Living Dead Festival transforms XOYO Birmingham this Halloween
The acclaimed Living Dead Festival descends on XOYO Birmingham on Saturday 31st October 2026, unleashing a full‑scale Halloween takeover that turns the venue into a nightmarish labyrinth… Read more »
POLITICAL THERAPY Where the Centre Lives: Reflections on 21st Century Britain with Greg Clark – Tuesday 17th Nov 8pm
….October is almost done but unfortunately our date with the Greens did not materialise beyond the planning stage despite a date being confirmed back in the summer…. Read more »
sundots Connecticut band live in Birmingham 17 Nov
sundots, the Connecticut indie rock band, will release their new album, On The Quay, on 6 November, and will touring the record in the UK in November 2026. … Read more »
Society wants to hear Brummies’ most chaotic ‘Sunday Scaries’ stories this Halloween
Forget ghosts and ghouls – this spooky season, Society Birmingham is taking on something far more frightening: the Sunday morning fear of checking last night’s sent messages…. Read more »
Festive treats and handmade gifts at The Core Christmas Market!
Do your festive shopping at The Core’s Christmas Market, with handmade and artisan goods from small businesses & local artists. Pop in any time between 9am –… Read more »
Birmingham venue goes all out for Halloween with SIX unique events AND venue transformations
Check out these 6 totally unique Halloween events! AND they’re all happening at the same venue! From a 1970s prom night inspired by horror classic Carrie, to… Read more »
Films from Fri 23 Oct by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Wildwood (12A) Touted as being by the hands that made Coraline, Laika… Read more »
BRB’s The Nutcracker Returns to Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s famed festive ballet The Nutcracker returns to Birmingham Hippodrome this Christmas (Fri 20 Nov – Sat 12 Dec), bringing sumptuous snowflakes, marvellous magic and… Read more »
Night Swimming Bring Dream Pop Depth and Shoegaze Atmosphere to The Victoria
Date: Wednesday 4th November Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/night-swimming/the-sunflower-lounge/3699752 A night of immersive dream pop, cinematic indie rock and atmospheric songwriting arrives at The… Read more »
Birmingham prepares for four days of glamour, drag and burlesque as brand-new festival takes over the city
Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival makes its debut from 5–8 November 2026, bringing international performers, homegrown talent and spectacular cabaret to venues across the city. Birmingham is… Read more »
Birmingham story idea: Tonality brings DJ-led fitness nightlife to Digbeth – 27 November
Tonality Presents After Dark combines coached group training with a live DJ and an Amapiano, Afrobeats and Afro-house soundtrack on 27 November. BIRMINGHAM — Tonality UK, a… Read more »
New Friday music night: The Unspeakable Experience — 23 October launch, free entry
Make Friday a night for catching up, meeting new faces and discovering music together. The Unspeakable Experience brings R&B, edits and global grooves to Temper & Brown,… Read more »
Brass Against – American brass rock sensations announce Back To The UK Tour for 2027
American rock band Brass Against have announced their Back To The UK Tour, bringing their brass-inflected covers and original music to eight cities across the country in… Read more »
Café del Mundo – online guitar sensations with 250m streams return to the UK for 2027 tour
Online sensations Café del Mundo will return to the UK and Ireland in April 2027, following a sold-out run in 2025, with seven dates from the National… Read more »
A Night of Whitney Houston at The Ivy Temple Row Birmingham
Following the launch of its first A Night Of…, The Ivy Collection is turning up the volume once more with a tribute to Whitney Houston – the… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM BACH CHOIR > A Very English Concert (Nov 21, Bournville, Bham)
A Very English Concert (Sat 21 Nov 2026, Bournville Parish Church, Birmingham) features three richly textured choral pieces by Hubert Parry, Vaughan Williams, and Gustav Holst that… Read more »
Rusty Shackle Bring Their Award Winning Folk Rock to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Friday 30th October Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/rusty-shackle/the-sunflower-lounge/3656022 A night of soaring folk rock melodies, festival ready energy and singalong choruses heads to… Read more »
