What’s on in Birmingham this month

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Avalanche Party share video for ‘Ecstasy’, taken from album ‘Der Traum Uber Alles’ out now

Avalanche Party share video for ‘Ecstasy’, taken from album ‘Der Traum Uber Alles’ out now

Yorkshire feral garage-punk band Avalanche Party release the video for single ‘Ecstasy’, an ode to euphoria, showcasing a new dimension to Avalanche Party’s sound. Watch the video here. Vocalist… Read more »

CLAYS LAUNCHES NEW WEEKEND EXPERIENCES INCLUDING GAME-PLAY, COCKTAILS AND SMALL PLATES

CLAYS LAUNCHES NEW WEEKEND EXPERIENCES INCLUDING GAME-PLAY, COCKTAILS AND SMALL PLATES

Launching from Friday 21st February, guests will be able to kick start the weekend with a high-energy night-time experience or wind down with a fun-filled Sunday Clays,… Read more »

THE NIGHT OWL HOST AN IMMERSIVE STUDIO 54 CLUB NIGHT THIS SATURDAY

THE NIGHT OWL HOST AN IMMERSIVE STUDIO 54 CLUB NIGHT THIS SATURDAY

The Night Owl’s award-winning club night ‘Le Freak’ returns after a hiatus this Saturday night for a one-off special celebration and commiseration of 45 years since the… Read more »

The Stylistics announce November 2025 UK Tour. Birmingham Symphony Hall – Nov 8th, 2025

The Stylistics announce November 2025 UK Tour. Birmingham Symphony Hall – Nov 8th, 2025

Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations 

Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations 

– Nightlife and hospitality businesses in the area known locally as ‘County Digbeth’ due to its Irish links prepare for one of their most important weekends of… Read more »

New Films 14th February 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 14th February 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (15) The fourth and final entry… Read more »

ALABAMA 3 – Embark Upon Extensive Tour of UK and Ireland – This Spring 

ALABAMA 3 – Embark Upon Extensive Tour of UK and Ireland – This Spring 

Navigating the post-pandemic touring world, where nostalgia is king of the jungle, ALABAMA 3 have agreed to give fans a hypo full of love and hook in… Read more »

Spring at The Rep 13.02

Spring at The Rep 13.02

This Spring the Birmingham Rep will be hosting the “bloomin’” best of dance, drama and entertainment currently touring the UK, ranging from world-premiere and thought-provoking dance pieces… Read more »

SHAMAN’S HARVEST – First Ever UK & Ireland Tour in March – 8 March – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham

SHAMAN’S HARVEST – First Ever UK & Ireland Tour in March – 8 March – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham

Heavy-weight Missouri rockers Shaman’s Harvest, have announced their brand-new single “Rock n Roll Queen” ahead of their first ever tour of the UK and Ireland in March. You can listen to… Read more »

Announcing Harvington History Festival 2025: Exploding The Myths!

Announcing Harvington History Festival 2025: Exploding The Myths!

Back for its third year, and bigger than ever, the Harvington History Festival 2025 promises five days of fascinating talks, lively discussions, and captivating performances covering everything… Read more »

Pulp announce UK and Ireland arena tour this summer with huge Birmingham show!

Pulp announce UK and Ireland arena tour this summer with huge Birmingham show!

You deserve more – & we have more. In fact, we have More – (but that’s a whole other story… you’ll have to wait a little more… Read more »

Labour of Love opens at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, on February 22nd

Labour of Love opens at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, on February 22nd

James Graham’s brilliant and wickedly funny “Labour of Love” opens at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, on February 22nd. Considered by many to be the “man of the… Read more »

Young Voices Counts Down to 100th Concert in Birmingham

Young Voices Counts Down to 100th Concert in Birmingham

Young Voices, the world’s largest children’s choir concerts, is set to mark its 100th concert in Birmingham. Taking place at bp pulse LIVE on the 27th February 2025, the 100th concert… Read more »

MARSTON’S GOES MARMALADE MAD WITH NEW PADDINGTON CHILDREN’S MENU

MARSTON’S GOES MARMALADE MAD WITH NEW PADDINGTON CHILDREN’S MENU

To celebrate The Home Release of Paddington in Peru, developed, produced and distributed by STUDIOCANAL, a limited-edition, marmalade-inspired children’s menu will be available in over 250 Marston’s… Read more »

SNOW PATROL – BP PULSE LIVE – SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY

SNOW PATROL – BP PULSE LIVE – SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY

Following the release of their brand new single ‘But I’ll Keep Trying’ and details of a deluxe version of their recent Number One album ‘The Forest Is… Read more »

Light up your night with cocktails at Flight Club Birmingham! 

Light up your night with cocktails at Flight Club Birmingham! 

