Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2025!
1st May Cerys Hafana + Emily Cribb @ Hare & Hounds Kings Heath POHL// DEARTHWORMS// THE RETINAL CIRCUS// OPIUM LORD @ Centrala 2nd May Hotel Lux +… Read more »
Avatar The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th anniversary UK tour takes flight this October
Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla today announced Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th Anniversary Tour (www.avatarinconcert.com) will tour the UK in October 2026. Audiences will be… Read more »
Celebrated organist and social media phenomenon – Anna Lapwood – announces Christmas 2025 UK tour
TICKETS ON-SALE:Friday 2nd May, 10amAEGPRESENTS.CO.UK / AXS.COM Celebrated organist, conductor, broadcaster, and social media phenomenon Anna Lapwood has announced a UK Christmas tour for December 2025, featuring a heartwarming blend of her favourite… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Presents the World Premiere of The Battle
Wednesday 11 February – Saturday 7 March 2026 Alongside co-producers Melting Pot, Birmingham Rep has announced world premiere production, The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on… Read more »
bp pulse LIVE and Utilita Arena Birmingham Reveal New Premium Spaces
Officially launched on the 27th April, bp pulse LIVE and Utilita Arena Birmingham unveil their new premium spaces. Inspired by the golden age of disco and the… Read more »
SOPHY DIGBETH IS BIRMINGHAM’S NEWEST COCKTAIL HOTSPOT
Say hello to Sophy Digbeth — Birmingham’s freshest new bar, serving up cocktails, attitude, and good vibes only in Digbeth, which launches this weekend. Taking over the… Read more »
Birmingham band Spincycle release debut single Talog
On Thursday 1st May 2025 Birmingham four piece Spincycle release their debut single Talog Tracks: Talog – Recorded at Foel Studios (Nov 2024 – Jan 2025) Sunstone… Read more »
Magic & Sex at The Old Joint Stock
Performances at Brighton Fringe(WIP), Rik Mayall Comedy Festival (WIP), Greater Manchester Fringe, Old Joint Stock (Birmingham), Alma Tavern (Bristol), Newcastle Fringe and Camden Fringe. Magic & Sex… Read more »
Pairc Summer Series 2025 line up revealed
Independent Birmingham-Irish festival Pairc Summers Series announces more majorheadliners and Irish acts for their 2025 August Bank Holiday celebrations. They joinpreviously announced headliners Saw Doctors and Nathan… Read more »
Wendy James – UK Tour in October – New album ‘The Shape of History’ out now
Wendy James has announced a UK tour in October in support of her recently released new album ‘The Shape of History‘. Written, produced and mixed by James and recorded… Read more »
INTERVIEW GUENTHER STEINER – F1 ICON & NETFLIX STAR BRINGS NEW UK TOUR TO BIRMINGHAM
Fasten your seatbelts for a thrilling 2025 as former Haas F1 team principal and Netflix Drive to Survive star Guenther Steiner embarks on a brand-new tour. Unfiltered… Read more »
SPEAR OF DESTINY – ‘JANUS’ 2025 Tour Dates – Birmingham Show
Having spent the tail end of 2024 revisiting classic 80s works on tour with The Skids; for their next act Spear of Destiny will be offering something both… Read more »
Toyah Wilcox announces two UK shows for 2025 – Celebrating The Best of Toyah – London / Coventry
UK music icon Toyah Willcox has announced two special shows in London and Coventry this October. Celebrating The Best of Toyah will see Toyah perform hits from across… Read more »
New show Celtic Throne to tour the UK this summer: A cinematic fusion of Irish Dance, Theatre and Music
A trailblazing new show is to tour the UK for the first time, promising an incredible blend of Irish dancing, cinematic production, and an awe-inspiring musical score,… Read more »
Fawlty Towers Cast Announced at The Alexandra
Casting is announced today for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play. Following the hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End… Read more »
Industry experts descend on Birmingham for Europe’s biggest Security Event
The country’s top security experts descended upon Birmingham last week to attend an event recognising the latest security measures and technology aimed at keeping people safe. The… Read more »
Dinosaur Pile-Up Kick Back Into Action On Inspiring New Album + UK Tour!