Sampad announces exciting 2026/27 programme of South Asian arts in Birmingham
Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage are delighted to announce their 2026/27 programme, bringing inspiring theatre, heritage, music and dance to audiences across Birmingham. From a thought-provoking… Read more »
Sister Act comes to The Alex in 2027 starring Paul Chuckle and Zoe Birkett
Brace yourself sisters! Jamie Wilson Productions are delighted to announce the return of the award-winning smash hit SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL, playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from… Read more »
B Music unveils its Winter 2026/27 programme
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has announced its 2026/27 winter programme, bringing together an exciting mix of live music, comedy,… Read more »
FOREST LIVE – Pete Tong to Bring Ibiza Classics to Four Forestry England Venues Next June
Global superstar DJ Pete Tong will be bringing his Ibiza Classics to four Forestry England venues next June for a special night celebrating almost 10 years since… Read more »
Films from Fri 16 Oct by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Whalefall (15) Taking the phrase the belly of the beat literally, this… Read more »
Cusp release phenomenal debut album today + UK Tour
Approved by Oasis legends Noel Gallagher (“Their guitars are great, sounds like the ‘90s”) and Bonehead (“Tune”), CUSP build on their status as UK’s best-kept, under-the-radar secret… Read more »
Spotify Fresh Finds Artist Serena Sun – Birmingham, 10 November
Singer, songwriter, and producer Serena Sun is gearing up for the release of her new single ‘Tell Me… Please’, slated for release on 30 October via Slice… Read more »
Work by young neurodivergent artists to go on display in community corner at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Credit: Pinc College An exhibition of work created by young neurodivergent artists is to go on display in the community corner at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery… Read more »
THE UNDERTONES – October 17th in Birmingham
In 2026, THE UNDERTONES come roaring back with an extensive UK and European tour to celebrate their 50TH BAND ANNIVERSARY. The band behind countless classics including “Teenage Kicks”,… Read more »
BRUM UNFILTERED – DIGBETH GALLERY HOSTS DEBUT SOLO EXHIBITION BY BIRMINGHAM URBAN PHOTOGRAPHER COLATRON
Independent art space, Seventh Circle is proud to present COLA, a solo exhibition by Birmingham urban street photographer Colatron (known to locals as Cola). Running from Friday… Read more »
Temper & Brown listings Birmingham authors, 27 Oct; Carl Chinn, 26 Nov
New Writing in Birmingham: An Evening of Readings & Author Q&ATuesday 27 October 2026, 7pm–9.30pm. Free entry; advance booking recommended.Four Birmingham authors share readings, conversation and questions… Read more »
Horror and Cult Film Festival returns to Birmingham
Cine-Excess 2026 will be hosted at locations across Birmingham, including screenings, workshops and a symposium from 19-24 October. This year’s festival’s theme is ‘Legends Never Die’, celebrating… Read more »
Fleetwood Mad return to play all of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits to commemorate the late great Christine Perfect/Mc Vie’s musical legacy
Saturday 21 November @ King’s Heath Cricket & Sports Club After last year’s sold out show, King’s Heath Walk Of Fame are delighted to present again on… Read more »
Darius Zaltash Returns to The Victoria with a Night of Alt Rock, Emotion and Unfiltered Energy
Date: Wednesday 21st OctoberVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/darius-zaltash/the-victoria/3711055 An evening of modern alternative music, emotional catharsis and creative boundary pushing arrives at The Victoria on Wednesday… Read more »
DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE BRINGS MAJOR UK HEADLINE TOUR TO BIRMINGHAM FOLLOWING RELEASE OF NEW BOOK ‘HAVE IT
Dr John Cooper Clarke, will perform at Birmingham Town Hall on Saturday 24th October as part of a major new UK tour, following the publication of his… Read more »
Blue Planet III Live in Concert, spectacular arena tour feat Hans Zimmer’s score coming in 2027 – Birmingham date
HOSTED ON STAGE BY SERIES EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ELIZABETH WHITE, SHARING INCREDIBLE STORIES AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES INSIGHTS FROM THE MAKING OF THE BLUE PLANET III TELEVISION SERIES Scored by… Read more »
ROBIN INCE AND JOSIE LONG – Take ’20 YEARS OF SHAMBLES’ on November UK Tour
