What’s on

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.

Earth Riot UK tour November 2021

Amongst the guests definitely not on the invite list to the COP26 International Climate Change Conference in Glasgow are New York based Reverend Billy and Savitri D…. Read more »

7 days of Halloween at Actress and Bishop

7 days of Halloween at Actress and Bishop

36 Ludgate Hill, B1 1JY. Situated in Jewellery Quarter, 10 minute walk from City Centre, 5 minute walk from Snow Hill Station. This spooky season, The Actress… Read more »

New Grief Clinic has opened Sutton Coldfield

Local entrepreneur, Lucy Cole has opened a new grief coaching clinic on Anchorage Road in Sutton Coldfield. Lucy, who lives in Streetly in Sutton Coldfield, is a… Read more »

Millennium Points the way to the Big Sleepout for St Basils

On Friday 3rd December, the oldest and biggest sleepout in the UK returns to Birmingham. The new venue for St Basils Big SleepOut 2021 is Millennium Point… Read more »

New Films 15th Oct 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Last Duel (18) The first script co-written by… Read more »

Local Duo BOYOCA shares their dynamic debut EP ‘He’s A Fool’

Today, October 15, emerging production duo BOYOCA shares their dynamic debut EP ‘He’s A Fool’, released via EMK – the new electronic music platform launched by Kartel… Read more »

Hidden Histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation Made Available To All

Hidden Histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation Made Available To All Recordings chronicling the lives of Birmingham’s Windrush generation now available online for the first time Life testimonies… Read more »

Autumn at The Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Immerse yourself in autumnal colours at the Gardens Autumn is here and The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are full of colour as a palette of seasonal shades start… Read more »

dOubLe dUtCh 80s disco at Hare and Hounds Sat 16th Oct – Post Punk, Electro, New Wave, New Romantic and more!

What is dOubLe dUtCh, all about? For us its’ a celebration of one of the most seismic periods in UK musical history, 1978-1985. An explosion of musical… Read more »

The pineapple Club Local Craft Beer Advent Calendar

The Bottle Shop @ The Pineapple Club is quickly becoming the leading craft beer retailer in Birmingham City Centre currently with over 40 breweries and 60 beers… Read more »

The Rocky Horror Brunch is coming to The Night Owl!

It’s astounding, time is fleeting… Madness will take its toll! The Rocky Horror Brunch with DJ & Magician Ed Quigley is coming to The Night Owl on… Read more »

Canadian rap star and Grammy nominee Tory Lanez is heading to Birmingham as part of major UK tour

Canadian rap star and Grammy nominee Tory Lanez is heading to Birmingham as part of major UK tour

Tickets on sale 9 am Friday 22nd October Canadian native and Grammy-nominated artist Tory Lanez has announced he will be performing at Forum Birmingham as part of… Read more »

First UK space to explore food art histories, and innovation within food and sensory design coming to Brum!

First UK space to explore food art histories, and innovation within food and sensory design coming to Brum!

Gulp is a place for meeting, learning and eating. It is the first UK space to explore food art histories, and showcase innovation within food and sensory design through a programme… Read more »

Downlow – Join Create Not Destroy Street Art comes to Lozells

Downlow – Join Create Not Destroy Street Art comes to Lozells

Making their way through the streets of Lozells, lead artist Bunny Bread and fellow artists Jason Caballero and Simone Linton have been working with the local community… Read more »

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage

To my shame, I never watched the mega hit movie ‘Dirty Dancing’. This is probably because I was always told the film is a chick flick. I… Read more »

Unlocked Brum presents local powerhouse Ruth & The Ark at The Hare & Hounds

After live streaming the best local bands, DJs, comedians and more throughout 2020, Lock Down Brum is now finally ‘unlocked’ and showcasing some of the best talent… Read more »

Winter Funland Comes to Birmingham NEC this Christmas

Winter Funland Comes to Birmingham NEC this Christmas

A festive spectacular, comprising a gigantic ice-skating rink, traditional circus, a full-size fairground, and Santa’s Grotto is coming to the Midlands for the first time, ensuring Christmas… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Jenn Hukins – 9 October

Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List We welcome a new voice of the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List this week as the Not… Read more »

New Films 7th Oct 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Addams Family 2 (PG) A follow-up to 2019’s… Read more »

New live music venue & Ba-Ha Vegan in restored Rainbow Digbeth + Nov/Oct Event Listings

New live music venue & Ba-Ha Vegan in restored Rainbow Digbeth + Nov/Oct Event Listings

The original Rainbow pub dates back to 1767. Over the last 250 years there have been manyincarnations. It’s been bought and sold, loved, and left abandoned.It’s been… Read more »

Luna Springs brings Christmas spectacular to Digbeth with series of festive activities and entertainment

LUNA SPRINGS TO BRING CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR TO DIGBETH THIS WINTER A 20m x 10m ice rink will be installed at the Luna Springs site on Lower Trinity… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Pete Steel – 2 October

Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List This week Pete Steel is your new music man, with great tunes from: The Silver Lines… Read more »

Brummie Chef Brad Carter launches first kebab shop in Manchester

Brad Carter, Chef Director of Birmingham’s Michelin-starred Carters of Moseley, today opens ‘One Star Döner Bar’ at Escape to Freight Island, the 2,000-capacity urban market located at… Read more »

Ghoulishly Good Times For October Half Term

At Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, there’ll be fun for spooky scientists, witches and wizards at the Spooky Science Night on 30 October. Families can take part in… Read more »

The Clause – Cruella – out October 8 by public demand!

