IST IST – Announce UK Tour Dates this Winter w/ YAANG
Marking their 10th Anniversary in 2025 – IST IST – have confirmed a special commemorative tour of UK venues this Winter. With fixtures in favourite haunts of Leeds,… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce first casting for Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas
As Sherlock Holmes Day * (22 May) approaches, Birmingham Rep is thrilled to announce key casting news for the much-anticipated World Premiere of Sherlock Holmes and The… Read more »
ERNEST AINES – On Tour in the UK incl. Birmingham Date – New Single “Just Once” Out This Friday
Australian folk songwriter Ernest Aines has announced his new single, “Just Once”, which arrives on the 23rd May. Aines will also embark upon his fourth tour of the… Read more »
Stan’s Cafe celebrate Erik Satie with revived show + more
Birmingham theatre company Stan’s Cafe commemorate 100 years since the death of renowned French composer Erik Satie with an evening celebrating his life and work on Saturday… Read more »
Introducing Farm Fest 2025 – A New Family Food and Music Festival at Umberslade Farm
Seasonal Markets is thrilled to announce the debut of Farm Fest 2025, a brand-new, family-friendly food and music festival taking place on Sunday, 13th July 2025, at… Read more »
New Shows Announced at Birmingham Rep
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica, a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career in this searing examination of modern motherhood and… Read more »
SUMMER HAS ARRIVED AT ORELLE X NYETIMBER VINEYARD IN THE CITY
Orelle has partnered with Nyetimber to bring the finest English sparkling wines to the perfect city hideaway, as the Terrace and Café are transformed into ‘The Vineyard’. Orelle and Nyetimber have launched an… Read more »
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert – Family favourite film brought to life in grounds of Warwick Castle – Warwick Castle Live 2025
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert has been announced for Warwick Castle Live 2025, the series which is set to bring incredible shows to one of… Read more »
WORD PLAY Festival 16-22 June 2025
WORD PLAY Festival 16-22 June 2025: Celebrating Children’s Literature and Inspiring a New Generation of Readers. How Brave Is The Wren, Birmingham’s beloved independent children’s bookshop, proudly announces… Read more »
Rising star Amelia Coburn with praise from Paul Weller and Paul Heaton to play Birmingham
Proudly hailing from the North East, fast-rising artist Amelia Coburn has released her first single of 2025 with the bewitching ‘Sandra’. It takes a certain type of… Read more »
Snatches that are engaging, gripping and thought-provoking
Moving, funny, tragic and empowering, these are eight brilliantly written monologues, presented in two sets over three dates, which reflect the struggles women have faced over 100… Read more »
New Films 16th May 2025 by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Final Destination: Bloodlines (15) Fourteen years after the last film and marking… Read more »
Coal miners and disco fries 250 years of Midlands history to meet 21st century street food at special evening
The award-winning open-air Black Country Living Museum to collaborate with DIgbeth Dining Club on a unique evening of food, drink and entertainment open to all – Nine popular… Read more »
Full cast announced for Ali Milles’ chilling thriller The Croft starring Liza Goddard, Caroline Harker & Gray O’Brien On tour from May – July 2025
Original Theatre, Joshua Beaumont & Huw Allen in association with Wiltshire Creative present Ali Milles’ critically acclaimed thriller The Croft on tour, opening at Salisbury Playhouse on 9 May 2025 before… Read more »
Canadian Rock Band The Sheepdogs Play Castle & Falcon
Acclaimed Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs will take the stage at The Castle & Falcon on Tuesday, 27th May, bringing their signature blend of blues-infused riffs, rich… Read more »
GRAHAM NASH RETURNS FOR UK TOUR THIS OCTOBER
Titled ‘Graham Nash – More Evenings Of Songs & Stories, with Special Guest Peter Asher’, Nash will perform songs spanning his sixty-year career from The Hollies to Crosby,… Read more »
Roy Harper Announces The Final Tour Part Two & Birmingham show
