What’s on in Birmingham this month

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RBSA launches new programme aimed at Midlands artists

RBSA launches new programme aimed at Midlands artists

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists launches new programme aimed at giving early-career artists from the Midlands membership opportunities The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) has launched… Read more »

Six new shows to join Birmingham Rep’s new youth festival – Rep Rising 26

Six new shows to join Birmingham Rep’s new youth festival – Rep Rising 26

Following on from Birmingham Rep’s open call for proposals from early-career and emerging artists and theatre-makers to be part of its new youth Rep Rising 26 festival…. Read more »

Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982-1992

Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982-1992

Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982–1992 invites visitors to explore the city’s overlooked media heritage through the work of the pioneering organisations who were active… Read more »

FOREST LIVE – One Month To Go! Here’s What You Can Get Up to at Cannock Chase This June

FOREST LIVE – One Month To Go! Here’s What You Can Get Up to at Cannock Chase This June

Next month, Forest Live returns to Cannock Chase (for its 25th Anniversary) with a stacked lineup of dance, rock, pop and reggae legends. If you’re looking to explore the forest… Read more »

Magnetic Skies bringing their live show to Birmingham this June + new remix single

Magnetic Skies bringing their live show to Birmingham this June + new remix single

Synthpop dynamos Magnetic Skies unveil their new remix of previously released track ‘Closing In’, out 22nd May and head out on a UK tour this June. Taken from… Read more »

West Midlands garden teams are set to shine at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

West Midlands garden teams are set to shine at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Talented teams from across the West Midlands will share their stunning garden designs with more than 90,000 visitors at BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC Birmingham… Read more »

Bonfire Radicals bring their “foot-stomping and adrenalin-powered” contemporary folk to the National Forest Folk Club.

Bonfire Radicals bring their “foot-stomping and adrenalin-powered” contemporary folk to the National Forest Folk Club.

Bonfire Radicals, Birmingham’s “exhilarating and exuberant” six-piece contemporary folk band, return to the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath, this July as part of a 15-date UK tour… Read more »

Enjoy An Audience With Benidorm Stars On 20th Anniversary

Enjoy An Audience With Benidorm Stars On 20th Anniversary

Sun loungers at the ready! Fans of hit TV series Benidorm are being given the chance to spend an evening in the company of some of its best-loved characters… Read more »

Films from Fri 15 May by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 15 May by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Normal (15) Imagine a senior John Wick  scripted by the Coens,  directed… Read more »

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden to star in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden to star in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Alongside co-producers Melting Pot, Birmingham Rep are today thrilled to announce initial casting for their new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the multi-million-selling, internationally acclaimed… Read more »

Families are invited to Zizzi this May half-term, where kids get a three-course meal free

Families are invited to Zizzi this May half-term, where kids get a three-course meal free

Kids eat free over the May half-term holidays at all Zizzi restaurants across England and Wales.  Kids can eat three courses from Zizzi’s Bambini menu for free when an… Read more »

12th June, Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter “Fiona Bevan” and Scottish Singer-Songwriter Adam Beattie’s Double Header Tour at Thimblemill Library, Smethwick.

12th June, Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter “Fiona Bevan” and Scottish Singer-Songwriter Adam Beattie’s Double Header Tour at Thimblemill Library, Smethwick.

Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie ‘Uplifting Reveries Of Love’ (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan ‘Startling odysseys’ (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK in celebration… Read more »

THE GOOD WATER Birmingham band’s new release + tour dates!

THE GOOD WATER Birmingham band’s new release + tour dates!

With its fuzz-fuelled guitar licks, woozy vintage organs, trippy multi-layered harmonies, and hypnotic rhythms, the rising Midlands outfit deliver a radiant psych pop wonder.  Striking an alchemic… Read more »

PleasureInc. Unleash Sleaze Pop Mayhem & Genre Warped Energy at The Victoria

PleasureInc. Unleash Sleaze Pop Mayhem & Genre Warped Energy at The Victoria

Date: Thursday 28th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/pleasureinc-/the-victoria/3595697 A wild collision of sleaze pop swagger, hazy hip hop shoegaze and 00s soaked nostalgia hits The Victoria on… Read more »

Record Ticket Sales for ICC T20 Women’s World Cup as the tournament heads to BIRMINGHAM

Record Ticket Sales for ICC T20 Women’s World Cup as the tournament heads to BIRMINGHAM

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales has become the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history with ticket sales already surpassing 145,000 with 30… Read more »

TAMIW Unleash Experimental Electronics & Osaka Atmosphere at The Victoria

TAMIW Unleash Experimental Electronics & Osaka Atmosphere at The Victoria

Date: Wednesday 20th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/tamiw/the-victoria/3626172 A night of boundary pushing electronics, alt pop experimentation and theatrical chaos arrives at The Victoria on Wednesday,… Read more »

28th June, Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine “Only love” Album Release Gig at The Glee Club, Birmingham.

