What’s on in Birmingham this month

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BLACK BEACON SOUND – 10 YEARS TOUR 2pm – 5pm -THE DISKERY- SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 2026

BLACK BEACON SOUND – 10 YEARS TOUR 2pm – 5pm -THE DISKERY- SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 2026

Black Beacon Sound record label and shop stops off in Birmingham in conjunction with the imprint’s ‘10 Years Tour’, for a special matinee event in the basement… Read more »

The Desert Plaza Bring Expansive, Heart Heavy Alt Rock to The Sunflower Lounge

The Desert Plaza Bring Expansive, Heart Heavy Alt Rock to The Sunflower Lounge

Date: Friday 3rd JulyVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/the-desert-plaza/the-sunflower-lounge/3628184 A night of modern alt rock, rising star energy and brooding Midlands atmosphere hits The Sunflower Lounge… Read more »

Countdown to MOSTLY JAZZ > Set times released + The Woods line-up

Countdown to MOSTLY JAZZ > Set times released + The Woods line-up

With just a few weeks to go, Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026) has released the stage times for… Read more »

The Night Owl June Listings

The Night Owl June Listings

Monday 1st June – Neighbourhd – 7:30PM – Late Birmingham’s Biggest and Best Open Jam Night Tuesday 2nd June – Digbeth Jazz/ Boogie Tuesday – 7:30PM –… Read more »

From Around Here – Creative Responses to the Culture and Community of Birmingham’s Southside

From Around Here – Creative Responses to the Culture and Community of Birmingham’s Southside

Opens: Friday 5 June 2026 Opening Times: Tuesday – Wednesday: 1pm – 4.30pmThursday – Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm A new showcase celebrating the creativity, culture, and communities of Birmingham’s Southside … Read more »

Zellig & Alfred works to host Everything Digbeth market

Zellig & Alfred works to host Everything Digbeth market

Back for its 6th instalment, the popular market returns to Birmingham’s creative quarter, Digbeth. Unlock exclusive offers across Digbeth for one day only. Plus this year new… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – June 2026!

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – June 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 4th June Vieira and The Silvers + Fuzz Council @ The Night Owl The Streets @ O2 Academy Birmingham… Read more »

Duran Duran announce UK Arena Tour 2026

Duran Duran announce UK Arena Tour 2026

Global music icons Duran Duran have announced their first full UK arena tour in three years. Taking place in October, the shows land amongst another landmark year… Read more »

Good Health Good Wealth share new single ahead of dates with The Streets

Good Health Good Wealth share new single ahead of dates with The Streets

‘This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires’and the cult classic single ‘Full Circle’put Good Health Good Wealth on the map, earning glowing comparisons to The Streets and Antony Szmierek while taking them to the… Read more »

Masca Deliver Off Kilter Alt Pop Mayhem to The Sunflower Lounge

Masca Deliver Off Kilter Alt Pop Mayhem to The Sunflower Lounge

Date: Saturday 6th JuneVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/masca/the-sunflower-lounge/3606525 A night of sharp edged alt pop, restless post hardcore energy and indie rock bite hits The Sunflower Lounge… Read more »

DYGL Ignite The Victoria with High Voltage Alt Rock for Everywhere At Once

DYGL Ignite The Victoria with High Voltage Alt Rock for Everywhere At Once

Date: Friday 26th JuneVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/dygl/the-victoria/3635233 A surge of global alt rock energy hits The Victoria on Friday, 26th June, as DYGL headline… Read more »

Magnetic Skies Deliver Expansive Synth Pop & Darkwave Emotion at The Victoria

Magnetic Skies Deliver Expansive Synth Pop & Darkwave Emotion at The Victoria

Date: Thursday, 4th JuneVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/magnetic-skies/the-victoria/3619297 A sweeping night of cinematic synth pop, brooding darkwave, and widescreen electronic songwriting arrives at The Victoria… Read more »

Films from Fri 29 May

Films from Fri 29 May

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Backrooms (15) Known online as Kane Pixels, in January 2022, 16-year-old Kane… Read more »

WHERE TO WATCH THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 IN BIRMINGHAM

WHERE TO WATCH THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 IN BIRMINGHAM

ALFRESCO AT ALFIE BIRDS Alfresco at Alfred Works in Digbeth has launched a new indoor-outdoor sports bar and events space with room for up to 300 guests. Centred… Read more »

World Cup Watching: Beer buckets, spice bags, and cocktails at The Alchemist

World Cup Watching: Beer buckets, spice bags, and cocktails at The Alchemist

If you’re pulling together any “best places to watch the World Cup” roundups in Birmingham, I thought The Alchemist could be a fun fit. With Tuchel’s boys on the… Read more »

