Celebrating your graduation? Cosmic Oysters for all at The Alchemist!
This summer, The Alchemist is helping graduates celebrate in style with a complimentary Cosmic Oyster for every guest at the table when booking – a theatrical mini cocktail served… Read more »
Andy Bennett Brings His Indie Rock Legacy to The Victoria
Date: Friday 10th AprilVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/andy-bennett-ocean-colour-scene-/the-victoria/3580253 A cornerstone of British indie returns to Birmingham as Andy Bennett takes over The Victoria on… Read more »
Supersonic Festival Market Place Returns this April celebrating Independent Culture in Birmingham!
Supersonic Festival’s much-loved Market Place returns in 2026, taking over the Zellig Building in the heart of Digbeth on Saturday 25th April. Free and open to all,… Read more »
Luna Care & Defiance exhibition opens 1 May
Luna: Care & DefianceThe world as seen by women, women-identifying and non binary photographers1-27 May 2026, Centrala gallery, BirminghamLaunch 5pm onwards, Friday 1 May with artist talk… Read more »
Birmingham-born Dream-Folk artist Chris Cleverley teams up with iconic Kings Heath venue ‘Cartlands Tea Rooms’, for a mystical Springtime evening
Ambient Dream-Folk songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Chris Cleverley invites fellow Brummie lovers of nature and acoustic music on a meditative journey this May, as part of his… Read more »
Films from Fri 27 Mar by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK They Will Kill You (15) Typical, you wait forever for a film… Read more »
Oh Zeus! A riotous, hilarious ride through Greek mythology at Lichfield Garrick Theatre from 26 – 27 May 2026
Kings of comedy Le Navet Bete – one of the UK’s most-loved comedy theatre companies and creators of smash-hit family shows Dracula: The Bloody Truth, King Arthur and Treasure Island – have teamed up… Read more »
The Alexandra announces new season brochure on World Theatre Day
View the new season brochure here and watch our launch video here. You can also view a selection of upcoming production images here. Audiences can look forward to a superb selection of… Read more »
As historic Artemis II mission launches next week, composer Ilan Eshkeri brings the astronaut’s experience to audiences across the UK in a live visual concert
‘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… Read more »
HOT CHIP head to Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2026
With tickets now limited, Hot Chip are the latest big name addition to Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026),… Read more »
MANEKI RAMEN BIRMINGHAM CELEBRATES NATIONAL RAMEN DAY
Maneki Ramen, a popular, Japanese inspired restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter launches £10 deal to celebrate National Ramen Day Maneki Ramen, the popular Japanese inspired restaurant is… Read more »
Christmas Favourite The Holiday Live In Concert Comes to Birmingham – 18 Date UK Tour – Score by Hans Zimmer
Cherished Christmas romcom The Holiday (2006) is set to be presented live in concert this Christmas on a 18 date UK-wide tour, throughout November and December. The show will… Read more »
LOCAL BAND CHARTREUSE SHARE NEW SINGLE + ANNOUNCE MACCABEES SUPPORT SHOWS
Chartreuse are pleased to unveil their new single ‘Enough To Make You Laugh’. Listen here. This also comes with a live performance video directed by Stewart Baxter. Watch… Read more »
UK Midlands set for massive street food takeover with Digbeth Dining Summer Tour ‘26
The annual casual dining phenomenon will launch to fans with an 11-strong trader line-up, DJs, and craft beer, fizz and cocktail bars at top national visitor attraction… Read more »
The Allure Speakeasy at The Old Joint Stock review
The Allure Speakeasy at the Old Joint Stock Theatre is not a show you politely sit and watch. It’s one you’re pulled into, cocktail-first (yes, even at… Read more »
Made in Brum charity festival at The Crossing, Digbeth
April sees a music event in Digbeth that is showcasing young and upcoming artists from Birmingham. They are donating all ticket sales to Music for Youth to… Read more »
Femur Tear Into The Victoria With Their Garage Punk Fury This April
Date: Wednesday, 8th AprilVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/femur/the-victoria/3597667 A mid week blast of noise, distortion and unfiltered energy hits The Victoria on Wednesday, 8th April,… Read more »
