What’s on in Birmingham this month

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New Films 9th May 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 9th May 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Surfer (15) From the style of the opening credits, this is… Read more »

Groundbreaking Expo for Cat Lovers Returns Bigger and Better for 2025

Groundbreaking Expo for Cat Lovers Returns Bigger and Better for 2025

The event is set to nearly double in size following the success of its debut, welcoming an expected 6,000 cat lovers to unite in their mission of… Read more »

2-FOR-1 CRAZY GOLF THROUGHOUT MAY AT MULLIGANS BIRMINGHAM AND WORCESTER

2-FOR-1 CRAZY GOLF THROUGHOUT MAY AT MULLIGANS BIRMINGHAM AND WORCESTER

Mulligans Birmingham and Mulligans Worcester are teeing up non-stop family fun throughout May, including the half-term and Bank Holidays, with a 2-for-1 offer on Crazy Golf. Families… Read more »

Summer Exhibitions at Ikon

Summer Exhibitions at Ikon

Seulgi Lee: SPAN Ikon presents SPAN, the first UK solo exhibition by artist Seulgi Lee (25 June – 7 September). Born in Seoul, South Korea and living in Paris,… Read more »

Birmingham Rep Announce Cast and Creative Team for their World Premiere Stage Adaptation Of Sir Lenny Henry’s Children’s Book The Boy With Wings

Birmingham Rep Announce Cast and Creative Team for their World Premiere Stage Adaptation Of Sir Lenny Henry’s Children’s Book The Boy With Wings

WORLD PREMIERE STAGE ADAPTATION OF SIR LENNY HENRY’S BEST-SELLING CHILDREN’S BOOK COMES TO BIRMINGHAM REP THIS AUGUST Birmingham Rep and Polka Theatre are pleased to announce the… Read more »

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

All-day Birmingham Reggae Carnival special at Hockley Social Club (HSC) on late May Bank Holiday Sunday will bring together the city’s Caribbean community in celebration – Event… Read more »

Rolling at the Tower Film Screening and Roller Disco on Friday 16 May

Rolling at the Tower Film Screening and Roller Disco on Friday 16 May

Join Bertz Associates, Children of the Diaspora, and Skate Buddies for a celebration of roller skating at Circus Mash, supported by Screen B14 on Friday 16 May…. Read more »

THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

The Grand Hotel Birmingham is launching Downstairs At The Grand, a sophisticated speakeasy, serving as the city centre’s only late-night live music jazz bar from Friday 16th… Read more »

Turtle Bay Birmingham’s Bottomless Brunch is Better Than Ever – Now with More Flavour, More Choice, and More Caribbean Soul

Turtle Bay Birmingham’s Bottomless Brunch is Better Than Ever – Now with More Flavour, More Choice, and More Caribbean Soul

Turtle Bay’s Bottomless Brunch just got even better, with a fresh line-up of new dishes, an expanded menu, and the same feel-good Caribbean vibes that guests know… Read more »

Triple-bill of Limited Run Productions at Birmingham Rep this Month

Triple-bill of Limited Run Productions at Birmingham Rep this Month

May promises to be a month of unmissable entertainment for theatre lovers, with Birmingham Rep presenting a triple-bill of gripping productions taking place in The Door, their… Read more »

Holy Holy in Birmingham on May 17th – Woody Woodmansey, Glenn Gregory and Tony Visconti

Holy Holy in Birmingham on May 17th – Woody Woodmansey, Glenn Gregory and Tony Visconti

“WE’RE NOT A TRIBUTE BAND; WE ARE THE REAL DEAL!” – Tony Visconti Due to phenomenal demand, supergroup HOLY HOLY, featuring Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey, are… Read more »

ALSO25 – LOVE AND HORROR LINE UP ADDITIONS AND BOOKABLE EVENTS     

ALSO25 – LOVE AND HORROR LINE UP ADDITIONS AND BOOKABLE EVENTS     

More than 130 new experiences have been confirmed for the 12th edition of the award-winning summer festival ALSO on July 11th-13th. with the brand new theme of Love And… Read more »

CBSO announce new season May 2025/2026

CBSO announce new season May 2025/2026

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) today announces its 2025-26 season, presenting a compelling programme of concerts deeply connected to the city’s vibrant cultural identity. Findings… Read more »

Brand-New Show Something About Lennon Opens UK Tour This Month With Midlands Dates

Brand-New Show Something About Lennon Opens UK Tour This Month With Midlands Dates

Celebration of the iconic late Beatle’s life and music will be performed at 26 venues nationwide TV and stage star Daniel Taylor fronts new biopic show ___________________________________________________________________________… Read more »

NEW DONER RICE BOWLS HAVE LANDED IN BIRMINGHAM – AND GDK’S GIVING HUNDREDS AWAY FOR FREE

NEW DONER RICE BOWLS HAVE LANDED IN BIRMINGHAM – AND GDK’S GIVING HUNDREDS AWAY FOR FREE

To celebrate the launch of its brand-new Doner Rice Bowls  German Doner Kebab (GDK) is giving away thousands of bowls for free across London, Manchester and Birmingham. The bold… Read more »

Step Into the Groove The Victoria’s Monthly Daytime Disco Kicks Off on Saturday, 24th May!