CelebratedBritish folk icon Roy Harper has announced part two of his final tour this autumn. Performing three very special live dates across September and October at some… Read more »
The future of UK metal to play live at BBC celebration of Black Sabbath
CHERRYDEAD, GANS and Meatdripper fly the flag for the future of UK heavy music at a special BBC Radio WM evening celebrating ‘Masters of Reality’ legends Sabbath… Read more »
Legally Blonde The Musical and Operation Mincemeat touring to The Alex in 2026
Producers ROYO and Curve are delighted to announce a brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL…. Read more »
This Weekend: Eurovision Grand Final 2025 To Be Broadcast In Over 100 Cinemas Across The UK – 17th May 2025
Mark your calendars – the biggest night in music is back! For one night only, on Saturday May 17th, cinemas up and down the UK will come together… Read more »
Toast to Birmingham Pride with Flight Club’s NEW Love Wins Cocktail
Flight Club Birmingham is celebrating Birmingham Pride with the launch of a brand-new, limited-edition cocktail ahead of Pride weekend on Saturday 24th May. The signature cocktail, Love Wins, is… Read more »
ERNEST AINES – To Release New Single and Tour UK This May and June – Birmingham Date
Australian folk songwriter Ernest Aines has announced his new single, “Just Once”, which arrives on the 23rd May. Aines will also embark upon his fourth tour of the… Read more »
SO, WHAT IS THE TITLE OF [TITLE OF SHOW] ?!
Never before performed in Birmingham, the brilliant and highly unusual, Tony Award nominated Broadway hit musical [title of show] opens at The Crescent Theatre on Saturday 10th… Read more »
New Films 9th May 2025 by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Surfer (15) From the style of the opening credits, this is… Read more »
Groundbreaking Expo for Cat Lovers Returns Bigger and Better for 2025
The event is set to nearly double in size following the success of its debut, welcoming an expected 6,000 cat lovers to unite in their mission of… Read more »
2-FOR-1 CRAZY GOLF THROUGHOUT MAY AT MULLIGANS BIRMINGHAM AND WORCESTER
Mulligans Birmingham and Mulligans Worcester are teeing up non-stop family fun throughout May, including the half-term and Bank Holidays, with a 2-for-1 offer on Crazy Golf. Families… Read more »
Summer Exhibitions at Ikon
Seulgi Lee: SPAN Ikon presents SPAN, the first UK solo exhibition by artist Seulgi Lee (25 June – 7 September). Born in Seoul, South Korea and living in Paris,… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Announce Cast and Creative Team for their World Premiere Stage Adaptation Of Sir Lenny Henry’s Children’s Book The Boy With Wings
WORLD PREMIERE STAGE ADAPTATION OF SIR LENNY HENRY’S BEST-SELLING CHILDREN’S BOOK COMES TO BIRMINGHAM REP THIS AUGUST Birmingham Rep and Polka Theatre are pleased to announce the… Read more »
Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae
All-day Birmingham Reggae Carnival special at Hockley Social Club (HSC) on late May Bank Holiday Sunday will bring together the city’s Caribbean community in celebration – Event… Read more »
Rolling at the Tower Film Screening and Roller Disco on Friday 16 May
Join Bertz Associates, Children of the Diaspora, and Skate Buddies for a celebration of roller skating at Circus Mash, supported by Screen B14 on Friday 16 May…. Read more »
THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND
The Grand Hotel Birmingham is launching Downstairs At The Grand, a sophisticated speakeasy, serving as the city centre’s only late-night live music jazz bar from Friday 16th… Read more »
Turtle Bay Birmingham’s Bottomless Brunch is Better Than Ever – Now with More Flavour, More Choice, and More Caribbean Soul
Turtle Bay’s Bottomless Brunch just got even better, with a fresh line-up of new dishes, an expanded menu, and the same feel-good Caribbean vibes that guests know… Read more »
Triple-bill of Limited Run Productions at Birmingham Rep this Month
May promises to be a month of unmissable entertainment for theatre lovers, with Birmingham Rep presenting a triple-bill of gripping productions taking place in The Door, their… Read more »
Holy Holy in Birmingham on May 17th – Woody Woodmansey, Glenn Gregory and Tony Visconti
“WE’RE NOT A TRIBUTE BAND; WE ARE THE REAL DEAL!” – Tony Visconti Due to phenomenal demand, supergroup HOLY HOLY, featuring Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey, are… Read more »
