Highlights
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The Strongman Open
Athletes will take part in six events during one incredible evening of family entertainment.
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The return of Heritage Open Days in Birmingham
The event returns this year from Friday 12 to Sunday 21 September.
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Cake International
The biggest cake decorating and baking event in the world!
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Sunny Afternoon
Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, The Kinks.
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Kazuki Conducts The Dream Of Gerontius
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s music director is here joined by CBSO Chorus, contralto Jess Dandy, tenor David Butt Philip and baritone Roderick Williams.
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Self Esteem
“I’m trying to do a Trojan Horse thing,” she explained to the Guardian. “You think you’re getting this sugary injection of a pop song, but it’s going to leave you with something more."
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ISMO
Finnish comedians causing a stir on the UK comedy circuit are hardly ten-a-penny, so ISMO’s Town Hall gig offers a perfect opportunity to bag yourself a novel experience.
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2:22 - A Ghost Story
Starring real-life couple Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley alongside Grant Kilburn and Shvorne Marks.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath - The Ballet
Black Sabbath - The Ballet is a spectacular theatrical evening featuring thrilling dance alongside full orchestrations of legendary Black Sabbath tracks.
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Brick Festival
Brick Festival features a whole host of Lego activities for visitors to enjoy, with highlights including lightning-fast speed building competitions, inventive mosaic making, and a special minifigure h...
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GIANTS
Entertainment and education are brought together in this new exhibition, a show which celebrates the ‘awe-inspiring creatures’ that roamed the Earth after the extinction of the dinosaurs.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical can-cans its way into the Midlands this year, complete with all the glitz, glamour and grandeur.
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Dinosaurs Live
A Dino-mite interactive show for all the family!
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Hetain Patel: Come As You Really Are
Featuring hundreds of objects created, crafted and collected by hobbyists.
Latest...
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Florence + The Machine brings new UK tour to Birmingham
She plays bp Pulse LIVE on Sunday 8 February 2026.
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Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme
Featuring The CBSO, Dave Lee JN, Grooverider, Jeff Innocent and more.
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Full cast announced for first UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley
Showing at The Rep from Monday 22 – Saturday 27 September.
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A Big Green Weekender returns to Birmingham's Midlands Arts Centre
Events include creative workshops, live performances and inspiring talks.
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The Goth's Playground opens in Digbeth
The permanent alternative spot has found its home in Zellig Building.
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Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival confirmed for 2026
The event can continue due to “overwhelming support” this year.
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B:Music announces a new programme of live music at B:Eats
Free acoustic performances will be held at 1pm during lunchtime slots.
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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter reopens for guided tours
Visitors will be able to enjoy guided access to the historic Smith & Pepper factory every week.
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Campaign to save city’s libraries urges people to sign online petition
Birmingham Loves Libraries is demanding that the plan to slash Saturday library openings is reversed...
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Florence + The Machine brings new UK tour to Birmingham
She plays bp Pulse LIVE on Sunday 8 February 2026.
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Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme
Featuring The CBSO, Dave Lee JN, Grooverider, Jeff Innocent and more.
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Full cast announced for first UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley
Showing at The Rep from Monday 22 – Saturday 27 September.
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A Big Green Weekender returns to Birmingham's Midlands Arts Centre
Events include creative workshops, live performances and inspiring talks.
-
The Goth's Playground opens in Digbeth
The permanent alternative spot has found its home in Zellig Building.
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Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival confirmed for 2026
The event can continue due to “overwhelming support” this year.
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B:Music announces a new programme of live music at B:Eats
Free acoustic performances will be held at 1pm during lunchtime slots.
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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter reopens for guided tours
Visitors will be able to enjoy guided access to the historic Smith & Pepper factory every week.
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Campaign to save city’s libraries urges people to sign online petition
Birmingham Loves Libraries is demanding that the plan to slash Saturday library openings is reversed...
Coming soon to the Midlands
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Things to do in the Midlands
Check out our selection of things to do in the Midlands during the next few weeks.
