What’s on in Birmingham this month

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ORELLE’S BLACKOUT DINNER TO RETURN FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

ORELLE’S BLACKOUT DINNER TO RETURN FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

The one-off evening will be returning on Sunday 16th February, with an exclusive four-course menu created by Executive Chef, Kiran Suvarna Orelle, named as one of the… Read more »

Upcoming shows in the Studio at The Core, Solihull

Upcoming shows in the Studio at The Core, Solihull

Spring into action with music, dance and comedy performances guaranteed to help banish the winter blues, all taking place in the Studio at The Core, Solihull. On… Read more »

29th March, Daoiri Farrell – World Renowned Authentic Irish Folk Musician at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham

29th March, Daoiri Farrell – World Renowned Authentic Irish Folk Musician at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham

‘Daoirí Farrell is singlehandedly spearheading a resurgence of the authentic in Irish folk music…he is rightly in demand all over the world.’ Irish Music ‘The finest Irish… Read more »

Jungle Cakes Brings the Heat to XOYO Birmingham this March

Jungle Cakes Brings the Heat to XOYO Birmingham this March

Get ready for an unmissable night as Jungle Cakes lands at XOYO Birmingham on Saturday, 1st March, delivering an electrifying showcase of heavyweight Jungle beats, deep basslines,… Read more »

Cylla Restaurant Brings Fine Dining Greek Cuisine to Birmingham

Cylla Restaurant Brings Fine Dining Greek Cuisine to Birmingham

Birmingham’s culinary landscape is set to be transformed with the arrival of Cylla, an innovative fine dining destination that seamlessly blends authentic Greek cuisine with contemporary gastronomy…. Read more »

Could You Firewalk to Ignite Hope for Bereaved Children Asks Charity Winston’s Wish

Could You Firewalk to Ignite Hope for Bereaved Children Asks Charity Winston’s Wish

The UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish, is calling upon the local community to take part in its Firewalk at the Land Rover… Read more »

Announcing The Snowflake on tour

Announcing The Snowflake on tour

Following a highly successful run at Birmingham Rep, The Snowflake presented by Birmingham Rep, Polka Theatre and Little Angel Theatre will tour to 18 libraries across Birmingham and… Read more »

CHANGES AFOOT AT THE GLASSWORKS: STOURBRIDGE PUB SET FOR REFURBISHMENT

CHANGES AFOOT AT THE GLASSWORKS: STOURBRIDGE PUB SET FOR REFURBISHMENT

The Glassworks pub in Stourbridge is set to undergo a major refurbishment, investing over £290k to refresh this much loved, community pub. Upon reopening, The Glassworks will have a… Read more »

Footballing legends Barry Fry and Andy Townsend return to the Midlands

Footballing legends Barry Fry and Andy Townsend return to the Midlands

An Evening With Barry Fry, hosted by Tom Ross Monday 17 March 2025 Herbert’s Yard, Birmingham Tickets priced £14.00 plus booking fee via Skiddle In support of Blues 4… Read more »

Midlands cultural and community champions celebrated in new collaboration

Midlands cultural and community champions celebrated in new collaboration

JERKMAN, the first of a new short film series commissioned by Hockley Social Club and produced by MADEBYBRUM, celebrates West Midlands Jerk Centre owner Adrian Alexander The… Read more »

SIX BY NICO UNVEILS NEW, INTERACTIVE AND IMMERSIVE THEME: MURDER ON THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS

SIX BY NICO UNVEILS NEW, INTERACTIVE AND IMMERSIVE THEME: MURDER ON THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS

This new experience, blending mystery and storytelling with food and drink, defines a new level of customer engagement at a time when both restaurants and diners are… Read more »

What’s On PlayStation The Concert – major, visually groundbreaking brand new show – Birmingham date 

What’s On PlayStation The Concert – major, visually groundbreaking brand new show – Birmingham date 

Following its highly anticipated announcement on October 15, PlayStation: The Concert launches its global tour this year, offering fans a revolutionary live experience that celebrates the iconic music of… Read more »

BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME

BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME

Birmingham Light Festival has announced its full programme, including spectacular illuminated artworks and a packed schedule of events Birmingham Light Festival has released the list of dazzling… Read more »

ROXY LEISURE LAUNCHES BALLERS BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

ROXY LEISURE LAUNCHES BALLERS BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

Roxy Leisure is bringing a bold new twist to bottomless brunch with the launch of Ballers Bottomless Brunch. From £35pp, guests can enjoy 90 minutes of non-stop… Read more »

10th Feb. Henry Wagons Oz-Indie-Country Pioneer at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Birmingham