The mighty Clause return with retro rock monster Cruella, a song tipping its hat to a hypothetical heroine with a hold on whoever she meets. Birmingham’s finest… Read more »

Sparkle up for Brain Tumour Support ~ 2021 Campaign Launches Today

Sparkle is back, and today the charity Brain Tumour Support has launched its 2021 sparkle campaign. The charity wants everyone to join celebrities Joel Dommett and Hannah… Read more »

Birmingham Comedy Festival 2021 officially opened this weekend with a series of packed shows across the city

The long-running arts festival, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary, reported sell-outs from Russell Brand (Symphony Hall), and social media star Max Fosh (at The Glee… Read more »

Tech firms invited to meet with top executives in bid to help them access £27.8 billion sector

Tech firms invited to meet with top executives in bid to help them access £27.8 billion sector

Five of the West Midlands largest business and professional services organisations have committed to meeting innovative technology firms from across the region. Senior representatives from BNP Paribas… Read more »

New Films 01st Oct 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW No Time To Die (12A) Daniel Craig quite literally… Read more »

Bread Birmingham – October listings

Bread Birmingham – October listings

October is looking to be a very busy month with events happening all over Birmingham at The Night Owl, The Old Crown, The Hare & Hounds, DJ… Read more »

First of its kind 4D Virtual Reality experience launches in Digbeth PS

First of its kind 4D Virtual Reality experience launches in Digbeth PS

OVERLOAD YOUR SENSES AS THE UK’S FIRST TRULY IMMERSIVE 4D VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE LAUNCHES    Tickets for Digbeth, Birmingham based In A Box 3 are now on sale   … Read more »

The Breakfast Club Brunch is coming to The Night Owl this weekend!

A brand new brunch is coming to The Night Owl… Head down to everyone’s favourite soul and retro club for all things 80s and to release your… Read more »

A brand new Indie and Britpop Club Night is coming to The Night Owl this weekend!

The team at Digbeth soul and retro club, The Night Owl, have teamed up with Oscar Harrison of Ocean Colour Scene to bring you a brand new… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Pete Steel 25 September

Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List This week’s man with the musical plan is Pete Steel with great new tunes… Read more »

Luna Springs brings Christmas spectacular to Digbeth with series of festive activities and ice rink!

Luna Springs brings Christmas spectacular to Digbeth with series of festive activities and ice rink!

A 20m x 10m ice rink will be installed at the Luna Springs site on Lower Trinity Street Festive entertainment schedule will take in a Santa Jazz… Read more »

New Films 28th Sept 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Many Saints of Newark (15) Set in New… Read more »

Birmingham Royal Ballet and The Pineapple Club create new Romeo and Juliet cocktail inspired by Romeo and Juliet season!

Fans of Birmingham Royal Ballet can enjoy a trip to a different kind of barre next month with a brand-new cocktail inspired by the Company’s Romeo and… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Danny de Reybekill 18 September

Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Danny de Reybekill presents 60 fabulous minutes of West Midlands music for your discerning ears,… Read more »

Thinktank Science Museum Celebrates 20th Birthday with a Free Weekend

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum is celebrating its 20th birthday with a free weekend for all the family on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October 2021. Free tickets… Read more »

The Old Crown turns 653 years old with  a free weekend of events

The Old Crown turns 653 years old with a free weekend of events

The Old Crown, built in 1368, was the only structure left intact after the Battle of Camp Hill in 1643, and during its rich history was even… Read more »

New Films 17th Sept 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Copshop (15) As much influenced by 70s action thrillers… Read more »

Celebrate the Great British Apple at Blakesley Hall

Do you know your Bramleys from your Pippins? Or your Galas from your Coxs? Harvest season is here and Blakesley Hall has the perfect opportunity to discover… Read more »

Starlite Campbell Band – The Language of Curiosity Tour 2021 – The Hare and Hounds, Tuesday, October 12, 2021

‘Don’t miss them! They’re terrific live!” Music News, UK Renowned for their distinctive songwriting, onstage chemistry and electrifying live shows, European and British award nominees the Starlite… Read more »

Much loved festival and club event Hott Date returns after 2 year break

Hott Date finally returns! This time at the melting pot that is Dead Wax, with a massive lineup of DJs and 12 live acts… Otherwise known as… Read more »

Silent disco Oasis v Blur Head to Head Series

The first in our Head to Head Silent Disco Series: Oasis V Blur. TWO channels to choose from as our DJ’s go head to head. Expect all… Read more »

The Grand Hotel Birmingham’s Launch Party

The Grand Hotel Birmingham’s Launch Party

Last night VIP guests from the worlds of property, art, film, fashion and television gathered to celebrate the reopening of The Grand Hotel Birmingham. The hotel recently… Read more »

Dr. PAWPAW support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dr.PAWPAW donate to Look Good Feel Better www.drpawpaw.com Dr.PAWPAW will be donating to Look Good Feel Better charity for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October (2021). Dr.PAWPAW… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 11 September

Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Pete Steel is back with great new music from Rosie Tee // Stone Foundation //… Read more »

New Films 10th Sept 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings (12A)… Read more »

Designer Clothing Sample Sale – end Sept at The Custard Factory!

The Designer Clothing Sample Sale is back again with our incredible Autumn Collections at up to 80% off. Featuring British menswear brands Luke 1977 and Weekend Offender,… Read more »