Highlights
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Jamiroquai
Led by frontman Jay Kay, Jamiroquai been a real force on the global music scene for more than 30 years.
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SupaLung
Alt-indie rock fans are certainly well served by up-and-coming Bristolian four-piece SupaLung, whose sound has been described as ‘a sonic hug with the heart of a drum that kicks’.
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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Enjoy an evening of world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes.
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Derren Brown: Only Human Live
The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion comes to the Midlands with his brand new live show, Only Human.
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Madness
Celebrating their biggest hits that have defined their legendary career, Madness will be performing all the classics from their iconic, extensive back catalogue.
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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea.
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The Red Shoes
Return of Matthew Bourne's award-winning smash hit show.
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Strictly Come Dancing Live
Get your score cards ready and your dancing shoes on as Strictly legends Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood return to the Judges’ desk.
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Dear England
The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit comes to Birmingham in a highly anticipated tour.
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Brainiac Live
More mischievous than ever before, the UK’s original and favourite family science show explodes on stage and takes audiences on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful.
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The Woman In Black
Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the same-named Susan Hill novel, The Woman In Black is a classic ghost story first performed in 1989.
Latest...
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Forum Digbeth unveils The Annexe in bold expansion doubling venue capacity to 4000
The expansion shows their commitment to pushing Birmingham’s nightlife forward.
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Stage premiere of The Silence of the Lambs comes to the Midlands
A new chapter in the legacy of The Silence of the Lambs begins.
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75th anniversary tour of The Mousetrap opens at The Alexandra in 2026
Solve the greatest murder mystery that has kept the world guessing for generations.
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Birmingham Hippodrome announces spectacular new shows on sale for 2026
Including: Miss Saigon, Blood Brothers, Sylvia and more.
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The Darkness bring new UK tour to Birmingham in 2026
They play the city's Utilita Arena on Saturday 12 December.
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Christmas market returns to the Jewellery Quarter
Showcasing independent makers and unique seasonal gifts.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and more announced for Birmingham Rep
Showing from Saturday 5 – Saturday 19 September 2026.
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Romesh Ranganathan brings I Will Change Your Life tour to Birmingham
The comedian visit Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 2 - Saturday 3 April 2027.
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The Streets to play A Grand Don’t Come for Free in full in Birmingham
Mike Skinner plays O2 Academy on Saturday 6 June, Friday 17 July and Saturday 22 August.
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Forum Digbeth unveils The Annexe in bold expansion doubling venue capacity to 4000
The expansion shows their commitment to pushing Birmingham’s nightlife forward.
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Stage premiere of The Silence of the Lambs comes to the Midlands
A new chapter in the legacy of The Silence of the Lambs begins.
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75th anniversary tour of The Mousetrap opens at The Alexandra in 2026
Solve the greatest murder mystery that has kept the world guessing for generations.
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Birmingham Hippodrome announces spectacular new shows on sale for 2026
Including: Miss Saigon, Blood Brothers, Sylvia and more.
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The Darkness bring new UK tour to Birmingham in 2026
They play the city's Utilita Arena on Saturday 12 December.
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Christmas market returns to the Jewellery Quarter
Showcasing independent makers and unique seasonal gifts.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and more announced for Birmingham Rep
Showing from Saturday 5 – Saturday 19 September 2026.
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Romesh Ranganathan brings I Will Change Your Life tour to Birmingham
The comedian visit Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 2 - Saturday 3 April 2027.
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The Streets to play A Grand Don’t Come for Free in full in Birmingham
Mike Skinner plays O2 Academy on Saturday 6 June, Friday 17 July and Saturday 22 August.
Festive Shows
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The Wicked Wizard of Oz
With a cast of 40, spectacular aerial stunts and special effects.
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Robin Hood
The ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza.
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Sleeping Beauty
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand this festive season.
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Cinderella
Have a ball at the Old Rep this Christmas.
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Treasure Island
Jim Hawkins heads off on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Aladdin
Journey to the town of Shangri-La this Christmas.
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Aladdin
Go on a magic carpet ride at the Palace Theatre, Redditch.