Films from Fri 20 Mar by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Project Hail Mary (12A) Having previously adapted The Martian, Drew Goddard now… Read more »
A night of musical time travel – Viral sensations Postmodern Jukebox coming to Birmingham – Transforming and reimaging the most beloved songs
Postmodern Jukebox — the internationally acclaimed music collective famed for their signature time-twisting style, transforming some of our most loved songs into dazzling vintage masterpieces — has… Read more »
Birmingham City Women v Sheffield United – Her Game Too fixture this Sunday
St Andrew’s @ Knighthead ParkSunday 22 March – 14:00 kick-off Sunday is Blues Women’s dedicated Her Game Too fixture, celebrating the growth of the women’s game and… Read more »
Gig Preview: Black Foxxes Bring Their Untamed Alt Rock Spirit to Actress & Bishop
Date: Friday 10th AprilVenue: Actress & Bishop, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/black-foxxes/actress-and-bishop/3561888 A night of raw emotion, atmospheric noise and fearless alternative rock arrives at Actress &… Read more »
Jellycat space collection launched at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Image credit: Amuseables Planet Mars © Jellycats Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, is delighted to announce the launch of a special collection of Jellycat space characters in its… Read more »
BBC Radio 4 comedian Simon Evans in Birmingham
BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans has announced a huge UK tour of his new stand… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announces additional Autumn 2026/Spring 2027 Programming
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FORTHCOMING 2026/27 SEASON INCLUDE: Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Birmingham Rep,has unveiled its highly anticipated Autumn 2026 season, following on… Read more »
The Ivy Launches New Seasonal Menu to Celebrate Spring
This spring, The Ivy Collection invites guests to step out of winter and into a season of renewal, as its restaurants, terraces and gardens across the UK*… Read more »
Kilo Clothing Sale for Homelessness
A Clothing Kilo Sale is coming to The Old Crown to raise funds for Birmingham’s local homelessness support service and charity, SIFA Fireside. Expect a huge selection… Read more »
The Ivy Collection Launches Limited-Edition St. Patrick’s Day Dessert
This St Patrick’s Day (Tuesday 17th March), The Ivy Collection restaurants across the UK and Ireland* will be marking the occasion with a special limited-edition dessert, created… Read more »
British Country Duo The Shires Announce Huge UK Tour – Incl. Birmingham Town Hall – New Album Bonfire Forthcoming
TICKETS:Friday 20 March, 10amVia: Ticketmaster.co.uk Pre-Order the Album / Listen to Lead Single ‘Getaway Car’ HERE British country duo The Shires – Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes –… Read more »
Films from Fri 13 Mar by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Reminders Of Him (12A) Following It Ends With Us and Regretting You,… Read more »
Polite Bureaux Bring Their Electrifying Alt Electronic Punk to The Victoria
Date: Thursday 19th MarchVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/polite-bureaux/the-victoria/3573772 A night of sharp edged electronics, spoken word bite and industrial leaning alt rock arrives at The Victoria on Thursday,… Read more »
THE STORY OF SWING comes to SOLIHULL – Core Theatre on Saturday 11th April 2026.
The Story of Swing 🎺From The Ratpack to Robbie, from Basie to Bublé. Presented by Award winning vocalist and World Class trumpet player, Gareth John and featuring the stunning SOS… Read more »
Tilting at WindmillsAn exhibition curated by Tom Ranahan Wed 8 – Sat 25 Apr, The Courtyard Gallery, The Core, Solihull
Tilting at Windmills presents a contemporary artistic response to Cervantes’ Don Quixote de la Mancha. Inspired by the engravings of Gustave Doré, curator Tom Ranahan has invited a group… Read more »
Midcentury Markets at Secret Space Birmingham 29th March
On Sunday 29th March the hugely popular Midcentury Markets is back at Secret Space, Digbeth in Birmingham. This is a must-visit event for lovers of timeless design,… Read more »
Grab your tickets for the Mayor’s dazzling variety show!
