Valentine’s Day at The Alchemist – Cosmic Cocktails & Exclusive Masterclasses
This Valentine’s Day, The Alchemist Bars are offering an exciting, aphrodisiac-inspired experience with their Cosmic Oyster cocktails for you and your loved one to enjoy. W Whether you’re in Birmingham or… Read more »
Jekyll and Hyde at the Crescent Theatre, opening Saturday 8th February and running until the 15th
A darkly fascinating tale of male violence, guilt and privilege, “Jekyll and Hyde” – but as you have never read, seen or heard it before – comes… Read more »
Little Comets Play Birmingham Mamma Roux March28th
Returning to England’s city of graft for the first time in an age, everyone’s favourite indie heroes Little Comets are playing at Birmingham’s most fearless venue, Mamma… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2025!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this February 2025. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »
Beans on Toast – Plots dates on ‘Wild Goose Chasers’ Tour
Beans on Toast will be back out on the road this March.Touring in support of his critically acclaimed latest work ‘Wild Goose Chasers’, Beans and his long… Read more »
Pride and Prejudice (sort of) and Death of a Salesman
Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of) will be returning to Birmingham Rep for the third time this year with a brand-new version of the production directed by its… 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 »
THE PALE WHITE – Announce BIRMINGHAM Show this March + New Album ‘The Big Sad’
Today, Newcastle alt-rock trio The Pale White return to announce their second album ‘The Big Sad’, due for release on 18th April 2025 via End of the… Read more »
THE WEDDING PRESENT – Announce 40th Anniversary Tour This Autumn – Including Birmingham Date
David Lewis Gedge and his semi-legendary band celebrate a special anniversary live across Ireland and the United Kingdom this September and October. The Wedding Present was born… Read more »
Diana Krall announces a show at Birmingham Symphony Hall on October 4th, 2025
GRAMMY® Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall has announced two exclusive UK shows at the Birmingham Symphony Hall on October 4th, 2025 and the Brighton Centre on October 6th, 2025 Tickets go on sale to the general… Read more »
CHAMELEONS – Plot Next Major Tour Route For November 2025 – Including Birmingham Date
Nearly 45 years since their formation, and 25 years on from their exaltant reunion in 2000 – CHAMELEONS – are ecstatic to announce a new run of… Read more »
Jools Holland comes to Birmingham on Autumn Tour 2025 with Imelda May
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are thrilled to announce their 2025 Autumn/Winter tour of 30 sensational dates across the UK, joined… Read more »
Full Night Time Economy Programme revealed
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is proud to announce the full lineup of panellists and speakers for the Night Time Economy Summit 2025, set to take… 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 »
Luna Blue – Farewell Gig, Birmingham 29.1.25
INDIE ROCK BAND LUNA BLUE hail from Brighton; active from 2015-2025, the band (4 music graduates : Tom, Nick, Seb and Ryan) will play their final ever… Read more »
Crescent’s first ever show at The Old Rep
The Crescent Theatre’s début production at the Old Rep brings two of Alan Bennett’s much loved “Talking Heads” to the stage, with performances on Thursday 30th and… Read more »
Cast Announced for Good for a Girl
In association with feminist arts organisation, Fractured Glass, Birmingham Rep is thrilled to announce the cast of Good for a Girl – a brand-new drama celebrating and… Read more »
CLAYS CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY WITH COCKTAIL SPECIALS
Clays, the immersive clay target shooting experience, who recently opened in Birmingham’s historic Piccadilly Arcade will be celebrating their first Valentine’s Day with a weekend of £6… Read more »
The Rep announces additional Spring Programming
The Rep have announced details of seven additional productions in their already bumper Spring 2025 season. Arriving directly from the West End, the Olivier-award winning Showstopper! The… Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Candlelight in Birmingham
Candlelight®, the series of live concerts produced by Fever, is bringing special shows to celebrate the season of love in Birmingham. This February, the gentle glow of thousands… Read more »
Legendary rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd announce Birmingham date for July 2025
AEG Presents is thrilled to announce that rock’n’roll legends Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to make their triumphant return to the United Kingdom in July this year. The upcoming arena… 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 »
29th March, Daoiri Farrell – World Renowned Authentic Irish Folk Musician at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
‘Daoirí Farrell is singlehandedly spearheading a resurgence of the authentic in Irish folk music…he is rightly in demand all over the world.’ Irish Music ‘The finest Irish… Read more »
Upstairs At Cherry Reds, Jazz Jam Session – A Review
On Wednesday the 8th of January, I attended Cherry Reds first (and sold out,) Jazz Jam night hosted by Gilulia Marro (on Clarinet and Vocals,) Honey Boulton… Read more »
Jungle Cakes Brings the Heat to XOYO Birmingham this March
