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.

Reiss, are coming to Digbeth for a clearance sale! 8th – 11th Nov 2018

Have you heard the news? The iconic fashion brand, Reiss, are coming to Digbeth for a clearance sale. This womenswear & menswear sale is absolutely thigh-slappingly perfect… Read more »

RBSA Charity Auction with Bonhams Auctioneers, Deutsche Bank and Cure Leukaemia

Deutsche Bank has been supporting the arts for more than 35 years. Art is a pillar of the organisation’s ‘Art, Culture & Sports’ division and the bank… Read more »

Birmingham Live Music and DJ Guide November 2018

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to ensure you… Read more »

The Specials Announce Encore 40th Anniversary Tour 2019

The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important bands of all time have announced a 31-date European and UK tour in support of their just… Read more »

Seasonal Markets proudly presents Winter Market Chilli and Spice Festival

Date – 1st December Times – 12pm – 6pm Venue – The Bond Company, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, B5 5SE. Tickets – £6.50 (early bird £5) available from… Read more »

World record attempt at The Mill, Digbeth

A whole night of Toto’s hit song Africa is coming to The Mill this December. Strap in for a night of everyone’s favourite hit to raise money… Read more »

Aziz and Goldfinger Gig at Hare and Hounds Kings Heath

Stone Roses and Ian Brown guitarist Aziz Ibrahim and Winachi Tribe’s Inder Goldfinger will be marking a significant point in their careers when they celebrate 20 years… Read more »

The rising stars of 2018 are performing live this Autumn at one of Birmingham’s best independent venues

The rising stars of 2018 are performing live this Autumn at one of Birmingham’s best independent venues

Some of the biggest names rising to fame are soon to play Moseley’s The Castle and Falcon, including Girli, The Blinders, Sam Fender, Estrons and more. After… Read more »

Brum Label City Volts Records to release West Loop Chicago ep Vol 1

New project alert for this experienced West Midlands duo with a deep history from playing Hammond organ for Robert Plant, releasing 12”s on MAW’s Kenlou Records and… Read more »

Birmingham Repertory Theatre Announces 2019 Spring and Summer Season

HIGHLIGHTS The UK première of Edmond De Bergerac – Alexis Michalik’s romantic comedy and winner of five Molière Awards, translated by Jeremy Sams, directed by Roxana Silbert… Read more »

Utoya July 22, Fictionalised Account of Norwegian Terrorist Attack Comes to Birmingham

“Post-apocalyptic dystopia… an absorbing and moving tribute to the courage of the young victims of Utøya.” **** The Guardian “A movie with the power to re-sensitize us… Read more »

Synth Remix celebrates the Pioneering Women of Electronic Music in new UK Tour

In November 2018, _REMIX will tour their latest night, Synth Remix. Featuring live performances and DJ sets, Synth Remix will celebrate the extraordinary innovation of female electronic… Read more »

Bacardi Rum Announces New Dates for Casa Bacardi Live Shows

Yungen, Konshens and Mr Eazi to headline gigs in key UK cities BACARDÍ rum kicks off gig season by announcing an autumn tour for its CASA BACARDÍ… Read more »

Orange Polar Bear at The REP

Orange Polar Bear By Sun-Duck Ko and Evan Placey Directed by Peter Wynne-Willson Thursday 1  – Saturday 10 November Press Night: Tue 6 November, 8pm The DOOR,… Read more »

Halloween at Bitters N Twisted venues

Halloween at Bitters N Twisted venues

Halloween at The Vic This Halloween get your broomstick out early as we’re gonna party so hard it’ll wake the dead! Join us on Saturday 27th October… Read more »

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music Number Six

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music Number Six

Sixth Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham and once again it includes an all-day free electronic music event featuring talks, demonstrations, interactive sessions, synth manufacturer attendance, a room for… Read more »