Emerging creative talent on show across Birmingham this summer

Emerging creative talent on show across Birmingham this summer

Graduating students from across Birmingham City University’s creative courses will exhibit their work throughout June at venues across the city, including BCU’s own campuses and partner locations…. Read more »

SOLAR EYES – Midlands duo return with “Be Under No Illusion” Birmingham Hometown Gig on 27 June

SOLAR EYES – Midlands duo return with “Be Under No Illusion” Birmingham Hometown Gig on 27 June

Just in time for a hot, hazy summer ahead, Solar Eyes return with a brand new single, “Be Under No Illusion” on 28th May.STREAM ON SPOTIFY HERE… Read more »

ELMHURST BALLET SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER PERFORMANCES – ORPHEUS

ELMHURST BALLET SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER PERFORMANCES – ORPHEUS

Elmhurst Ballet School, in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, is delighted to announce details of its 2026 summer performances, presented under the umbrella title Orpheus. A much-anticipated… Read more »

Five-day Birmingham International Piano Festival 14-18 June

Five-day Birmingham International Piano Festival 14-18 June

A five-day celebration of the piano is to take place at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire from 14-18 June in a thrilling week of competition, collaboration and artistry.  The… Read more »

Exhibition and community archive celebrate Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson MBE

Exhibition and community archive celebrate Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson MBE

The work and activism of Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson MBE are being celebrated with the launch of a new exhibition and community archive. Opening at The Old Print… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – June 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 4th June Vieira and The Silvers + Fuzz Council @ The Night Owl The Streets @ O2 Academy Birmingham… 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.
Local drinks entrepreneur wins The World Drinks Awards

Local drinks entrepreneur wins The World Drinks Awards

Congratulation Whistlers Storm Liqueur for winning World’s Best Tea Liqueur for the Assam Black at last night’s World Drinks Awards Whistlers Storm Liqueur were winners at The World Liqueur Awards… Read more »

Countdown to MOSTLY JAZZ > Set times released + The Woods line-up

Countdown to MOSTLY JAZZ > Set times released + The Woods line-up

With just a few weeks to go, Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026) has released the stage times for… Read more »

The Night Owl June Listings

The Night Owl June Listings

Monday 1st June – Neighbourhd – 7:30PM – Late Birmingham’s Biggest and Best Open Jam Night Tuesday 2nd June – Digbeth Jazz/ Boogie Tuesday – 7:30PM –… Read more »

Riva Blu Shares Father’s Day Offerings With Free Limoncello Shot For All Dads

Riva Blu Shares Father’s Day Offerings With Free Limoncello Shot For All Dads

This Father’s Day, Riva Blu invites guests to celebrate the leading men in their lives with the indulgent taste of Southern Italy, offering diners two courses for just £22.95 from… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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The Allure Speakeasy at The Old Joint Stock review

The Allure Speakeasy at The Old Joint Stock review

The Allure Speakeasy at the Old Joint Stock Theatre is not a show you politely sit and watch. It’s one you’re pulled into, cocktail-first (yes, even at… Read more »

Piccolino Sunday Roast review 2026!

Piccolino Sunday Roast review 2026!

With Mother’s Day approaching, I was invited to experience Piccolino’s Sunday Roast, a celebration of family, togetherness and true Italian hospitality. At the heart of Italian culture… Read more »

The Indian Streatery review – March 2026!

The Indian Streatery review – March 2026!

It’s been a while since I had the pleasure of dining at The Indian Streatery on Bennetts Hill, time flies and a long overdue catch up with… Read more »

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 »

Community News

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Countdown to MOSTLY JAZZ > Set times released + The Woods line-up

Countdown to MOSTLY JAZZ > Set times released + The Woods line-up

With just a few weeks to go, Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026) has released the stage times for… Read more »

From Around Here – Creative Responses to the Culture and Community of Birmingham’s Southside

From Around Here – Creative Responses to the Culture and Community of Birmingham’s Southside

Opens: Friday 5 June 2026 Opening Times: Tuesday – Wednesday: 1pm – 4.30pmThursday – Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm A new showcase celebrating the creativity, culture, and communities of Birmingham’s Southside … Read more »

Conies poster to promote summer safety for children

Conies poster to promote summer safety for children

Nationwide efforts to keep children safe from preventable accidents have been boosted by Birmingham-based child safety heroes The Conies. The charity has added its support for Child… Read more »

Pupils join forces with local Rotarians for eco-greenhouse project

Pupils join forces with local Rotarians for eco-greenhouse project

Pupils at Deanery Primary School in Sutton Coldfield stepped up for sustainability in a joint project with local Rotarians. The youngsters collected over 1,300 plastic bottles to… Read more »