Get ready for an unmissable night as Jungle Cakes lands at XOYO Birmingham on Saturday, 1st March, delivering an electrifying showcase of heavyweight Jungle beats, deep basslines,… Read more »
Announcing The Snowflake on tour
Following a highly successful run at Birmingham Rep, The Snowflake presented by Birmingham Rep, Polka Theatre and Little Angel Theatre will tour to 18 libraries across Birmingham and… Read more »
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 »
What’s On PlayStation The Concert – major, visually groundbreaking brand new show – Birmingham date
Following its highly anticipated announcement on October 15, PlayStation: The Concert launches its global tour this year, offering fans a revolutionary live experience that celebrates the iconic music of… 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 »
ROXY LEISURE LAUNCHES BALLERS BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
Roxy Leisure is bringing a bold new twist to bottomless brunch with the launch of Ballers Bottomless Brunch. From £35pp, guests can enjoy 90 minutes of non-stop… Read more »
10th Feb. Henry Wagons Oz-Indie-Country Pioneer at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Birmingham
Oz-Indie-Country pioneer Henry Wagons returns to the UK, with a new desert-fried Morricone-inspired album under his arm and a hunger to share songs and stories from the… Read more »
Julian Taylor to returns to Birmingham with show at Kitchen Garden Cafe
Toronto singer-songwriter, 4x JUNO nominee, and UK Americana Music Awards nominee Julian Taylor will be returning to the UK & Ireland for a series of live performances this month and… Read more »
NEW 90S COMPILATION ALBUM IN THE BATH PERSONALLY CURATED BY LUSH CO-FOUNDER MARK CONSTANTINE
Lush co-founder Mark Constantine proudly presents In the Bath, the fourth instalment of the brand’s acclaimed compilation series, following on from previous releases Self Preservation Society, Instant Replay and Life’s What You… 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 »
Rita, Sue & Bob Too! UK Tour Opens In Four Weeks Starring Jake Quickenden
The smash hit stage version of cult classic comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! is set to embark on a new 10-week nationwide tour, opening in four… 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 »
A thank you and a Great Gig Alert! Birmingham Symphony Hall, Jennifer Blackwell Stage 25.2.25.
2024 proved to be quite a year for The Lost Notes with stand-out performances across the country including Shrewsbury Folk Festival and their first international gig at… Read more »
Cast announcement for Community at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep is thrilled to announce the cast of brand-new comedy drama, Community, premiering at The Rep in their early Spring season (Thursday 30 January – Saturday… 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 »
ROXY LEISURE PARTNER WITH EVERLEAF AND LUCKY SAINT FOR DRY JANUARY
For Dry January 2025, Roxy Leisure is teaming up with premium non-alcoholic brands Everleaf and Lucky Saint, offering guests exclusive mocktails and promotions from 2nd – 31st… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – January 2025!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this January 2025. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »
The Effect – at The Crescent, Birmingham
Photography by Graeme Braidwood The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham stages Lucy Prebble’s critically acclaimed THE EFFECT from January 18th to 25th. Love. Sadness. Joy. Depression. Lucy Prebble’s… Read more »
31st January, Jim Moray – Pushing Boundaries of Traditional Folk Music at MAC, Birmingham
Jim Moray is heading out on tour in January and February 2025 with a new single, his first new music since 2019. Moray has been pushing the… Read more »
Star turn set to bring the house down at Nailcote Hall
Star quality helps lift the curtain on a New Year of live entertainment at Nailcote Hall Hotel in January with a rare solo appearance by Hollies lead… Read more »
Beatles All You Need is Love Fest returns to Birmingham on 15 Feb
Lovers of The Beatles are being urged to bring or find their Valentine when King’s Heath’s All You Need Is Love Festival returns on Saturday 15 February…. Read more »
IDLES at O2 Academy Birmingham – review by Joshua Turner
On Tuesday the 3rd of December 2024 I attended Idles sold out Birmingham show at O2 Academy Birmingham for their ‘Love Is The Fing,’ world tour in… Read more »
First wave of UK music venues complete training to tackle sexual harassment in NTE
Staff from six UK music venues in the Midlands have received training to recognise and tackle sexual harassment and violence in their businesses and the Night Time… Read more »
Six by Nico partners with NQ64 for the ultimate nostalgic night out
This festive season, Six by Nico, known for its ever-evolving six-course tasting menus, is collaborating with NQ64, the retro arcade bar, to bring guests an unforgettable nostalgic… Read more »
The Lord Clifden Pub Reopens Its Doors After Lovingly Restoring a Birmingham Gem
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, December 2024 – After months of restoration and care, the iconic Lord Clifden pub in Birmingham’s vibrant Jewellery Quarter is reopening its doors to the… Read more »
20/25 at The Alchemist, Birmingham this January
Whilst we all look forward to the fun and frolics throughout the festive season, many of us already have our eyes on the January sales. The Alchemist… Read more »