Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Mercy (12A) First making his mark with the visually inventive 2004 fantasy… Read more »
Hidden deep in the Worcestershire countryside – between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove, and just a short drive from Birmingham – the Grade I listed Harvington Hall is a… Read more »
Vieni, meaning “come in” will open at The Goodsyard on Pitsford Street, on Saturday 7 February, becoming the first hospitality venue to welcome guests into the landmark new development. Bookings… Read more »
For the very first time, Saint Pauls House is introducing an exclusive six course tasting menu, marking a new chapter for this much-loved destination in the heart… Read more »
St Patrick’s 2026 programme Nortons Digbeth, Birmingham Wednesday 11 March – Wednesday 18 March 2026 All information, listings and tickets: https://nortons.bar/stpats Tickets for St Patrick’s Sunday at Nortons,… Read more »
Date: Friday 13th FebruaryVenue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors open: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/wyldest/the-victoria/3491160 The Victoria welcomes a spellbinding night of alt pop, indie sparkle and emotionally charged songwriting… Read more »
Doors: 7.30pm Minimum Age: 18+ Tickets: £10 advance / £14 on the door Click here for advanced tickets Stone Tape Theory Album Debut album Stone Tape Theory… Read more »
This Valentine’s Day, couples are invited to add a new chapter to their love story high above the city skyline at 24 Stories, Birmingham’s iconic sky-high dining destination. Located 24… Read more »
Kicking things off at The Fire Station in Sunderland at the end of the month, The Bretheren are set to join good friends Midlake for a run… Read more »
The Old Crown is set to host 13 Irish and Birmingham-led events in March to celebrate Birmingham-Irish culture and heritage following the news that the Digbeth Parade… Read more »
Gorillaz climbs ‘The Mountain’ with a new track out today titled “Orange County” (ft. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson & Anoushka Shankar), which comes with its companion track “The Hardest Thing” (ft… Read more »
R.E.M. X BUSTER KEATON’S SHERLOCK JR.In cinemas from 5 February 2026 EXCLUSIVELY IN CINEMAS TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM CINEMALIVE.COM WATCH THE TRAILER FOR R.E.M. X BUSTER KEATON’S SHERLOCK JR. HERE… Read more »
2026 will be the year in which The Enemy make a long-awaited comeback with the February 20th release of their new album ‘Social Disguises’ – their first in more than a decade. Today they… Read more »
This Valentine’s, join the Buddy Holly Experience for Final Flight — the farewell tour that takes you back to the golden age of rock ’n’ roll, one last time. Perfect for… Read more »
Dates: 27th, 28th & 30th JanuaryVenue: The Victoria, Birmingham Tickets: https://thevictoriabirmingham.seetickets.com/venue/the-victoria/2903/list/1/100 Independent Venue Week returns to The Victoria with a programme of shows that highlights the breadth… Read more »
Leeds Alt Folk-Pop duo Sunflower Thieves share the music video for their single ‘Already Taken’. They also announce a UK Headline Tour starting in York on 22nd April, with… Read more »
Not yet, Biggins! Robin Hood at Birmingham Hippodrome is the lighthearted escapism that we all need in January. Robin Hood, the magical panto adventure, is currently showing… Read more »
Don’t forget to book your tickets for our first gathering of 2026 – this is the year that is. China is everywhere and in almost everything we consume these… Read more »
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (18) Nia DaCosta taking over directing… Read more »
Date: Saturday, 28th FebruaryVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors Open: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/shtepi/the-sunflower-lounge/3520128 Art punk five piece Shtëpi headline The Sunflower Lounge on 28th February, promising a night of tightly… Read more »
All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 10th January Weird On Purpose – Ones To Watch 2026 [All Dayer] ft Genevieve Miles, Fitzroy Holt,… Read more »
A vibrant 148-page city guide is launching this week, celebrating the very best of Birmingham and presenting an inspiring, forward-looking vision of the city. Free to pick… Read more »
Having been going to at least one of the two annual Moseley Festivals pretty much every year for the past 14, I was yet again fortunate enough… Read more »
Swordfish Records: 66 Dalton Street, B4 7LX , swordfishrecords.co.uk Swordfish records has been a staple in the Birmingham vinyl scene since 1989. With numerous relocations over the… Read more »
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 »
07939 968 588
487 Bearwood Rd, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4BE, UK
Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun-Mon: Closed
View More DetailsHaving spent the previous 37 years working as a professional musician and 20 years teaching Music Production in a local FE college, Richard P. March has always…
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unit c3, 2 Bowyer Street, Birmingham B10 0SA, UK
Wed-Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-4pm
View More DetailsSeventh Circle isn’t about pretension. They believe art should be exciting, truly accessible, and unapologetically authentic. Forget the hushed conversations and velvet ropes here, you’ll find a… Read more…
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Lightwoods Park and House, Adkins Lane, Bearwood, Smethwick, UK
Tue: 4pm-10pm, Wed-Sat: 10am-11pm, Sun: 10am-10pm, Mon: Closed.