Flight Club Birmingham is located just walking distance away from the extraordinary illuminations that are part of Birmingham Light Festival taking place in the centre of the… Read more »

Good for a Girl Syndicated interview with Becky Deeks (Writer) and Lucy Wild (Director and Movement Director)

Good for a Girl Syndicated interview with Becky Deeks (Writer) and Lucy Wild (Director and Movement Director)

Becky: Football has always been a huge part of my life. As a kid, I spent most weekends playing football down the park with my dad and… Read more »

RUDY’S ANNOUNCES NEW LEAMINGTON SPA SITE OPENING IN MARCH 2025

RUDY’S ANNOUNCES NEW LEAMINGTON SPA SITE OPENING IN MARCH 2025

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has announced it will be opening the doors of its highly anticipated Leamington Spa pizzeria in Spring 2025, bringing its fan favourite, true Neapolitan pizza, to… Read more »

André Rieu’s 75th Birthday Celebration ‘The Dream Continues’ coming to cinemas April 12th + 13th

André Rieu’s 75th Birthday Celebration ‘The Dream Continues’ coming to cinemas April 12th + 13th

Join André Rieu for his 75th Birthday Celebration! In this special new cinema event André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra tour the world from New York to… Read more »

Steven Wilson Birmingham Symphony Hall on The Overview Tour 9 May

Steven Wilson Birmingham Symphony Hall on The Overview Tour 9 May

Steven Wilson, the world-renowned producer, remixer, originator and songwriter, has announced details of his eighth studio album, The Overview, which is due for release on Fiction Records on… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2025!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this February 2025. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… 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.
From Pale Ales to Chocolate Stouts – The Best Places To Enjoy a Craft Beer In Birmingham

From Pale Ales to Chocolate Stouts – The Best Places To Enjoy a Craft Beer In Birmingham

As both a Birmingham based blogger and a craft beer fan, I’ve spent many an hour propping up bars at pubs all around Birmingham and the wider… Read more »

Chris Rhythm Doctor, Desert Island Discs & Blow Water’s Rooftop Edition II review

Chris Rhythm Doctor, Desert Island Discs & Blow Water’s Rooftop Edition II review

With summer well and truly back on form, and some cool music events taking place, I took advantage of the fine weather and this Satruday (27th July… Read more »

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review

It’s been a couple of years since I last spent the weekend at Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul in Moseley Park. Prior to that I’d been involved… Read more »

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 »

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.
CLAYS LAUNCHES NEW WEEKEND EXPERIENCES INCLUDING GAME-PLAY, COCKTAILS AND SMALL PLATES

CLAYS LAUNCHES NEW WEEKEND EXPERIENCES INCLUDING GAME-PLAY, COCKTAILS AND SMALL PLATES

Launching from Friday 21st February, guests will be able to kick start the weekend with a high-energy night-time experience or wind down with a fun-filled Sunday Clays,… Read more »

Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations 

Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations 

– Nightlife and hospitality businesses in the area known locally as ‘County Digbeth’ due to its Irish links prepare for one of their most important weekends of… Read more »

MARSTON’S GOES MARMALADE MAD WITH NEW PADDINGTON CHILDREN’S MENU

MARSTON’S GOES MARMALADE MAD WITH NEW PADDINGTON CHILDREN’S MENU

To celebrate The Home Release of Paddington in Peru, developed, produced and distributed by STUDIOCANAL, a limited-edition, marmalade-inspired children’s menu will be available in over 250 Marston’s… Read more »

MICHELIN AWARD TWO BIB GOURMANDS AND YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR TO BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANTS

MICHELIN AWARD TWO BIB GOURMANDS AND YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR TO BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANTS

Ash Valenzuela-Heeger has earned the ‘Michelin Young Chef of the Year’ title. Whilst Riverine Rabbit in Stirchley and Tropea in Harborne received a Bib Gourmand at the… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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Upstairs At Cherry Reds, Jazz Jam Session – A Review

Upstairs At Cherry Reds, Jazz Jam Session – A Review

On Wednesday the 8th of January, I attended Cherry Reds first (and sold out,) Jazz Jam night hosted by Gilulia Marro (on Clarinet and Vocals,) Honey Boulton… Read more »

From Pale Ales to Chocolate Stouts – The Best Places To Enjoy a Craft Beer In Birmingham

From Pale Ales to Chocolate Stouts – The Best Places To Enjoy a Craft Beer In Birmingham

As both a Birmingham based blogger and a craft beer fan, I’ve spent many an hour propping up bars at pubs all around Birmingham and the wider… Read more »

IDLES at O2 Academy Birmingham – review by Joshua Turner 

IDLES at O2 Academy Birmingham – review by Joshua Turner 

On Tuesday the 3rd of December 2024 I attended Idles sold out Birmingham show at O2 Academy Birmingham for their ‘Love Is The Fing,’ world tour in… Read more »

Dishoom’s Festive Breakfast review by Ollie Lloyd

Dishoom’s Festive Breakfast review by Ollie Lloyd

A brisk Thursday morning in Birmingham city centre, the German Market already firing on all cylinders and the recently renovated Paradise stretch bustling with a mixture of… Read more »

Community News

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Businessman’s new takeaway honours late father’s memory

Businessman’s new takeaway honours late father’s memory

Baabzi Miah was determined to fulfil his late father’s dream when he opened the doors to his new Indian takeaway in Birmingham on what would have been… Read more »

Ladies First return to House of Commons to launch 2025 Awards and celebrate last year’s winners

Ladies First return to House of Commons to launch 2025 Awards and celebrate last year’s winners

A prestigious event at London’s House of Commons last week marked the launch of a national awards campaign to celebrate some the country’s most inspirational female achievers…. Read more »

Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations 

Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations 

– Nightlife and hospitality businesses in the area known locally as ‘County Digbeth’ due to its Irish links prepare for one of their most important weekends of… Read more »

Spring at The Rep 13.02

Spring at The Rep 13.02

This Spring the Birmingham Rep will be hosting the “bloomin’” best of dance, drama and entertainment currently touring the UK, ranging from world-premiere and thought-provoking dance pieces… Read more »