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.

MeMe Detroit The New Single

Midlands artist MeMe Detroit releases new single; ‘How She Runs’ on July 28th via her own founded label SoulRock Central  Records. The indie grunge girl draws inspiration from a reservoir of influences to produce… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns to Hawker Yard

On Sunday 30 July 2017, 876 Street Food’s Reggae Caribbean Cookout will be back at Hawker Yard for another all-dayer. The Hawker Yard will be filled with… Read more »

The Custard Factory’s Summer Jam

The Custard Factory’s Summer Jam

On Saturday 12th August, the Custard Factory is really excited to be hosting the Summer Jam; a day of live music, classic vinyl records, scrumptious street food and family fun…. Read more »

Summer Screenings at Rum Runner Yard

Summer Screenings at Rum Runner Yard

6 Weekends of Summer Screenings at Regency Wharf’s Pop-Up Open Air Cinema, Rum Runner Yard. Rum Runner Yard (hidden away in the middle of Regency Wharf) will be… Read more »

ACM Birmingham opens its doors for first Open Day

Further to the recent announcement of their new Birmingham campus, the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) is pleased to invite prospective students, parents and the local community… Read more »

Leftfoot & Dark Corner Disco present Andrew Weatherall

Leftfoot & Dark Corner Disco Present Andrew Weatherall Plus Support from Sunshine & Smith Doors: 9pm Tickets:1st Release – £10 / 2nd Release – £12 ARTIST INFORMATION Andrew… Read more »

Breakfast of Champions at Two Cats Kitchen

A year on from After Dark, chef Chris Hughes and artist Kaye Winwood have joined forces once again in taking over Birmingham’s favourite restaurant – Two Cats… Read more »

Leoe & Hyde’s Marriage of Kim K UK Tour Begins

LEOE & HYDE’S THE MARRIAGE OF KIM K TOUR STARTS THIS SATURDAY AS LONDON TICKETS GO ON SALE New production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro satirises Kim Kardashian’s… Read more »

Byron Hamburgers celebrates 10 years!

Book a table and help Byron Hamburgers celebrate 10 years of making delicious Hamburgers! It’s almost impossible to believe a decade has passed since Byron served its… Read more »

New botanical gin garden in Digbeth

New botanical gin garden in Digbeth

Good news for gin lovers, The Old Crown in Digbeth is launching a new botanical gin garden on the 23rd and 24th June. Birmingham’s oldest pub, situated… Read more »

The Shock & Gore Festival 2017

Friday 28th July to Sunday 6th August Somebody alert society’s moral guardians, because the Midlands’ finest horror and fantasy festival returns to Birmingham’s  Electric Cinema this summer with another mix of… Read more »

Listening Sessions TAKEOVER

We are excited to welcome Birmingham based music community, Listening Sessions, to Kings Heath on Saturday 8th July, as they take over the sound at the monthly… Read more »

UK-Based Illustrator Designs Exclusive Phone Case for HSBC Birmingham Roadshow

HSBC is teaming up with some of the UK’s best up-and-coming regional designers to design exclusive mobile phone cases for roadshows across the UK, including Birmingham. UK-based… Read more »

Brumbeat Guide July 2017

Our Brumbeat live music guide for Birmingham offers more original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings than anywhere else online. We work with local promoters… Read more »

Celebrate Independence Day with Buffalo & Rye

This Independence Day, Tuesday 4th July, Bitters ‘n Twisted’s American inspired smoke house and diner Buffalo & Rye will be celebrating this day in the best way… Read more »

Marco Pierre’s ace of an afternoon tea

To coincide with the start of the world’s most famous tennis tournament, Birmingham’s Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill is serving up a brand new afternoon… Read more »

Mat Collishaw: ‘Thresholds’ at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

‘Thresholds’ is a new virtual reality artwork by the renowned British artist Mat Collishaw, which is currently, and significantly, on show at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery…. Read more »

Rap Superstar Nelly to play O2 Academy Nov 15th!

