BIRMINGHAM’S CHAOTIC ANIMATION NIGHT OVERLAP RETURNS THIS MONTH WITH GORILLAZ DIRECTOR JONATHAN DJOB NKONDO
17 September 2026 | The Crossing, Digbeth, Birmingham Birmingham’s brilliantly chaotic celebration of animation, Overlap, returns to Digbeth on Thursday 17 September 2026, bringing together some of… Read more »
FABRIC ANNOUNCES AUTUMN SEASON AS PART OF A CITY-WIDE STAGE FOR DANCE
Fabric, a strategic dance development organisation based in the Midlands, is delighted to announce four incredible performances this autumn, presented as part of THIS IS DANCE. THIS… Read more »
Alt/rock artist NOAHFINNCE headlines Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 23rd October!
Alt/rock artist NOAHFINNCE recently released his brand new single, TOO SENSITIVE. The track eases you in with Noah’s emotive and enchanting vocal, before welcoming a gut punch… Read more »
Super Furry Animals, Kingfishr + more ensure Brum’s Moseley Folk Festival celebrates landmark 20th anniversary in style
Since debuting in 2006, Moseley Folk Festival has welcomed an impressive variety of artists to its stages, and this year was no exception, with a colourful line-up… Read more »
Be N!ce Ignite The Victoria with Sharp Edged Punk and Unfiltered Chaos
Date: Thursday 17th September Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/be-n-ce/the-victoria/3632397 Be N!ce storm into The Victoria on Thursday 17th September, headlining a night that… Read more »
Bones Ate Arfa Set to Shake The Sunflower Lounge to Its Core
Date: Saturday 12th September Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/bones-ate-arfa/the-sunflower-lounge/3645811 Bones Ate Arfa return to Birmingham with a full throttle headline show at The… Read more »
Films from Fri 4 Sept by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Death Of Robin Hood (15) Loosely based on the 17th-century ballad,… Read more »
The Ivy brings 90s nostalgia to Birmingham with new £19.96 Cool Britannia menu
Thirty years after Cool Britannia defined a generation, The Ivy Collection is inviting guests to revisit one of Britain’s most iconic cultural moments with the launch of… Read more »
Animal kingdom drone light show coming to Brum this September
A large-scale outdoor spectacle, WILD: The Drone Light Show, is coming to Spetchley Park Estate in Worcester on 19 September, with hundreds of illuminated drones creating vivid depictions of beloved animals from four wild worlds:… Read more »
Artist in Residence announced at Coughton Court
Historic Tudor house, Coughton Court, will welcome contemporary artist Elizabeth Dimitroff for a three-week residency this September, as part of The Dot Project and HeritageXplore’s artist residency… Read more »
Birmingham Hosts World Supercross Championship British GP This October
On Saturday 10 October, the FIM World Supercross Championship returns to the UK as Birmingham’s iconic Alexander Stadium is transformed into a purpose-built supercross track for one night only. Thousands of tonnes… Read more »
From Balsall Heath to the Stars: Trevor Beattie to Share His Inspiring Journey at International Day of Birmingham 2026
Trevor Beattie’s story begins not in boardrooms or on the pages of advertising history, but on the streets of Balsall Heath, Birmingham, where he was born and… Read more »
SAINT PAUL’S MARKET IS CELEBRATING ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY
Saint Paul’s Market, in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, is celebrating its first birthday this September with five days of food, drink, live entertainment and independent makers, culminating in… Read more »
Birmingham band Fallen Horse to play Birmingham and Stourbridge venues in September
After a quiet start to 2026 Fallen Horse were back with a slot at the Tin Tent Festival at the Rock & Roll Brewhouse in July and… Read more »
Last chance to see Ozzy Osbourne exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Fans of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy Osbourne have just a few weeks left to see the exhibition celebrating his life and legacy at Birmingham Museum & Art… Read more »
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS AT THE BOX AT FARGO
The BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS are coming to The Box at Fargo Village, Coventry. The public are welcome to join us for three epic nights of FREE comedy on Tuesday 22nd… Read more »
