‘Open for Business’ by Infinite Opera, 30 August 2026
Various locations across Digbeth30 August 20262–4pm / 6–8pm Grand Union is thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Open for Business’, a landmark operatic performance by Birmingham-based opera company… Read more »
Celebrate August Bank Holiday at The Ivy
The final Bank Holiday of the summer is almost here, bringing with it one last opportunity to make the most of long lunches, late dinners and celebratory… Read more »
Flight Club Pouring £7 Spritzes for the Last Weekend of Summer
WHAT: Flight Club is marking the bank holiday with £7 Aperol, Sarti, Campari and Hugo Spritzes, across venues nationwide. It’s the last long weekend of the summer, and… Read more »
Films from Fri 21 Aug by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma (15) Their follow-up to I… Read more »
INTERNATIONAL IRISH VOCAL SENSATION THE SHAMROCKS COUNTDOWN TO DEBUT UK TOUR
Brought together to showcase the best of Northern Irish musical talent while sharing the country’s passion for a new future, Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks are preparing… Read more »
B’ham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2026 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The five acts in the running for the prestigious annual Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2026 have been revealed. A collaboration between Birmingham Comedy Festival and The Glee Club Birmingham,… Read more »
Tessa Rose Jackson brings string quartet show to Birmingham 17 Sept
THE LIGHTHOUSE WITH STRINGS UK TOUR 15 Sept – Liverpool, Music Room – Tickets 16 Sept – London, St Pancras Old Church – Tickets 17 Sept – Birmingham, Kitchen… Read more »
San Carlo & Fumo Birmingham Launch New Sunday Roast Experience in the Heart of the City
Family-owned Italian restaurant group San Carlo has a great Sunday Roast offering at both San Carlo Birmingham on Temple Street and Fumo Birmingham on Waterloo Street, bringing… Read more »
The bEAT, with Dave Wakeling present ‘Dance Crazed Too’ 2026 22 date UK Tour with The Selecter and Rhoda Dakar
Legendary 2-Tone group The bEAT, led by vocalist Dave Wakeling, have announced two new special guests for their forthcoming 22-date UK Dance Crazed Too tour: Neville Staples and The Dualers. Previously announced special guests The Selecter will appear… Read more »
Runaway Club bring “Runaween” — Halloween headline show to Birmingham
The band who sold out their debut show before releasing a single note of music return to Bristol, London, Newcastle, Birmingham and Manchester this autumn Birmingham, 31st… Read more »
The Lemon Bees are landing in Stirchley!
Fresh from their buzzing launch party in July, the Lemon Bees are landing in Stirchley for their next gig on Friday 28 August. Sweet, sharp and full… Read more »
THE GLEE CLUB LAUNCHES THE ‘BIG GLEE GIVEAWAY’ TO CHAMPION BIRMINGHAM INDEPENDENTS
Iconic Birmingham comedy venue The Glee Club, which first opened in Birmingham’s city centre in 1994 as the UK’s first dedicated live stand-up comedy club outside London,… Read more »
Anawim’s Fabulous 40th – Tickets on Sale
All of us at Birmingham’s Centre for Women – Anawim – are pleased to announce a Fabulous Party to celebrate our 40th anniversary. It’s the first time we’ve hosted… Read more »
New Exhibition – Class of their Own – September
What happens when you refuse to shrink yourself into the tidy little boxes society builds for you? Simple. You break them. You step over the rubble and… Read more »
Hue And Cry & Roachford to co-headline Birmingham Symphony Hall show this October
See hueandcry.co.uk for full tour dates “They had the crowd on their feet chanting” – Daily Record “Everything you come to expect from seasoned musicians & songwriters” – Classic Pop “The best act… Read more »
Puttin’ On The Ritz with The Retros – Sat 19 Sept
Kings Heath Walk of Fame are delighted to present on Saturday 19 September top covers band The Retros who have performed before thousands at the Liverpool Arena…. Read more »
First wave of star-studded International Day of Birmingham 2026 events announced
Two days. 10 rooms. One big Brummie house party. A bevy of Brummie favourites, from astronauts to politicians and chefs to poets, revealed in first International Day… Read more »
Films from Fri 14 Aug by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The End Of Oak Street (15) There’s nothing like a world in… Read more »
Society Birmingham to screen the European Athletics Championships
Society, Birmingham’s independent street food and craft beer destination, is bringing the European Athletics Championships to its big screens at Colmore Square from 10th until the 16th… Read more »
Society Birmingham launches Beer Passport for month-long beer adventure this August
Birmingham food and beer hall Society is inviting beer lovers to raise a glass to International Beer Day this August with the launch of its brand-new ‘Society… Read more »
World renowned comedian Gianmarco Soresi INTRODUCES… THE MISERY LOVES TOUR
US comedian Gianmarco Soresi just announced his upcoming international Misery Loves Tour will arrive in the UK this autumn. Kicking off in September 30th in Birmingham, with shows… Read more »
Joyful, all-female Shakespeare coming to Birmingham
The Whole Pack theatre company is delighted to be bringing their gloriously madcap production of As You Like It to Cherry Red’s Cafe Bar in Birmingham. They are an… Read more »
Legendary Folk Rockers “Steeleye Span” Continuing Their Tour Celebrating The Release Of Their Album, “Conflict” at Birmingham Town Hall
Together for fifty-six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they… Read more »
Rhythm Of The 90s Lands in Birmingham!
