Jewellery Quarter Food Truck Festival Fri 28th Feb 2025!
The Jewellery Quarter is set to ignite with mouth-watering flavours and infectious beats as Albion Square hosts its first Food Truck Festival of the year. Taking place… Read more »
Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival back with all-dayer event this Saturday
Saturday 1st March sees The Night Owl hosting a Ska & Reggae All-Dayer in partnership with Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival, who hosted their flagship event… Read more »
The DigbethStPats celebrations are back at The Old Crown for 2025 – the show must go on!
The Old Crown, Birmingham’s oldest pub is back with another year of St Patrick’s celebrations! With a week of exciting events, there is something for everyone to… Read more »
THE WATERBOYS, LIGHTNING SEEDS, PETER DOHERTY, MERCURY REV +more for Moseley Folk
The Waterboys, The Lightning Seeds, Peter Doherty and Mercury Rev are among the latest additions set for Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday… Read more »
You can’t spell BRUM without RUM! Celebrating 10 years of Birmingham Rum Festival
The Birmingham Rum Festival is returning to Moseley for its 10th anniversary on Saturday 28th June at The Cuban Embassy and the drinks, food and live music will be… Read more »
Texas and Pet Shop Boys announced for Warwick Castle Live 2025 – Huge summer outdoor shows August 28-31
Warwick Castle Live 2025 is set to bring an unforgettable summer series of concerts to one of the country’s most iconic settings. Warwick Castle’s stunning medieval backdrop… Read more »
The Brand New Heavies to support Nile Rodgers & CHIC at Cannock Chase this summer
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are delighted to confirm BRIT Award nominees and acid jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies as the… Read more »
Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations
– Nightlife and hospitality businesses in the area known locally as ‘County Digbeth’ due to its Irish links prepare for one of their most important weekends of… Read more »
Announcing Harvington History Festival 2025: Exploding The Myths!
Back for its third year, and bigger than ever, the Harvington History Festival 2025 promises five days of fascinating talks, lively discussions, and captivating performances covering everything… Read more »
Street Food & Sounds Take Over Albion Square This February 28th
The Jewellery Quarter is set to ignite with mouthwatering flavors and infectious beats as Albion Square hosts its first Food Truck Festival of the year. Taking place on Friday, February 28th, from 6 PM… Read more »
Groove Armada and more added to Mostly Jazz Festival 2025
Birmingham’s Moseley Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2025) have unveiled a further raft of artists, including Groove Armada, Kofi Stone, Sam… Read more »
LION DANCE ROARS AROUND BIRMINGHAM TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR
Birmingham will burst into a blaze of colour as the traditional Chinese lion dance tours the city to celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the arrival of… Read more »
Nile Rodgers & CHIC announced as latest headliner for Forest Live 2025 at Cannock Chase
Following four triumphant headline shows at the concert series in 2024, Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are thrilled to announce… Read more »
Snow Patrol announced to headline Cannock Chase for Forest Live 2025
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are delighted to announce more exciting headliners have been confirmed for the 2025 edition at… Read more »
National Sake Week 2025
18th January 2025: Following the resounding success of the inaugural National Sake Week, Kokushu Creative is thrilled to announce the return of this nationwide celebration, running from… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME
Birmingham Light Festival has announced its full programme, including spectacular illuminated artworks and a packed schedule of events Birmingham Light Festival has released the list of dazzling… Read more »
Doves fly into Moseley Folk Festival + This Is The Kit & Muireann Bradley
Doves have been revealed as the latest headline act set for this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Birmingham). The… Read more »
UK festival aims to lead the way for inclusivity in 2025
Through its Big Free Community Day and year-round engagement, Birmingham Pride enables marginalised communities to be part of one of the UK’s biggest LGBTQI+ celebrations – After… Read more »
Coming to UK cinemas this Spring – The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals – Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Night With Janis Joplin, Billy Elliot and Bonnie & Clyde
SPRING 2025 LES MISÉRABLES – THE STAGED CONCERT (2019) SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY / TUESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: LIVE ARENA TOUR (2012) SUNDAY 2ND MARCH /… Read more »
Household names and leading outdoor enthusiasts announced for Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show speaker line-up
The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show is set to return to the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from Tuesday 18 – Sunday 23 February 2025, spanning almost 20… Read more »
Frankie Boyle and Paul Smith to headline Cobra presents Comedy at the Castle 2025
– Three-day festival presents Live at the Apollo, Royal Variety Show, Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, BAFTA, and Mock The Week stand-up stars at historic landmark – Festival will… Read more »
Theatre does not get more festive or unique than this!