Grab your tickets before they go for the Mayor of Solihull’s anticipated show ‘Solihull Shines’ in celebration of her year in office, which is only a month… Read more »
Break The Mould at Ikon 25 MARCH – 6 SEPTEMBER 2026
Jack Ky Tan, A Ceremony for the Unborn Future (2025)© Courtesy the artist. Photo by Zula Rabikowska Ikon presents Break the Mould, the final exhibition in a… Read more »
‘Pablo Live’ – Comedian Paul Smith Brings Debut Cinema Event to Birmingham – King of Crowd Work and One of the UK’s Most In-Demand Stand-Ups
CinemaLive Presents an Exclusive Comedy Cinema Event In Over 350 Cinemas Nationwide from Friday 17th April Book from 10am tomorrow (4th March) at paulsmithincinemas.com One of the UK’s most in-demand… Read more »
Godsticks Unleash Their Progressive Metal Power at The Victoria
Date: Friday, 24th AprilVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/godsticks/the-victoria/3539446 A huge night of modern prog, alt metal and high octane rock lands at The Victoria on Friday… Read more »
BLEND CULINARY FOUNDATION TO LAUNCH AT ALFRED WORKS
To mark the launch, Blend Culinary Foundation will host a special Open Kitchen Launch Day on 11 March, inviting the public to meet the team, tour the… Read more »
Films from Fri 6 Mar by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Bride! (15) Following her understated turn in Hamnet, Jessie Buckley… Read more »
APPLAUSE YOUTH DANCE (AYDF) 2026 FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE COMPANIES PERFORMING AT MAJOR MIDLANDS YOUTH DANCE SHOWCASE
Applause Youth Dance Festival(AYDF) is pleased to announce the 23 successful companies and solo performers from across the East and West Midlands who will be performing at… Read more »
MOSELEY FOLK News – BIG SPECIAL – JANE WEAVER – ARTS comedy line-up
Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival has revealed further line-up additions for it’s forthcoming landmark 20th anniversary edition (Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026). Among the… Read more »
New live dinosaur production Inside the T Rex comes to Birmingham
A groundbreaking world-first live dinosaur production is coming to Birmingham in May this year, inviting families to step beneath the skin and bones of one of the… Read more »
Half price entry to Birmingham Museums sites during National Lottery Open Week 7 to 15 March
Birmingham Museums is saying thank you to Lottery players for their support with half price entry to its sites as part of National Lottery Open Week. National… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce David Bedella will play Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd
Birmingham Rep today announce the latest cast member to star in its highly anticipated upcoming production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which opens… Read more »
La Famigila Affair- Come Together this Mother’s Day at Piccolino
This Mother’s Day, Piccolino invites families to gather around the table for a celebration of La Familiga and, at the heart of it, mum. Pairing the passion… Read more »
Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance
Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance on Saturday 14 March at Birmingham Rep. A celebration of all things Brummie, this new devised… Read more »
Acclaimed Folk singer Lewis Barfoot appearing at Kitchen Garden Cafe – 13th April
“An arrestingly good vocalist and songwriter” – John O’Regan, Living Tradition “The delightful sound of a musician who is both an accomplished composer of original material and… Read more »
FOREST LIVE – Support Acts Announced for Forestry England Cannock Chase in June 2026
The next wave of support acts for Forestry England Cannock Chase’s Forest Live 2026 have been announced. Renowned house producer Lizzie Curious and part-time jazz pianist, part-time DJ, LP… Read more »
XOYO Birmingham Announces England World Cup Screenings & Free Pint Included
XOYO Birmingham has announced a series of England World Cup 2026 screenings this June, giving football fans a big match experience inside one of Digbeth’s best-known venues. All… Read more »
New York’s Constant Smiles play Birmingham
Date: Tuesday 10th MarchVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/constant-smiles/the-victoria/3560012 The Victoria sets the stage for an evening of atmospheric indie and dream washed textures as Constant… Read more »