ALSO25 – LOVE AND HORROR LINE UP ADDITIONS AND BOOKABLE EVENTS
More than 130 new experiences have been confirmed for the 12th edition of the award-winning summer festival ALSO on July 11th-13th. with the brand new theme of Love And… Read more »
CBSO announce new season May 2025/2026
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) today announces its 2025-26 season, presenting a compelling programme of concerts deeply connected to the city’s vibrant cultural identity. Findings… Read more »
Brand-New Show Something About Lennon Opens UK Tour This Month With Midlands Dates
Celebration of the iconic late Beatle’s life and music will be performed at 26 venues nationwide TV and stage star Daniel Taylor fronts new biopic show ___________________________________________________________________________… Read more »
NEW DONER RICE BOWLS HAVE LANDED IN BIRMINGHAM – AND GDK’S GIVING HUNDREDS AWAY FOR FREE
To celebrate the launch of its brand-new Doner Rice Bowls German Doner Kebab (GDK) is giving away thousands of bowls for free across London, Manchester and Birmingham. The bold… Read more »
Step Into the Groove The Victoria’s Monthly Daytime Disco Kicks Off on Saturday, 24th May!
The Victoria, an independent pub and live music venue located in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre, is inviting revellers to swap the late nights for an… Read more »
Irish Annie’s Nationwide Tour Opens This week Including Birmingham Date
Must-see musical comedy Irish Annie’s opens its 2025 nationwide this week. TV legend Ricky Tomlinson heads a talented cast of performers in the smash-hit production which is due to travel… Read more »
Kick off the sunshine season with BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer 2025
From Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 June, two of the UK’s best-loved lifestyle events come together for four spectacular days at the NEC Birmingham. With exciting new Show Gardens,… Read more »
MANEKI RAMEN OPENS IN BIRMINGHAM’S JEWELLERY QUARTER
The award-winning ‘Japanese Restaurant of The Year’ brings its bold flavours and signature dishes to the heart of Birmingham Maneki Ramen, the popular Japanese-inspired restaurant from Worcester,… Read more »
Celebrate May the Fourth with an intergalactic event at The Night Owl
The Night Owl and Hott Date have joined forces to bring an immersive Sci-Fi party to Birmingham on Star Wars Day, May the Fourth! This intergalactic event… Read more »
Flatpack Festival returns with special guests including Noddy Holder
With everything from immersive murder mystery screenings to classic cinema under the stars, Flatpack Festival’s nineteenth edition promises nine days of cinematic adventures in venues across Birmingham. … Read more »
West Bromwich Albion legend to meet fans at special event
– An Evening with Gary Megson will see one of the most successful managers in the Baggies’ history take to the hot seat at Hockley Social Club… Read more »
New Films 1st May 2025 by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Thunderbolts* (12A) The * making sense if you hang round the second… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2025!
1st May Cerys Hafana + Emily Cribb @ Hare & Hounds Kings Heath POHL// DEARTHWORMS// THE RETINAL CIRCUS// OPIUM LORD @ Centrala 2nd May Hotel Lux +… Read more »
Avatar The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th anniversary UK tour takes flight this October
Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla today announced Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th Anniversary Tour (www.avatarinconcert.com) will tour the UK in October 2026. Audiences will be… Read more »
Druids Heath Fashion Week 2-5 May
Druids Heath Fashion Week takes place 2-5 May 2025 celebrating community, sustainability and the power of DIY creativity. Rooted in the area’s rich history of activism, youth… Read more »
Celebrated organist and social media phenomenon – Anna Lapwood – announces Christmas 2025 UK tour
TICKETS ON-SALE:Friday 2nd May, 10amAEGPRESENTS.CO.UK / AXS.COM Celebrated organist, conductor, broadcaster, and social media phenomenon Anna Lapwood has announced a UK Christmas tour for December 2025, featuring a heartwarming blend of her favourite… Read more »