CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH 24 STORIES
24 Stories is ready to celebrate Father’s Day, offering sophisticated dining in the sky or quality beers served in tankards in their downstairs bar, Stories Tavern Looking for the perfect… Read more »
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SPEAKEASY CELEBRATION THIS FATHER’S DAY, DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND
The Grand Hotel Birmingham is turning up the volume with an evening of live music entertainment, specially dedicated to all the father figures out there Looking for… 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 »
Films from Fri 5 June by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Masters Of The Universe (12A) Starting life as a Mattel toy figure… 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 »
From Around Here – Creative Responses to the Culture and Community of Birmingham’s Southside
Opens: Friday 5 June 2026 Opening Times: Tuesday – Wednesday: 1pm – 4.30pmThursday – Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm A new showcase celebrating the creativity, culture, and communities of Birmingham’s Southside … 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 »
Films from Fri 29 May
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Backrooms (15) Known online as Kane Pixels, in January 2022, 16-year-old Kane… Read more »
WHERE TO WATCH THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 IN BIRMINGHAM
ALFRESCO AT ALFIE BIRDS Alfresco at Alfred Works in Digbeth has launched a new indoor-outdoor sports bar and events space with room for up to 300 guests. Centred… Read more »
World Cup Watching: Beer buckets, spice bags, and cocktails at The Alchemist
If you’re pulling together any “best places to watch the World Cup” roundups in Birmingham, I thought The Alchemist could be a fun fit. With Tuchel’s boys on the… Read more »
Emerging creative talent on show across Birmingham this summer
Graduating students from across Birmingham City University’s creative courses will exhibit their work throughout June at venues across the city, including BCU’s own campuses and partner locations…. 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 »
Exhibition and community archive celebrate Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson MBE
The work and activism of Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson MBE are being celebrated with the launch of a new exhibition and community archive. Opening at The Old Print… 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 »
BIRMINGHAM JEWELLERY BIENNIAL TO LAUNCH IN MAY 2027
Birmingham will host a glittering, month-long festival in May 2027, celebrating over 250 years of jewellery making in the city, with exhibitions, activities and workshops featuring the… 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 »
Heatwave alert! 5 weeks until Rum Festival
Birmingham’s favourite celebration of all things rum-soaked, sunshine-inspired and dancehall-fuelled is making is only 5 weeks away – and it’s bringing serious Caribbean energy with it. Back… Read more »
Gracechurch Centre Announces Exciting New Events Programme to Reimagine Sutton Coldfield Town Centre
Gracechurch Centre is unveiling an exciting new programme of events and experiences as part of its wider vision to transform the centre into a vibrant community destination… Read more »
Films from Fri 22 May by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (12A) Starring Pedro Pascal as Din… 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 »
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET REVEAL OUR CITY, YOUR BALLET
Birmingham Royal Ballet have released a set of new images titled Our City, Your Ballet taken in and around their home city of Birmingham featuring members of… Read more »
ALFRESCO AT ALFRED WORKS OPENS AHEAD OF SPRING BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Alfresco at Alfred Works, a major new outdoor social space combining street food, live sport and outdoor entertainment, is now open. The venue opened on Digbeth’s Floodgate… Read more »
RBSA launches new programme aimed at Midlands artists
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists launches new programme aimed at giving early-career artists from the Midlands membership opportunities The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) has launched… Read more »
Six new shows to join Birmingham Rep’s new youth festival – Rep Rising 26
Following on from Birmingham Rep’s open call for proposals from early-career and emerging artists and theatre-makers to be part of its new youth Rep Rising 26 festival…. Read more »
Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982-1992
Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982–1992 invites visitors to explore the city’s overlooked media heritage through the work of the pioneering organisations who were active… 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 »
West Midlands garden teams are set to shine at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Talented teams from across the West Midlands will share their stunning garden designs with more than 90,000 visitors at BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC Birmingham… 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 »
Films from Fri 15 May by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Normal (15) Imagine a senior John Wick scripted by the Coens, directed… 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 »
Families are invited to Zizzi this May half-term, where kids get a three-course meal free
Kids eat free over the May half-term holidays at all Zizzi restaurants across England and Wales. Kids can eat three courses from Zizzi’s Bambini menu for free when an… Read more »