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.

Take part in The Rebel’s Hot Wing Challenge!

Take part in The Rebel’s Hot Wing Challenge to be crowned King O’ The Wings. Can you handle the heat? The Jewellery Quarter’s popular new rotisserie chicken restaurant,… Read more »

The Old Crown Celebrates 650 Years of Service

The Old Crown Celebrates 650 Years of Service

Birmingham’s oldest pub The Old Crown celebrates 650 years in the making, with six days of live music, tours, quizzes and birthday parties. Situated on Digbeth High… Read more »

Kids Eat Free returns to Bodega

Kids Eat Free returns to Bodega

Kids Eat Free is back.. Kids Eat Free returns to Bodega once more, offering fresh homemade South American flavours for everyone to tuck into in. For every… Read more »

Festival of Audacity Invades The City!

This September, Free Radical is bringing Festival of Audacity, a free, three-day extravaganza occupying unusual spaces across Birmingham. It will be celebrating the best of national and… Read more »

Kingfisher Announces Four Weeks of Family Fun this Summer

Kingfisher, Redditch has launched four weeks of summer fun for local children throughout the school summer holidays come rain or shine. Families are invited to Kingfisher’s indoor… Read more »

Brum Live Music & DJ Guide August 2018

Our Brumbeat 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 »

A cocktail evening inspired by Studio Ghibli the second chapter!

A cocktail evening inspired by Studio Ghibli the second chapter!

After the huge success of An evening inspired by Studio Ghibli (read the review here>>) The Vanguard are bringing you “An evening inspired by Studio Ghibli the… Read more »

Weekend Live Music at 1565 Bar + Happy Hour!

Park Regis are now bringing you Live Music every Friday. Why not enjoy a chilled out Friday night up above the city hustle and bustle. The performance… Read more »

Digbeth Dining Club takes on London in UK’s first ever street food battle!

Digbeth Dining Club takes on London in UK’s first ever street food battle!

One of the UK’s most popular street events team, Digbeth Dining Club, will be celebrating its 6th Birthday by ‘battling’ it out with London’s KERB to prove… Read more »

The Birchfield Jazz Festival returns for 2018

Following an incredibly successful launch in 2017, this celebratory weekend of free live music returns in 2018 at St Mary’s Church in Handsworth, Birmingham, and you’re invited!… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout 2nd birthday Jamaican independence celebration

Street food trader Mr Jerk is taking the Reggae Caribbean Cookout Jamaican Jerk BBQ event to Brierley hop house , Brierley Hill to celebrate it’s second birthday… Read more »

The Juke bar and eatery opening on York Road in Kings Heath

The Juke bar and eatery opening on York Road in Kings Heath

Brand new bespoke bar & eatery opening on 27th July on York Road in Kings Heath. Coming soon to Kings Heath is a brand new bespoke bar… Read more »

Mischief Theatre Smash Hit Opens at Birmingham REP

Following the phenomenal sell-out success of its multi award-winning comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre’s first UK tour of The Comedy About A Bank Robbery will open at Birmingham… Read more »

Writing With Noise is a one-day experimental music workshop

Writing With Noise is a one-day workshop featuring writer Frances Morgan and saxophonist Rachel Musson that focuses on experimental writing about experimental music. Participants will engage with… Read more »

Birmingham to host Fun and Free Activities to mark Love Parks Week!

This week (13th July), Coca-Cola Great Britain’s ParkLives programme in Birmingham will play host to a range of fun, free activities in parks across the city to celebrate… Read more »

Comedy Duo Serves Up an Evening of Fun in Brum!