After more than a decade of sold out shows, festival triumphs and thousands of fans dancing to the soundtrack of a generation, Rhythm Of The 90s will… Read more »
Rare ‘death bloom’ phase begins for decade-old plant at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
After spending a decade quietly building towards its biggest performance, Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Agave sisalana (sisal hemp) has finally entered its rarely seen ‘death bloom’ phase after… Read more »
MATTHEW C. WHITAKER – Announces Solo Dates Across UK & Europe for October 2026 – including Birmingham
Manchester-based musician Matthew C. Whitaker will return to the road this October, opening in Belgium and the Netherlands before taking his acclaimed solo material across the UK…. Read more »
THE UNDERTONES – 50th Anniversary show on October 17th in Birmingham
In 2026, THE UNDERTONES come roaring back with an extensive UK and European tour to celebrate their 50TH BAND ANNIVERSARY. The band behind countless classics including “Teenage Kicks”,… Read more »
Films from Fri 7 Aug by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Summer Book (PG) Directed by Charlie McDowell and adapted from Moomins… Read more »
Big Crowd Expected as Irish Centre Birmingham Opens Its Doors for Biggest Community Open Day Yet
The Irish Centre Birmingham is set to welcome hundreds of visitors for a celebration of Irish sport, culture and community this Sunday (August 9), as it hosts… Read more »
World-renowned conducting competition comes to Symphony Hall Birmingham
Some of the world’s most exciting emerging orchestral conductors will take to the podium at Symphony Hall Birmingham this September as the prestigious 6th Evgeny Svetlanov International… Read more »
The Night Owl August Listings
Saturday 1st August – Liars club 6 punk All Dayer – pm till 11 – Liars Club is heading to The Night Owl on 1st August with… Read more »
Joe Lycett brings one night only show to The Alex to celebrate 125 years of the theatre
Today The Alexandra, Birmingham in association with Chamber Touring Ltd announces An evening with Joe Lycett & Friends with The Full Fatt Sound, a special show in celebration… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – August 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st August This Is Tmrw presents Psych Summer All-Dayer @ Hare & Hounds 2nd August The Nature Centre +… Read more »
Teenage Fanclub, new single, new album and Birmingham date on November 20th
On October 9, Teenage Fanclub will release their new album ‘Do Not Dare To Dream’ on Merge Records (pre-order). The band’s 13th studio album follows the acclaimed… Read more »
Jess Gillam to introduce the lead ‘CBSO First Listen’ programme – a gateway to music
Guest presenters will introduce music by some of the world’s greatest composers in short informal concerts designed to spark a love of orchestral music with the widest… Read more »
Films from Fri 31 July by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Spider-Man: Brand New Day (12A) With a phenomenal opening weekend of $960… Read more »
Watch Peppa Pig journey 100,000 feet into space in world-first galactic mission
Peppa Pig has proved that no dream is too big after successfully completing an out-of-this-world mission into outer space. The beloved character blasted off for the unique… Read more »
The Alexandra announces new Autumn/Winter season brochure
The Alexandra’s Autumn/Winter season is bursting with entertainment, from sparkling musicals and chilling plays to top comedians and something for every music lover – there’s no shortage… Read more »
International Day of Birmingham returns for third year – with biggest programme to date
Annual global celebration of Birmingham will take place on Thursday 24th September 2026, with a second day of activities on Friday 25th September In a first for… Read more »
SHED SEVEN to perform ‘A Maximum High’ in full this October on newly-announced intimate UK tour to celebrate classic album’s 30th anniversary
Shed Seven have revealed plans to celebrate their classic album A Maximum High on the road in 2026. As the album turns 30 years old, and in the wake of… Read more »
SIFA Turns Back the Clock – Revisiting their Homelessness Doesn’t Take a Holiday Campaigns
The recent heatwave has been the hot topic on every Brummie’s lips – but as many of us have reached for a fan or a cold shower… Read more »
ROGER TAYLOR SPEAKS ABOUT NEW TOUR VIOLENCE INSANE IN A BEAUTIFUL WORLD, HEADING TO BIRMINGHAM
Legendary Queen songwriter, drummer and singer Roger Taylor is hitting the road with a new tour and album for autumn 2026. The VIOLENCE INSANE IN A BEAUTIFUL… Read more »
Joe Lycett’s first major solo art exhibition opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Image credit: Tom Bird The first major solo art exhibition by comedian Joe Lycett opens to the public at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on Wednesday 29… Read more »
Mull Historical Society brings tour to BIRMINGHAM 15 Sept
With a new album and novel just around the corner, MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY AKA Colin Macintyre will be taking his latest works out on the road later… Read more »
The Museum of BAM, a new exhibition opening at nook gallery, Kings Heath, on 7 August 2026
The Museum of BAM will transform ‘nook gallery’ into a fictional museum devoted to Birmingham through photographs, films, found objects and fabricated artefacts. The exhibition presents a… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026 full line-up drop
With nearly 100 performances across 25 venues, highlights include appearances from Daniel Sloss (Oct 9, Symphony Hall), Stevie Martin (Oct 7, The Glee Club), Laura Smyth (Oct… Read more »
Full cast announced for The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time
Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep have announced full casting for their new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the multi-million-selling,… Read more »
Balraj Khanna – Lines of Flight at Ikon
Ikon presents Lines of Flight, the first major survey exhibition of British–Indian artist Balraj Khanna (1939–2024), on view from 30 September 2026 – 21 February 2027. Bringing together… Read more »
Lycio Return to The Victoria with an Exclusive Two Set Showcase
Date: Friday 25th September Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/lycio/the-victoria/3655077 Lycio bring something truly special to The Victoria on Friday, 25th September, headlining with… Read more »
Birmingham Rep releases a song snippet from Peter Pan
PETER PAN The House, Birmingham Rep Wednesday 18 November – Saturday 17 January 2027 Box office: birmingham-rep.co.uk, 0121 236 4455 Press Night: Tuesday 24 November at 7pm Directed by Joe MurphyAdapted by… Read more »