What’s on in Birmingham this month

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ROSIE TEE Night Creature Brum launch gig 27 Apr

ROSIE TEE Night Creature Brum launch gig 27 Apr

Following a string of acclaimed EPs, Birmingham-based musician and composer Rosie Tee has announced the release of her debut mini-album, Night Creature (out 26 April 2024). Through a haze… Read more »

Teena’s Spring Tease comes to Solihull

Teena’s Spring Tease comes to Solihull

A ridiculous night (or afternoon) of fun awaits on Saturday 4th May, as Teena’s Spring Tease comes to the Studio at The Core, Solihull. Dazzling drag queen, quiz mistress… Read more »

Seafood City is set to open this Spring in the Arcadian

Seafood City is set to open this Spring in the Arcadian

This June, the brains behind Vietnamese Street Kitchen are launching an exciting new seafood boil restaurant called Seafood City in the Arcadian. The concept takes inspiration from… Read more »

SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCE ‘NEW YORK’ INSPIRED MENU FOR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT

SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCE ‘NEW YORK’ INSPIRED MENU FOR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT

The Colmore Row restaurant will be taking guests on a journey inspired by New York’s culinary scene through its signature six course tasting menu from 8th April… Read more »

Birmingham Restaurant Festival – 1st to the 31st of August 2024

Birmingham Restaurant Festival – 1st to the 31st of August 2024

The preview list of restaurants taking part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival from the 1st to the 31st of August is revealed.  Every year, restaurants participating in Birmingham… Read more »

MIKE OLDFIELD’S TUBULAR BELLS LIVE IN CONCERT – 2024 UK WIDE TOUR ANNOUNCED – EXTENDED 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

MIKE OLDFIELD’S TUBULAR BELLS LIVE IN CONCERT – 2024 UK WIDE TOUR ANNOUNCED – EXTENDED 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Continuing on from last years 50th anniversary celebrations of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, it has been announced the multi-million-selling and multi-award-winning album will be performed live in… Read more »

New Films 12th April 2024 by Mike Davies

New Films 12th April 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Civil War (15) There’s no backstory as to why or how, but, unlikely… Read more »

The Indian Streatery to launch brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ Monday 15th April

The Indian Streatery to launch brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ Monday 15th April

The Indian Streatery have created a brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ which the team are launching Monday 15th April 2024. Brand New. Innovative, Creative &… Read more »

EAT, DRINK AND SCORE: BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE AT TOCA SOCIAL

EAT, DRINK AND SCORE: BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE AT TOCA SOCIAL

Guests are now able to book for groups of up to 12 players for the world’s first and only immersive football experience launching from 3rd June at the Bullring TOCA… Read more »

HIS LORDSHIP at The Hare & Hounds in Birmingham on May 27th

HIS LORDSHIP at The Hare & Hounds in Birmingham on May 27th

His Lordship are guitarist James Walbourne (The Pretenders, The Pogues, The Rails) and Kristoffer Sonne (Chrissie Hynde, Willie Nelson). The sound of Walbourne unleashed as a frontman, the band make riotous rock… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music & DJ Guide – April 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music & DJ nights in Birmingham this April 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music… 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.
Seafood City is set to open this Spring in the Arcadian

Seafood City is set to open this Spring in the Arcadian

This June, the brains behind Vietnamese Street Kitchen are launching an exciting new seafood boil restaurant called Seafood City in the Arcadian. The concept takes inspiration from… Read more »

SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCE ‘NEW YORK’ INSPIRED MENU FOR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT

SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCE ‘NEW YORK’ INSPIRED MENU FOR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT

The Colmore Row restaurant will be taking guests on a journey inspired by New York’s culinary scene through its signature six course tasting menu from 8th April… Read more »

Birmingham Restaurant Festival – 1st to the 31st of August 2024

Birmingham Restaurant Festival – 1st to the 31st of August 2024

The preview list of restaurants taking part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival from the 1st to the 31st of August is revealed.  Every year, restaurants participating in Birmingham… Read more »

The Indian Streatery to launch brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ Monday 15th April

The Indian Streatery to launch brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ Monday 15th April

The Indian Streatery have created a brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ which the team are launching Monday 15th April 2024. Brand New. Innovative, Creative &… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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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 »

Birmingham, can you handle this? Yes! Jack and the Beanstalk wows audiences at Hippodrome.

Birmingham, can you handle this? Yes! Jack and the Beanstalk wows audiences at Hippodrome.

Jack and the Beanstalk, thestage musical and family-friendly comedy, based very loosely on the famous old English Fairytale, is currently showing at Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham’s Queen, Alison… Read more »

Community News

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Teena’s Spring Tease comes to Solihull

Teena’s Spring Tease comes to Solihull

A ridiculous night (or afternoon) of fun awaits on Saturday 4th May, as Teena’s Spring Tease comes to the Studio at The Core, Solihull. Dazzling drag queen, quiz mistress… Read more »

Birmingham Restaurant Festival – 1st to the 31st of August 2024

Birmingham Restaurant Festival – 1st to the 31st of August 2024

The preview list of restaurants taking part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival from the 1st to the 31st of August is revealed.  Every year, restaurants participating in Birmingham… Read more »

MOSELEY FOLK FEST’ NEWS – Mark Steel, Zoe Lyons, Nick Cope, Carl Chinn + more

MOSELEY FOLK FEST’ NEWS – Mark Steel, Zoe Lyons, Nick Cope, Carl Chinn + more

Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September 2024) has revealed it’s ‘Arts’ line-up. Among those heading to the festival’s Speaker’s Corner stage… Read more »

Flatpack Festival 2024 Key Dates 10-19 May

Flatpack Festival 2024 Key Dates 10-19 May

Flatpack announces its 2024 festival programme including award-winning Japanese performance duo Usaginingen, Carrie screened outdoors at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a BAFTA-qualifying short film competition and an artist-led… Read more »