A Brummie and two Scottish legends are joining forces for an evening of curry and comedy in September. Birmingham-born Shazia Mirza and Scottish legend Hardeep Singh Kohli,… Read more »

Bright Minds Daycare Summer Open Day 20th July 2018

On Friday 20th July, Bright Minds Daycare will be opening their doors to their magical Edgbaston nursery to all parents living in Birmingham to showcase their incredible… Read more »

Alexandra Bork and Nick Bonadies, Symphony Hall foyer, 30 July

THSH and FLUID join forces to present a free performance by soprano Alexandra Bork and pianist Nick Bonadies ahead of the sell-out gig by Bianca Del Rio… Read more »

Exclusive Mind, Body and Soul Classes at the NEC, Real Bodies The Exhibition

Exclusive Mind, Body and Soul Classes at the NEC, Real Bodies The Exhibition

Announcing new classes and workshops, available this summer at Real Bodies The Exhibition at the NEC. Class topics include yoga, an anatomy art class with a live… Read more »

Cornelia Parker exhibition at MAC from 7nd July – 2nd September

One Day This Glass Will Break is an exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will… Read more »

Watch England v Croatia on the Park Regis Beach Terrace via a Big Screen

Watch England v Croatia on the Park Regis Beach Terrace via a Big Screen

The England football team are set to play their most important game for decades this Wednesday, but where will you watch the match? How about Park Regis’… Read more »

Major new international music industry conference to hit Jewellery Quarter

A major new international music industry conference and showcase event will take over the historic Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham, UK on Friday 14 September 2018. Pivotal Music Conference,… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout Gimme A Buss Open Mic + authentic Jamaican Street Food!

Reggae Caribbean Cookout Gimme A Buss Open Mic + authentic Jamaican Street Food!

Reggae Caribbean Cookout sponsored by VP Records and GreenSleeves Records has been transporting patrons to the Caribbean in Birmingham’s only regular street food event dedicated to Jamaican… Read more »

Young Birmingham Artists: Ikon artists from the 1960s at Medicine

Ikon is delighted to announce the opening of Young Birmingham Artists: Ikon artists from the 1960s (11 July – 19 August 2018), an exhibition of work by the artists… Read more »

Young Theatre Makers From Across Europe Unite On Stage in Birmingham

Over 200 young people from across Europe will unite in Birmingham this summer for a celebration of youth theatre. Over 5 days, from 30 July – 3… Read more »

Brum Live Music & DJ Guide July 2018

Our Brumbeat 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 »

The Night Owl celebrates third birthday with big soul music weekender!

The Night Owl celebrates third birthday with big soul music weekender!

The Night Owl has been providing Birmingham soul fans with unforgettable nights for three years. The club, based on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth have made themselves known… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday July 2018

Digbeth First Friday July 2018

Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »

It’s People’s Postcode Lottery Week at MAC!

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is thrilled to be the Charity of the Week for People’s Postcode Lottery on Mon 2-Sun 8 July. Come and join us for… Read more »

Kings Heath Dining Club returns to Highbury Hall July 1st

Kings Heath Dining Club returns to Highbury Hall July 1st

Kings Heath Dining Club, the popular collaboration between the Hare & Hounds and Digbeth Dining Club, returns to Highbury Hall on Sunday 1st of July. We’re delighted… Read more »

The Blyth Farm Feast – Music, Food & Arts August 2018

Once again, Birmingham Seasonal Markets are teaming up with everyone’s favourite bus bar, Deckedence to bring you The Blyth Farm Feast. On 5th August 2018 we’ll be bringing… Read more »

Bacardi bring Stefflon Don to Birmingham this July!

BACARDÍ Rum releases tickets today for an unmissable show with Stefflon Don in Birmingham on Saturday 7th July. Tickets for the gig at Boxxed in Digbeth are available through… Read more »

The Blockheads are coming to MACs outdoor Arena

‘Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll’: THE BLOCKHEADS are coming to MAC’s outdoor Arena on Friday 20 July. Rhythm sticks at the ready… Midlands Arts Centre… Read more »

Yarningham 14-15 July 2018

Yarningham, Birmingham’s fibre festival returns for its third edition in July. Featuring dyers and independent producers from across the UK and beyond, Yarningham will be even bigger… Read more »