The Amy Winehouse Band – Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour – Amy’s original band performing the iconic album
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 »
DURAN DURAN – EXCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN SHOW FOR UK ARENA TOUR 2026
Global music icons Duran Duran will perform a very special Halloween show at The O2, London on 31 October, as part of their 2026 UK arena tour…. Read more »
Frances Mistry play The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Sunday 13th September Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/frances-mistry/the-sunflower-lounge/3672603 Frances Mistry heads to Birmingham this September, headlining The Sunflower Lounge on Sunday… Read more »
New electronic festival defies bad weather to draw 2,500 revellers for debut
Some of the biggest names in British electronic music wowed 2,500 festival-goers at the first chapter of a new boutique festival, despite wet and wild Bank Holiday… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – September 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st September Cardinals @ Hare & Hounds 2nd September A Place To Bury Strangers @ Hare & Hounds 3rd… Read more »
Moseley Record Fair Autumn 2026 Season
Moseley Record Fair Sunday 6 September 2026 Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road, Birmingham, B13 9EA Doors open at 12pm, ends at 4pm Cafe & DJs… Read more »
sundots – Connecticut act announce BIRMINGHAM date in Nov – Listen to “Distraction”
Connecticut indie rock band, sundots, are back with the hypnotic new single: “Distraction”. The track is taken from their eagerly awaited new album, ‘On The Quay’ due… Read more »
EZRA COLLECTIVE – Share Euphoric New Single “Jubilee Feeling” + tour dates
Mercury Prize and BRIT Award-winning Ezra Collective today share euphoric new single “Jubilee Feeling”, the third track to be unveiled from their forthcoming fourth studio album ‘Here Because of Hope’,… Read more »
Sustainable Fashion Week launches 347 activities across the UK
Fashion Action is Climate Action’ as communities across the UK come together to repair, swap, rewear, upcycle and rethink their relationship with clothes Communities across the UK… Read more »
Moseley Folk Festival: ONE WEEK til Kingfishr, SFA, Dead South, Big Special & more
It’s now just ONE WEEK until Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Fri 2 to Sun 4 Oct 2026). Amongst the must-see acts helping the much-loved boutique… Read more »
Films from Fri 28 Aug by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Dog Stars (15) Ridley Scott’s 30th film (at 88 he also… Read more »
Coughton Court unveils never-before-seen photographs in new exhibition
Historic Tudor house, Coughton Court in Warwickshire, has launched a brand new exhibition exploring the Throckmorton family’s story through photography over the last three centuries. ‘The Throckmorton… Read more »
26th Sept. “Ballads And Songs” – Sam Carter Sings Nic Jones – UK Tour 2026 at Wolverhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton.
James H Soars Media Services are promoting “Ballads And Songs”: Sam Carter Sings Nic Jones UK Tour 2026. https://samcartermusic.co.uk/https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a6m2hrE7XjU BBC Folk Award winner Sam Carter announces live… Read more »
Midcentury Markets Birmingham 20th Sept
On Sunday 20th September, Secret Space, Digbeth in Birmingham will host Midcentury Markets, a must-visit event for lovers of timeless design, vintage interiors and iconic mid-20th-century style. Whether… Read more »
Birmingham Botanical Gardens dives back into global waterlily challenge with giant ‘Longwood Hybrid’
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is once again going head-to-head with botanical gardens from around the world in the fourth edition of Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual Waterlily Weigh-Off, and… Read more »
Find Your Funny – stand up comedy course at The Core
Fancy trying stand-up comedy but not sure where to start? Or simply want to build your confidence, get creative and make people laugh? Find Your Funny: Stand-Up… Read more »
What’s On At The Night Owl This September!