Dinosaur Pile-Up kick back into action with a literal new lease of life on their inspiring new album, new single and UK tour! They take back control on… Read more »
Eurovision Grand Final 2025 to be presented in cinemas across Birmingham for the ultimate viewing party
Mark your calendars – the biggest night in music is back! For one night only, on Saturday May 17th, cinemas up and down the UK will come together… Read more »
8th May, Legendary Folk/Rockers “Steeleye Span” – Passion, Musicality and Cohesiveness at Walsall Arena, Walsall
Steeleye Span has been one of the most influential names in British roots music. Pioneers of folk-rock, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever, taking… Read more »
Your Easter Weekend Sorted: Brunch, Beats, Booze and Social Darts
Flight Club, the lively cocktail and Social Darts bar on Temple Street, is kicking off bank holiday season with the Ultimate Easter Brunch – a full weekend… Read more »
STEREO MC’S – Announce Brand New Dates for 2025/26 – ‘True To Life’ UK / IE Tour
UK Hip-Hop/Electronic dance pioneers Stereo MC’s will return in 2025 for a brand new run of UK and Ireland shows. Demand for Stereo MC’s remains at a… Read more »
The Alexandra’s brand new season brochure has arrived
View the new season brochure here and watch our launch video on TikTok. You can also view a selection of upcoming production images here. There is a jam-packed season of shows heading… Read more »
Moseley Folk reveals ARTS line-up > Henry Normal, Kiri, Scott, Spencer +more
Leading poet Henry Normal and comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Spencer Jones and Scott Bennett are among the latest additions to Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29… Read more »
HENRY NORMAL AND BRIAN BILSTON ARE COMING TO BIRMINGHAM AS PART OF MAJOR NEW 2025 UK THEATRE TOUR
BAFTA award-winning writer and producer turned poet Henry Normal and internet literary sensation Brian Bilston have announced they will be performing at Birmingham’s Glee Club on the… Read more »
MJ Cole Announces ‘Sincere’ December UK Tour + Birmingham show
TICKETS GO ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY 4TH APRIL HERE One of the godfathers of Garage, MJ Cole has announced a very special UK tour to celebrate 25 years… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – April 2025!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this April 2025. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »
Sparks add new headline show in Wolverhampton to the MAD! tour
Sparks announce extra dates on their MAD! tour which kicks off in Japan on June 8. The European leg of their world tour will now include 2… Read more »
Murder on the Nile at the Crescent Theatre
Perfect for all lovers of theatre Who-dunnits?, Agatha Christie’s masterpiece “Murder on the Nile” opens at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, on Saturday 5th April. Quirky characters (nearly… Read more »
The Alexandra’s Christmas show announced – Fiddler On The Roof comes to Birmingham this December
Following a magnificent 13 nominations for this year’s Olivier Awards, equaling the record previously set in 2018, Fiddler on the Roof comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham for a Christmas run from Tue… Read more »
Pairc Summer Series 2025
A independent festival based in King’s Heath Birmingham celebrates St. Patrick’s and announces their first two headliners, The Saw Doctors & Nathan Carter, for their summer show… Read more »
Iconic Beer Weekend returns in the Jewellery Quarter
Following the growing success in 2024, the JQ Beer Weekend, celebrating all that’s wonderful about beer, is coming back to the Jewellery Quarter this Spring, organised by… Read more »
National Theatre Live screenings at The Core Theatre
Enjoy West End productions in Solihull as four National Theatre Live cinema screenings are added to the reopening line up at The Core Theatre! The Importance of… Read more »
AMIGO THE DEVIL | acclaimed US singer-songwriter & band on tour in the UK with Frank Turner from 1st April | the album ‘Yours Until The War Is Over’ out now
Acclaimed US dark folk singer-songwriter Amigo The Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) returns to the UK with his full band next week to commence a run of fourteen shows with… Read more »
Just announced – two incredible shows coming to The Alexandra, Birmingham.