28th June, Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine “Only love” Album Release Gig at The Glee Club, Birmingham.

James H Soars Media Services are promoting Dan Whitehouse June UK Tour 2026.  https://www.dan-whitehouse.com/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FFO6ks9lAA Dan Whitehouse is always searching for something new. Over a career spanning more… Read more »

MOHO x NCAPPED PRESENTS – SECOND CITY SESSIONS!

MOHO x NCAPPED PRESENTS – SECOND CITY SESSIONS!

MOHO are joining forces to bring you a special day party, for a special city! All at The Rainbow Pub, Digbeth  Featuring MOHO residents, NCAPPED selectas and… Read more »

Bottomless drinks, fries and crazy golf for under £25

Bottomless drinks, fries and crazy golf for under £25

From 15th May, Mulligans is launching the ultimate Friday night out with unbeatable Y2K vibes that guests won’t want to say Bye Bye Bye to at the end of… Read more »

4TheFans Launches Birmingham’s Biggest Fan Park As Villa Prepare For Historic Europa League Final

4TheFans Launches Birmingham’s Biggest Fan Park As Villa Prepare For Historic Europa League Final

The original, immersive fan park brand, 4TheFans, has launched a dedicated Aston Villa fan park for the UEFA Europa League Final. The event takes place at Luna… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st May Brigitte Beraha Lucid Dreamers @ 1000 Trades The Charlatans @ O2 Academy Freak Out Presents The Junipers… Read more »

Best of Brum

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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.
GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM CELEBRATES ITS MILESTONE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM CELEBRATES ITS MILESTONE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

On May 18th, 2026, The Grand Hotel Birmingham is celebrating five years of its newest chapter after reopening following a £50 million restoration, ending nearly two decades of closure…. Read more »

ZIZZI LAUNCHES THE ULTIMATE SUMMER LUNCH MENU WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PIZZANINI

ZIZZI LAUNCHES THE ULTIMATE SUMMER LUNCH MENU WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PIZZANINI

Zizzi is bringing together two Italian favourites with the launch of the new Pizzanini, a playful twist on pizza designed for summer lunches on the go. Available… Read more »

All Bar One Celebrates Pride in Birmingham

All Bar One Celebrates Pride in Birmingham

As Birmingham prepares to celebrate Pride on Saturday 23rd May, All Bar One is bringing the energy with a full day of music, live performances and limited-edition cocktails… Read more »

£6 Pride Cocktail Lands at Flight Club Birmingham for Bank Holiday Weekend

£6 Pride Cocktail Lands at Flight Club Birmingham for Bank Holiday Weekend

As Birmingham gears up for Pride this weekend, Flight Club Birmingham is joining the celebrations with a limited-edition cocktail designed for the occasion. Available from Friday 22nd… 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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RBSA launches new programme aimed at Midlands artists

RBSA launches new programme aimed at Midlands artists

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists launches new programme aimed at giving early-career artists from the Midlands membership opportunities The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) has launched… Read more »

Six new shows to join Birmingham Rep’s new youth festival – Rep Rising 26

Six new shows to join Birmingham Rep’s new youth festival – Rep Rising 26

Following on from Birmingham Rep’s open call for proposals from early-career and emerging artists and theatre-makers to be part of its new youth Rep Rising 26 festival…. Read more »

Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982-1992

Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982-1992

Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982–1992 invites visitors to explore the city’s overlooked media heritage through the work of the pioneering organisations who were active… Read more »

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity calls on patients to help bring its ‘fin-tastic’ new aquarium to life

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity calls on patients to help bring its ‘fin-tastic’ new aquarium to life

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity is offering patients with a passion for nature, engineering and science a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity to become volunteer ambassadors of the brand-new 27,000 litre… Read more »