show) MAC, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH.  Doors: 20:00. Tickets: £21.50. Box Office: 0121 446 3232. “Nothing came close… Read more »

BBQ Fest 2023 – celebrating sizzling flavours and summer vibes!

BBQ Fest 2023 – celebrating sizzling flavours and summer vibes!

Get your taste buds ready for a sizzling summer event like no other. Seasonal Markets proudly presents BBQ Fest, an ultimate celebration of mouth watering flavours and… Read more »

TEENAGE FANCLUB – confirm Birmingham Date this Autumn

Earlier this year Teenage Fanclub announced news of their new album ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, due out 22nd September via their own label PeMa. Having previously shared the… Read more »

Pairc Festival, celebration of Irish music and culture, set to return to Birmingham this August

Páirc Festival, the much-anticipated celebration of Irish music and culture, is set to make a return to the outdoor grounds of the Irish Centre Kings Heath in… Read more »

US synth-rock duo announce BIRMINGHAM show on Extensive UK Tour

Following the release of their recent EP, ‘Party All The Time’, (out now on Mt St Mtn/Six Tonnes De Chair), the Pasadena, California duo will be landing… Read more »

MOHO Presents Lockedt Takeover 

MOHO Presents: Lockedt Takeover  MOHO x LOCKEDT – A night curated by Birmingham Producer & DJ Offkey – with Moho All Stars & Special Guests TBA.. August… Read more »

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2023 nearly here!

It’s a big weekend coming and we’d highly recommend getting a rough idea of where you want to be and when, so you don’t miss out! 5… Read more »

Fluff – (24-25 July 2023) at Blue Orange Theatre

When it comes to the end of your life, what will you remember? Fluff, a one woman show, tells the story of an imperfect woman navigating her… Read more »

2tone SKA 50Piece Orchestra LIVE in Birmingham PLUS The Selecter + The Beat + The Night Owl DJs

A brand new event is coming to BIRMINGHAM. THE 2TONE SKA ORCHESTRAFriday 25th August 2023  5-10:30pmOutdoor Grounds, The New Irish Center, Kings Heath, Birmingham 50 piece Orchestra &… Read more »

The Glee Club Birmingham – Event Listings July 2023

BIRMINGHAM COMEDY LISTINGSHighlights include:Brennan Reece, Gary Delaney, Jordan Gray, Brian Butterfield BIRMINGHAM MUSIC LISTINGSHighlights include: This Is The Kit BIRMINGHAM OTHER EVENTSHighlights include: Cabaret Liberté, Lady Bunny,… Read more »

John Jenkins to play at The Wellington, Birmingham 11th July 2023

JOHN JENKINS‘Tuebrook’The Wellington, Birmingham11th July 2023 After the success of his tour in 2021, John Jenkins is back on the road promoting his latestalbum Tuebrook. Accompanying John… Read more »

Tony Hadley announces The Big Swing Tour 2024

Tony Hadley has announced a UK tour for 2024, where he will perform some of the greatest swing songs from a classic era of music, alongside some… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide – July 2023!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this July 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »

Summer In The City Is Back With The ChicagoHouse Special This Saturday

The third instalment of the popular Summer In The City series is taking place this Saturday in the JewelleryQuarter, Birmingham. The Button Factory presents its third instalment… Read more »

Victoria Canal supporting Hozier in Birmingham on July 9th.

VICTORIA CANAL HEADING OUT ON UK TOUR WITH HOZIER THIS SUMMER + NEW SINGLES: “SHAPE” AND “SHE WALKS IN” OUT NOW With tickets on sale now, the tour… Read more »

Listening Sessions to take place at Tilt Pinball Bar

A new Listening Sessions off-shoot event is taking place at Tilt Bar in central Birmingham called Listening Lounge.  This new event will be exactly the same format… Read more »

New Events by Blow Water inc Skybar Party!

Blow Water Cafe are working with local artists including Drink and Draw, candling making, indigo dyeing and Malaysian Batik Drawing plus many more… In addition, Blow Water… Read more »

UB40 – 9th November 2024 – Resorts World Arena

UB40, the world’s biggest selling reggae group, will take to the road with two-time Grammy Award winners Soul II Soul for a special UK arena tour in… Read more »

Ministry of Sound Classical comes to Lichfield

It has just been announced that the electrifying Ministry of Sound 31-piece classical orchestra event will be coming to Lichfield this August Bank Holiday. This is no… Read more »

Classical concert series in clubs returns to Birmingham after sold-out debut

After presenting Sheku Kanneh-Mason in Digbeth last December, through the noise today announced a return to Birmingham for a series of shows later this year. This autumn’s… Read more »

Irish musician Seba Safe to play Sunflower Lounge 26th July

RISING GALWAY SONGWRITER TO TOUR UK JULY ‘23  WITH LAYERED NEW EP ‘RAINY’ – OUT 30TH JUNE NEW SINGLE ‘I WONDER’ OUT NOW “Very worth your time and… Read more »

Smells like Nirvana – Nirvana tribute live 28th July 2023 – 20:00

Head to The Actress and Bishop 28th July to relive and celebrate the legendary music and back catalogue of the incredible Nirvana! Set to deliver you the… Read more »

The Prodigy – 16th June 2023 – Utilita Arena Birmingham

The Prodigy have announced a live tour across the UK for November – the Army of the Ants Tour 2023. The 7 date run steps things up a gear… Read more »

Little Simz announces her biggest UK shows to date for November

The inimitable Little Simz today announces her biggest UK shows to date, bringing her larger-than-life discography to vivid life across select dates in November. See the full list of… Read more »

Eric Clapton – 13th May 2024 – Resorts World Arena

Guitar legend ERIC CLAPTON announced today a limited run of exclusive shows for 2024 including Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena. About Eric Clapton: once a member of such… Read more »

Ice Cube + Cypruss Hill + The Game – 6th December 2023 – Resorts World Arena

In need of no introduction, rap icon Ice Cube makes his long-overdue return to British and Irish shores as he unveils details of a hugely exciting ‘High Rollers’… Read more »