What’s on in Birmingham this month

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Birmingham Bach Choir’s SUMMER CONCERT 2024 (B’ham & Warwick)

Birmingham Bach Choir’s SUMMER CONCERT 2024 (B’ham & Warwick)

Bednall, Bernstein, Elgar & Spicer Saturday 29 June 2024, Warwick Saturday 6 July 2024, BirminghamFollowing a series of themed performances, Birmingham Bach Choir’s annual Summer Concert sees… Read more »

Due To Popular Demand Six By Nico Extends Its 10-Course ‘TRUST’ Dining Experience

Due To Popular Demand Six By Nico Extends Its 10-Course ‘TRUST’ Dining Experience

The new concept, which asks diners to completely place their TRUST in the chef for their entire meal, will be extending for an extra 6 new dates… Read more »

Everything Digbeth – Open Day coming to the Creative Quarter in June

Everything Digbeth – Open Day coming to the Creative Quarter in June

Studios, shops and businesses will showcase what they do with special offers, entertainment and more on Saturday 22nd June! Zellig presents,in collaboration with Digbeth Arts Space, Everything… Read more »

TOCA SOCIAL BIRMINGHAM PARTNER WITH CHICK ‘N’ SOURS TO LAUNCH THE EXCLUSIVE ‘GUNPOWDER WING’

TOCA SOCIAL BIRMINGHAM PARTNER WITH CHICK ‘N’ SOURS TO LAUNCH THE EXCLUSIVE ‘GUNPOWDER WING’

The Gunpowder Wing tossed in ‘Gunpowder crack’ is a nod to the Birmingham city’s curry culture TOCA Social, the world’s first immersive football and dining experience, opening to the… Read more »

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS come to BIRMINGHAM – Town Hall on Friday 21st June 2024!

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS come to BIRMINGHAM – Town Hall on Friday 21st June 2024!

In 2023 and 2024 the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will embark on a world tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The tour will be accompanied by the… Read more »

The best of the Blues comes to Solihull

The best of the Blues comes to Solihull

Catch top live blues bands and attractions from across the UK and beyond, at Henry’s Blueshouse nights at The Core, Solihull. Enjoy a laid back night of fantastic music… Read more »

Half-term heroes – 10 deals on family days out 

Half-term heroes – 10 deals on family days out 

As the Spring Bank Holiday and half-term break approaches, families across the country will be gearing up for a week of fun, exploration, brighter evenings and (hopefully)… Read more »

 New music FFO Little Simz & Joe James

 New music FFO Little Simz & Joe James

The self-proclaimed West Mids Wordsmith is highly regarded as one to watch in Birmingham’s blossoming rap scene; with a distinctive pen game set against beats influenced by the icy… Read more »

CHILDISH GAMBINO – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 3RD DECEMBER 2024

CHILDISH GAMBINO – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 3RD DECEMBER 2024

Childish Gambino is set to take the global stage once again with The New World Tour produced by AEG Presents. Alongside The New World Tour announcement, Gambino… Read more »

TALA launches across all Selfridges stores

TALA launches across all Selfridges stores

Mark your calendars – TALA’s highly anticipated Selfridges debut launched on Friday, May 10th, for a limited time across all four Selfridges locations. Don’t miss your chance… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this May 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »

Best of Brum

Click here to view all our special 'best of Brum' articles, from the best bars to the best restaurants, things to do in the city and other alternative features.
Great Birmingham Christmas Gifts for 2023!

Great Birmingham Christmas Gifts for 2023!

If you’re stuck for the stocking fillers this Christmas and need some inspiration, why not support local businesses by buying something from our Brummie Christmas shopping list!… Read more »

Alternative New Year’s Eve Events in Birmingham for 2023

Alternative New Year’s Eve Events in Birmingham for 2023

Looking for some party inspiration to make sure your 2024 gets off to a good start? With New Year’s Eve only a few days away, you may… Read more »

A night out in Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estate review!

A night out in Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estate review!