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Sleeping Beauty
The Belgrade's Christmas show, written by Iain Lauchlan
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The BFG
Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life this winter.
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It's A Wonderful Knife: Christmas Dundee
Expect big songs and a tap-dancing croc wearing Crocs.
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Pinocchio: A Christmas Tale
The show has been created by Holly Mallett.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
Performed by The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
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Fiddler On The Roof
Critically acclaimed production direct from the West End.
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No Such Thing As Wolves
The second of the Hippodrome’s My First Musical commissions.
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The Owl Who Came for Christmas
Join Rosie the Owl on her festive feathered adventures.
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Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas
Featuring Victorian villains, medieval monks and more.
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Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas
A brand-new comedy whodunnit from Birmingham Rep.
Festive Events
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
See the film theatrically recreated onboard.
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The Snowman: Film with Live Orchestra
This award-winning show features some of the UK’s finest musicians.
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Winter Funland
Back at the NEC from 6 December - 3 January.
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Christmas Grotto & Festive Fun
Santa is returning to the lock-up and ready to share the Christmas spirit.
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Magical festive experiences at Severn Valley Railway
Offering two festive-themed attractions this Christmas.
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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Animal Antics
My First Musical returns to the Hippodrome with a brand new adventure, No Such Thing As Wolves
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More Than A Match
Hit musical Fiddler On The Roof is spending Christmas in Birmingham
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A Christmas Cracker
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production of The Nutcracker celebrates 35 years in the city
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Still Going Strong (Oh yes he is...)
Andy Hockley stars in his 2oth panto at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre this Christmas...
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Meet The Stars
Panto time is here again - oh yes it is!
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Rainbow Connection
Circus magic is on offer in a very different version of The Wizard Of Oz this Christmas...
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Sensational Sleuthin
Holmes and Watson solve Christmas crimes at The Rep.
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What A Hoot
The Owl Who Came For Christmas shows at Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre.
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Dressed To Impress
Gok Wan returns to Birmingham Hippodrome this Christmas.
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Bad Attitude
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard crosses over to the dark side.
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Big Bang Fun
Brainiac Live! promises to entertain and educate this Christmas.
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Big Ambitions
John Leader talks about taking the lead role in The BFG.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet's Nutcracker at the Hippodrome
"an unforgettable evening"
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Review: Miss Saigon at The Alexandra
"beautiful performances and incredible visual effects"
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Review: Sunny Afternoon at The Alexandra
"A definite must-see and a magical, musical gem"
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Review: Elf The Musical at the Grand
"you’d have to be a ‘cotton headed ninny muggins’ to miss this feel-good family spectacular"
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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Historic Birmingham gem The Anchor reopens following restoration
It's been a fixture of the city's landscape since 1797.
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Vagabond Wines' viral fondue is back this winter
Guests can now supercharge their pot with rich black truffle.
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Glynn Purnell and Phil Innes reveal opening date for Trillium
The 48-cover restaurant combines bold, seasonal cuisine with a carefully curated wine list.
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High Line arrives at Resorts World Birmingham
Featuring show-stopping cocktails, bold global flavours and more.
Competitions
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
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Two tickets to Strictly Come Dancing Live
Showing at Utilita Arena Birmingham from 23 - 25 January.
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Family ticket to see Robin Hood
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 20 December - 1 February.
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
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Two tickets to Strictly Come Dancing Live
Showing at Utilita Arena Birmingham from 23 - 25 January.
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Family ticket to see Robin Hood
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 20 December - 1 February.
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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Winter Tattoo Fest
The event will feature over 150 top UK tattoo artists, live entertainment and more.
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Kinky Boots
A feelgood evening of catchy tunes and warm-hearted humour.
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Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Exhibition celebrating 30 Years of Paul Kidby’s Illustration
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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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Winter Tattoo Fest
The event will feature over 150 top UK tattoo artists, live entertainment and more.
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Kinky Boots
A feelgood evening of catchy tunes and warm-hearted humour.
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Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Exhibition celebrating 30 Years of Paul Kidby’s Illustration
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The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O Brien’s scantily clad and seductive cult musical
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