War Horse Thu 10 – Sat 19 Jul The National Theatre’s smash-hit production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham for a… Read more »
Madness Announce ‘Hits Parade’ 2025 UK Arena Tour + Birmingham show
One of the UK’s most beloved British bands Madness have today announced ‘Hits Parade’ a major UK arena tour for December 2025. Kicking things off at Sheffield… Read more »
HENGE – UK Dates This Spring To Celebrate New Album ‘Journey to Voltus B’ – Birmingham Date
ATTENTION HUMANS! Cult heroes – HENGE – are back with the release of their fourth album ‘Journey to Voltus B’, which they are taking out on the… Read more »
Premiere of tiata fahodzi’s brand new TRIPLE BILL EVERYWHERE
Next week, Birmingham Rep will be hosting the premiere of tiata fahodzi’s brand new TRIPLE BILL: EVERYWHEREon Thursday 27 March, before the celebrated British African heritage contemporary… Read more »
Candlelight Spring Arrives in Birmingham to celebrate the arrival of the new season
Candlelight® Spring, the special edition of Fever’s multisensory concerts, arrives in Birmingham to celebrate the arrival of the new season. During the spring months, Birmingham Cathedral hosts exclusive concerts adorned… Read more »
FREYA BEER – To Tour with Dr John Cooper Clarke + Announces Headline Dates
A poet, fashionista, and reputed singer-songwriter in a realm of her own, this Spring, she will be heading out for a series of solo shows nationwide, while… Read more »
PALE BLUE EYES – Embark Upon UK Tour This April – New Place Out Now
‘New Place’, the third studio album from Pale Blue Eyes, is out now. The band will embark upon a UK tour this April. Earlier this month, Pale… Read more »
Duke Special @ Birmingham, Hare and Hounds – April 13th
Acclaimed Northern Irish singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop returns with a raw, intimate new mini album, ‘Live From The House Of I Don’t Know’, set for release… Read more »
Robin Trower – 18 May – Birmingham, Town Hall
The legendary Robin Trower continues his prolific period with the release of a brand-new studio album, Come And Find Me. The record will be released on 16 May via Provogue and you can listen to… Read more »
Britpop legend to DJ intimate Birmingham club
The Night Owl, Digbeth, is thrilled to host the Official Ocean Colour Scene Aftershow, featuring an exclusive DJ set from the legendary Steve Cradock! A true Birmingham… Read more »
Food Truck Friday Returns to Albion Square on 28th March with a Fiesta of Flavours and Late-Night Vibes
After the roaring success of the first Food Truck Friday, the highly anticipated event returns to Albion Square in the Jewellery Quarter on Friday 28th March from… Read more »
Prima Facie coming to The Rep Spring 2026
Birmingham Rep is thrilled to announce that Suzie Miller’s multi award-winning play, Prima Facie will launch onto The Rep’s stage on Tue 10 Mar 2026 for a limited… Read more »
I’m Losing It! Live! at Centrala fundraising for Cancer Research UK
I’m Losing It! Live! concert event at Centrala on 5th April, fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Join the editors of I’m Losing It and friends to celebrate… Read more »
The Terminator Live – Birmingham date – Iconic film brought to life in concert for the very first time in the UK
One of the most iconic films of all-time, The Terminator, will be brought to life in concert for the very first time in the UK for a 4-date… Read more »
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS – May & June 2025 UK Tour Dates coming to WOLVERHAMPTON – Wulfrun on Saturday 31st May!
There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in… Read more »
MADE Festival And Weird Science Kick Off Huge Summer Series With Fish56Octagon
Birmingham’s biggest and best festival, MADE Festival has teamed up with renowned West Midlands promoters Weird Science to launch a new summer series of festival-style daytime events… Read more »
Food Truck Friday Returns to Albion Sq on Mar 28 – Flavours and Late-Night Vibes
After the roaring success of the first Food Truck Friday, the highly anticipated event returns to Albion Square in the Jewellery Quarter on Friday, March 28th, from… Read more »