View More Details1000 Trades On The Park is an independent tearoom, pub and kitchen in Bearwood, Birmingham set within the beautiful Lightwoods House & Park, a Georgian grade II… Read more…
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12-13 Albion St, Birmingham B1 3ED, UK
Tue-Thu: 12pm–11 pm, Fri-Sat: 12pm–1 am, Sun: 12pm–9pm, Mon: Closed
View More DetailsTemper and Brown run by Roifield Brown and the Brown family is the new incarnation of the George and Dragon, which promises to still be a neighbourhood… Read more…
Herbert's Yard, Austin Way, Longbridge, Birmingham, UK
Thu: 4-10pm, Fri: 12pm-11pm, Sat: 12pm-11pm, Sun: 12pm-8pm, Mon - Wed: Closed.
View More DetailsWelcome to Longbridge’s newst street food venue. Named after Herbert Austin, our aim is to bring the best of West Midlands streetfood vendors to your doorstep. After… Read more…
Artum, Hockley Social Club, Hampton Street, Birmingham, UK
Thu: 5–11 pm, Fri: 5pm–1 am, Sat: 12 pm–1 am, Sun: 12–7 pm, Mon, Tue, Wed: Closed
View More DetailsArtum is a vibrant and creative multi-concept hub based inside Hockley Social Club. Dedicated to supporting Birmingham’s flourishing creative community, Artum’s packed events programme features regular club… Read more…
Vieni, meaning “come in” will open at The Goodsyard on Pitsford Street, on Saturday 7 February, becoming the first hospitality venue to welcome guests into the landmark new development. Bookings… Read more »
For the very first time, Saint Pauls House is introducing an exclusive six course tasting menu, marking a new chapter for this much-loved destination in the heart… Read more »
Pies, which have been with us since the Middle Ages, were originally called ‘coffyns.’ At that time the poor ate pies made from the entrails of venison,… Read more »
St Patrick’s 2026 programme Nortons Digbeth, Birmingham Wednesday 11 March – Wednesday 18 March 2026 All information, listings and tickets: https://nortons.bar/stpats Tickets for St Patrick’s Sunday at Nortons,… Read more »
Not yet, Biggins! Robin Hood at Birmingham Hippodrome is the lighthearted escapism that we all need in January. Robin Hood, the magical panto adventure, is currently showing… Read more »
I’ve been lucky enough to sample Temper & Brown’s Reggae Roasts, and various small plates on two other occasions, all of which have been soul warming, so… Read more »
A recent invite to sample La Bellezza’s festive menu was high on my ‘to-do’ list, mainly because I attended the opening night but did not have time… Read more »
Nestled round the back of Birmingham’s Snow Hill station on One Colmore Square, only 10 minutes’ walk from both New and Moor Street stations sits the newly… Read more »
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Lightwoods Park and House, Adkins Lane, Bearwood, Smethwick, UK
Tue: 4pm-10pm, Wed-Sat: 10am-11pm, Sun: 10am-10pm, Mon: Closed.
View More Details1000 Trades On The Park is an independent tearoom, pub and kitchen in Bearwood, Birmingham set within the beautiful Lightwoods House & Park, a Georgian grade II… Read more…
0121 270 6352
unit c3, 2 Bowyer Street, Birmingham B10 0SA, UK
Wed-Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-4pm
View More DetailsSeventh Circle isn’t about pretension. They believe art should be exciting, truly accessible, and unapologetically authentic. Forget the hushed conversations and velvet ropes here, you’ll find a… Read more…
Hockley Social Club, Hampton Street, Birmingham, UK
Thur: Check events. Fri: 5pm-Midnight, Sat: Midday-1am, Sun: Midday-7pm
View More DetailsHockley Social Club is a former printing factory, transformed into an all-day, all-night hangout space where food, music and culture collide. Curated and operated by Digbeth Dining… Read more…
St Patrick’s 2026 programme Nortons Digbeth, Birmingham Wednesday 11 March – Wednesday 18 March 2026 All information, listings and tickets: https://nortons.bar/stpats Tickets for St Patrick’s Sunday at Nortons,… Read more »
Officially called ‘Speeds 26’ it’s the largest competition of its kind in the UK and will see 500+ lifesaving athletes and some 40 teams aged 12+ from across… Read more »
The Old Crown is set to host 13 Irish and Birmingham-led events in March to celebrate Birmingham-Irish culture and heritage following the news that the Digbeth Parade… Read more »
Plucky female fundraisers across the West Midlands are stepping out of their comfort zones and onto a ‘dating scene’ with a difference! More than 30 women, aged… Read more »