Tuesday 1st September – Digbeth Jazz/ Boogie Tuesday’s – 7:30PM – 11:30PM/ 11:30 till LATE- Eclectic Jazz night / Student and Industry Club Night Wednesday 2nd September… Read more »
New electronic festival brings music and wellness together for debut in Midlands this weekend
– Over 2,000 festival-goers will celebrate the inaugural edition of Off Grid at a sprawling woodland site outside Sutton Coldfield on Sunday 30 August – New three-stage… Read more »
‘CBSO in the City’ – Event details
-Free performances for thousands of residents and Symphony Hall tickets for just £1- From Thursday 27 to Monday 31 August, CBSO in the City returns for its… Read more »
‘Open for Business’ by Infinite Opera, 30 August 2026
Various locations across Digbeth30 August 20262–4pm / 6–8pm Grand Union is thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Open for Business’, a landmark operatic performance by Birmingham-based opera company… Read more »
Celebrate August Bank Holiday at The Ivy
The final Bank Holiday of the summer is almost here, bringing with it one last opportunity to make the most of long lunches, late dinners and celebratory… Read more »
Flight Club Pouring £7 Spritzes for the Last Weekend of Summer
WHAT: Flight Club is marking the bank holiday with £7 Aperol, Sarti, Campari and Hugo Spritzes, across venues nationwide. It’s the last long weekend of the summer, and… Read more »
Films from Fri 21 Aug by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma (15) Their follow-up to I… Read more »
INTERNATIONAL IRISH VOCAL SENSATION THE SHAMROCKS COUNTDOWN TO DEBUT UK TOUR
Brought together to showcase the best of Northern Irish musical talent while sharing the country’s passion for a new future, Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks are preparing… Read more »
B’ham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2026 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The five acts in the running for the prestigious annual Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2026 have been revealed. A collaboration between Birmingham Comedy Festival and The Glee Club Birmingham,… Read more »
Tessa Rose Jackson brings string quartet show to Birmingham 17 Sept
THE LIGHTHOUSE WITH STRINGS UK TOUR 15 Sept – Liverpool, Music Room – Tickets 16 Sept – London, St Pancras Old Church – Tickets 17 Sept – Birmingham, Kitchen… Read more »
San Carlo & Fumo Birmingham Launch New Sunday Roast Experience in the Heart of the City
Family-owned Italian restaurant group San Carlo has a great Sunday Roast offering at both San Carlo Birmingham on Temple Street and Fumo Birmingham on Waterloo Street, bringing… Read more »
The bEAT, with Dave Wakeling present ‘Dance Crazed Too’ 2026 22 date UK Tour with The Selecter and Rhoda Dakar
Legendary 2-Tone group The bEAT, led by vocalist Dave Wakeling, have announced two new special guests for their forthcoming 22-date UK Dance Crazed Too tour: Neville Staples and The Dualers. Previously announced special guests The Selecter will appear… Read more »
Runaway Club bring “Runaween” — Halloween headline show to Birmingham
The band who sold out their debut show before releasing a single note of music return to Bristol, London, Newcastle, Birmingham and Manchester this autumn Birmingham, 31st… Read more »
The Lemon Bees are landing in Stirchley!
Fresh from their buzzing launch party in July, the Lemon Bees are landing in Stirchley for their next gig on Friday 28 August. Sweet, sharp and full… Read more »
THE GLEE CLUB LAUNCHES THE ‘BIG GLEE GIVEAWAY’ TO CHAMPION BIRMINGHAM INDEPENDENTS
Iconic Birmingham comedy venue The Glee Club, which first opened in Birmingham’s city centre in 1994 as the UK’s first dedicated live stand-up comedy club outside London,… Read more »
Anawim’s Fabulous 40th – Tickets on Sale
All of us at Birmingham’s Centre for Women – Anawim – are pleased to announce a Fabulous Party to celebrate our 40th anniversary. It’s the first time we’ve hosted… Read more »
New Exhibition – Class of their Own – September
What happens when you refuse to shrink yourself into the tidy little boxes society builds for you? Simple. You break them. You step over the rubble and… Read more »
Hue And Cry & Roachford to co-headline Birmingham Symphony Hall show this October
See hueandcry.co.uk for full tour dates “They had the crowd on their feet chanting” – Daily Record “Everything you come to expect from seasoned musicians & songwriters” – Classic Pop “The best act… Read more »