The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert – Landmark Live Orchestral Arena Spectacle 25th Anniversary UK + Ireland Tour
ONE OF THE LARGEST FILM-IN-CONCERT PRODUCTIONS EVER STAGED IN THE UK AND IRELAND, FEATURING OVER 200 MUSICIANS AND SINGERS PERFORMING HOWARD SHORE’S OSCAR-WINNING SCORE LIVE TO PICTURE… Read more »
The Nations Choirmaster Gareth Malone OBE Comes to Birmingham – Major Sing-A-Long UK Tour Announced – Autumn 2026
Tickets on sale Wednesday 17th June, 10am via my ticket.co.uk/artists/gareth-malone Gareth Malone – the man who got the nation singing – is back on the road this autumn… Read more »
The Twilight Saga: New Moon In Concert Comes to Birmingham Symphony Hall w/ ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians
The Next Chapter in the Acclaimed Saga Becomes Live-To-Film with Live Music, Iconic Moments, and a Timeless Love Story Between Two Worlds Tickets:Tuesday 9th June, 4pm: Lionsgate and… Read more »
The Heath Bookshop Presents – The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever – Birmingham! Sunday 26th July at 1:30pm
After the success of last year’s The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, we are bringing it back in July! When: Sunday 26th July 2025, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Where: York Road,… Read more »
The ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Kicks off in Birmingham Friday 12th June and Saturday 13th June
England cricket star Heather Knight brought the spirit of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to Birmingham this morning alongside former teammate and three-time World Cup winner… Read more »
Alexandra Leaving Lights Up The Sunflower Lounge with Defiant, High Energy Alt Rock
Date: Friday, 10th July Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/alexandra-leaving/the-sunflower-lounge/3621610 A charged, emotionally rich night of alt rock lands at The Sunflower Lounge on… Read more »
A local guide for Birmingham as it gears up for record-breaking Women’s T20 World Cup
It’s almost time for one of the biggest sporting events of the summer, as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway tomorrow! The Women’s T20 World Cup… Read more »
Birmingham to Host the Music for Youth National Festival 2026
Sound of the Next Generation Music for Youth is proud to announce that the National Festival 2026 will return to Birmingham on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July 2026, transforming… Read more »
Films from Fri 12 June by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Disclosure Day (15) Returning to his ‘we are not alone’ fascination explored… Read more »
The Amy Winehouse Band announces further dates for huge Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour
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 »
Artist Joins Forces with Cancer Charity to Foster Wellbeing Through Arts Workshops at Healing Arts Festival
In a powerful blend of creativity and healing, artist Ben Poultney, founder of Draw My Town, is partnering with cancer charity Help Harry Help Others to deliver… Read more »
1 week to go! Top 10 highlights at BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer
With just one week to go until BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 18–21 June 2026, here are the… Read more »
Looking for your next favourite book? Literary Escape Festival is coming to Birmingham for a celebration of books, creativity and community.
Bringing together independent authors, readers and small creative businesses, Literary Escape Festival is a new and growing indie book festival touring the UK Whether you’re an avid… Read more »
Birmingham’s Gosta Green Reopens in Time for England’s World Cup Campaign
New independent owners bring fresh energy to one of the city’s best-loved pubs ahead of England’s opening World Cup fixture One of Birmingham’s most recognisable pubs is… Read more »
DISCO FEVER SET TO HIT THE UK AS THE JACKSONS ANNOUNCE A NOVEMBER TOUR!
Music legends The Jacksons are heading back to the UK this November for a very special run of headline shows, celebrating the timeless hits and extraordinary legacy… Read more »
Harborne’s First Neighbourhood Food Tour Launches to Champion Local Restaurants
As independent restaurants across the UK continue to face unprecedented economic pressures, a new Birmingham-based venture is calling on local people to rally behind their neighbourhood food… Read more »
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 »