Myself and a friend Emily, were recently invited on a mini tour of Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estates and The Relationship co. I was in the office… Read more »

48 Hours in Birmingham – Two Kids on the Bloc

48 Hours in Birmingham – Two Kids on the Bloc

Living in Worcester, it’s a pretty easy commute to Brum. I’ve lived in The Jewellery Quarter, the worst parts of Wolverhampton & West Bromwich, and was born… Read more »

Food & Drink News

Click to view all the latest news on food and drink in Birmingham. From new bar and restaurant launches to foodie events, tasting sessions, press releases, reviews and more.
Due To Popular Demand Six By Nico Extends Its 10-Course ‘TRUST’ Dining Experience

Due To Popular Demand Six By Nico Extends Its 10-Course ‘TRUST’ Dining Experience

The new concept, which asks diners to completely place their TRUST in the chef for their entire meal, will be extending for an extra 6 new dates… Read more »

Everything Digbeth – Open Day coming to the Creative Quarter in June

Everything Digbeth – Open Day coming to the Creative Quarter in June

Studios, shops and businesses will showcase what they do with special offers, entertainment and more on Saturday 22nd June! Zellig presents,in collaboration with Digbeth Arts Space, Everything… Read more »

TOCA SOCIAL BIRMINGHAM PARTNER WITH CHICK ‘N’ SOURS TO LAUNCH THE EXCLUSIVE ‘GUNPOWDER WING’

TOCA SOCIAL BIRMINGHAM PARTNER WITH CHICK ‘N’ SOURS TO LAUNCH THE EXCLUSIVE ‘GUNPOWDER WING’

The Gunpowder Wing tossed in ‘Gunpowder crack’ is a nod to the Birmingham city’s curry culture TOCA Social, the world’s first immersive football and dining experience, opening to the… Read more »

ALSO24 Festival latest line-up announced

ALSO24 Festival latest line-up announced

More than 100 events have been added to the line-up for ALSO Festival’s upcoming 11th edition: ALSO24, taking place 12th – 14th July at Park Farm, Compton… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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Chapter 2 ‘Air’ from The Enchanted Tales story review at Lulu Wild

Chapter 2 ‘Air’ from The Enchanted Tales story review at Lulu Wild

Other than walking past admiring the floral décor, my only experience of Lulul Wild was a marketing meeting in 2023. The dishes we tasted that day were… Read more »

Peter Pan Goes Wrong ‘A Brilliantly Entertaining Comedy of Errors’ review

Peter Pan Goes Wrong ‘A Brilliantly Entertaining Comedy of Errors’ review

Last night I had the great pleasure of going to see Peter Pan Goes Wrong at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. After relaxing with a couple of… Read more »

Hockley Social Club & Artum review

Hockley Social Club & Artum review

Birmingham’s music scene has, like most other UK towns and cities, suffered some serious blows in recent years. From austerity to lock-downs, train strikes to cost of… Read more »

The Plough kitchen at The Hare & Hounds review

The Plough kitchen at The Hare & Hounds review

The guys at The Plough Harborne have recently taken over a kitchen residency at The Hare & Hounds in King’s Heath and I was invited along to… Read more »

Community News

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Birmingham Bach Choir’s SUMMER CONCERT 2024 (B’ham & Warwick)

Birmingham Bach Choir’s SUMMER CONCERT 2024 (B’ham & Warwick)

Bednall, Bernstein, Elgar & Spicer Saturday 29 June 2024, Warwick Saturday 6 July 2024, BirminghamFollowing a series of themed performances, Birmingham Bach Choir’s annual Summer Concert sees… Read more »

Everything Digbeth – Open Day coming to the Creative Quarter in June

Everything Digbeth – Open Day coming to the Creative Quarter in June

Studios, shops and businesses will showcase what they do with special offers, entertainment and more on Saturday 22nd June! Zellig presents,in collaboration with Digbeth Arts Space, Everything… Read more »

Children’s Activities Week Begins! 

Children’s Activities Week Begins! 

Children’s Activities Week (CAW), the UK’s largest annual celebration of children’s activities and fundraising event, is now live until 19th May. The exciting week of fun and fundraising… Read more »

ALSO24 Festival latest line-up announced

ALSO24 Festival latest line-up announced

More than 100 events have been added to the line-up for ALSO Festival’s upcoming 11th edition: ALSO24, taking place 12th – 14th July at Park Farm, Compton… Read more »