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.

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 »

Yarningham – Birmingham’s yarn festival

Yarningham is Birmingham’s yarn festival produced by Stitches and Hos. Following on from the success of the inaugural festival in 2016, Stitches and Hos have returned with… Read more »

Forthcoming Events at The Custard Factory!

Forthcoming Events at The Custard Factory!

Joseph Sample Sale – June 1st-4th Another fantastic fashion sale comes to the Custard Factory in June. The Joseph Sample Sale will see thousands of items from… Read more »

Room7 Presents Their First Exhibition

ROOM7 PRESENTS THEIR FIRST EXHIBITION IN COLLABORATION WITH GRAND UNION AND CENTRALA ART GALLERIES, OPENING FRIDAY 2 JUNE 4 CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AN EXHIBITION OF… Read more »

intoxicATE by Dionysus & Pasithea Productions

Friday 26 May 2017, from 6:50pm An immersive dining experience that aims to overwhelm the senses in every way possible, transporting guests to a divine world amongst… Read more »

Award winning street-artist curates REVOLUTIONary event!

A revolutionary arts event returns to Birmingham on May 13th.  The Hubb Debates turns the traditional debate format on its head: bringing musicians, singers and visual artists… Read more »

Whiskies Galore! At The Electric This May

The Birmingham Whisky Club has teamed up with The Lost Distillery Company (TLDC) to present an exclusive ‘taste-along’ screening of the remake of ‘Whisky Galore!’ ahead of… Read more »

Mostly Jazz & Soul Food Project ft Huey Morgan

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul & Soul Food Project Present Huey Morgan at Hare And Hounds Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th May 2017 Venue/Location: Hare And Hounds,… Read more »

The Who’s award-winning musical comes to The REP!

Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon Directed by Kerry Michael … Read more »

Mac Cinema goes green this may!

This May, the 7th UK Green Film Festival gets ready to bring the very best of environmentally themed films from around the world to one of the… Read more »

Brumbeat Music Guide May 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 »

May Bank Holiday with Bitters N’ Twisted

May Bank Holiday with Bitters N’ Twisted

New Inn, Harborne – Join your favourite local pub! The New Inn will be running Happy hour all weekend so you can make the most of the new… Read more »

Be At One’s 1st Birthday Party!

Celebrate our 1st birthday with the team at Be At One Birmingham! It’s been a fantastic year and we want to party with you in style! Help… Read more »

Melissa Odabash Sample Sale

Another fabulous fashion sale comes to the Custard Factory with luxury swimwear brand Melissa Odabash! Get your summer holiday wardrobe sorted with a huge range of swimwear,… Read more »

Mike Skinner & Murkage Present Tonga

Mike Skinner & Murkage Present Tonga – Birmingham Residency Pt.2 Friday 28th – Saturday 29th April 2017 Venue/Location: Hare And Hounds, Birmingham Doors: 21:00 till 03:00 Min Age:… Read more »

My Country; A Work In Progress at The REP

In the days following the Brexit vote, a team of interviewers spoke to people around the country – from Leicester to Derry/Londonderry and Merthry Tydfil to Glasgow,… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns to Jewellery Quarter May Bank Holiday

Following the successful launch moving to a new location on Easter Monday at St. Paul’s Square Church, 876 Street Foods Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns for a early… Read more »

The Independent Birmingham Festival 2017

The Independent Birmingham Festival 2017

On Saturday 13th May (12pm – 6pm), The Independent Birmingham Festival will be taking place at The Bond Company, Digbeth, showcasing the very best of Birmingham’s independent… Read more »

Lord of the Dance 20th Anniversary Celebration

Michael Flatley’s spectacular Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games returns to the UK early next year, hot on the heels of a successful World Tour – and… Read more »

Easter Weekend with Bitters N Twisted

Easter Weekend at The New Inn – Thursday 13th Monday 17th April – Happy Hour cocktails from Thursday 4pm – Monday Close – Their new food menu… Read more »

This Is England Official Club Night this Sunday!

Lineup and Details for This Is England Official Club Night with Shaun & Gadget This Is England Official Club Night with Shaun & Gadget Plus Support from… Read more »

Bahamas to Brum via North America – October Nights CD3

October Nights – CD3 Christian Deveaux sets pace to deliver his follow-up headline show. This time with support from Birmingham emcee King Shells, trap-soul princess Renaie Shantay and R&B crooner Ashley Zeal…. Read more »

Seasonal Markets return to The Bond 22nd April!

Seasonal Markets return to The Bond 22nd April!

The Spring Market, 22nd April, The Bond Company, a festival of street food, artist and makers, and music. Seasonal Markets return for it’s 4th year to The… Read more »

To Sir, With Love – live at The REP

E.R. Braithwaite’s powerful story, To Sir, With Love, is brought to life at Birmingham Repertory Theatre this spring. Immortalised in the classic film of the same name,… Read more »

Genecraft Biohack

Summary Our Genecraft Biohack is a day of workshops and talks exploring art and genetics. It is an event for creatives, scientists, artists and the intrigued to… Read more »