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Follow the latest what’s on in Birmingham news. Supplied by our guest writers, and press release contributors. From food & drink to live music, arts and culture to reviews and events.

Cheese Lovers Unite – Seasonal Markets Beloved Cheese Fest is Returning this Saturday!

Attention all cheese lovers! Brace yourselves for an homage to all things cheesy at Seasonal Markets’ Cheese Fest happening on March 23rd, 2024. Hosted at The Bond… Read more »

6th June, The Mesmerising Spiers & Boden – The Spring Tour 2024 at Mac Birmingham

Best-known as founder and frontmen of folk big band Bellowhead, which regularly packs out major venues across the UK, including sold out shows at The Royal Albert… Read more »

Blade Runner Live In Concert – UK Wide Tour Announced – 80’s Classic Brought To Life In Concert

Ridley Scott’s multi-Academy Award®-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner, will be presented live in concert for a UK tour later this September. Having previously been premiered at the Royal Albert… Read more »

The Digbeth Challenge returns for 2024 with £1000 in amazing prizes

The Digbeth Challenge returns for 2024 with £1000 in amazing prizes

A whopping 45 of Birmingham’s ‘Creative Quarter’ hospitality venues are coming together this year to see who’s got what it takes to win the Digbeth Challenge! Make… Read more »

Casting Announced for Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical

Simon Friend Entertainment and Leeds Playhouse are delighted to announce that West End star Steven Webb (Oliver!, Book of Mormon), will join the company of Here You Come Again as ‘Kevin’, a 40-year-old, has-been-who-never-was… Read more »

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 15TH NOVEMBER 2024

New Album Released 30th August Title Track Out Now WILD GOD Comments for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Live: “Tense and thunderous at times, tender and… Read more »

New Films 14th March 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Drive-Away Dolls (15) Collaborating with wife and editor Tricia Cooke, this is Ethan… Read more »

Birmingham Restaurant Festival April Supper Club at Lulu Wild

Are you ready for the first Supper Club of 2024? Birmingham Restaurant Festival are starting as they mean to go on with a truly indulgent feast paired… Read more »

Political Therapy evening with Gavin Esler on Tues 19 March at 1000 Trades

Tickets are now on sale for 1000 Trades next #PoliticalTherapy evening with Gavin Esler on Tues 19 March which will be a treat. Gavin will be talking… Read more »

F1 ARCADE LAUNCH LATE NIGHT MUSIC SERIES WITH SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE FROM DJ NATHAN DAWE

F1 Arcade, the official Formula 1®️ simulator racing experience bar, located in Paradise Birmingham Chamberlain Square, have homegrown talent and renowned DJs playing each and every weekend… Read more »

New Indo-Chinese specials at Bundobust

Some thoroughly delicious new Indo-Chinese specials landed at Bundobust Birmingham on Monday. The Indo-Chinese specials roll around but once a year and are a highlight in the… Read more »

The Van Morrison Alumni Band Announce First Ever UK Tour – Former Van Band Members Endorsed by Van Himself, Performing His Iconic Songs

PERFORMED BY THE VAN MORRISON ALUMNI BAND  THE INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS WHO HAVE PLAYED THOUSANDS OF CONCERTS WITH VAN  A NIGHT OF EXTRAORDINARY LIVE MUSIC  Tickets on-sale: Friday… Read more »

Hue and Cry To Play Birmingham Date As Part Of 40th Anniversary Tour 

Legendary Scottish pop band Hue and Cry will be embarking on a special 40th Anniversary Tour in 2024 to commemorate their outstanding four-decade legacy. Brothers Patrick and… Read more »

Power to the People Join Birmingham Arts Ensemble for a African Diaspora History Performance

The past cannot be disconnected from the present. However, the study of history which helps us get a better understanding of the past is absent in many… Read more »

KID CUDI – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 14TH MARCH 2025

Hot on the heels of releasing his ninth studio album INSANO, GRAMMY Award-winning multiplatinum artist, producer, actor, and director Kid Cudi has today announced a world tour… Read more »

