What’s on in Birmingham this month

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Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2026!

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st Feb Moseley Folk Festival present Midlake + special guests – Jane Weaver, The Brethren, The… Read more »

Acclaimed Icelandic singer-songwriter ÁSGEIR announces new album & April 2026 UK tour

Acclaimed Icelandic singer-songwriter ÁSGEIR announces new album & April 2026 UK tour

On his fifth studio album, ‘Julia’, out February 13th 2026 via One Little Independent Records, Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir enters intriguing and uncharted territory. After years of engaging translators such as John Grant and working with… Read more »

Kids eat free – February half term at F1 Arcade Birmingham

Kids eat free – February half term at F1 Arcade Birmingham

F1® Arcade Birmingham is giving families a reason to refuel this February half term, with a Kids Eat Free offer running Monday 16th to Friday 20th February… Read more »

Mell Square to host first indoor Makers’ Market showcasing young local creators

Mell Square to host first indoor Makers’ Market showcasing young local creators

Mell Square in Solihull is set to launch its first pop-up indoor Makers’ Market, celebrating some of the youngest and brightest creators from across the region. Taking… Read more »

What’s On February 2026 – NEC, bp pulse LIVE and Utilita Arena Birmingham

What’s On February 2026 – NEC, bp pulse LIVE and Utilita Arena Birmingham

February marks a major milestone for the NEC as it celebrates its 50th birthday, a landmark moment for the UK’s largest exhibition venue.   Throughout the month, the NEC… Read more »

Godskitchen returns to Birmingham | Bank Holiday Sunday 24 May 2026

Godskitchen returns to Birmingham | Bank Holiday Sunday 24 May 2026

Godskitchen returns to Birmingham on Bank Holiday Sunday, 24th May 2026, with a full-scale day-and-night event that brings the brand back to the city where it all… Read more »

Tickets on sale for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival

Tickets on sale for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival

Tickets are on sale now for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival which runs from 15 – 19 April in spaces and places across Kings Heath,… Read more »

DEA MATRONA – On Tour In The UK This February Supporting The Beaches – Birmingham Date

DEA MATRONA – On Tour In The UK This February Supporting The Beaches – Birmingham Date

Following a run of European dates with The Darkness and the release of their hypnotic, riff-driven track “Magic Spell” late last year, Dea Matrona will be heading… Read more »

WARWICKSHIRE’S AWARD-WINNING ‘ALSO FESTIVAL’ IS BACK FOR THE 13TH YEAR RUNNING

WARWICKSHIRE’S AWARD-WINNING ‘ALSO FESTIVAL’ IS BACK FOR THE 13TH YEAR RUNNING

The UK’s most inspirational summer festival – combining ideas, music, comedy, food, wellness and nature – has announced the first wave of speakers, performers and experiences for… Read more »

Birmingham Rep announce West End and Broadway actor Ramin Karimloo will star as Sweeney Todd in their anticipated upcoming production

Birmingham Rep announce West End and Broadway actor Ramin Karimloo will star as Sweeney Todd in their anticipated upcoming production

Birmingham Rep has found its Sweeney Todd and today reveals Iranian-Canadian born musical theatre star Ramin Karimloo will play the lead role, when Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece… Read more »

Big names announced for Brum’s MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > Kingfishr, SFA + more

Big names announced for Brum’s MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > Kingfishr, SFA + more

Rising Irish stars Kingfishr, Super Furry Animals, Frank Turner, US singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams and Brum’s own Katherine Priddy are among the latest big name additions to Birmingham’s… Read more »

Midcentury Markets at Secret Space Birmingham 15th Feb

Midcentury Markets at Secret Space Birmingham 15th Feb

On Sunday 15th February, Secret Space, Digbeth in Birmingham will host Midcentury Markets, a must-visit event for lovers of timeless design, vintage interiors and iconic mid-20th-century style. Whether… Read more »

Archbishop of Birmingham joins choir for Sacred Music

Archbishop of Birmingham joins choir for Sacred Music

Entitled Sacred Music, the performance is presented in the run-up to Holy Week and is built around a trio of larger-scale works by three leading 16th century composers:… Read more »

Saint Etienne add further dates in Poole, Birmingham and London to final UK tour

Saint Etienne add further dates in Poole, Birmingham and London to final UK tour

Saint Etienne have added three further dates to their final ever UK & Ireland tour in 2026, due to phenomenal demand. They will perform at Poole’s St… Read more »

BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL REVEALS FULL PROGRAMME

BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL REVEALS FULL PROGRAMME

With just two weeks to go until Birmingham Light Festival returns (12-15th February), more details have been revealed on the programme alongside the Birmingham creatives involved, with even… Read more »

James Acaster Cinemagoers Welcome – Exclusively in cinemas across the UK from 6th March

James Acaster Cinemagoers Welcome – Exclusively in cinemas across the UK from 6th March

Audiences are invited to experience one of the most daring live comedy events of recent years from the comfort of their local cinema, as James Acaster brings… Read more »

Ralf Little to play Alec Leamas in The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Ralf Little to play Alec Leamas in The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have today announced lead casting for the extensive UK-wide tour of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold. Ralf Little (Death in… Read more »

The Clause release deluxe edition of debut album today + Tour Info

The Clause release deluxe edition of debut album today + Tour Info

The Clause smashed 2025, landing a UK #1 Independent Album and a Top 20 Official Album Chart place for their acclaimed debut ‘Victim of a Casual Thing’ before completing a sold-out UK headline tour which culminated with… Read more »

Films from Fri 23 Jan by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 23 Jan by Mike Davies

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 »

Historic HARVINGTON HALL reopens for 2026 | Events programme announced

Historic HARVINGTON HALL reopens for 2026 | Events programme announced

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 »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st Feb Moseley Folk Festival present Midlake + special guests – Jane Weaver, The Brethren, The… 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.
A New Chapter for Birmingham A Vibrant City Guide Celebrates the Best of the City

A New Chapter for Birmingham A Vibrant City Guide Celebrates the Best of the City

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 »

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Review, September 2025 (Sunday)

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Review, September 2025 (Sunday)

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 »

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 »

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.
Kids eat free – February half term at F1 Arcade Birmingham

Kids eat free – February half term at F1 Arcade Birmingham

F1® Arcade Birmingham is giving families a reason to refuel this February half term, with a Kids Eat Free offer running Monday 16th to Friday 20th February… Read more »

SUSHIDOG OPENS ITS DOORS IN BIRMINGHAM BULLRING

SUSHIDOG OPENS ITS DOORS IN BIRMINGHAM BULLRING

SushiDog, the bold and fully customisable sushi concept, has officially opened the doors to its first Midlands location at Birmingham Bullring. The new kiosk-style venue brings a… Read more »

WARWICKSHIRE’S AWARD-WINNING ‘ALSO FESTIVAL’ IS BACK FOR THE 13TH YEAR RUNNING

WARWICKSHIRE’S AWARD-WINNING ‘ALSO FESTIVAL’ IS BACK FOR THE 13TH YEAR RUNNING

The UK’s most inspirational summer festival – combining ideas, music, comedy, food, wellness and nature – has announced the first wave of speakers, performers and experiences for… Read more »

Big names announced for Brum’s MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > Kingfishr, SFA + more

Big names announced for Brum’s MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > Kingfishr, SFA + more

Rising Irish stars Kingfishr, Super Furry Animals, Frank Turner, US singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams and Brum’s own Katherine Priddy are among the latest big name additions to Birmingham’s… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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Robin Hood at The Hippodrome 15th Jan by Mazzy Snape

Robin Hood at The Hippodrome 15th Jan by Mazzy Snape

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 »

Sem Fronteiras Pop-Up at Temper & Brown review

Sem Fronteiras Pop-Up at Temper & Brown review

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 »

La Bellezza Birmingham restaurant review

La Bellezza Birmingham restaurant review

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 »

Society Festive Menu Review

Society Festive Menu Review

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 »

Community News

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Last chance to apply for £100k grant to help young people

Last chance to apply for £100k grant to help young people

Time is running out for local organisations in Coventry, Warwickshire, Birmingham and Solihull, to apply for a grant of up to £100k to fund capital projects to… Read more »

Mell Square to host first indoor Makers’ Market showcasing young local creators

Mell Square to host first indoor Makers’ Market showcasing young local creators

Mell Square in Solihull is set to launch its first pop-up indoor Makers’ Market, celebrating some of the youngest and brightest creators from across the region. Taking… Read more »

Tickets on sale for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival

Tickets on sale for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival

Tickets are on sale now for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival which runs from 15 – 19 April in spaces and places across Kings Heath,… Read more »

Birmingham Rep announce young winners of A Midsummer Night’s Dream costume design competition

Birmingham Rep announce young winners of A Midsummer Night’s Dream costume design competition

Last year, Birmingham Rep announced the main stage directorial debut of Artistic Director, Joe Murphy, with a distinctively Birmingham version of Shakespeare’s ever popular A Midsummer Night’s… Read more »