Diamond Selling, multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, actor and philanthropist, Nelly, returns to the U.K. for a massive 15-date nationwide tour, presented by AEG Presents.  An… Read more »

Psychedelic Spaghetti Funktion at 1000 Trades

After a beautifully put-together debut earlier in the year rising stars of the Birmingham DJ scene James Hollingworth and Tom Owen roll out their instalments of a monthly… Read more »

Introducing The Stable Summer of Love

Summer solstice means everyone’s favourite season is officially underway. WAHOO! This summer at The Stable, we’re reaching out to our fellow humans with a whole lot of… Read more »

Desperados Clubhouse at Night Owl 28th June

9 JUNE 2017 – This summer Desperados is bringing legendary lost UK club nights back to life in a massive house party series across the country. CLUBHOUSE… Read more »

Buggin presents Winston Hazel – Forgemasters & Gez Varley – LFO

Buggin are proud to present two true pioneers of UK dance music. They are responsible to making two of the most iconic dance records ever, Forgemasters –… Read more »

Midlands Fashion Awards call on Local Businesses for support!

Birmingham, June 2017: The 2017 Midlands Fashion Awards is inviting local businesses to sponsor this year’s event in a bid to support the wealth of fresh and… Read more »

YBAs: Young Birmingham Artists by Ruth Millington

YBAs: Young Birmingham Artists by Ruth Millington

This week I visited Birmingham School of Art to view (and review) the BA Fine Art degree show. Having moved to Birmingham not too long ago, it… Read more »

An American Werewolf in Dudley (Castle)

An American Werewolf in Dudley (Castle)

Dudley Zoological Gardens are again teaming up with Flatpack to present DUDLEY CASTLE AFTER DARK. The famous Dudley landmark will be transformed into an open-air cinema for… Read more »

Pop Up Adult Youth Club comes to Digbeth

Pop Up Adult Youth Club comes to Digbeth

A brand new pop up coming to Birmingham on June 30th and July 1st purely designed to bring that smile back to your face and remind you… Read more »

Dego at Hare And Hounds Saturday 17th

LINEUP AND DETAILS FOR LEFTFOOT & MOODFIX PRESENT DEGO (2000 BLACK) Leftfoot & MoodFix Present Dego (4-Hero / 2000 Black) Plus Leftfoot & Moodfix Residents Doors: 9pm… Read more »

Taste Skye Under The Moon this August

The Birmingham Whisky Club has teamed up with Birmingham Museums, Talisker Whisky and artist Luke Jerram to present a unique lunar inspired whisky tasting experience this August…. Read more »

1000 Trades First Birthday ft DJ Phil Asher, Ross Jukes, Habanero Cafe & Wine Pop-up!

Bringing new life to our listed building, our place is home to local craft in all its forms and we’re opening the doors on Saturday June 17th… Read more »

Hawker Yard takeover by Reggae​ Caribbean Cookout

876 Street Food takes it’s popular Reggae Caribbean Cookout event on tour. First stop is to take over the purpose built Street Food venue Hawker Yard for… Read more »

Fathers Day with Bitters’ n Twisted

Marmalade – Sunday roast & live music  Looking for something traditional with a twist?  Live music will start from 1pm and Sunday roasts will be served alongside the new… Read more »

San Proper preview + Ohme at Colore Q&A

Coloré, Moulin Groove & Cache Present… An Evening With San Proper (Rush Hour, Perlon) THE RAINBOW ROOFTOP, DIGBETH FRIDAY JUNE 23RD // 10pm-5am Tickets available Coloré is back, jumping… Read more »

The Paperdolls Summer Craft Market

The Paperdolls Summer Craft Market

Listen up Birmingham! An exciting, fun-filled day in the brand new Custard Factory Courtyard is coming on Saturday 17th June! Paperdolls Summer Craft Market Pick up some beautiful… Read more »