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Let's go to the theatre…
Check out our selection of shows coming to venues across the region during the next few weeks...
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Great gigs coming soon
A selection of gigs worth grabbing a ticket for in the coming weeks...
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Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands
Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
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Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Features, interviews & blogs...
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The Human Touch - Motionhouse bring Hidden to the Hippodrome
Motionhouse explores connection and togetherness in new production...
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Sabbath Spectacular
BRB’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet returns to the Hippodrome stage.
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A home-grown British comedy
Mel Giedroyc talks about starring in new musical Starter For Ten, which visits Birmingham next month...
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Lightning In A Bottle
The Percy Jackson Musical promises to be epic in more ways than one...
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The return of Heritage Open Days in the Midlands
The event returns this year from Friday 12 to Sunday 21 September.
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Head In The Clouds - interview with Jason Byrne
Comedian talks about bringing his new show to Birmingham next month
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The Return of Acid Beats
World-renowned VR experience comes to Warwick Arts Centre.
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Time Of Death: Interview with Dr Richard Shepherd
find out why time is so important in forensic medicine...
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Into The Bolly-Woods
Rifco and the Wolverhampton Grand present new Desi-pantomime Surinderella.
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Sister Act
Playwright Amy Rosenthal talks about bringing the story of the Mitford Sisters to the stage.
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Feline Groovy
Griff Rhys Jones is happy to be back on the road with stand-up comedy show The Cat’s Pyjamas.
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Hockley Hurrah
DDC venue Hockley Social Club is closing after 5 years.
Latest Reviews
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Review: The Winter's Tale at the RSC
"powerful and grungily supernatural, in a collision of modern ideals, magic and myth"
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Review: Be More Chill at The Old Joint Stock Theatre
The cast of ten give wonderful performances full of energy and veracity ...
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Review: Fat Ham at the RSC's Swan Theatre
"an uplifting and laughter-laced reincarnation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet"
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Review: Stereophonic, Duke of York’s Theatre, London
'sharp dialogue, superb staging, sumptuous styling, great music and brilliant performances'
What's On theatres
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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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The Alexandra
The Alexandra is situated in the heart of Birmingham and originally opened in 1901. The theatre host...
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The Old Rep Theatre
The Old Rep is a young people driven theatre situated on Station Street in the centre of Birmingham,...
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Old Joint Stock Theatre
Originally a library, then the Birmingham Joint Stock Bank, the Old Joint Stock was purchased in 188...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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Orelle named Best Restaurant in Birmingham at British Restaurant Awards
Orelle was shortlisted alongside eight other venues in the city.
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Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern opens in Birmingham
Bringing authentic Irish charm to Temple Street.
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Coffee shop 200 Degrees to open in Harborne
The new store will open its doors at 7am on Saturday 20 September.
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Glynn Purnell and Phil Innes open new Birmingham restaurant Trillium
Trillium brings together seasonal dishes with an ever-evolving wine list.
Places To Visit
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Thinktank Science Museum
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages....
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The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse was built in 1874 and was originally stables and stores for the Birmingham Corporatio...
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West Midlands Police Museum
Discover stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals, including the real Peaky Blind...
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Cotswold Farm Park
An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
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British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a...
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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the UK's largest collections of its kind....
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
What's On elsewhere...
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Jimmy Carr
Brand new live tour: Laughs Funny
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Troubled
An explosive tale of love, loss and human connection.
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Kinky Boots
A feelgood evening of catchy tunes and warm-hearted humour.
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I Grew Up 90s
Encounter the decade's toys, video games, music & more...
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The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O Brien’s scantily clad and seductive cult musical
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Jimmy Carr
Brand new live tour: Laughs Funny
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Troubled
An explosive tale of love, loss and human connection.
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Kinky Boots
A feelgood evening of catchy tunes and warm-hearted humour.
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I Grew Up 90s
Encounter the decade's toys, video games, music & more...
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The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O Brien’s scantily clad and seductive cult musical
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