New Films 8th March 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Imaginary (15) Jeff Wadlow directed the execrable Fantasy Island and he fares no… Read more »

12th May, Wesley Stace aka John Wesley Harding at Kitchen Garden cafe, Birmingham

Living in Philadelphia, Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding) will be coming to Birmingham during his first UK tour in 15 years.  https://www.wesleystace.com/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UhYM-xjjAs. (With Bruce Springsteen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gNuwtXNSu4 This is… Read more »

The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival announce full programme

The Heath Bookshop announce the full programme for their inaugural The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival which takes place in and around Kings Heath, Birmingham 18… Read more »

DINE OUT AT GUSTO ITALIAN THIS MOTHER’S DAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, invites guests to celebrate the wonderful women in their lives to commemorate Mother’s Day on Sunday 10th March. Each Mother’s… Read more »

The Indian Streatery Pop-Up Kitchen at 1000 Trades (until 16th March)

Next in the pop-up kitchen at 1000 Trades is The Indian Streatery. Expect home style curries, chaats, some seriously loaded masala fries, platters for those who can’t… Read more »

TOCA SOCIAL TO KICK-OFF BIRMINGHAM OPENING IN JUNE 2024

To mark the announcement, Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey took to the streets of Birmingham showcasing his football skills TOCA Social, the world’s first and only immersive… Read more »

New Films 2nd March 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Dune: Part Two (12A) Given there’s no previously on styled catch up, you’ll… Read more »

Birmingham 4 Peace in Palestine 2024

Sun, 3 Mar 2024 15:30 – 21:30 GMT Centrala, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, UK158 Fazeley Street Birmingham B5 5RT SPECIAL MENTION TO SERENA AND ZEE, TWO ANGELS I… Read more »

Thomas Truax / The Retinal Circus / Kate Arnold @ Centrala 8th March 2024

Thomas Truax Merging a fevered imagination and solid songwriting with a mad scientist’s brain for weird gadgets, American singer Thomas Truax is a true one-off.  He is… Read more »

The Streets, Jungle, Cian Ducrot and Ocean Colour Scene confirmed as headliners for Centenary Square Summer Series.

Taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the outdoor concert series will transform Birmingham’s iconic Centenary Square into a hub of live music, bookended by headline… Read more »

KEELEY + Dispirit @ Sunflower Lounge March 24

Dreamrock trio KEELEY have confirmed five new dates in England in March with new drummer Andrew Paresi, whose credits include the first three Morrissey albums and work with… Read more »

Special Guests announced for MOSTLY JAZZ Kurupt FM, Greentea Peng

Kurupt FM and Greentea Peng have been announced as Special Guests at Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July 2024). They will… Read more »

Tickets ON SALE NOW for The Good Clothes Show – 20-22nd September 2024 

Celebrate the leap year by leaping into good clothes. Tickets go on sale today, Thursday 29 February at 10am, for The Good Clothes Show: the largest ever assembly of… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – March 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this March 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to offer… Read more »

BLANCMANGE – Announce BIRMINGHAM show this May + New Collection Everything Is Connected 

On 10th May 2024, BLANCMANGE will release a career spanning new collection: ‘Everything Is Connected’ (via London Records).In support of the release, the band will be embarking… Read more »

MADE Festival Announces Headliners For 10th Anniversary

The West Midlands’ biggest and best-loved festival of music and arts returns to Digbeth in the heart of Birmingham as it celebrates 10 years. Headlining on Saturday… Read more »

Gareth Dunlop UK TOUR @ FLAPPER, BIRMINGHAM (June 13th)

Live Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7vjzqLPQG4 Dunlop’s talent has been endorsed by a remarkable list of legendary artists that he has had the chance to perform with, earning support slots with… Read more »

Fat Hippo x BrewDog collaboration creates cheesy stout gravy burger!