Voyage Presents Skream Open to Close Sun 21st Oct

Voyage Events presents: Skream ‘Open to Close’ at Next Door Birmingham. After the last hugely successful, sold out show – the man is back. An intimate ‘back-to-basics’ day party orchestrated… Read more »

Local heroes High Horses release debut album Wade in the Shallows

Local heroes High Horses release debut album Wade in the Shallows

From busking the streets to festival stages, local heroes High Horses release debut album ‘Wade in the Shallows’ Fresh from a summer of festival appearances including Moseley… Read more »

Birmingham Live Music and DJ Guide October 2018

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to ensure you… Read more »

Don Letts to bring the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival to Birmingham

One of the driving forces bringing reggae music to the masses, and arguably one of many influential people in British music, Don Letts is bringing the spirit… Read more »

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns to Birmingham

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns to Birmingham

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns to Birmingham’s St Martin’s church in the Bullring on Saturday 29th September. The award-winning vintage fair showcases 30 of the UK’s best… Read more »

Pint Shop opening 10th October!

There is now an official opening 10th October for Pint Shop Birmingham – bookings are now live – woohoo! pintshop.co.uk/book-table

Are you going to TAPS Food and Drink Fest this weekend?

Are you going to TAPS Food and Drink Fest this weekend?

– Norman Jay MBE, Daddy G (Massive Attack), Heavy Beat Brass Band, 45 Live ft Boca 45 and Pete Isaac, Jon Moore (Coldcut, Ninja Tune) and more… Read more »

Word.Play.Live. A unique event with music and fiction

Word.Play.Live – World Premiere of a new piece of writing by acclaimed novelist Alison Jean Lester. “Talking about Lily May”  A powerful but playful story of love, music and… Read more »

TV Stars Stir It Up For Brum Charity Event

TV Stars Stir It Up For Brum Charity Event

Fresh from their recent national television appearances, two of Britain’s best loved comedians are heading to Brum for a good cause. Scottish legend Hardeep Singh Kohli and… Read more »

Win Tickets To The Launch Of The Mill

This autumn a new destination for music and events opens in Digbeth, take part in The Mill’s ticket hunt you could win tickets to the exclusive launch party…. Read more »

All You Need Is LSD at The REP

All You Need Is LSD is an exhilarating new comedy written by acclaimed playwright Leo Butler, after he accepted an invitation from former government drugs tsar, Professor David… Read more »

Three friends launch new festival for photography in Birmingham

Three friends who met through photography are launching a new festival for the city that celebrates their passion. Beth Astington, Fraser McGee and Martin O’Callaghan have run… Read more »

The Edgbaston Team Cycle From London To Paris To Raise Funds For Cure Leukaemia

The Edgbaston is to host a charity Champagne Afternoon Tea party to fund treatment for Leukemia patients, with all of the proceeds going to Cure Leukaemia.  In… Read more »

Graffiti Art of Digbeth Walk

A new self-guided walking tour around the exciting, and often beautiful, graffiti art of Digbeth in Birmingham has been released onto the free Walk Run Cycle Birmingham… Read more »

New Multi Purpose Venue The Mill Announces Autumn Launch Date

This autumn a new destination for music and events opens in Digbeth, Birmingham. The Mill, an eagerly-anticipated multi-purpose space, which will showcase an eclectic programme from multi-genre live music… Read more »

The Kings Heath Street Festival September 9th from 11am

The Kings Heath Street Festival September 9th from 11am

The Kings Heath Business Improvement District (Kings Heath BID) are pleased to announce an end-of-summer bonanza with the return of the much loved Kings Heath Street Festival. The vibrant area of… Read more »

Bad Girlfriend EP launch at Cafe Artum

Bad Girlfriend EP 3 Part 3 is here! -3PM Doors, £3- Continuing with the theme of taking our show to Birmingham’s top independent venues, we bring you… Read more »

Birmingham Live Music & DJ Guide September 2018

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for Birmingham offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »

Moseley Record Fair Sunday 2nd September

Moseley Record Fair Sunday 2nd September 2018 St. Columba Church Hall, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ Doors open at 1pm, ends at 5pm Two Rooms Cafe & DJs… Read more »

World Premiere Rebus Long Shadows comes to REP

World Premiére Rebus: Long Shadows By Ian Rankin and Rona Munro Directed by Robin Lefevre Opens Birmingham Repertory Theatre 20 September – 6 October Press Night: Tues 25 September,… Read more »

Wolfgang Flur from Kraftwerk to play Castle and Falcon

One of the pioneers of electronic music, Wolfgang Flur, is embarking on a UK wide tour, coming to Moseley’s The Castle and Falcon in September. The german… Read more »

Young Birmingham chef helps the homeless

Young Birmingham chef helps the homeless

A talented young Birmingham chef is launching a music event to help fund meals for the homeless. Former UCB student Isadora Gavillet, 21, has launched a charity… Read more »

Seasonal Markets proudly presents Burger Fest!

Seasonal Markets proudly presents Burger Fest!

Seasonal Markets proudly presents… Burger Fest Date – 6th October Times – 12pm – 6pm Venue – The Bond Company, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, B5 5SE. Tickets –… Read more »

Conspiracy dance show MK ULTRA comes to Hippodrome

Conspiracy dance show MK ULTRA comes to Hippodrome

Fresh from the success of choreographing the live Commonwealth Games Handover involving hundreds of young people from the West Midlands, Rosie Kay announces a second UK tour… Read more »

Lifest 2018 returns to The Actress and Bishop

Join us, once again, for this years annual LIFEST at The Actress & Bishop! Each year, since Lifest was born, its got bigger and better with more… Read more »

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its fourth year!

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its fourth year!

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its fourth year – bigger, better and more bavarian than before! Fancy a trip to Germany this winter? Seasonal Markets and the team… Read more »

Zero Waste Week kitchen takeover at 1000 Trades

Zero waste with incredible taste. Slow Food Birmingham is taking over 1000 Trades to mark international Zero Waste Week from the 3rd to 8th September. A special… Read more »

Bitters N Twisted Aug 2018 Bank Holiday

Bitters N Twisted Aug 2018 Bank Holiday

Bodega- Tropical Bank Holiday Join the festival vibes this Bank Holiday at Bodega Cantina. Over the long weekend you will experience the fresh taste of South America…. Read more »

2018 Midlands Fashion Awards Finalists Announced

2018 Midlands Fashion Awards Finalists Announced

After a phenomenal turnout at the Midlands Fashion Awards (MFA) ‘Call to Meet the Judges’ in June, a total of 42 finalists have been shortlisted for the… Read more »

Lethal Bizzle, 50 Cent and G Unit to play Arena Birmingham 18th Sept

Earlier this year, one of the biggest names in rap, 50 Cent announced his return to the UK for three arena shows in September with G Unit,celebrating the 15th anniversary of… Read more »

Three days, 21 bands, one Sonic Gun Weekender

Three days, 21 bands, one Sonic Gun Weekender

Sonic Gun Concerts presents an out of this world three day event of the best in local live music, DJ’s, street food, craft beer and cocktails. The… Read more »

Pint Shop Birmingham to open October 2018

Pint Shop Birmingham to open October 2018

Pint Shop will open it’s doors this October on Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham bringing it’s brand of fresh, seasonal British produce and fantastic selection of local and national… Read more »

Birmingham Rep presents Meek

Headlong in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents Meek By Penelope Skinner Directed by Amy Hodge Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 September Press Night: Tuesday 4 September,… Read more »

Jailbird brings an evening of cool beats, fresh eats & cocktail treats!

Welcome to Jailbird, Birmingham’s only New York seafood & steak restaurant and cocktail lounge. Whether you do business or crave pleasure, you’re free to impress, romance, entertain… Read more »