Rockabilly gig this Saturday at Dares

Rockabilly Roar ft: the Uproars + Anthony Price & his Ruffians There’s a new monthly rockabilly night at dares bar featuring live bands and everyone’s favourite rock… Read more »

The Hand That Feeds: A musical about food crime


FREE OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES 12pm 10th June in CASTLE VALE & 1pm 13th June in Victoria Square ‘The Hand That Feeds’ is a theatrical song cycle about food… Read more »

New Art Gallery launch for Moseley

New Art Gallery launch for Moseley

On 30th June, Maison Mayci owners and chefs, David and Remi Faveau, will launch Galerie Mayci at their Moseley cafe where, since 2010, they have provided high… Read more »

Seasonal Market’s Summer Market 10th June

The Summer Market, 10th June, The Bond Company, a festival of street food, artist and makers, and music. Seasonal Markets return for the second time this year… Read more »

FLUX- Symposium at Centrala Gallery 10th June

In response to the challenges that artists, curators, and galleries face today, Room7 are excited to present an evening of talks and discussions on the contemporary arts… Read more »

Fazeley Studios Wedding Open Evening – July 6th

We are really excited to announce that our next Wedding Open Evening will take place on Thursday 6th July between 6-8pm at the beautiful Fazeley Studios. Our… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music June 2017

Our Brumbeat live music guide for Birmingham offers more original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings than anywhere else online. We work with local promoters… Read more »

Gin Ahoy – Gin Tasting Cruise review

Gin Ahoy – Gin Tasting Cruise review

Carl Hawkins, aka ‘The Gintleman’, has come up with a genius idea: to offer gin tasting aboard an evening cruise through Birmingham’s network of canals. As a… Read more »

Kickback Bike Builders Show, July 15th

The Custard Factory will host the KICKBACK Motorbike Show dedicated to creative customs, café racers and classics… The KICKBACK Motorbike Show & Workshop Fair takes place on Saturday 15th… Read more »

May Bank Holiday at Bitters N’ Twisted

May Bank Holiday at Bitters N’ Twisted

Marmalade – A perfect way to start the long weekend! A new summer menu was launched this month – why not join them in their theatrical surroundings for a delicious… Read more »

Summer in the city 2017 by Sally W Jones

While we can’t vouch for the weather, summer is certainly shaping up to be a good one in Birmingham, with plenty of events including music, cycling, food… Read more »

Cross The Track DJs at Bar Opus Saturdays

Have you heard about the new DJ event taking place each Saturday at Bar Opus near Snow Hill Station? Cross the Track takes place at Bar Opus… Read more »

Stadium by Mohamed El Khatib

STADIUM BY MOHAMED EL KHATIB FRIDAY 9 – SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2017 PRESS NIGHT: TUESDAY 13 JUNE, 7PM The drama of theatre meets the thrill of football… Read more »

Birmingham welcomes its 1st BBQ and Beer Festival!

Birmingham welcomes its 1st BBQ and Beer Festival!

Pairing local, regional and national breweries with BBQ street-food traders putting out their best BBQ-inspired dishes, Taste and Liquor’s BBQ & Beer Festival is where gluttony and… Read more »

An Evening with San Proper 23rd June

Coloré, Moulin Groove & Cache Present… AN EVENING WITH…SAN PROPER THE RAINBOW ROOFTOP, DIGBETH FRIDAY JUNE 23RD We’re back, jumping headfirst into the the summer season with… Read more »

Birmingham to Celebrate National Walking Month!

On Saturday 20th May, Birmingham residents are invited to put their best foot forward and celebrate National Walking Month with ‘One Big Walk in the Park’ –… Read more »

Leftfoot & Listening Sessions Present Mala 29th May

LEFTFOOT & LISTENING SESSIONS PRESENT MALA MALA (DMZ/DEEP MEDI) FRIDAY 26TH may 9PM – 3AM HARE & HOUNDS, 106 HIGHT STREET, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, B14 7JZ £13.50… Read more »