One of the most iconic features of the West Midlands’ festive celebrations for three decades is about to make its highly anticipated 2024 appearance – as the… Read more »
The Core Christmas Market
Searching for special stocking fillers and thoughtful gifts this Christmas? Don’t miss The Core Christmas Market on Saturday 14th December, featuring unique produce and items for sale… Read more »
FATHER JOHN MISTY confirmed for Moseley Folk Festival 2025
Father John Misty has been revealed as the first headline act for Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Birmingham). The acclaimed… Read more »
A Weird & Wonderful NYE Show Returns to XOYO Birmingham
Get ready to kick off 2025 in style as the 6th Annual A Weird & Wonderful NYE Show lands at XOYO Birmingham. In collaboration with Weird Science… Read more »
Gear up for the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show!
Unmatched adventure awaits as the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show returns to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham from Tuesday 18 – Sunday 23 February 2025 The… Read more »
MARIBOU STATE set for Mostly Jazz Festival 2025 + more acts announced
Acclaimed dance duo Maribou State are the latest big name headliners announced for 2025’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (11-13 July 2025, Birmingham). They join the… Read more »
MCM Comic Con Birmingham Takes Place This Week!
Tuesday 26 November 2024: MCM Comic Con Birmingham is taking place later this week, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December…. Read more »
LIGHT IS COMING Dates for first Birmingham Light Festival revealed
Birmingham Light Festival will brighten up the dark winter nights from 19-22 February 2025. Installations will illuminate Birmingham city centre as the Festival makes its debut. From 19th–… Read more »
2-weeks to go to the BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase
Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy BEDLAM Showcase tickets only £6 available via https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/bedlam-showcase/www.bedlamfestival.co.uk #BEDLAM2024 Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM is an arts… Read more »
James and Razorlight confirmed for Forest Live at Cannock Chase for 2025
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, today announces cult Manchester indie-rock band James as the latest headliners confirmed for its 2025 series. With… Read more »
The Night Market UK returns to Birmingham with its Christmas special
The Night Market UK is hosting a bumper Christmas event in Birmingham at the Secret Space, Digbeth on Friday 6th December from 6-11pm. This festive event is… Read more »
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 »
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 »
UB40 FEATURING ALI CAMPBELL ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINERS AT SOLIHULL SUMMER FEST
The ninth Solihull Summer Fest will see reggae legends UB40 featuring Brummie, Ali Campbell, take to the stage as headline act on Saturday 19th July at Tudor… Read more »
Short is Beautiful Film Festival comes to Solihull
Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the second annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival in association with IMA Festival, which will take place on the evening of… Read more »
BEDLAM Showcase 2024 – programme announced to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024
Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM 2024 presents a varied Arts and Mental Health programme, culminating in a showcase at Birmingham Rep on Thursday 28 and Friday… Read more »
Everything Digbeth – Christmas Market comes to the Creative Quarter this winter
Zellig and Digbeth Arts Space present the Everything Digbeth Christmas Market, a family-friendly open day in the heart of the Creative Quarter. The event follows the huge… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – October 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this October 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »
ONE WEEK till Birmingham Comedy Festival!
It’s now just one short week until the excellent BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL returns! Running from Friday 4 to Sunday 13 October 2024, the UK’s second longest running comedy/arts festival boasts over… Read more »
Sting to play Cannock Chase for Forest Live 2025
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented by Forestry England and Cuffe & Taylor, has announced its return to four stunning woodland locations – including Forestry… Read more »
Mostly Jazz 2025 announcement.. first acts, WAR & Craig Charles
Following a hugely successful 2024, Birmingham’s annual Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival has announced US funk/ jazz/ jam legends War and DJ Craig Charles as their… Read more »
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 »
Digbeth Oktoberfest is back for 2024! Birmingham’s oldest pub hosts the eighth year of Oktoberfest celebrations.
The Old Crown will be hosting this year’s Oktoberfest celebrations in Digbeth! On Saturday 11th & 18th October, they’ll be celebrating the event’s eighth year with live… Read more »
Shout – New team, new programme, new future
New team, new programme, new futureReframed and reimagined Shout continues to celebrate the best of queer culture in the Midlands Shout welcomes a new team and plans… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – September 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this September 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »
Dexys & CMAT hit the right note at Moseley Folk 2024 + 2025 headliner announcement
Kevin Rowland’s triumphant return to Birmingham and Irish star CMAT among the many highlights of 2024’s Moseley Folk & Arts FestivalPlus 2025 dates and first headliner announced:… Read more »
ONE WEEK TILL MOSELEY FOLK: Belle & Seb’, Dexys, Levellers + more
It’s just one week until Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September 2024). Headlining this year are Levellers, Irish Americans Flogging Molly and troubadour Beans… Read more »
Supersonic Festival approaching 30th August to 1st September, Digbeth, Birmingham
JUST OVER ONE MONTH TO GO UNTIL SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL 2024!30TH AUG – 1ST SEPT – WEEKEND AND DAY TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAYDame Area | Gazelle Twin |… Read more »
The UK’s Biggest Summer Celebration Of Irish Music And Culture
Páirc Festival, the UK’s premier celebration of Irish music and culture, is thrilled to announce its return to the New Irish Centre in Kings Heath on 24th… Read more »