Step Into the Groove The Victoria’s Monthly Daytime Disco Kicks Off on Saturday, 24th May!

The Victoria, an independent pub and live music venue located in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre, is inviting revellers to swap the late nights for an… Read more »

Irish Annie’s Nationwide Tour Opens This week Including Birmingham Date

Irish Annie’s Nationwide Tour Opens This week Including Birmingham Date

Must-see musical comedy Irish Annie’s opens its 2025 nationwide this week. TV legend Ricky Tomlinson heads a talented cast of performers in the smash-hit production which is due to travel… Read more »

Kick off the sunshine season with BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer 2025

Kick off the sunshine season with BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer 2025

From Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 June, two of the UK’s best-loved lifestyle events come together for four spectacular days at the NEC Birmingham. With exciting new Show Gardens,… Read more »

MANEKI RAMEN OPENS IN BIRMINGHAM’S JEWELLERY QUARTER

MANEKI RAMEN OPENS IN BIRMINGHAM’S JEWELLERY QUARTER

The award-winning ‘Japanese Restaurant of The Year’ brings its bold flavours and signature dishes to the heart of Birmingham Maneki Ramen, the popular Japanese-inspired restaurant from Worcester,… Read more »

Celebrate May the Fourth with an intergalactic event at The Night Owl

Celebrate May the Fourth with an intergalactic event at The Night Owl

The Night Owl and Hott Date have joined forces to bring an immersive Sci-Fi party to Birmingham on Star Wars Day, May the Fourth! This intergalactic event… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2025!

1st May Cerys Hafana + Emily Cribb @ Hare & Hounds Kings Heath POHL// DEARTHWORMS// THE RETINAL CIRCUS// OPIUM LORD @ Centrala 2nd May Hotel Lux +… Read more »

Best of Brum

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The Best Record Stores in Birmingham 2025!

The Best Record Stores in Birmingham 2025!

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 »

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 »

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.
Pho Continues to Chamption Gluten-Free Dining During Coeliac Awareness

Pho Continues to Chamption Gluten-Free Dining During Coeliac Awareness

Vietnamese-inspired restaurant group, Pho, are reaffirming their commitment to providing exceptional gluten-free dining experiences in honour of Coeliac Awareness Month this May. With a menu that is… Read more »

Sprinkled with Pride! Shake Shack Celebrates and Supports the LGBTQIA+ Community in Birmingham with its Pride Shake

Sprinkled with Pride! Shake Shack Celebrates and Supports the LGBTQIA+ Community in Birmingham with its Pride Shake

£1 from each Pride Shake sold in Shake Shack Birmingham will be donated to Birmingham LGBT. UK, May 2025: From 23 May to 7 July, Shake Shack is proudly serving… Read more »

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

All-day Birmingham Reggae Carnival special at Hockley Social Club (HSC) on late May Bank Holiday Sunday will bring together the city’s Caribbean community in celebration – Event… Read more »

THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

The Grand Hotel Birmingham is launching Downstairs At The Grand, a sophisticated speakeasy, serving as the city centre’s only late-night live music jazz bar from Friday 16th… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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The Best Record Stores in Birmingham 2025!

The Best Record Stores in Birmingham 2025!

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 »

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 »

Community News

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Humanitarian brings gift of dance to African students

Humanitarian brings gift of dance to African students

A Solihull dance school teacher and her husband have returned from a visit to Africa where they brought the gift of dance to hundreds of children. The… Read more »

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

Caribbean culture to take centre stage at city celebration of reggae

All-day Birmingham Reggae Carnival special at Hockley Social Club (HSC) on late May Bank Holiday Sunday will bring together the city’s Caribbean community in celebration – Event… Read more »

Rolling at the Tower Film Screening and Roller Disco on Friday 16 May

Rolling at the Tower Film Screening and Roller Disco on Friday 16 May

Join Bertz Associates, Children of the Diaspora, and Skate Buddies for a celebration of roller skating at Circus Mash, supported by Screen B14 on Friday 16 May…. Read more »

Acts dazzle at The Core Theatre for sold-out reopening show

Acts dazzle at The Core Theatre for sold-out reopening show

Audiences returned to The Core Theatre’s auditorium for the first time in 20 months as local acts and comedian Jasper Carrott took to the stage for a… Read more »