We all know burger’s one true soulmate? Beer! But what happens when you combine the two and things get a little saucy? That’s exactly what Fat Hippo, the… Read more »

Blossom Season – Celebrate Mother’s Day at Tattu

This Mother’s Day, celebrate at Tattu Birmingham the modern Chinese restaurant group, and enjoy a special Mother’s Day sharing menu and Divine Bloom Cocktail as the stunning interior blooms into the pinks and… Read more »

Johannes Radebe House of JoJo at The Alexandra Birmingham on 23 & 24 May

TV dance sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to announce the full cast for the brand-new production Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo following the phenomenal success of his… Read more »

St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park naming rights partnership to launch with World Premiere UB40 concert on April 1, 2024

Birmingham City Football Club has joined forces with global reggae stars UB40 to officially launch the Club’s naming rights partnership, St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, on April… Read more »

Birmingham rock n rollers LOVEBREAKERS land bucket list gigs opening for Green Day side project

– Four-piece band LOVEBREAKERS will support The Coverups – featuring Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong amongst others – this week – Both bands will play sell-out shows… Read more »

Aires & Signs Hare & Hounds Show

Following her debut EP, Blue Kid, AMÍKA brings her songs to the Hare & Hounds stage on Friday 5th April! Alongside fellow emerging artists from Birmingham. Come… Read more »

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Selfridges Birmingham

Selfridges celebrates motherhood in all its forms, whether that be mothers, mums-to-be or maternal figures. This year, Selfridges has curated a series of extraordinary workshops, events and… Read more »

KINGS OF LEON – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 22ND JUNE 2024

Following the announcement of their brand new album and revealed details of their 2024 Can We Please Have Fun World Tour. The UK and Ireland tour will include… Read more »

New Music from Birmingham’s Finest

Lucky Number You return with the single “Hands On The Horizon”. Hi there good folks of Grapevine Birmingham! We just wanted to let you know about our… Read more »

TV STAR BEN FOGLE GOES WILD TO SHARE HIS LIFE CHANGING ENCOUNTERS

BIRMINGHAM, TOWN HALL – TUESDAY MARCH 5 Broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle will be bringing out his wild side once more as his latest tour heads to Birmingham. Sharing inspiring… Read more »

Birmingham Sustainability – Worth The Weight Kilo Sale

Experts predict that 2024 will see the trend of shopping second hand increase dramatically – with the cost of living going up and worries about climate change,… Read more »

New Films 22nd February 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Wicked Little Letters (15) Rivalling The Great as the sweariest period dramady ever,… Read more »

RICHARD HAWLEY ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING ALBUM IN THIS CITY THEY CALL YOU LOVE PLUS WOLVERHAMPTON DATE

Following the universal acclaim for the award-winning musical based on his songs, ‘Standing At The Sky’s Edge’, which opened earlier this month for a six-month run in… Read more »

Metropolis Music announces the inaugural Centenary Square Summer Series – a four-day festival series in the heart of Birmingham

Metropolis Music has announced the inaugural Centenary Square Summer Series – a four-day 4,999 capacity festival series in the heart of Birmingham. Taking place across the August Bank Holiday weekend… Read more »

Stuart Deeley, 2019 MasterChef Professionals Winner announces new venture Stu Deeley at Laghi’s

Laghi’s neighbourhood restaurant, nestled in the heart of Edgbaston is delighted to announce the exciting appointment of Executive Chef Stuart Deeley. With his innovative approach to flavour,… Read more »

MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL Phase 2 LEFTFIELD, YUSSEF DAYES +more

JAMES LAVELLE | MR SCRUFF | DAWN RICHARD | MUNGO’S HI FI | JAMES HUNTER   | RYAN HOPE + MORE Leftfield, Yussef Dayes and The Blackbyrds are among the headline… Read more »

Best Friends Reopen Iconic Burger Spot in Harborne

Best Friends Reopen Iconic Burger Spot in Harborne

Beloved Burger hotspot Bun & Barrel, on Harborne High Street, has reopened its doors after 5 months of closure. The restaurant known for the ‘Best Burgers In… Read more »

The Programme – First Film from award winning Birmingham Director

The Programme is the first short film from Sam Grierson, an award-winning writer and director of plays, and now filmmaker. The work began after a two-year writing hiatus… Read more »