What’s on in Birmingham this month

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CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH 24 STORIES

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH 24 STORIES

24 Stories is ready to celebrate Father’s Day, offering sophisticated dining in the sky or quality beers served in tankards in their downstairs bar, Stories Tavern Looking for the perfect… Read more »

ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SPEAKEASY CELEBRATION THIS FATHER’S DAY, DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SPEAKEASY CELEBRATION THIS FATHER’S DAY, DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

The Grand Hotel Birmingham is turning up the volume with an evening of live music entertainment, specially dedicated to all the father figures out there Looking for… Read more »

Kings Heath Comedy Festival – proving good things come in threes

Kings Heath Comedy Festival – proving good things come in threes

Kings Heath Comedy Festival is back for a third time – and this could be the best yet – with shows from national stars, local legends and… Read more »

Gig Preview: ACUA Bring Dream Drenched Psych Pop to The Victoria

Gig Preview: ACUA Bring Dream Drenched Psych Pop to The Victoria

Date: Thursday 16th July Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/acua/the-victoria/3645077 A transportive night of psych pop haze, melodic indie shimmer and rising talent charm arrives at… Read more »

Planet Omar comes to Birmingham Rep

Planet Omar comes to Birmingham Rep

The world premiere production of Planet Omar, adapted by Asif Khan from Zanib Mian’s beloved children’s books, lands at Birmingham Rep from Thursday 18 – Sunday 21… Read more »

Films from Fri 5 June by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 5 June by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Masters Of The Universe (12A) Starting life as a Mattel toy figure… Read more »

Birmingham Rep announces extension to SWEENEY TODD (plus a snippet of A Little Priest)

Birmingham Rep announces extension to SWEENEY TODD (plus a snippet of A Little Priest)

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREETThe House, Birmingham RepSaturday 4 July – Saturday 15 August Box office: birmingham-rep.co.uk, 0121 236 4455 Press Night: Tuesday 14… Read more »

Best Things To Do This Week: Spectacular visual concert about space coming to Birmingham

Best Things To Do This Week: Spectacular visual concert about space coming to Birmingham

‘Space Station Earth’ is a long-form musical work by Ilan Eshkeri, created in collaboration with the European Space Agency uniquely capturing ‘The Overview Effect’: the profound awe astronauts feel when viewing the Earthfrom orbit. Performed live on… Read more »

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 »

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

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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

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Momenti Con Papà: Toast To Dad This Father’s Day at Piccolino

Momenti Con Papà: Toast To Dad This Father’s Day at Piccolino

This Father’s Day, Piccolino invites families to gather around the table to celebrate Momenti con Papà. Combining the warmth of Italian hospitality with the much-loved tradition of the British Sunday roast, Piccolino’s Father’s Day menu offers the perfect way to treat dad on his special day. Guests can also enjoy… Read more »

The Peroni Piazza Returns To Bullring For A Hot, Hot Summer

The Peroni Piazza Returns To Bullring For A Hot, Hot Summer

One of Birmingham’s favourite summer drinking spots is making a welcome return, as the popular Peroni Piazza reopens at St Martin’s Balcony for the season. Overlooking the… Read more »

NEW MENU AT COW & SOW WITH FARM-GROWN PRODUCE AND ENGLISH WAGYU

NEW MENU AT COW & SOW WITH FARM-GROWN PRODUCE AND ENGLISH WAGYU

Cow & Sow is launching a new menu in time for summer featuring fresh, organic produce delivered straight from their Kitchen Farm and English Wagyu beef sourced… Read more »

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH 24 STORIES

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH 24 STORIES

24 Stories is ready to celebrate Father’s Day, offering sophisticated dining in the sky or quality beers served in tankards in their downstairs bar, Stories Tavern Looking for the perfect… 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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Olivier Award-winner Julie Hesmondhalgh to headline Birmingham’s Co-op Congress this Friday, 12 June

Olivier Award-winner Julie Hesmondhalgh to headline Birmingham’s Co-op Congress this Friday, 12 June

Julie Hesmondhalgh — Olivier Award-winning actor, campaigner, and star of Mr Bates v The Post Office, Happy Valley and Coronation Street, will headline Co-op Congress in Birmingham this Friday (12 June), fresh from her award-winning run… Read more »

Birmingham student wins prestigious Rotary Young Citizen Award 2026

Birmingham student wins prestigious Rotary Young Citizen Award 2026

A Birmingham student has earned a Rotary Young Citizen Award for her inspiring contribution to youth empowerment. Seventeen-year-old Renia Ganguly, from Edgbaston, has been recognised for her… Read more »

Kings Heath Comedy Festival – proving good things come in threes

Kings Heath Comedy Festival – proving good things come in threes

Kings Heath Comedy Festival is back for a third time – and this could be the best yet – with shows from national stars, local legends and… Read more »

Birmingham Women’s Hospital Charity launches new £1.5m MRI Appeal to support 1,300 women and babies every year

Birmingham Women’s Hospital Charity launches new £1.5m MRI Appeal to support 1,300 women and babies every year

Birmingham Women’s Hospital Charity has launched a £1.5m fundraising appeal to bring a state-of-the-art MRI scanner to the hospital for the first time. Birmingham Women’s Hospital is… Read more »