What’s on in Birmingham this month

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From Hollywood to The Hare & Hounds, actor-turned-folk musician, Charlie McDermott, crosses the Atlantic for his debut UK/EU tour

From Hollywood to The Hare & Hounds, actor-turned-folk musician, Charlie McDermott, crosses the Atlantic for his debut UK/EU tour

Perhaps best known for his role as Axl Heck on ABC’s The Middle or his work in Frozen River and Hot Tub Time Machine – American actor… Read more »

Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale Worth The Weight

Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale Worth The Weight

As the cost living continues to rise and as purse strings remain perpetually tight, people are looking at more ways to be savvy this time of the… Read more »

AWARD-WINNING MANEKI RAMEN TO OPEN IN BIRMINGHAM

AWARD-WINNING MANEKI RAMEN TO OPEN IN BIRMINGHAM

Maneki Ramen, a popular, Japanese-inspired restaurant currently based in Worcester, has announced that a second site will open in Birmingham in Spring next year.  Since 2020, Maneki,… Read more »

INSPIRED PROMOTIONS and LEGENDS PR presents DANNY WRIGHT LIVE ON TOUR

INSPIRED PROMOTIONS and LEGENDS PR presents DANNY WRIGHT LIVE ON TOUR

Doors: VIP: 6PMMain Doors: 7PMShow Ends: 10:15PM (approx, usually finishes earlier)Curfew: 10:30PM DANNY WRIGHT please supports Live in Birmingham at Deaxwax (Digbeth), England 24th November 2024 Ticket… Read more »

Family favourite, The Boar’s Head unveils a new look as buffet cuisine makes a glorious comeback

Family favourite, The Boar’s Head unveils a new look as buffet cuisine makes a glorious comeback

The Boar’s Head World Buffet is set to unveil its newly refurbished venue this November. Located near the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, the restaurant offers an extensive… Read more »

bp pulse LIVE Reveals New Look Ahead of Opening Season 

bp pulse LIVE Reveals New Look Ahead of Opening Season 

After becoming bp pulse LIVE in September, the Arena is pleased to share images of its new look ahead of its Opening Season this November.  During this… Read more »

YAKINORI RETURNING TO NEW STREET AND RAISING MONEY FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHARITY

YAKINORI RETURNING TO NEW STREET AND RAISING MONEY FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHARITY

Popular Japanese Kitchen, Yakinori which is situated on New Street, is reopening its doors on Thursday 21st November and offering Katsu Curries for just £1 to raise… Read more »

Limited Run Productions at Birmingham Rep this November

Limited Run Productions at Birmingham Rep this November

This November, the Birmingham Rep will be hosting an entire month of limited-run productions in their most intimate performance space, The Door, ranging from highlights of last… Read more »

Café Patrón XO Is Back, and Here’s Where To Drink It Around the UK

Café Patrón XO Is Back, and Here’s Where To Drink It Around the UK

Forget Baby Guinness & Tequila Rosé, get ready to raise a glass as Café Patrón is officially back. After the beloved coffee tequila liquor was discontinued in… Read more »

Bad Nerves Kick Off ‘Still Nervous’ UK and EU Tour – Ending at London’s Electric Ballroom

Bad Nerves Kick Off ‘Still Nervous’ UK and EU Tour – Ending at London’s Electric Ballroom

Described as “the best band in England right now” by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong—who even sported their merch at the Grammys Gala—Bad Nerves are riding high after a headline tour… Read more »

BAKED IN BRICK OPENS FIFTH NEIGHBOURHOOD CAFÉ, BAKEHOUSE

BAKED IN BRICK OPENS FIFTH NEIGHBOURHOOD CAFÉ, BAKEHOUSE

Baked In Brick has opened Bakehouse in the Jewellery Quarter, serving homemade bread, pastries, and baked goods Baked In Brick has opened a new Bakehouse site in… Read more »

Supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story comes to Birmingham next year

Supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story comes to Birmingham next year

To celebrate Halloween, Producer Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story will be play at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Mon… Read more »

New Films 1st November 2024 by Mike Davies

New Films 1st November 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK Heretic (15) Hugh Grant puts his charismatic charm to work… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2024!