10th Feb. Henry Wagons Oz-Indie-Country Pioneer at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Birmingham

Oz-Indie-Country pioneer Henry Wagons returns to the UK, with a new desert-fried Morricone-inspired album under his arm and a hunger to share songs and stories from the… Read more »

Julian Taylor to returns to Birmingham with show at Kitchen Garden Cafe

Julian Taylor to returns to Birmingham with show at Kitchen Garden Cafe

Toronto singer-songwriter, 4x JUNO nominee, and UK Americana Music Awards nominee Julian Taylor will be returning to the UK & Ireland for a series of live performances this month and… Read more »

New Films 10th January 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 10th January 2025 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK Babygirl (18) Despite scenes of Nicole Kidman masturbating to porn… Read more »

NEW 90S COMPILATION ALBUM IN THE BATH PERSONALLY CURATED BY LUSH CO-FOUNDER MARK CONSTANTINE

NEW 90S COMPILATION ALBUM IN THE BATH PERSONALLY CURATED BY LUSH CO-FOUNDER MARK CONSTANTINE

Lush co-founder Mark Constantine proudly presents In the Bath, the fourth instalment of the brand’s acclaimed compilation series, following on from previous releases Self Preservation Society, Instant Replay and Life’s What You… Read more »

A Taste Of Turkey Re-imagined as Etci Mehmet Unveils Exciting New Menu at Star City

A Taste Of Turkey Re-imagined as Etci Mehmet Unveils Exciting New Menu at Star City

A new Et-ciptional menu has launched exclusively at Birmingham’s most loved Turkish restaurant Et-ci Mehmet. After delighting over one million steak lovers, award-winning Turkish restaurant Etci Mehmet… Read more »

Doves fly into Moseley Folk Festival + This Is The Kit & Muireann Bradley

Doves fly into Moseley Folk Festival + This Is The Kit & Muireann Bradley

Doves have been revealed as the latest headline act set for this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Birmingham). The… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – January 2025!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this January 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.
ORELLE’S BLACKOUT DINNER TO RETURN FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

ORELLE’S BLACKOUT DINNER TO RETURN FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

The one-off evening will be returning on Sunday 16th February, with an exclusive four-course menu created by Executive Chef, Kiran Suvarna Orelle, named as one of the… Read more »

Cylla Restaurant Brings Fine Dining Greek Cuisine to Birmingham

Cylla Restaurant Brings Fine Dining Greek Cuisine to Birmingham

Birmingham’s culinary landscape is set to be transformed with the arrival of Cylla, an innovative fine dining destination that seamlessly blends authentic Greek cuisine with contemporary gastronomy…. Read more »

CHANGES AFOOT AT THE GLASSWORKS: STOURBRIDGE PUB SET FOR REFURBISHMENT

CHANGES AFOOT AT THE GLASSWORKS: STOURBRIDGE PUB SET FOR REFURBISHMENT

The Glassworks pub in Stourbridge is set to undergo a major refurbishment, investing over £290k to refresh this much loved, community pub. Upon reopening, The Glassworks will have a… Read more »

Midlands cultural and community champions celebrated in new collaboration

Midlands cultural and community champions celebrated in new collaboration

JERKMAN, the first of a new short film series commissioned by Hockley Social Club and produced by MADEBYBRUM, celebrates West Midlands Jerk Centre owner Adrian Alexander 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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Could You Firewalk to Ignite Hope for Bereaved Children Asks Charity Winston’s Wish

Could You Firewalk to Ignite Hope for Bereaved Children Asks Charity Winston’s Wish

The UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish, is calling upon the local community to take part in its Firewalk at the Land Rover… Read more »

Footballing legends Barry Fry and Andy Townsend return to the Midlands

Footballing legends Barry Fry and Andy Townsend return to the Midlands

An Evening With Barry Fry, hosted by Tom Ross Monday 17 March 2025 Herbert’s Yard, Birmingham Tickets priced £14.00 plus booking fee via Skiddle In support of Blues 4… Read more »

Midlands cultural and community champions celebrated in new collaboration

Midlands cultural and community champions celebrated in new collaboration

JERKMAN, the first of a new short film series commissioned by Hockley Social Club and produced by MADEBYBRUM, celebrates West Midlands Jerk Centre owner Adrian Alexander The… Read more »

What’s On PlayStation The Concert – major, visually groundbreaking brand new show – Birmingham date 

What’s On PlayStation The Concert – major, visually groundbreaking brand new show – Birmingham date 

Following its highly anticipated announcement on October 15, PlayStation: The Concert launches its global tour this year, offering fans a revolutionary live experience that celebrates the iconic music of… Read more »