Mehmet Aslan 4hr set at Hare and Hounds

Voyage Events is an exploration of innovative sounds & inspiring artists from across the globe. Curating extended sets and unique live performances in intimate spaces. Celebrating the rich… Read more »

I-VO in Concert 30th June at Birmingham REP

Internationally renowned musician I-VO will be touching down at Birmingham REP, Sunday 30th June. This one off concert – co-presented by BE FESTIVAL and Fierce Festival –… Read more »

Napalm Death to play The Mill, Digbeth December 2018

The MJR Group & Surprise You’re Dead by arrangement with Mad Tour Booking Presents… NAPALM DEATH – 2018 UK Exclusive Show! Sat 1st Dec | The Mill, Birmingham… Read more »

BE FESTIVAL – The soul of Europe in the heart of Birmingham

BE FESTIVAL – The soul of Europe in the heart of Birmingham

BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham’s annual summer festival of international performing arts, returns to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 3 – 7 July. Serving up Europe’s frontline artists to Birmingham… Read more »

Digbeth Dining Club and Craft Beer Rising to launch three day festival this Autumn

Digbeth Dining Club and Craft Beer Rising to launch three day festival this Autumn

The UK’s largest craft beer festival is to team up with one of the UK’s most popular street food destinations for a three day celebration of beer,… Read more »

House of Jealous Lovers Day Rave at The Old Crown Saturday 23rd June

After a fab set at HottDate Birmingham we’ve decided to treat you to a FREE DAY RAVE at the oldest pub in Birmingham, The Old Crown in… Read more »

Osman Yousefzada at Ikon by Sophie Bremner

“One dreams to the extent they can” Osman Yousefzada’s exhibition is humbling, diverse, and beautiful. The Birmingham-born fashion designer takes a look at the migrant experience in… Read more »

Beware The Moon Returns to Dudley Castle this August

Beware The Moon Returns to Dudley Castle this August

Dudley Zoological Gardens are again teaming up with Flatpack Projects and Film Hub Midlands to present the cinema spectacular BEWARE THE MOON. Dudley Castle will be transformed… Read more »

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July

The full food and drink line-up for the Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July has been announced, and it’s unbelievably good!  Full food/drink line-up: The… Read more »

Brand New Cocktail Bar 18/81 to open on Thorp Street!

A brand new cocktail bar is coming to Birmingham, in a secret location on Thorp Street. 18/81 is the new bar concept from Robert Wood (former head… Read more »

Neighbourhood Shorts returns with eclectic short films from across USA

American Shorts Neighbourhood Shorts returns with another eclectic selection of short films, this time from across the USA. As ever there’ll be drama, comedy, documentary, dance, music,… Read more »

The Old Crown to reopen gin garden – and this year it’s even bigger!

The Old Crown to reopen gin garden – and this year it’s even bigger!

The Old Crown in Digbeth is reopening it’s botanical gin haven as part of its 11 weeks of summer celebrations. As part of this transformation a new… Read more »

The Migrant Festival at Ikon 14th – 17th June 2018

The Migrant Festival at Ikon 14th – 17th June 2018

Ikon hosts The Migrant Festival, a four day festival curated by Birmingham-born fashion designer Osman Yousefzada, fusing themes of migration, fashion, art and music. Events include a… Read more »

Being Somewhere Else at Ikon Gallery 6th – 29th June

Being Somewhere Else at Ikon Gallery 6th – 29th June

This is the first solo exhibition by Birmingham-born fashion designer Osman Yousefzada. A leading light of London Fashion Week, Osman works at the intersection of art and fashion,… Read more »

FOMA party at Dig Brew with FEET, Soeur, Chartreuse and You Dirty Blue!

You are invited to an evening of Harmless Untruths with FEET, Soeur, Chartreuse and You Dirty Blue 16th June. Please see full details below.  When: Saturday 16th June… Read more »

Peaky Blinders Immersive Festival To Launch

An historic corner of Birmingham’s celebrated Digbeth quarter is to be transformed into a major two day Peaky Blinders themed experience on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September… Read more »