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this November 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »

OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED FOR BIRMINGHAM’S NEWESTSTEAKHOUSE COW & SOW

OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED FOR BIRMINGHAM’S NEWESTSTEAKHOUSE COW & SOW

Birmingham is once again elevating its steak game as the new Cow & Sow, is set to fire up Paradise when it opens its doors to the… Read more »

MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025 Ezra Collective, Seun Kuti & Goldie added

MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025 Ezra Collective, Seun Kuti & Goldie added

The multi-award winning Ezra Collective, Afrobeat royalty Seun Kuti and drum’n’bass pioneer Goldie are the latest acts confirmed for 2025’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (11-13… Read more »

XOYO Birmingham Set for a Quintuple of Standout Shows in November

XOYO Birmingham Set for a Quintuple of Standout Shows in November

Clubbers prepare for an exhilarating series of nights at XOYO Birmingham this November, where the city’s vibrant nightlife meets an impressive lineup of talent. From the viral… Read more »

The Pinto Variety Hour will have its UK premiere at Breaking TV Film Festival

The Pinto Variety Hour will have its UK premiere at Breaking TV Film Festival

The award-winning adult animation comedy The Pinto Variety Hour will have its UK premiere at the Breaking TV Film Festival in London on November 2-3, 2024, where… Read more »

Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon to bring brand new show to The Alexandra, Birmingham

Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon to bring brand new show to The Alexandra, Birmingham

Comedy royalty Ardal O’Hanlon is heading back out on the road with his brand-new show, Not Himself.Playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham on Wed 1 Oct 2025, tickets will be on general sale on… Read more »

FREE CREATIVE WORKSHOPS TO BOOST CHILD SAFETY AWARENESS

FREE CREATIVE WORKSHOPS TO BOOST CHILD SAFETY AWARENESS

A Birmingham-based charity has launched an innovative series of free workshops for children that use music and art to boost their creativity while teaching life-saving skills. Conies… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this November 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… 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.
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 »

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 »

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.
AWARD-WINNING MANEKI RAMEN TO OPEN IN BIRMINGHAM

AWARD-WINNING MANEKI RAMEN TO OPEN IN BIRMINGHAM

Maneki Ramen, a popular, Japanese-inspired restaurant currently based in Worcester, has announced that a second site will open in Birmingham in Spring next year.  Since 2020, Maneki,… Read more »

Family favourite, The Boar’s Head unveils a new look as buffet cuisine makes a glorious comeback

Family favourite, The Boar’s Head unveils a new look as buffet cuisine makes a glorious comeback

The Boar’s Head World Buffet is set to unveil its newly refurbished venue this November. Located near the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, the restaurant offers an extensive… Read more »

YAKINORI RETURNING TO NEW STREET AND RAISING MONEY FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHARITY

YAKINORI RETURNING TO NEW STREET AND RAISING MONEY FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHARITY

Popular Japanese Kitchen, Yakinori which is situated on New Street, is reopening its doors on Thursday 21st November and offering Katsu Curries for just £1 to raise… Read more »

Café Patrón XO Is Back, and Here’s Where To Drink It Around the UK

Café Patrón XO Is Back, and Here’s Where To Drink It Around the UK

Forget Baby Guinness & Tequila Rosé, get ready to raise a glass as Café Patrón is officially back. After the beloved coffee tequila liquor was discontinued in… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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Cajun Soul’s ‘Reggae Roast’ at Temper & Brown review

Cajun Soul’s ‘Reggae Roast’ at Temper & Brown review

There’s a new pub in town, well, to be accurate, there has been a pub in this building (George & Dragon) on Dayus Square Jewellery Quarter since… Read more »

Moseley Folk Festival 2024 Review by Ollie LLoyd

Moseley Folk Festival 2024 Review by Ollie LLoyd

I always love the way that as Mostly Jazz Festival comes to an end, you don’t have to wait long to be back in Mosely Park to… 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 »

Kilo Ziro Digbeth review

Kilo Ziro Digbeth review

A £50 voucher for Kilo Ziro bar had been floating around above my horizon of ‘far-off thoughts’ for some time, a constant temptation – I just needed… Read more »

Community News

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YAKINORI RETURNING TO NEW STREET AND RAISING MONEY FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHARITY

YAKINORI RETURNING TO NEW STREET AND RAISING MONEY FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHARITY

Popular Japanese Kitchen, Yakinori which is situated on New Street, is reopening its doors on Thursday 21st November and offering Katsu Curries for just £1 to raise… Read more »

Train operator reveals Christmas wishes for customers as seasonal markets arrive in Birmingham

Train operator reveals Christmas wishes for customers as seasonal markets arrive in Birmingham

Birmingham’s annual Christmas markets mean busier trains for CrossCountry customers.Rail passengers travelling to and from the seasonal markets should check their journey and avoid the last train… Read more »

MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025 Ezra Collective, Seun Kuti & Goldie added

MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025 Ezra Collective, Seun Kuti & Goldie added

The multi-award winning Ezra Collective, Afrobeat royalty Seun Kuti and drum’n’bass pioneer Goldie are the latest acts confirmed for 2025’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (11-13… Read more »

Culture, hospitality, and NTE leaders react to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget statement

Culture, hospitality, and NTE leaders react to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget statement

Lyle Bignon, NTE Ambassador for Birmingham (NTIA): “The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget statement appears to be an act of wilful vandalism as far as the UK’s fifth-biggest industry,… Read more »