Two decades after they first began making things together, Robin Ince and Josie Long are taking their long-running creative partnership on tour with 20 Years of Shambles… Read more »
Herb Alpert announces first UK tour with The Tijuana Brass in over 50 years
Tickets On Sale – Friday 16 October 10am via MyTicket Legendary musician, artist, record label executive, and philanthropist Herb Alpert has announced his return to the UK… Read more »
University uses Birmingham band to bring Britain’s occult history to life
The Stow Project will bring thousands of pages of archival material to life through music, film and previously unseen recordings. On 14 October 2026 the Birmingham-based band… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET ANNOUNCES CHINA CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT TOUR 16 – 24 OCTOBER
Birmingham Royal Ballet today announces the China Cultural Engagement Tour 2026, an ambitious cultural diplomacy and educational exchange initiative designed to strengthen artistic collaboration, educational partnerships and… Read more »
XOYO LIVE Announces Genre-Spanning Final Season of the Year
Digbeth’s sought after music venue, XOYO Birmingham, has revealed a diverse programme of headline shows for the remainder of 2026 from October through to December. Staged under… Read more »
PROPEL DANCE BRINGS LANDMARK NEW SHOW MOMENTUM TO BIRMINGHAM
The UK’s first and only professional wheelchair dance company comes to mac Birmingham on 11 November, with performances from Birmingham’s Freewheelin’ and Montpellier-based guest artist Nathan Waye… Read more »
New independent gallery opening in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Inner States is Emma Woolley’s new solo exhibition, opening at Catacomb Gallery on Saturday 10 October and running for six weeks. It’s a collection of modern figurative paintings… Read more »
Films from Fri Oct 9 by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Social Reckoning (15) Having written the Oscar winning screenplay for 2010’s… Read more »
FOREST LIVE – Announce Rudimental as Next 2027 Headliner – Across Thetford Forest, Delamere Forest and Cannock Chase Forest
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, have announced their next headliner for the 2027 series, with Drum & Bass legends RUDIMENTAL… Read more »
Spincycle and Peiriant play at the Rock and Roll Brewhouse on 31st October 2026
Peiriant Peiriant are a duo of violin and electric guitar, who play with melody and tonality to create atmosphere and soundscape. Electronic equipment, samples and found objects… Read more »
Mad Dog Mcrea Turn Hare & Hounds into a Folk-Rock Party This October
Date: Friday 16th October Venue: Hare & Hounds, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/mad-dog-mcrea/the-hare-and-hounds/3628266 A festival atmosphere arrives in Kings Heath on Friday 16th October as Mad… Read more »
Bryde Returns to Birmingham for an Evening of Fierce Honesty and Indie-Folk Brilliance
Date: Thursday 22nd October Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/bryde/the-victoria/3624064 An evening of fearless songwriting and emotionally charged performance awaits at The Victoria on… Read more »
Charlie Dore is ‘still curious’ / Lost Elvis Costello track / Brum gig (Nov 28)
Acclaimed songwriter Charlie Dore brings the final run of her Still Curious EP tour to The Glee Club, Birmingham, on Saturday 28 November 2026. Joining her on… Read more »
For listings / feature | Stolen From God, Kitchen Garden Cafe, Wed 7 Oct
Stolen From God comes to the Kitchen Garden Cafe this Wednesday 7 October, combining song, historical narration, concertina and West African kora for Black History Month. Stolen… Read more »
Fat Freddy’s Drop Return to UK for their ‘Based On A True Story’ 21st Anniversary Tour
FAT FREDDY’S DROP will return to the UK in 2026 as part of their Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour, marking the band’s first return… Read more »
New gallery celebrating life in the city from the 1950s to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Jesson’s sweet shop. Credit: Birmingham Museums Trust A new gallery celebrating the people, places, sounds and experiences that have shaped Birmingham since the 1950s is set to… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – October 2026!
Here’s our recommended best original NEW live music across Birmingham for October.. 1st October Cory Hanson @ Hare & Hounds 2nd October Xhosa Cole @ 1000 Trades 2nd October Esore… Read more »